Mulki Mohamed
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Dedicated and highly skilled professional with a degree in Gender Studies and over 10 years of progressive experience in community service. Dedicated and experienced Program Manager with a passion for supporting women affected by abuse. Seeking to leverage over several years of experience in program development to facilitate innovative solutions and empower survivors. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Gender Advisor (volunteer)
CDF Canada
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Spearheaded strategic development for gender programming to support cooperatives to implement and monitor the integration of the gender strategy
- Designed and facilitated gender equity and social inclusion (GESI) and Gender model family, Gender and Disability, Gender and Environment training modules for 90 partners, cooperatives and the members
- Supported the identification of new community ideas and the development of concept notes and Strategic Innovation Fund proposals
- Provided technical support in the integration of (GESI) into a project funded by Global Affairs Canada
- Collaborated with project managers, cooperatives and partners to review and ensure Strategic Innovation Funds projects are provided to vulnerable persons
- Facilitated groups as part of CDF s multidisciplinary team, including creating new groups and acting as a backup facilitator
- Referred and linked clients to community resources and groups supporting recovery goals, ensuring continuity of care
- Developed and shared case studies, success stories with communications advisor for social media content that communicates the project's activities, outputs and/or outcomes.
Emergency Responder (ERT)
Canadian Red Cross (CRC)
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided comfort and assistance to 2000 beneficiaries and provided referrals to partner agencies and other community groups
- Worked with Safety and Wellbeing (SWB) personnel on complex or urgent needs, referral mechanisms, and community-based support structures as required
- Supported team cohesion and service delivery by mentoring less experienced volunteers on site
- Completed necessary written or electronic documentation and followed record keeping procedures according to CRC standards and processes.
Volunteer Safety and Wellbeing Responder
Canadian Red Cross
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Supported the implementation of SWB services and programs for beneficiaries; facilitated the resilience, emotional and psychological well-being of the affected population in collaboration with operational personnel and/or community partners
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and assisted clients in developing personalized recovery goals through one-to-one and group sessions
- Managed a caseload conducting regular reassessments, updating risk levels, and collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to provide short-term or intensive case management as needed
- Referred and linked clients to community resources and groups supporting recovery goals, ensuring continuity of care
- Participated in regular staff meetings, care planning, and Community of Practice to provide peer expertise for client care
- Accessed databases to ensure appropriate follow up on beneficiary issues related to settlement services
- As case manager provided information and assistance to Ukrainian refugees seeking resettlement in Canada.
Project Manager
GENCAD International
01.2008 - 12.2015
- Actively participated in the planning and implementation of two gender mainstream projects (livelihood and education) and managed all phases of the project cycle (assessment, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation)
- Organized and supervised the distribution of interest free micro-credit loans to 3000 women from marginalized communities aiming to expand their businesses
- Planned and coordinated education materials for 3900 children from marginalized communities
- Prepared and submitted monthly, quarterly and annual reports according to the program and United Nations requirements and regulations
- Conducted intake assessments, safety planning, and referrals to community resources
- Facilitated workshops and support groups on topics related to intimate partner abuse
- Undertook continuous survey and baseline assessments on food security and livelihood coping mechanism, including practices and systems of communities to ensure sustainable development.
Protection Officer
Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
01.2008 - 12.2008
- Acted as the primary subject-area expert on issues related to human rights, including participatory rights and gender representation
- Conducted expert analysis on human rights violations and the development of potential peace agreements, with a focus on women's access to and impact on these elements
- Provided mentorship and technical assistance to citizen observers in conflict and post-conflict environments
- Manage the Women's Direct Services Program, overseeing program implementation, budgeting, and strategic planning
- Supervise and mentor staff, students, and volunteers in client-centered empowerment and trauma-informed case management
- Collaborate with the leadership team to develop and deliver innovative programs and services
- Conduct training sessions for staff and NGO workers on case management, feminist intersectionality, and trauma-informed approaches
- Maintain comprehensive documentation and statistical systems to track program outcomes and client progress
- Managed the protection sector of the DRC which included legal services to survivors of violence and psychosocial services/mental health assistance to internally displaced persons
- Provided child protection services to 860 children during the post-election violence in Kenya.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - African Studies, Women and Gender Studies
University of Toronto
Toronto, ONSkills
- Program Management
- Case Management
- Team Supervision and Mentorship
- Client-Centered Empowerment
- Trauma-Informed Practices
- Budget Administration
- Strategic Planning
- Interpersonal Communication
- Advocacy and Outreach
- Data Analysis case management software EMIS
Certification
- Disaster management, Canadian Red Cross, Canada
- Non-violent Crisis Prevention Intervention, Canadian Mental Health Association
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), Canadian Mental Health Association
- First aid in mental health, Canadian Mental Health Association
- Protection Training, PROCAP, the Norwegian Refugee Council, Switzerland
Languages
English (Fluent)
Kiswahili and Somali (Native Proficiency)
Timeline
Gender Advisor (volunteer)
CDF Canada
06.2023 - 03.2024
Emergency Responder (ERT)
Canadian Red Cross (CRC)
07.2022 - 12.2022
Volunteer Safety and Wellbeing Responder
Canadian Red Cross
07.2021 - 06.2022
Project Manager
GENCAD International
01.2008 - 12.2015
Protection Officer
Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
01.2008 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - African Studies, Women and Gender Studies
University of Toronto
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