Ahmad F HEMATYAR
Mississauga,Canada
Summary
Highly accomplished executive with extensive experience in immigration refugee settlements, refugee integration and sponsorship, and consulting, diplomatic representation, and development project management. Proven expertise in leadership, policy development, strategic planning, and refugee settlement services. Recognized for contributions to international relations, public administration reforms, and human resource development. Multilingual professional with a strong background in organizational development, business management, and humanitarian affairs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director & Settlement Counselor
North-Am Immigration and Settlement Organization
01.2015 - Current
- Lead immigration and refugee settlement programs, ensuring compliance with IRCC policies and legal frameworks.
- Develop and implement strategic initiatives for effective refugee resettlement and integration into Canadian society of more than 107 Afghan families, and 250 Syrian, Assyrian, Iraqis, and other nationalities.
- Provide counseling services to newcomers, guiding them through immigration applications, sponsorship programs, and settlement services.
- Collaborate with government agencies, UNHCR, NGOs, and stakeholders to enhance immigration processes and community support programs.
- Design training workshops and orientation programs to support employment readiness and language development for immigrants.
- Oversee financial management, grant applications, and fundraising initiatives to support organizational growth.
- Advocate for immigrant rights, ensuring equitable access to housing, healthcare, and employment opportunities.
- Supervise a team of legal experts, counselors, and volunteers to streamline case management and client support.
Development Projects, Afghanistan Affairs & Envoy Representative
Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Beijing, China
Beijing, China
01.2009 - 04.2014
- Represented Afghanistan in diplomatic affairs, fostering economic and political relations between Afghanistan and China.
- Oversaw development projects, coordinating with international agencies such as UNDP, World Bank, and China-Afghanistan Economic Cooperation.
- Negotiated trade and investment agreements to strengthen bilateral economic ties.
- Liaison Officer between the (Metallurgical Corporation of China) and the government of Afghanistan between 2009-2010 for the Copper mines in Logar Province of Afghanistan.
- Assisted Afghan nationals in China with legal documentation, consular services, and refugee support programs.
- Promoted Afghanistan’s cultural and economic interests through public diplomacy and official engagements.
- Developed policy briefs and reports for the Afghan government on economic development and international trade.
- Liaised with Chinese governmental bodies to facilitate humanitarian aid and reconstruction projects in Afghanistan.
Director General, Development Projects
Independent Administrative Reform & Civil Service Commission of Afghanistan (IARCSC)
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Led nationwide civil service reform projects funded by international donors, including CIDA, USAID, EU, KOICA, JICA, and UNDP.
- Managed multi-million-dollar development projects focused on capacity building, governance reforms, and institutional strengthening.
- Spearheaded policy initiatives to modernize Afghanistan’s public administration system.
- Developed and delivered training programs for government officials on leadership, human resource management, and policy development.
- Coordinated with international partners to implement public sector innovation and administrative restructuring programs.
- Monitored project implementation, ensuring alignment with government priorities and donor expectations.
- Drafted policy recommendations to enhance government efficiency and transparency in civil service operations.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Immigration Regulated Consultant
CDI College
Mississauga, ON01.2020
Master's degree - development
The People’s University
01.2024
MBA in Business Management & Organizational Development - undefined
California Intercontinental University
01.2023
Postgraduate Advanced Diploma - Leadership, Organizational Development, & Project Management
University of Texas, Austin & University of Calgary
12.2008
Postgraduate Advanced Diploma - Human Resources Planning & Development
Guru Gobind Singh University
01.2007
Bachelor’s degree - business administration (BBA)
Iqra University
12.2005
Skills
- Strategic Leadership & Organizational Development
- Communication and negotiation (Expert/moderate)
- Business & Financial Management
- Immigration & Refugee Settlement
- Coordination, Liaison of refugee matters with Canadian overseas missions and UN agencies
- Policy Development & Public Administration
- Civil Service & Human Resource Planning
- Diplomatic Relations & International Development
- Grant Writing & Fundraising (Expert/moderate)
- Project Management & Training Development
- Public Speaking & Cross-Cultural Communication
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCIES
English – Moderate-Native
Dari/Pashto – Native
Urdu – Moderate-Native
Mandarin – Moderate
Timeline
Executive Director & Settlement Counselor
North-Am Immigration and Settlement Organization
01.2015 - Current
Development Projects, Afghanistan Affairs & Envoy Representative
Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Beijing, China
01.2009 - 04.2014
Director General, Development Projects
Independent Administrative Reform & Civil Service Commission of Afghanistan (IARCSC)
01.2007 - 01.2009
Master's degree - development
The People’s University
MBA in Business Management & Organizational Development - undefined
California Intercontinental University
Postgraduate Advanced Diploma - Leadership, Organizational Development, & Project Management
University of Texas, Austin & University of Calgary
Postgraduate Advanced Diploma - Human Resources Planning & Development
Guru Gobind Singh University
Bachelor’s degree - business administration (BBA)
Iqra University
Advanced Diploma - Immigration Regulated Consultant
CDI College