Lyila Omar

Operations & Projects Coordinator at The Jane Goodall Institute of Canada
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Canada, CA
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Somali Native or bilingual proficiency
  • French Limited working proficiency

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Credentials

  • Procurement and Logistics Certificate
    The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport International
    May, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • The Sphere Handbook in Action
    Sphere - Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Humanitarian Response
    Feb, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Building a Better Response in Humanitarian Development
    Humanitarian Academy at Harvard
  • Cash Transfer Programs: Humanitarian Development
    Cash Learning Partnership
  • Core Humanitarian Standards
    Humanitarian Leadership Academy
  • Different Needs - Equal Opportunities: Increasing Effectiveness of Humanitarian Action for Women, Girls, Boys, and Men
    UN Women
  • Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans Course on Research Ethics
    Government of Canada Policy Research Initiative
  • UN Sustainable Development Goals
    UNDP

Experience

    • Canada
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Operations & Projects Coordinator
      • 2021 - Present

    • Canada
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Program Coordinator
      • 2019 - 2020

      - Managed the registration and scheduling process for schools and teachers, matching volunteers to programs and acting as liaise between teachers and program volunteers - Developed and implemented activities to ensure retention and recognition of volunteers - Coordinated and monitored program delivery goals, budgets, and reporting - Forecasted and planned program material needs and managed inventory and stock - Recruited volunteers through a variety of methods including cooperation with key contacts in JA's community and corporate supporters - Developed and facilitated all orientations, presentations, and training to support project activities and goals - Developed new and nurtured existing relationships with all key stakeholders, beneficiaries and support multi-disciplinary groups Show less

    • Volunteer Engagement Coordinator
      • 2018 - 2019

      - Managed staff and volunteers through coaching, providing resource support and aligning volunteer activities with skills and mandate - Engaged with local partner organizations, community service organizations on all project activities and special events - Coordinated internal and external meetings with local partner organizations and other stakeholders regarding project activities - Led employees to catalog, follow procedure and share information through their tools and materials they developed - Coordinated initial stages of project development and promoted the application of volunteer guidelines and the utilization of volunteer engagement tools and processes - Facilitated an in-country peer-support network for volunteers and improved volunteer management systems & early leave - Organized all volunteer pre-departure preparations (arrival logistics, orientations, and settlement) and coordinated logistics regarding Work Permits, Resident Permits and Visa's for all expatriates - Managed all Hub level budget by resolving technical, financial and operational concerns by working with team members and directors - Coordinated all monitoring & evaluation of project activities at Hub level - Facilitated orientations and training for youth participants, volunteers, staff, CBO's and chaired all Hub meetings - Coordinated communication among associations, allies, and all stakeholders to foster connections between departments - Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments - Coordinated daily tasks including recruitment, office upkeep, and inventory maintenance - Led all onboarding activities for 20 volunteer employees to equip staff in daily responsibilities. Show less

    • Canada
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Project Development Consultant
      • 2018 - 2018

      - Coordinated initial development project with an NGO that responds to humanitarian disasters - Worked with a small team on the research of WASH tools and products - Built relationship with teams in India and Bangladesh regarding the procurement of WASH equipment - Developed a gender-responsive filtration project to respond to WASH gaps in Cox’s Bazar - Coordinated initial development project with an NGO that responds to humanitarian disasters - Worked with a small team on the research of WASH tools and products - Built relationship with teams in India and Bangladesh regarding the procurement of WASH equipment - Developed a gender-responsive filtration project to respond to WASH gaps in Cox’s Bazar

    • Canada
    • International Trade and Development
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Research and Proposal Writing Consultant
      • 2018 - 2018

      - Researched data on need of female solar engineers in Alta Vera Paz, Guatemala - Prepared a multi-million-dollar project proposal in cooperation with CDF Canada on training female solar engineers in Alta Vera Paz, Guatemala in accordance with GAC proposal guidelines - Prepared a seven-year ready-to-implement participant-focused monitoring and evaluation plan with fully developed data collection tools - Researched data on need of female solar engineers in Alta Vera Paz, Guatemala - Prepared a multi-million-dollar project proposal in cooperation with CDF Canada on training female solar engineers in Alta Vera Paz, Guatemala in accordance with GAC proposal guidelines - Prepared a seven-year ready-to-implement participant-focused monitoring and evaluation plan with fully developed data collection tools

    • Canada
    • Advertising Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Executive Coordinator
      • 2015 - 2017

      - Researched industry material and conducted grant writing for funding and awards - Procurement of supplies, repairs, communicating with vendors, working with Finance team on invoices, and general maintenance of inventory stock - Managed all incoming and outgoing mail and packages via couriers, as well as sorting and disturbing mail - Planned, promoted and facilitated special events and functions in collaboration with Operations Manager and oversaw post-event follow-up - Interacted diplomatically with clients, partners, and vendors to support business development efforts - Controlled access to confidential business documents, financial information, and proprietary data in a safe manner - Managed Executives calendar, phone and boardroom schedules resolving conflicts and providing daily updates - Used QuickBooks to produce monthly invoices, reports, and other deliverables - Handled logistics (nationally and internationally), catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for executives - Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets, and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team efficiency. Show less

    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Administrative Specialist
      • 2006 - 2012

      - Assisted Reimbursement Specialists and medical staff with patient caseloads - Enrolled and updated patients files, and performed administrative duties: data entry including invoices and filing - Provided support to the various terminally and chronically ill patients enrolled in the many existing programs - Upheld the rules, regulations, and policies of the company when dealing with patients, doctors offices, pharmacies, and pharmaceutical companies - Communicated with doctors offices, pharmacies, patients, and social workers about patients cases - Led team by introducing a new digital filing system resulting in a paperless system - Collaborated with IT to ensure the maintenance of IT systems computers, phones, programs - Handled logistics of medical supplies and distribution to patients with a small team - Supervised a team of 4 administratives as Team Lead Show less

Education

  • Humber College - School of Business
    Graduate Studies, International Development & Project Management
    2017 - 2018
  • University of Toronto
    Honors Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Studies, Political Science
    2004 - 2010

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