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HASBIYALLAH AHMED
Brampton,ON
Summary
Strategic and impact-driven development professional with nearly a decade of experience leading multi-sectoral programs in health, agriculture, and social development. Recognized for fostering inclusive growth through effective policy advocacy and results-oriented management across NGOs, private sector entities, and government collaborations. Expertise in program design, stakeholder engagement, and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) complements a proven track record of delivering community-driven solutions that enhance organizational excellence. Committed to creating equitable opportunities for children, women, and youth across diverse cultural contexts.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Manager
Africkonet Canada
11.2023 - Current
- Oversee multi-sectoral projects promoting gender equality, mental health, youth and women empowerment, and refugee economic inclusion.
- Designed and implemented M&E frameworks improving impact assessment and accountability.
- Strengthening partnerships with local organizations and policymakers, enhancing community outreach.
- Led capacity-building programs benefiting 100+ newcomers and youth through leadership and entrepreneurship training.
- Supervised and mentored volunteers, improving team cohesion and productivity by 30%.
- Supported fundraising initiatives and proposal development, ensuring program sustainability.
Program Director
IRS Group of Companies
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Directed multi-sectoral CSR and development programs in WASH, healthcare, and renewable energy.
- Designed and implemented work plans achieving 95% milestone completion rates across project portfolios.
- Spearheaded CSR programs benefitting 500,000+ individuals through improved access to clean water and sanitation.
- Engaged investors and stakeholders to align projects with corporate social responsibility goals.
Senior Program Manager
Medicaid Radio Diagnostic Center & Clinics
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Led organizational restructuring to meet national healthcare standards, improving service delivery by 30%.
- Conducted business research and facilitated capacity-building workshops for 100+ staff.
- Strengthened partnerships with national and international stakeholders to advance institutional growth.
Program Officer
Middle Space Consulting
01.2020 - 10.2021
- Supported the Nigeria Learning Collaborative and The Curve Project with Harvard, UCSD, and LSHTM.
- Provided technical assistance on social norms and behavioral change for community health programs.
- Conducted M&E capacity-building for over 200 health practitioners, enhancing delivery in underserved areas.
- Strengthening national and global learning networks for evidence-based practice sharing.
Project Officer (Business Advisory)
ACIOE Associates
04.2017 - 12.2019
- Facilitated high-level stakeholder engagements and roundtable dialogues in the health sector.
- Conducted organizational assessments and business process reviews to identify operational challenges and recommend solutions.
- Developed technical reports, proposals, presentations, and concept notes to support client decision-making.
- Delivered capacity-building training and presentations to clients for skill enhancement and knowledge transfer.
- Managed and engaged stakeholders at federal and state levels to strengthen systems and align objectives with key sector priorities.
- Provided project design, implementation, and management services, including monitoring, evaluation, and feedback on client programs.
- Advised clients strategically on organizational improvements, process optimization, and operational efficiency.
Program Manager
ACIOE Foundation
12.2018 - 10.2019
- Designed and executed community health and outreach programs covering a whole locality with thousands of beneficiaries.
- Built partnerships with NGOs and government agencies to expand foundation impact.
- Oversaw grant development, stakeholder engagement, and program monitoring.
Project Officer (Field Supervisor)
KADP (World Bank Project)
02.2017 - 04.2017
- Supervised field projects and led a team to conduct impact assessment surveys for the Kaduna State Commercial Agricultural Development Project.
- Assessed farmer adoption of agricultural technologies and analyzed the effects on livelihoods, with a focus on women farmers.
- Developed detailed impact reports incorporating cultural dynamics to inform technology adoption strategies and program improvements.
Project Officer (Community Outreach and Immunization Coordinator)
Public Health Service and Solutions
05.2015 - 04.2017
- Planned and managed immunization campaigns, ensuring timely execution and achievement of program objectives.
- Engaged and built trust with diverse communities to increase immunization uptake and coverage rates.
- Coordinated with government health authorities, NGOs, and volunteers to streamline program operations.
- Collected, analyzed, and reported program data to support evidence-based decision-making.
- Conducted post-campaign evaluations to measure impact and implement process improvements.
- Managed operational challenges and crises with strategic, timely solutions.
Education
MSc - Agricultural Extension
Bayero University
Kano01.2023
B. Tech - Agric-Economics & Extension
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University
01.2015
Skills
- Program & Project Management Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Policy Analysis & Advocacy Stakeholder Engagement Gender Equality & Social Norms Community Development Strategic Planning Business Development Data-Driven Decision-Making Capacity Building Leadership & Team Development Donor Relations Research & Communication Business Process Management Kanban Jira/Confluence Microsoft Suite Backlog Refinement Velocity Relative Estimation Burndown Metrics Task Definition VersionOne Confluence JIRA Rally Target process Microsoft Suite Leadership Azure DevOps Trello
- Effective listening skills
- Innovative problem-solving
- Conflict negotiation skills
- Collaborative facilitation skills
- Analytical problem solving
- Public speaking proficiency
- Workflow optimization
- Results-oriented leadership
- Dependable in project execution
- Dedicated professional
- Accountability
- Stakeholder engagement
- Strategic prioritization
Languages
English
Full Professional
EXTRACURRICULAR INTERESTS
Advocacy for children, youth, and women | Community development | Research & writing | Cross-cultural learning
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) - (2025)
- Lean Six Sigma - in view (2025)
Interests
- Advocacy Campaigns
- Fundraising Events
- Volunteer Work
- Environmental Conservation Projects
Timeline
Program Manager
Africkonet Canada
11.2023 - Current
Program Director
IRS Group of Companies
05.2022 - 09.2023
Senior Program Manager
Medicaid Radio Diagnostic Center & Clinics
01.2021 - 05.2022
Program Officer
Middle Space Consulting
01.2020 - 10.2021
Program Manager
ACIOE Foundation
12.2018 - 10.2019
Project Officer (Business Advisory)
ACIOE Associates
04.2017 - 12.2019
Project Officer (Field Supervisor)
KADP (World Bank Project)
02.2017 - 04.2017
Project Officer (Community Outreach and Immunization Coordinator)
Public Health Service and Solutions
05.2015 - 04.2017
B. Tech - Agric-Economics & Extension
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University
MSc - Agricultural Extension
Bayero University
Training
- Social Norms Practice (Series 1 & 2)
- Health Systems Strengthening (University of Melbourne)
- Planning M&E (Philanthropy University)
- Harvard-led Training (M&C Saatchi)
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of over 150 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop tracking matrix for projects
- Collaborated with team of 3 in the development of the social norms learning collaborative project.
- Achieve 50% more collaborative efforts by introducing a participatory methodology for deliverables that involves multiple stakeholders
Work Availability
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkInternshipGig WorkLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCareer advancementHealthcare benefitsWork from home option401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leavePaid time offQuote
You lose some you gain some, but I always keep a winning mentality.
own quote
Software
JIRA, KANBAN, Microsoft Suite