1. NAME AND CITIZENSHIP Hussein Amery, Canadian
PERSONAL ADDRESS
TELEPHONE NO.
E-MAIL ADDRESS
150 Breezehill North, Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y 2H8
(613) 725-9568; (613) 290-6385
amery@ideacanada.ca
EDUCATION Year
1990
1988
Degree/Diploma
M.A. (Political Science,
International Relations)
Honour’s B.A.
Institution
Western University
Western University
OTHER TRAINING Year
2004
Program
French Language Training
Institution
College de Jonquiere,Université Laval
2002 Level II, 3M National
Coaching Certification
ODMHA
1998 Level I, 3M National
Coaching Certification
ODMHA
PRESENT EMPLOYER AND
POSITION
Integrated Development Enterprise Associates (IDEA) Canada.
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director
LENGTH OF SERVICE AND
STATUS
14 years Permanent Employee at IDEA
GOVERNMENT PENSION Not government
pension recipient
Not beneficiary of buy-out lump sum payment
LANGUAGES & DEGREE OF
PROFICIENCY English
French
Arabic
German
Read
Fluent
Fair
Basic
Fair
Spoken
Fluent
Fair
Fair
Basic
Written
Fluent
Basic
Basic
Basic
MEMBERSHIPS
“Who’s Who in Canada” 2006-2015
Member, Academy of Political Science, 2013 – Present
Member, Government Relations Institute of Canada (GRIC), 2013 –2015
Member, Canadian Association of International Development Professionals (CAIDP), 2010-present
President, National Council on Canada-Arab Relations (NCCAR), 2002-2006
Director, National Council on Canada-Arab Relations (NCCAR), 1998 – 2002
Board Member, Middle East Working Group (MEWG) 1995-2004
Director, Canadian Institute for Policy Research and Analysis (CIPRA), 1992-94
Contributing Editor, Middle Eastern Times (Toronto) 1993 -1996
COUNTRIES OF WORK EXPERIENCE
Bangladesh, China, India, Malaysia, Pakistan, Thailand, Vietnam, Egypt, Mozambique, Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi
Arabia, Syria, West Bank and Gaza, Yemen, Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Austria, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Hungary,
Italy, Poland, Romania, Ukraine
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2. KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Hussein M. Amery possesses substantial leadership, management and work experience in Asia, the Middle East,
Central and Eastern Europe, and the Americas. With a range of experience in academia, parliament,
international and national non-governmental, charitable and private sectors, he is among Canada’s leading
international development professionals. A central aspect of this work included management of personnel,
leading teams in designing projects, developing strategic plans, establishing strategic linkages and partnerships
with institutions, industry, small and medium enterprises, NGOs, government, as well as maintaining relations
with donor agencies.
With a commitment to lifelong learning, collaboration and partnership, Mr. Amery has delivered seminars,
workshops, and training courses across Canada and internationally, supporting capacity building efforts of
thousands of professionals, in conjunction with donor agencies, including Global Affairs Canada (CIDA), the
World Bank, the Inter-American Development Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the Southeast Asia Ministers
of Education Organization (SEAMEO) and United Nations Organizations (UNOs), such as UNRWA, UNDP and
ESCWA and a number of executing agencies.
Working with national organizations’ teams in Canada, such as the Federation of Canadian Municipalities
(FCM), Universities Canada (formerly the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada), Colleges and
institutes Canada (CICan), the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE), and the Canadian Bar
Association (CBA), Mr. Amery has supported the successful proposal development and bidding on more than a
hundred million dollars in projects in local governance, education and training, economic development, legal-
judicial improvement, and decentralization.
