Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Hamza currently leads the Global Partnerships Unit at HelpAge Canada working closely with counter-parts at HelpAge Int'l HQ, RO and country offices in over 93 countries to support emergencies, international development and advocacy with Global Affairs Canada, Civil Society and multi-lateral organizations. Hamza started his international development career in 2017 serving in the field in Bangladesh, Ukraine and Sudan. During his first assignment, he witnessed the unfolding of the Rohingya Refugee Crisis, joining the WHO Health Emergency Team where he contributed to the first health section of the Joint Humanitarian Response Plan (JRP). Hamza thrives in emergency operations skilled in partnerships and communications, most recently serving on a WHO mission for the Covid-19 Response in Sudan. His mission included strengthening partnerships with the Ministry of Health and UNICEF to deploy 850,000 doses of vaccines through the COVAX programme. He learned to speak Arabic and Bangla while living in duty station and is an advocate for strong partnerships for Sustainable Development. Profile: https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/alumni/2024-alumni-mentorship-program-mentors#Non-Profit In the news: Prime Minister - Government of Canada Funding: https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/backgrounders/2022/06/28/additional-canadian-support-ukraine-announced-2022-g7-summit World Health Organization: https://www.emro.who.int/media/news/sudan-receives-first-delivery-of-covid-19-vaccines-with-over-800-000-doses.html United Nations Development Programme: https://www.undp.org/sudan/press-releases/federal-ministry-health-undp-and-who-launch-improved-hiv-treatment Areas of expertise: International Relations Expert, Donor Mapping, External Relations, fundraising for UN Agencies (USAID, GAC, ECHO, EU, GIZ, SIDA, KSrelief, Qatar Foundation, Dubai Cares), Humanitarian fundraising, Development Fundraising and finance, Grant Management, Donor Visibility, Donor Compliance, Political Risk, UN Member States, United Nations Frameworks, Geopolitics and the role of NGOs, Foundations, Private Sector (Social Impact Bonds, CSR), Expert Consultant, Expansion into New Markets Expert, Canadian Government Relations Lead Sector(s): Health and Protection, Climate Change (Migration), Democratic Governance, Sanctions, International Law, Contracts, Security Council, Bank of Canada, Federal Bank Major Highlights: 1. Ukraine Humanitarian Financing (GAC, Private Donors, SIBs) 2. Ukraine NEXUS programming and advocacy 3. Expansion into South Asia and MENA, participation at high-level international forums at United Nations HQ
Elected as Board Member for 2 year term to represent University of Toronto Mississauga Alumni Association
- Government relations lead with Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Canada on humanitarian, development and advocacy to increase engagement on global issues that affect the lives of Older People - Managing relationship with Global Affairs Canada (GAC) on humanitarian and development growth for our international programmes (Global network of 170 members and country offices across 90 countries) - Currently focused on large programmes in Ukraine, Ethiopia funded by GAC - Responsible for Global Partnerships and growth in the private sector, foundations and public sector - Coordinate Health and Climate Development Proposals across organization across HelpAge - Lead Government advocacy with Parliamentarians, Development, Foundations and Private Sector - United Nations Stakeholder Group on Ageing (coordinating the global ageing members) - UN General Assembly, SDG Summit, Contributor - Advocating on behalf of humanitarian and development concerns with Canadian Government - Managing and lead humanitaring funding for international programme
- Oversaw the historical arrival of the Covid-19 vaccines in Sudan through COVAX programme - Responsible for the Communications and Public Relations for WHO Sudan - Responsible for External Relations and fundraising for emergency response (grant management, reporting, donor relations, coordination of proposal and concept notes with technical departments CO/RO/HQ) Donors: USAID, BPRM, Global Affairs Canada, ECHO, EU, GIZ, SIDA, Gates Foundations, LEGO Foundation, IKEA Foundation, World Bank, Private Sector and NEXUS Programming Line Ministries include: Ministry of Health, Ministry of Women and Children, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief