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Said Jaleel Guimba

Ottawa,Canada

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Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

Research and Project Management AssociateResearch and Project Management AssociateLogistics Team Head (Volunteer)Administrative and Research support InternExternal Research Coordinator (Volunteer)

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeConsulting

Location Preference

RemoteHybridOn-Site
Location: Ottawa, ON
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

$45000/yr - $200000/yr

Important To Me

Career advancementFlexible work hours

Summary

Bilingual communications and administrative professional with experience supporting youth programs, civic engagement, and nonprofit initiatives. Possesses a history of helping coordinate multi-stakeholder projects and delivering events to achieve national and international impact. Able to balance numerous priorities, create collaboration, and produce high-quality communications in both English and French. Passionate about social and economic development, including advancing learning, giving, and innovation.


Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Research and Project Management Associate

G16I4DEV LLC
01.2025 - Current
  • Supported the Managing Director with recruitment of experts and finding partners and stakeholders.
  • Supported the development and delivery of youth-focused digital transformation programs, ensuring timelines, budgets, and goals are met.
  • Contributed to determining locations for a SPV “to promote and facilitate digital transformation, focusing on demographics such as youth and underserved communities.
  • Assisted in the planning of logistics for a youth centered pan-African summit with 500+ participants, including venue and communications.
  • Coordinated project schedules and timelines to ensure timely deliverables.

Research and Project Management Associate

ShEquity
11.2023 - 11.2024
  • Company Overview: ShEquity is an investment firm providing smart investments for female-led and owned businesses in Sub-Saharan Africa.
  • Conducted market research and analysis to create 7+ country profiles across Sub-Saharan Africa, implementing a gender-lens perspective for investment criteria by interpreting qualitative and quantitative data.
  • Tracked audience engagement through social media metrics and strategy updates.
  • Maintained communication with stakeholders such as partners to promote them on digital platforms.
  • Coordinated social media strategy and content creation across 3 different platforms with over 3,00 followers.
  • Produced knowledge-sharing content on gender equity and investment for young emerging market entrepreneurs.
  • Collaborated with other team members to create communication materials and support outreach events celebrating youth and women-led entrepreneurship.

Logistics Team Head (Volunteer)

UNICEF University of Ottawa
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Company Overview: UNICEF Ottawa is a campus club committed to supporting UNICEF’s ability to provide life-saving programs in 156 countries around the world by raising funds.
  • Coordinated logistics requirements for in person- fundraising events to support participants and team staff.
  • Promoted campaigns through inclusive messaging and community engagement tools such as social media.
  • Assist in the planning and delivery of live engagement events to promote UNICEF’s message on campus.

Administrative and Research support Intern

U.N Habitat
06.2021 - 09.2021
  • Company Overview: U.N Habitat is the United Nations programme for human settlements and sustainable urban development.
  • Supported supervisor in preparing a presentation shared at a global conference regarding homelessness worldwide.
  • Drafted a 10 page research paper on global homelessness by analysing both quantitative and qualitative data.
  • Analysed global homelessness procedures around the globe and their impact on different demographics.
  • Organized primary and secondary resources on global homelessness.
  • Collaborated with the U.N Habitat team and interns to support the delivery of a recycling program across North American Campuses aimed at helping youth in Mathare, Kenya.

External Research Coordinator (Volunteer)

UNICEF Queens, Student club on Campus
09.2019 - 04.2020
  • Company Overview: UNICEF Queens is a student-led club at Queen's University, representing UNICEF Canada as a campus chapter.
  • Ensured social media was updated to promoteUNICEF’s goals among students and supported youth engagement.
  • Collaborated with UNICEF team in planning and logistics of 3 informational events on campus.
  • Prepared and edited communication material regarding UNICEF’s global activities.
  • Documented meetings to implement feedback for projects.
  • Assisted in organizing UNICEF booths at events to ensure materials are updated and available across printed media.

Administrative Intern

African Development University
06.2018 - 07.2019
  • Company Overview: ADU is an innovative, not-for-profit university whose mission is to prepare the most talented young people in Niger and Africa.
  • Reached out to stakeholders such as donors to request 100+ laptops to support youth in Niger.
  • Organized digital and paper files related to student services, donors, and academic documentation.
  • Edited internal policy documents.
  • Provided administrative support to ADU staff in an office environment.
  • Translated documents from French to English.

Education

Master of Arts - Social Science Degree in Political Science

University of Ottawa
06.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Social Science degree in Global Development

Queen’s University
04.2020

Skills

  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Program Coordination & Administration
  • Event Planning & Logistics (In-Person & Virtual)
  • Project Management & Reporting
  • Written & Verbal Communication (EN/FR)
  • Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Zoom, Canva
  • Social Media Strategy & Content Development

Accomplishments

  • The Mastercard Foundation Baobab Platform
  • Certificate of Achievement- Transformative Leadership and Self Reflection
  • Certificate of Achievement- Collaborative Toolkit
  • Certificate of Achievement- Situational Adaptability-Flexible leadership
  • Certificate of Achievement- Ethical Action: A Decision Making Guide
  • Certificate of Achievement- Building Inclusivity and Diversity: An Important Transformative Leadership Mindset

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional

Certification

The Mastercard Foundation Baobab Platform May-June 2024

  • Certificate of Achievement- Transformative Leadership and Self Reflection
  • Certificate of Achievement- Collaborative Toolkit
  • Certificate of Achievement- Situational Adaptability-Flexible leadership
  • Certificate of Achievement- Ethical Action: A Decision Making Guide
  • Certificate of Achievement- Building Inclusivity and Diversity: An Important Transformative Leadership Mindset

Mastercard Foundation Enrichment Program May 2023-June 2024

  • Certificate of Participation- Finishing School

Certificate of Completion

Timeline

Research and Project Management Associate

G16I4DEV LLC
01.2025 - Current

Research and Project Management Associate

ShEquity
11.2023 - 11.2024

Logistics Team Head (Volunteer)

UNICEF University of Ottawa
01.2022 - 04.2022

Administrative and Research support Intern

U.N Habitat
06.2021 - 09.2021

External Research Coordinator (Volunteer)

UNICEF Queens, Student club on Campus
09.2019 - 04.2020

Administrative Intern

African Development University
06.2018 - 07.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Social Science degree in Global Development

Queen’s University

Master of Arts - Social Science Degree in Political Science

University of Ottawa

Other Accomplishments

  • Mastercard Foundation Enrichment Program
  • May 2023-June 2024
  • Certificate of Participation- Finishing School
  • Certificate of Completion

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