While employed at the Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC) from 1994-2004, Mr. Amery led
projects in conflict and post conflict environments with Palestinian educational institutions in the Occupied
designed the highly successful $6 million Economic Development through Technical Skills Project (EDTSP) in
Jordan and later, in 1999 its successor, the Strengthening and Extending Technical Vocational Education and
Training Project (SETVET). During this period he also oversaw the implementation of the highly successful
Learning Difficulties Project (LDP) at Princess Sarvath Community College and the implementation of Lakeland
College-VTC partnership in implementing the Occupational Health and Safety Project. In India he worked
closely with Human Resources, Education and Higher Education ministries and agencies to develop and
implement projects which have had system wide impact on the technical education and training systems and
institutions in these countries. The strategic planning models and approaches developed have been adopted by
eight states Directorates of Technical Education, the National Institutes for Teacher Training and Research and
the Indian Society for Technical Education. As Project Director, he led the $10 m Canada-India Institutional
Cooperation Project (CIICP) during its second period (1996-99), a period in which it is recognized as one of the
top performing CIDA project with a potential impact on up to five million people in southern India directly and
indirectly. Building on this success, he led the development team which designed the $10 million successor to
the CIICP, the Canada-India Industry-Institute Linkage Project (CIIILP), and acted as the Project Director
throughout the Project (1999-2005). Working in Egypt he helped design and manage the $15 m Small Medium
Business Support Project (SMBSP) 1998-2004, which received the CIDA Award for Excellence in 2003 and
subsequently the preparation of the tender, start-up and implementation of the $20 million Business
Development Services Support Project (2004-12). Later, in September 2004, Mr. Amery was engaged by
UNRWA to support the design of the unique CIDA initiative to rebuild the Neirab Refugee Camp in Syria.
During 2006-08, Mr. Amery was engaged in World Bank programs through his participation as a Project
Technical Specialist in Yemen under the World Bank-supported TEVT II Project, the Employer Driven Skills
Development Project and the Education Reform for the Knowledge Economy (ERfKE) Project in Jordan. Prior to
this in 2004-05, Mr. Amery assisted the National Centre for Human Resources Development (NCHRD) in
preparing the Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for ERfKE and by providing Results-based Management
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3. Training to the World Bank Development Coordination Unit (DCU) and Ministry of Education staff to support
ERfKE implementation.
From 2005 until January 2015, Mr. Amery served as the Senior Advisor, Business Development, for the
Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (now Saskatchewan Polytechnic). He established and
operated the SIAST Ottawa Bureau, leading business development, project design, start-up operations,
performance monitoring and performing government relations functions as a registered lobbyist. During this
period, he helped developed and implement DFATD/ CIDA supported projects such as the $6 million Building
and Extending Skills Training (BEST) Project in Jordan, the $10 million Decentralization of the Management of
Skills Training (DMST) Project and $4 million Skills for Employment Project in Ukraine, and the $3.5 million Tra
Vinh Improved Livelihoods Project in Vietnam. In Canada, Mr. Amery led Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s
development of five projects in the skilled trades area with Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
and Citizenship and Immigration Canada, to establish the new Skilled Trade Class.
During 2013-14, Mr. Amery successfully collaborated with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) as a
business development consultant to secure the $20m Sustainable and Inclusive Communities in Latin America
project and the $19m Partnership for Local Economic Development and Governance project in Ukraine.
Mr. Amery currently serves as a Senior Business Development Advisor to the Fisheries and Marine Institute of
the Memorial University of Newfoundland, supporting the development of projects to support sustainable
coastal communities and renewable energy provision.
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4. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Senior Advisor, Marine Institute (MI) of the Memorial University of Newfoundland May 2015 – Present
Mr. Amery supports MI International in their international business development and marketing activities.
Working closely with the operations team, he focuses on upgrading MI’s corporate operations, IFI development
and upscaling their programming to higher value projects. Other areas of work include expanding the portfolio
to encompass new donors and partnerships.
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Jan. 2000-Present
Integrated Development Enterprise Associates (IDEA)
Mr. Amery established and operates IDEA, an Ottawa-based international development consulting and media
firm. Since becoming CEO in January 2005, Mr. Amery has stimulated more than 300% growth in business,
providing advisory and consulting services to CIDA, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada,
SIAST, the Canadian Bar Association, the Canadian Bureau for International Education, the Association of
Canadian Community Colleges, the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada and a bid preparation
support to a variety of engineering, environmental and legal private sector firms.
Senior Advisor, Ottawa Bureau Jan. 2005-Jan. 2015
Saskatchewan Polytechnic (formerly the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology – SIAST)
Mr. Amery established and managed the Ottawa Bureau for the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and
Technology (SIAST) and led their international business development and marketing activities within the
National Capital Region. He also served as the organization’s RBM specialist, leading and supporting aspects of
new project design. Sask PolyTech has delivered over 50 international training projects funded by a variety of
donor agencies. International program activities with partner institutions reflected Sask PolyTech’s strengths in
community based institutional strengthening, distance education and training, learning and teaching materials
development and employment skills development.
