Experienced Program Officer with a background in a governmental setting, adept at strategic evaluation and implementation. A decisive and forward-thinking professional renowned for a resourceful approach to program management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Officer
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada
11.2022 - Current
Manage a range of programs in support of advanced research, research training and dissemination
Provides information and advice to client groups
Manage several selection committees by searching for and recommending scholars with appropriate expertise for service on selection committees
Prepare reports and/or briefing notes to support program and policy development
Collaborated with senior leadership team to implement special projects, increasing program and organizational capacities.
Collaborated with senior leadership team to implement special program support projects, increasing program and organizational capacities.
Analyzed internal reports to evaluate program effectiveness by using outcomes-based approach.
Created outreach content and disseminating the results of research through media platforms
Write academic papers
Designed and implemented innovative teaching methodologies and approaches
Teacher of francization, interpreter
Centre Social D’Aide Aux Immigrants
01.2022 - 05.2022
Teaching a conversation workshop to groups of adult immigrants and refugees
Providing interpretation for immigrant women who face domestic violence
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Academic lecturer
Institute of Islamic Studies, McGill University
09.2018 - 12.2019
Prepared and delivered courses for undergraduate and graduate students in classroom setting
Provided coaching to students on their individual research (preparing research papers and presentations, etc.)
Delivered engaging and effective lectures to undergraduate and graduate students
Design and implement innovative teaching methodologies and approaches
Developing and designing course curricula that align with program objectives and learning outcomes
Contribute to departmental and university committees, participated in academic governance, and engagede in service activities
Mentored and advised students on academic and career-related matters
Academic Lecturer
Yale University
07.2016 - 07.2018
Prepared and delivered courses for academic purposes to international and American students from intermediate to advanced level in classroom setting
Provided coaching to students on their individual research (preparing research papers and presentations, etc.)
Accompanied students in their application for funding from internal and external agencies
Design classroom activities and group projects; assign different tasks to students in group projects to provide a diversity of learning opportunities
Program Organizer
Council, Yale University
09.2016 - 07.2017
On Middle East Studies, MacMillan Center, Organize CMES colloquium series
Help prepare funding applications for grants and other sources
Oversee all aspects of planning and hosting
Work effectively within the budget allocated for the colloquium series by the sponsors
Interview and hire vendors
Resolving any conflicts, cancellations or other issues
Manage registration and publicity
Education
Master’s - Political Science, Public and International Affairs
Université De Montréal
Montreal
2024
No Degree -
Carleton University
2022
Ph.D - Islamic Studies And Muslim Societies
ÉcolePratique Des Hautes Études
Paris, France
2016
Master of Arts - Religious Studies
École Pratique Des Hautes Études
Paris, France
2009
Master of Comparative Literature -
Université Sorbonne Nouvelle
Paris, France
2008
Bachelor of French Language - Literature
Tehran University
2007
Skills
Security clearance: Reliability
SLE results for English: CCE
Knowledge of policies, guidelines, and regulations of government of Canada related to research funding
Ability to critically analyze and make informed and fair decisions
Knowledge of research methodologies and practices in social sciences and humanities
Experience in qualitative and quantitative analysis
Computer Skills:
RStudio, MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Full Professional
Arabic
Limited Working
Persian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Program Officer
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada
11.2022 - Current
Teacher of francization, interpreter
Centre Social D’Aide Aux Immigrants
01.2022 - 05.2022
SSHRC Postdoctoral fellow
Institute of Islamic Studies, McGill University
09.2019 - 10.2022
Academic lecturer
Institute of Islamic Studies, McGill University
09.2018 - 12.2019
Program Organizer
Council, Yale University
09.2016 - 07.2017
Academic Lecturer
Yale University
07.2016 - 07.2018
Master’s - Political Science, Public and International Affairs
Université De Montréal
No Degree -
Carleton University
Ph.D - Islamic Studies And Muslim Societies
ÉcolePratique Des Hautes Études
Master of Arts - Religious Studies
École Pratique Des Hautes Études
Master of Comparative Literature -
Université Sorbonne Nouvelle
Bachelor of French Language - Literature
Tehran University
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