Juhi Shah
Https://www.linkedin.com/in/juhishah1711/
Summary
Results-driven coordinator with a passion for humanitarian initiatives seeking a role within the ICP team. Proven success in planning, implementing, and overseeing diverse programs, ensuring adherence to organizational goals and standards. Adept at coordinating resources, managing budgets, and fostering collaboration among team members and stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to thrive in dynamic environments, coupled with strong communication skills and a commitment to delivering impactful humanitarian services. Excited to bring and use my expertise in international development to the team’s mission, contributing to the success of vital programs and initiatives.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Communications & Information Management Coordinator
Canadian red cross
05.2023 - Current
- Manage alert system and messaging processes for international deployments, including screening and actioning 6-8 alerts weekly.
- Manage regular delegate communication and engagement during emergency responses.
- Provide frequent data analysis and reporting to operations team both internationally and domestically
- Prepare, update and monitor Deployment Hub tools and processes, recommend creative solutions to persistent issues
- Enhance collaboration between departments for efficient information sharing and decision-making.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to facilitate integration of new technologies into existing workflows.
- Liaise within the movement with internal and external stakeholders for efficient and smooth delegate deployments.
- Leading current Brief-Debrief process for all delegates pre and post deployments.
- Streamlined Brief-Debrief process by engaging with stakeholders regularly for continuous process improvement.
Deployment Coordinator
Canadian red cross
03.2022 - 05.2023
- As an expert on Domestic disasters team, got promoted to manage global deployments with International Operation teams
- Prepared mission estimates and travel advances for all active delegates to report budget in collaboration with Finance team, while updating all trackers
- Prepared and reviewed deployment contracts, end of mission forms and visa letters for deployment to Humanitarian and Natural Crisis across Africa, Europe, Latin America, and Asia.
- Successfully managed more than 20 rapid deployments across different emergency responses.
- Implemented training processes and support for new staff to improve their understanding of deployment hub processes and best practices.
- Improved deployment timelines for projects by closely monitoring progress and addressing potential issues.
- Contributed to continuous improvement of deployment strategies through regular analysis of feedback from delegates and other stakeholders.
- Managed logistical coordination and communication.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments prior to each deployment phase, identifying potential issues early on and implementing necessary mitigation strategies.
Mobilization Coordinator
Canadian red cross
05.2021 - 05.2023
- As a coordinator, identified and deployed workers to respond to level 3 emergencies including wildfires, Floods and COVID responses in collaboration with local and national government
- Reported on assigned workforce plans, priorities, achievements, and outstanding gaps
- Led ongoing training sessions for new employees, covering industry best practice and engaging them in daily tasks to show working of organization.
Vice President of the Board and Board Member
World Accord Canada
05.2022 - Current
- Designed and developed organization’s strategic plan for coming financial year, to increase projects related to women empowerment, agricultural sustainability, climate change adaptation and mitigation in rural areas in various countries globally.
- Leading and managing Board Education Committee to inform and educate Board Members about global development programs and initiatives.
- Examining and approving budget using financial tools to maintain organization’s viability to continue carrying on operations and branch out into new regions globally.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth across organization.
Fund Development Associate
R.E.S.T. CENTRE
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Wrote annual reports, direct mail appeals, advertisements and newsletters targeted to 50 corporate donors and more than 120 prospective donors as part of fundraising campaign
- Designed and developed fundraising strategy to boost R.E.S.T’s funding and provided recommendations for annual budget
- Identified donors, solicited funds and built fruitful donor relations for non-profit agency to increase number of long-time and regular donors.
- Researched possible grants and created proposals to submit along with grant applications.
- Created fundraising materials utilized on social media and websites and sent out in mass mailings.
Education
Master’s in international development - Sustainable Development
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, Canada12.2020
Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in Economics - Economics & International Relations
Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University
Gandhinagar, India05.2018
Skills
Monitoring and Evaluation - Communication - Policy development - Budgeting & Financial Management - Stakeholder engagement - Detail Oriented - Program Coordination - Adaptability - Analytical thinking - Teamwork
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office Tools, Google Tools, RAVE, Smartsheet, Wordpress, Canva, Taleo, AX Dynamics, SharePoint
Certification
- Gender Equality & Social Inclusion, 3 Levels
- IFRC: Stay Safe 2.0
- Induction to IFRC Operations
- The World of Red Cross and Red Crescent (WORC)
- The Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research involving Human
- Market Assessment and Project Design
- The Ontario Human Rights Code & Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities
- Statistical & Mathematical Data Analysis
Volunteer Experience
- Climate Action Waterloo Region, Engagement Coordinator and Community Resource Creator, Focused on sustainable building’s pilot project for making residential and commercial buildings carbon neutral within City of Waterloo.
- Results Canada, Community Outreach Volunteer, Focused on advocating and campaigning gender inequality, poverty, and global health issues.
Publications
- Co-authored "Creating Water-Secure Future in Megacities: A Comparative Case study of Day Zero Cities- Bangalore and Chennai"
- Authored "Sexual Gender Based violence in Indigenous women in Canada and Guatemala"
- Authored "Asian Economic Dynamics and Power Shifts"
- Authored "Saudi Arabia: Need for Economic Reforms"
References
Available upon request
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Timeline
Communications & Information Management Coordinator
Canadian red cross
05.2023 - Current
Vice President of the Board and Board Member
World Accord Canada
05.2022 - Current
Deployment Coordinator
Canadian red cross
03.2022 - 05.2023
Fund Development Associate
R.E.S.T. CENTRE
08.2021 - 11.2021
Mobilization Coordinator
Canadian red cross
05.2021 - 05.2023
Master’s in international development - Sustainable Development
University of Waterloo
Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in Economics - Economics & International Relations
Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University
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