Manager, Business Development and Technical Cooperation April 1999- December 2004
Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC)
Leading ACCC’s business development team, Mr. Amery was responsible for personnel management,
establishing strategic linkages, partnerships, maintaining relations with funding agencies and the design and
start-up of new projects are key aspects of the portfolio. Responsible as well for project start-ups, contract
negotiations and work planning on new initiatives, as well as providing specialized services on a project-by
project basis. In addition, he was responsible for the development of corporate marketing and development
plans, database platforms and management and played a leading consulting and problem solving role with
member institutions and other team members who are involved in the development and design of projects.
Regional Manager, Asia, Europe & Middle East April 1995 -March 1999
Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC)
Oversee ACCC International's sub-regional 12 team members with a staff budget in excess of $1 million and annual
project operations budget in excess of $12 million through CIDA, Bilateral, Country-funded, Partnership Program
projects, as well as AsDB and World Bank Projects. Oversee departmental contracting and international tender
opportunities on a proactive and responsive basis. Within this portfolio, responsibility includes management of
field offices in Amman, Beijing, Budapest, Warsaw, and Madras. Liaison with Canadian Colleges and international
institutions and organizations working on or developing projects; development of concepts and frameworks for
new international projects; ensuring effective project and program financial management and staff development.
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5. Project Officer, International Services Bureau June 1994-October 1995
Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC)
Administered ACCC International’s Bilateral and Canadian College Partnership Program (CCPP) projects for the
Middle East (Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Yemen, West Bank and Gaza Strip). Conducted project evaluations, regional
pre-feasibility and feasibility studies; monitoring, coordination and evaluation of project missions; liaison with
College members and country partners; coordination of new Middle East sub-regional team.
Consultant January 1994-Feb. 1994
International Development Research Centre
Canadian delegate to session of the Multilateral Middle East Peace Process, Public Health Perspectives for
Palestinian Refugees in a Period of Transition.
Program Manager June 1992-June 1994
MAP-Canada
Designed, developed, and implemented programs and oversaw projects for a Canadian NGO's initiatives in the
West Bank and Gaza Strip, Egypt and Lebanon. Organizational focus in interventions in the health sector and
development projects in health, capacity-building, gender and development (GAD), and co-operative fisheries
sector. Maintained relations with the NGO network and Canadian government and international agencies
involved in development and humanitarian work.
Assistant to Member Parliament June 1991 -June 1992
House of Commons
Provision of services in relevant national areas of concern, such as economic and social policy issues.
Research Assistant April 1990-May 1991
University of Western Ontario
Researcher in the areas of referendums, ethnic conflict and international Relations.
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6. INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
CURRENT ASSIGNMENTS
Business Development Consultant, Ukraine Skills for Employment Project April 2013 – present
Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST), CIDA
Mr. Amery led the bid team and proposal preparation for the CIDA-supported $3.5 million Skills for
Employment Project in Ukraine (SFEP). The project’s partner colleges in Ukraine are: Anton Makarenko
Industrial-Pedagogic College (Kyiv), Lviv Higher Vocational School of Restaurant Service and Tourism (Lviv), and
Ivano-Frankivsk Higher Vocational School of Hotel Service and Tourism (Ivano-Frankivsk). The partners were
selected based upon their prominent roles in the regional/local economies, the quality of business
programming, and their capacity to implement joint projects. The four-year project aims to: a) Improve quality
and effectiveness of business training programs offered by partner skills training institutions; and b) Improve
schools’ industry and community partnerships that lead to better responsiveness of training programs and
higher employment and self-employment of male and female graduates. As the Business Development
Consultant, he is an integral member of the SFEP project team, primarily responsible for the development of
resources and providing consultations to Canadian and Ukrainian specialists on involvement of employers in
school management and program development; the co-development and co-delivery of training workshops on
Employers Participation in School Strategy and Program Development and the development of a methodology
of program review with employers’ participation.
Education Advisor , Citizen Engagement for Social Service Delivery (CESSD) Project Aug. 2014 – October 2014
Cowater International Inc.
The Citizen Engagement for Social Service Delivery (CESSD) in Pakistan project plays an important role in
improving primary education, basic health services, and drinking water for both men and women in Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, Pakistan. In its third phase of CESSD (CESSD III), the project aims to continue its
quest to enhance citizen engagement with government for the effective delivery of gender-responsive
elementary education, basic health services, and drinking water, with an increased emphasis on improving the
enabling environment in project districts in the province of KP. CESSD’s main office is in Peshawar and 11 other
offices are located at the district level. The Education Sector Advisor assists in designing an overall approach for
CESSD, in line with project documents. The sectoral approach draws from needs analysis and capacity
assessments of staff, implementing partners (IPs) and other key stakeholders (including client). The sectoral
approach is linked with the Sustainability Road Maps, which will form part of the Annual Workplan 2014-2015.
