AHMED MOHAMED
Toronto
Summary
Communications and project management professional with expertise in nonprofit and municipal government sectors. Proficient in strategic storytelling, digital outreach, and content development, focusing on policy visibility, prison reform, youth reintegration, and refugee narratives. Proven track record of producing impactful donor-facing content and media materials across Somalia, East Africa, and Canada.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Communications and Program Managment Intern
United Nations Office On Drugs And Crime
Nairobi
06.2025 - 01.2026
- Produced web stories, success profiles, and human-interest features highlighting UNODC efforts in prison reform, maritime law enforcement, and regional security.
- Interviewed frontline officers, programme mentors, and justice officials to gather information that supports story development aligned with donor and UNODC priorities.
- Assisted in planning and coordinating multi-country projects in accordance with approved donor agreements.
- Drafted talking points, social media copy, press briefs, and internal reports for senior leadership and field visibility.
- Created and scheduled tweets for UNODC channels, ensuring social media messaging aligns with global communications goals, and campaign timelines.
- Contributed to outreach strategy and visibility activities for Somalia and East Africa programmes.
Communications Specialist
Somali Immigrant Aid
Toronto
05.2021 - 06.2025
- Wrote and edited impact stories and interviews on refugee resettlement, youth empowerment, and community reintegration in Toronto, Canada
- Conducted field interviews and supported coordination of messaging with local staff and community leaders.
- Developed donor and public-facing materials, including newsletters, fact sheets, talking points, and social media content.
- Drafted grant proposals and fundraising materials to aid in successful programme funding.
- Ensured cultural sensitivity and ethical storytelling practices in all content regarding poverty, displacement, and integration.
Customer Service Representative, 311
City of Brampton
Brampton, ON
10.2017 - 04.2021
- Assisted residents as primary contact regarding inquiries about city services.
- Evaluated calls and escalated urgent matters to emergency services, including 911.
- Dispatched non-emergency services such as animal control and by-law enforcement.
- Facilitated communication between residents and city departments for service requests.
- Handled sensitive situations professionally while maintaining accurate records for reporting.
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS - HISTORY MAJOR, ENGLISH MINOR
Toronto Metropolitan University
Skills
- Media relations and strategic communications
- Storytelling and content development
- Grant writing for donors
- Stakeholder engagement and project coordination
- Social media management
- Web systems and CRM management
- Data analysis and reporting
- Event coordination
- Cross-cultural communication
Certification
- UN Strategic Communications for the 2030 Agenda
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certificate Path
- Effective Communication for Healthy Outcomes, YALI Network
- The Art and Science of Communication, NonprofitReady
Timeline
Communications and Program Managment Intern
United Nations Office On Drugs And Crime
06.2025 - 01.2026
Communications Specialist
Somali Immigrant Aid
05.2021 - 06.2025
Customer Service Representative, 311
City of Brampton
10.2017 - 04.2021
BACHELOR OF ARTS - HISTORY MAJOR, ENGLISH MINOR
Toronto Metropolitan University