Omoye Otoide
Location: United Kingdom
Summary
Policy professional with proven track record in programme and policy analysis and evaluation. Known for producing well-researched policy recommendations and collaborating effectively with stakeholders to implement strategic initiatives. Valued for adaptability in dynamic environments and strong commitment to achieving results.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Policy Analyst, Bilateral Relations and Engagement
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
05.2022 - Current
- Delivered advisory support on bilateral immigration agreements, enhancing intergovernmental relations and aligning federal-provincial policies
- Spearheaded inter-jurisdictional collaborations, influencing strategic priorities through detailed policy papers and briefings
- Led compliance initiatives, advancing the Security of Canada Information Disclosure Act (SCIDA) and supporting national security protocols
- Developed evaluation reports and critical path analyses for new departmental policies
Jr. Programme Officer, Temporary Resident Programme
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
06.2020 - 05.2022
- Supported strategic policy expansions within the International Students Programme, notably contributing to the Student Direct Stream initiative under Global Affairs Canada's 2019-2024 International Education Strategy
- Developed analytical dashboards to assess and enhance processing timelines for international students, facilitating evidence-based decision-making and aligning with IRCC's operational objectives
- Coordinated working groups to enhance programme integrity and foster interdepartmental cohesion
- Coordinated working groups to identify and address operational challenges, fostering collaboration among key stakeholders such as non-government organizations and educational institutions
- Applied department-wide regulatory and departmental policies and procedures to provide guidance to internal and external stakeholder related to IRCC's international student programme
Human Resources Assistant, Total Rewards
Region of Peel
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Monitored and confirmed compliance with Region of Peel's employee records management policies and procedures, as required by the Total Rewards Department
- Created spreadsheets and graphs in Microsoft Excel in order to develop an organised plan assess employee records for their preservation and retention, if necessary
Project and Programs Assistant, Youth Justice Division
Ontario Ministry of Children, Youth and Community Services
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Collaborated with programme supervisors to ensure residential facilities and transfer payment agencies met Ministry policies, standards, and guidelines, contributing to the overall accountability and quality of care provided to youth
- Monitored and tracked serious occurrence reports, providing critical data and insights to probation officers for use in Intensive Rehabilitative Custody and Supervision (IRCS) sentencing, transfer applications, placement hearings
- Facilitated engagement with youth justice partners, supporting operational effectiveness and streamlined administration within the youth detention system
Education
Introduction to Project Management -
University of Toronto
08-2024
Leading Projects in Organizations -
University of Toronto
01.2024
Master of Arts - Public And International Affairs
University of Ottawa
10-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice and Public Policy, Political Science
University of Guelph
06-2018
Skills
- Policy Evaluation
- Programme Management
- Project Coordination
- Monitoring & Evaluation
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Frameworks
- Data-Driven Insights
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Multi-stakeholder Coordination
- Partnership Building
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Data Visualisation (Microsoft Excel, Power BI, SPSS)
- Strategic Communications
- Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis
Personal Information
Visa Status: Tier 5 Visa, no sponsorship required
Special Projects
- PULSE Mentorship Programme at Wilfred Laurier University
-Selected to mentor an undergraduate political science student for the 2023-2024 academic year, supporting their interest in developing core skills in policy analysis and strategic research to prepare them for success in the public policy field.
- Master's Thesis on Climate Migration in East Africa
-Conducted qualitative research on climate adaptation policy and conflict, focusing on the effects of climate-induced migration. Proposed comprehensive policy frameworks for sustainable, conflict-sensitive climate resilience.
- Citizen Girls: Youth in Action
-Session facilitator for Citizen Girls Youth in Action, a project funded by the US Department of State in collaboration between three community organisations in Canada and Nigeria that build political leadership capital in Canadian and Nigerian youth.
- The Mosaic Institute
-Selected as one of 20 youth leaders from university campuses across Canada to join the U of Mosaic Fellowship Programme, a prestigious initiative that develops young leaders with professional skills in social entrepreneurship, including social innovation, project management for social programs, and leadership.
Timeline
Policy Analyst, Bilateral Relations and Engagement
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
05.2022 - Current
Jr. Programme Officer, Temporary Resident Programme
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
06.2020 - 05.2022
Human Resources Assistant, Total Rewards
Region of Peel
05.2019 - 08.2019
Project and Programs Assistant, Youth Justice Division
Ontario Ministry of Children, Youth and Community Services
05.2018 - 08.2018
Introduction to Project Management -
University of Toronto
Leading Projects in Organizations -
University of Toronto
Master of Arts - Public And International Affairs
University of Ottawa
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice and Public Policy, Political Science
University of Guelph
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