As Education Advisor, Mr. Amery provides technical guidance on an on-going basis to the sectoral team and will
contribute to the development of project’s documents.
Acting Vice-President, Local Governance and Economic Development Group (LGED) Aug. 2014 – October 2014
Cowater International Inc.
Mr. Amery oversaw the establishment of the new Local Governance and Economic Development (LGED) group
(formerly Municipal Services). He led the team personnel and oversaw service lines encompassing a range of
technical assistance services linked to broader good local governance objectives and to building strong enabling
environments for economic growth. He led the LGED group in projects related to good local governance,
sustainable, job-creating growth in developing and emerging market countries including Nepal, Mozambique
and Indonesia.
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COMPLETED PROJECT ASSIGNMENTS
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7. Business Development Consultant/ Technical Writer June - July 2013
Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Jan. - March 2014
Mr. Amery assisted FCM in developing a $19 million dollar responsive regional project “Sustainable and
Inclusive Communities in Latin America” focusing on the Extractive Industries in the Americas for CIDA. The
project has been approved for funding by DFATD and is operational. From January to March 2014, Mr. Amery
worked closely with FCM personnel in the design of an unsolicited $20 million proposal, the Partnership for
Local Economic Development and Democratic Governance (PLEDDG) project, which built on the previous
success of FCM in Ukraine. The project has been approved for funding by DFATD and is operational.
Project Manager, Jordan Employer Driven Skills Development Project, Nov. 2011 –March 2014
Integrated Development Enterprise Associates (IDEA), World Bank/ Ministry of Labour, Jordan
Mr. Amery oversaw the work of IDEA consultants work with the Development Cooperation Unit (DCU) of the
Ministry of Labour of the government of Jordan. Specifically, Mr. Amery is responsible for contract
management, quality control and technical input on the Annual Assessments for project implementation
assessment.
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RBM and Performance Specialist, Ukraine May 2005-December 2012
CIDA Decentralization of the Management of Skills Training (DMST) Project
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Mr. Amery led the development and design of this $10 m Project, negotiation of the Contribution Agreement
with CIDA and worked as part of the Inception Team Phase, developing the PIP, as well as supporting the
development of the Project Annual Workplan, providing training for the project stakeholders, designing the
Performance Measure Framework, validating results against performance indicators during the baseline stage of
project worked. He ensured congruence with CIDA’s Strategic Objectives and the Ukraine Country Program
Framework. During implementation, Mr. Amery regularly worked with CIDA PTL and the Project monitor to
ensure optimum performance. He provided training, as requested, to Canadian and Ukrainian personnel and
ensuring that expected results at the outputs and outcomes level are properly tracked and measures using
performance indicators established during workshops delivered in the field. He ensured the RBM Logical
Framework Analysis (LFA) is appropriate at all times; develops and maintains the Performance Measurement
Framework which details the strategy to plan, collect, use, and disseminate the performance information. In
addition, he provided technical and managerial expertise to the Project Management in order to implement the
Project based on participatory methods for activity planning and implementation.
Project Manager (2008) / Performance Specialist (2008-12), Jordan April 2008-March 2012
CIDA Building and Extending Skills Training (BEST) Project
Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST)
Mr. Amery designed the project and served as the initial Project Director and acting Manager. He designed the
PIP, Workplan and reporting and monitoring frameworks; liaised with key decision makers and/or negotiating
among governments in Canada and Jordan led all the project self-assessment activities; Operationalized the RBM
Framework and processes; Established baseline data for project indicators; Led the collection, analysis and
dissemination of performance data to relevant stakeholders This $6 million project builds on CIDA’s education
sector successes in Jordan by strengthening the institutional capacity within the Ministry of Labour through the
institutional development of training providers, development of new linkages and increased support and
industry awareness for the Employer-Driven Funding Mechanism.
Contract Training Specialist, Iraq Nov. 2008 – February 2009
UNESCO- CIDA Establishing Contract Training Centres at Iraqi Colleges, WUSC
The focus of the project was to provide college Deans with the training and knowledge to develop and manage
new contract training centers in Iraq. As the Contract Training Specialist, designed and delivered a series of
specialized contract training workshops in Jordan and Iraq with primary focus on: developing effective industry
linkages; conducting SWOT analysis for planned CTC’s; governance, strategic and operational planning;
development of Demand-Driven Training models and manuals; developing institutional partnerships and MOU’s.
