Alim harise
Program Coordinator
Highest degree :
Masters
Field of study :
Law
Location :
Senior humanitarian and development leader with 10+ years of progressive experience in program management, strategic leadership, risk management, and organizational strengthening in fragile and high-risk contexts, including Afghanistan. Proven capacity to coordinate multi-sector humanitarian strategies, lead Technical Heads of Department, ensure program quality, and represent organizations with donors, UN agencies, and coordination mechanisms (Clusters, HRNP). Currently a PhD candidate in War Studies (Royal Military College of Canada) with an MA in Global Politics and LLB, combining strong analytical depth with hands-on operational leadership. Recognized for building high-performing teams, strengthening compliance and accountability systems, managing complex budgets, and acting decisively in high-pressure environments. Deep understanding of Afghan socio-political dynamics and international humanitarian standards.
Citizenships :
Canadian, Afghan
Experience :
8 Year(s)
Countries :
Canada
Gender :
Male
Sectors :
Ngo management
NGO
Administrative & Risk Management Specialist-Thorncliffe Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) – Toronto, Canada
TORONTO
TNO
September 2017
-September 2021
Managed operational systems, compliance frameworks, and risk management mechanisms supporting large-scale community and social programs. • Supervised 12–15 staff, leading recruitment, performance evaluations, training, and safeguarding implementation. • Contributed to donor reporting, audits, and Board reporting, ensuring financial accuracy and accountability. • Developed and implemented organizational policies that strengthened governance, transparency, and institutional resilience.
Legal Researcher & Program Assistant ILSA / Jessup Moot Court & Academic Institutions
AFGHANISTAN
ILSA
March 2014
-December 2016
Conducted advanced research on international law, humanitarian action, and security studies to support academic and programmatic initiatives. • Contributed analytical inputs to reports, proposals, and policy discussions relevant to humanitarian and development programming. • Supported coordination of academic programs, workshops, and international collaborations
IASs (International Accounting Standards), IFRSs (International Financial Reporting Standards), and IPSAS (International Public Sector Accounting Standards)