RBM and Performance Review Specialist, Jordan June 2008 - Dec.2008
CIDA Al Manar Project, Jordan National Centre for Human Resources Development
Aiming to enhance the development and utilization of Jordanian human resources in support of national
economic development, Mr. Amery was engaged at the request of the National Centre for Human Resources
Development as the RBM and Performance Review Specialist specifically to: review the Results Based
Management System; ensure LFA/Performance Framework alignment; provide RBM training for project
stakeholders; advised on new PIP, Workplan and RBM Framework.
Technical Advisor, Jordan June 2007 – January 2008
World Bank Employer Driven Skills Development Project
Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST)
The project seeks to realign the employment and training policy formulation process in Jordan to private sector
human resources requirements by establishing a functional results-oriented dialogue between the Government,
training providers and employers. As Technical Advisor, Mr. Amery conducted interviews to establish baseline data;
created the training and employment ops manual; prepared project design and supporting documentation for the
MoL and the World Bank including the full detailed costing of the project leading to implementation.
RBM/ Performance Review Specialist, Ukraine December 2006-2009
CIDA Civil Service Reform (CSR) Project
Canadian Bureau for International Education
Mr. Amery established the terminology, logic of use for the operationalization of the Results Based Management
System as well as providing training for the project stakeholders, as requested. As the RBM / Performance
Review Specialist, Mr. Amery supports the development of the Project Implementation Plan, the development of
the 1st
Project Annual Workplan, reporting and monitoring frameworks as part of the Inception Team Phase. He
lead the project self-assessment activities, and maintains and implements the Performance Measurement
Framework which details the strategy to plan, collect, use, and disseminate the performance information. The
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Project Director/ RBM Specialist and Performance Advisor May 1999 –Mar. 2005
CIDA Canada-India Industry Institute Linkage Program, ACCC
Project Director and chief technical designer of the CIDA Canada-India Industry Institute Linkage Program, a $ 10
million education-industry interface project targeting five states in western India – Maharastra, Madhya Pradesh,
Goa, Gujarat, and Chattisggarh. Supervised all project staff, financial and technical operations, including the
project field office operations in India, as well as interaction with CIDA. Mr. Amery also led the use of results
based management in the reporting mechanism of the project, the establishment of performance measurement
framework and results-based reporting.
Project Design and Performance Measurement Specialist, Jordan January 2000-June 2004
CIDA Sustaining & Extending Technical Vocational Education & Training Project, ACCC
Mr. Amery prepared the original ACCC management proposal and the design of the $6 million Sustaining and
Extending Technical Vocational Education and Training (SETVET) Project Implementation Plan. In (September
2004), he delivered Results-based Management Training for over 20 persons from various ministries in the
country. The project seeks to assist Jordan in the development of its human resources to globally competitive
levels in order to foster economic development and support the prosperity of the society through increased
employment and reduced poverty. The project will support the formulation of national policy directions which;
focus on a realignment of Jordan’s TVET systems with the demands of a modern economy, and to strengthen the
capacity of respective providers to conform to this realignment at the systemic, institutional, management
instructional and program levels.
Project Director/ RBM Specialist, Romania August 2001- November 2004
Project to Support CIDA Implementation of Occupational Standards, Accreditation & Certification Project, ACCC
Designed of and management of the $2 million Project to Support the Implementation of Occupational
Standards, Accreditation and Certification in Romania in conjunction with the Romania stakeholders. Ensure
consultation with board members and other relevant national actors. The goal is to contribute to the
development of a demand-driven adult vocational training system providing skilled labour to private and public
institutions alike in support of the changing needs of the market, thereby offsetting unemployment and
contributing to increased economic productivity. Over a three-year period, the project will support the
development of the internal capacity of COSA to build the capacity to establish and run a national system of
occupational certification and accreditation and to give to the Regional Adult Training Centres the capacity to
become formal occupational assessment centres certified by the Government of Romania.
Chief Project Designer/Director, Brazil April 2000 -April 2002
CIDA Program for Cooperation in Education, ACCC
Facilitate and lead a team of Canadian and Brazilian specialists in the design and start-up of the $3.5 million
Technology Transfer Fund Canada-Brazil Technology Transfer Program for Cooperation in Education initiative
designed to support overall educational reform in Brazil following the CIDA RBM model.
Performance Advisor (2002-04) Team Leader (2000-01), Vietnam
CIDA Vietnam-Canada Community College Project (VCCCP), ACCC
As Team Leader, designed the project and negotiated the contract for the Vietnam-Canada Community College
Project (VCCCP) which established a community-driven technical/vocational training institution in Vietnam’s Tra
Vinh province. The project developed and established a community college (now Tra Vinh University) that
provided the necessary environment to support the development of a skilled, community-aware, industry
sensitive workforce in the province of Tra Vinh and the entire Mekong delta region. Mr. Amery also served as
the ACCC Performance Advisor supporting improved reporting for clients and beneficiaries.
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Team Leader, Romania October 1999- April 2000
Employment and Social Assistance Project: Regional Adult Training Centres Component, World Bank, ACCC
Team Leader of ACCC design team for project to provides assistance and for formation of a network of up to six
(6) Regional Adult Training Centres (RATC) to deliver comprehensive and competitive training and placement
services based upon regional labour market needs. RATC services would be designed to meet the needs of first
time entrants, the unemployed, individuals wishing to change or upgrade their qualification, and firms wishing to
upgrade skills of their workers. RATCs will serve persons from a wide range of educational and occupational
backgrounds. They will also serve firms, which want training opportunities for their workers.
Project Manager, India, Switzerland June 1999- September 2001
Swiss Development Corporation Learning Materials Development Centre Project, ACCC
Oversee contract negotiations and relationship with Swiss Development Corporation (SDC) in Switzerland and
Indian Society for Technical Education. Direct and monitor implementation of foreign technical backstopping
and ensure project schedule congruency and quality inputs under the India Learning Materials Development
Centre Project
Project Director/ Marketing Specialist, Central and Eastern Europe Regional February 1999 -October 2003
CIDA Partnership for Tomorrow Project, ACCC
Mr. Amery led the tender and design of the project as well as oversaw the implementation of the 3.8 million
Partnerships for Tomorrow Program (PTP) promoting linkages with the 28 Countries in transition (Central and
Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union).
Project Director, Bosnia Herzegovina February 1999- March 2003
CIDA Media Training Program, ACCC
Mr. Amery led the tender and design of the project as well as oversaw the implementation of the CIDA $1.5 m
Bosnia Media Training Program to assist in the development of an independent media sector in Bosnia. He
provided support to the Open Broadcasting Network and selected radio and television outlets in Bosnia, through
training in basic journalism techniques, investigative reporting, computer skills, basic management skills and
marketing
Chief Project Designer, RBM Specialist, China September 1998 - June 2000
CIDA Canada-China Women and the Law Project, ACCC
Played variety of roles in the project, including: Prepare the technical proposal for a $4.5 million project serving
Inner Mongolia, Hebei and Beijing. Oversee ACCC project establishment in conjunction with CIDA and prepare
the design team and ACCC staff for deployment in the design phase. Work with Canadian and Chinese field staff
to gain an understanding of applied RBM, Performance Measurement and Indicator development.
Project Director, Hungary April 1997 -March 2001
CIDA Canada-Hungary Technical Vocational System Reform Program, ACCC
The initiative supported Hungary's continuing transition towards a market economy by contributing to the
development of a high-quality, comprehensive post-secondary technical vocational education system through
the enhancement of policy, planning and human resources development functions of the Hungarian Ministry of
Labour. Corresponding responsibility for liaison with parallel World Bank Human Resource Development Loan
and oversight of Field Project Manager.
Project Director, Poland January 1997- June 2001
CIDA Polish Public Broadcasting Project I/ II, ACCC
Oversaw the implementation of Polish Public Broadcasting Project I/ II technical assistance, internships and
training programs and project staff and Warsaw field coordinator; liaison with Polski Radio and National
Broadcasting Corporation. The project importantly facilitated the transition of the broadcasters from State to
Public management system.
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Senior Training Planning Advisor/ RBM Specialist, Egypt July 1996 -June 2004
CIDA Small and Medium Business Support Project, ACCC, Deloitte and Touche
Designed and oversaw project training activities; oversight of activities relating to ACCC participation in
Consortia with Deloitte and Touche in implementation of $15 million CIDA-funded Egypt Small and Medium
Business Support Project. The purpose was to establish a business centre in Mansoura that will provide reliable
and professional advise with easy access for the SMEs and the technical schools in the regions. The pilot project
was designed to address two areas of concern in Egypt: the shift to a market-based economy with SMEs playing
an important role and the scarcity of qualified human resources produced by the Vocational Training system.
Program Director, Canada April 1997 -March 1999
CIDA College and Institute International Internship Program
Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC)
Program designs, contract negotiation and oversee the project implementation of youth internship program for
Canadian graduates to undertake employment opportunities in over 28 countries. Establish parameters and
framework for repatriation work assignments in Canada, as well as liaison with industry abroad and in-Canada
for long term employment opportunities. Design of follow on project in Western India.
Program Manager, Bangladesh February 1997 -March 1999
ADB Non-Formal Education –1 TA Project
Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC)
Management of in-Canada project staff for the delivery of Government of Bangladesh AsDB TA on the project;
manage Canadian inputs and project activities; control and monitor overall disbursements; and participate in
project monitoring, review and evaluation. Responsible for overseeing the delivery and provision of technical,
program and management services to the project. The projects two main objectives are; (l ) to strengthen the
institutional capacity for NFE, and (2) to support expansion and improvement of NFE program by financing
alternative NFE models, quality improvement, and NFE delivery to young adults. In support of these objectives,
the project will assist in: setting up a National Council for Primary and Mass Education; establishing DNFE;
providing staff development at DNFE.
Project Director, India October 1995- March 2000
CIDA Canada-India Institutional Cooperation Project
Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC)
Responsible for the efficient and general management of the $8 million Canada-India Institutional Cooperation
Project. Management of Chennai (Madras) and in-Canada project offices and staff; manage the execution of the
project; manage Canadian inputs and project activities; control and monitor overall disbursements; member to
Joint Project Steering Committee; and in project monitoring, review and evaluation. The project improved the
capacity of the technical education system to meet India's priority needs in HRD at the local (polytechnics),
regional (TTTI Madras), state (directorates of technical education), and national (ISTE) level. The project
introduced substantial aspects which have taken hold in India today such as Continuing Education, Contract
Training, DACUM, environmental education, gender equality in education, and competency based education
(CBE).
Deputy Project Manager, Bangladesh January 1998 -January 1999
CIDA Farm to Market Enterprise Development Project
Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC)
Design and management of project and contract negotiations with CIDA. Work included preparation of fund
priorities, technical criteria, proposal structure format, reporting, evaluation and monitoring processes and
staffing. Responsive Fund designed to support development of demand-led services and introduction of linkages
between input suppliers, producers and marketer / processors, as well as facilitating technology transfer,
strategic linkages and research
Project Manager/ Project Designer, Jordan August 1994- March 1998
CIDA Economic Development Through Technical Skills Project
Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC)
Initial responsibilities included design of Management Plan, project Work Plans, contract negotiations and
establishment of the Amman field office and conduct of Inception Mission. . Responsible for overall project
management with accountability to CIDA for this $6 million project designed to develop national strategic plan for
Government of Jordan Community College system and improve quality of provision skills through the national skills
development agency. In addition, support the interface of the public and private sectors, and promote the
introduction of new technologies and educational design concepts. In addition, services entailed project
management, project steering committee organization, strategic [framework] and operational planning, financial
and narrative reporting formats and systems, procurement and tendering project monitoring and evaluation.
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14. Selected Project Management and Development Training Seminars and Workshops
• Working with the World Bank Group and other International Organizations, May 14, 2015.
CAIDP-CCIC Conference 2015.
• Project Management Training Workshop, Kiev, Ukraine. March 27-29, 2014.
• RBM and Project Management Training Workshop, Amman, Jordan, Feb. 4-5, 2009.
• SDPP-D CFP and Proposal Evaluation and RBM Training, Gatineau, Quebec. March 2009.
• RBM at HRSDC, Office of Disability, October 2007, Gatineau, Quebec.
• Support for the CIDA Philippines Program. RBM Training and support for development of
country level LFA, PMF and training for CIDA staff. Gatineau, Manila and Mindanao, Feb.-
June 2007.
• Enhancing Results Based Management Application in Asia Branch, CIDA, January/ February,
2007.
• Introduction to Results-Based Management, Saskatchewan Trade Export Partnership/
Saskatchewan Council for International cooperation, Regina, Sk., June 7, 2006.
• Understanding Results-Based Management, a Workshop delivered for the Association of
Universities and Colleges of Canada, Ottawa, June 2005.
• Performance Indicator and Workplan Development Workshop, CIDA Business Development
Services Support Project, Alexandria, Egypt, March 28, 2005.
• Results Based Management Training Program, CIDA Business Development Services Support
Project, Cairo, Egypt, February 14, 2005
• Results Based Management Performance Measurement and Evaluation Training Program for
the Education Reform for the Knowledge Economy Program, Ministry of Education, Amman,
Jordan, September 2004
• Advanced Results-Based Management Training Program for the Education Reform for the
Knowledge Economy Program Ministry of Education, Amman, Jordan, July 2004
• Performance Measurement and Evaluation Workshop, CIDA PSU/ MOE/ DCU, Amman,
Jordan, April 2004.
• Advanced Results Based Management, Strengthening and Extending Technical Vocational
Education and Training Project Workshop, Amman, Jordan, April 2004.
• RBM, Performance Measurement and Evaluation Workshop, Canada India Institute Industry
Linkage Project, Pune, India, February 2003.
• Results Based Management for Project Success, Strengthening and Extending Technical
Vocational Education and Training Project Workshop Project, Amman, Jordan, May 2002.
• Understanding Results-Based Management at CIDA for Women’s Law Project, Beijing, China,
All-China Women’s Federation, January 2000.
• Project Management Workshop, Humber College of Applied Arts and Technology, Toronto,
November 1997.
• Evaluation and Monitoring Workshops, New Brunswick Community College, Fredericton,
March 1998.
• Results-Based Management Workshop, Capilano College, Vancouver, BC, September 1997.
• Performance Indicator Development Workshop, George Brown Community College, Toronto,
June 1997.
• International Financial Institution Boot Camp, Saskatchewan Trade Export Partnership/
Alberta Economic Development, Sept 2-5, 2008, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
• International Financial Institution Boot Camp, Saskatchewan Trade Export Partnership/
Alberta Economic Development, Sept 10-12, 2007, Victoria, BC.
• Effective Bidding in International Financial Institution Markets, Alberta Economic
Development/ DFAIT, November 15, 2006, Calgary, AB.
• International Business Development in the Education Market, Manitoba Intergovernmental
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15. Affairs and Trade, October 24, 2006, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
• IFI Boot Camp, Saskatchewan Trade Export Partnership/ Alberta Economic Development,
June 5-7, 2006, Regina, Sk.
• Getting Involved in Building African Education Systems Workshop, Canadian Council on
Africa “Education and Economic Development Conference,” April 27, 2006 Montreal, Qc.
• Effective Bidding Workshop Tuesday, Globe 2006, March 28, 2006, Vancouver, B.C.
• How to Write Winning Project Proposals for CIDA, Workshop delivered for Canadian Bureau
for International Education, Ottawa, 2005.
• Writing Winning Proposals Training, Canadian Bar Association, Ottawa, April 28-29, 2005
• Canadian Manufacturers and Exporter’s CIDA International Development Days, Halifax, April
22, 2005.
• Effective Competitive Bidding in the IFI Market, Americana 2005 April 6, 2005, Montreal,
Quebec
• Working with Other Donors Seminar, CIDA International Cooperation Days, Ottawa
November 3, 2004.
• Project Proposal Development Workshop, Canada-India Industry Institute Linkage Project,
22-23 July 2004, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India.
• How to Write Winning Proposals, CIDA International Development Days, Calgary, April 23,
2004.
• Workshop Series on How to Do Business with IFIs, (Foreign Affairs and) International Trade
Canada. Winnipeg, Regina, Calgary, Ottawa, Halifax, Montreal, October 2003 – June 2004.
• Seminar-Workshop on Situational Analysis and Project Design and Development, Southeast
Asia Minister’s of Education Organization, Thailand, November 13-15 2002.
• Impact of International Students on Canada’s Economy, Immigration Roundtable with the
Hon. Paul Martin, November 7, 2002, Toronto.
• Partnering for Success: How to Compete in the International Financial Institution Market.
Ontario Export Inc. Toronto, June 2002.
• Project ID, Design and Leadership, Southeast Asia Minister’s of Education Organization
Ayutthaya, Thailand, 18-19 October 2001
• Marketing Canada’s Community Colleges and Technical Institutes by Sectors, ACCC National
Conference, Whitehorse, Yukon, May 2000.
• How to Prepare Winning International Financial Institution Proposals, Department of Foreign
Affairs and International Trade Workshop, Ottawa, May 1999.
• Project Proposal Writing Workshop, ACCC National Conference, Winnipeg, May 1998.
• Decision Making Workshop Ras El Sidr, Egypt, January 1998
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