Narinder Sharma
Canadian International Advisor, Speaker & Former United Nations Leader
Narinder Sharma is an international advisor, speaker, and former senior UNICEF leader with more than 32 years of international humanitarian and development leadership across Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and Canada.
Drawing on first-hand experience leading humanitarian operations, refugee response, international development, and cross-cultural partnerships, he delivers engaging presentations that combine practical insight with real-world leadership lessons for governments, universities, international organizations, and professional audiences.
Centennial College, Toronto, Canada
Recent Speaking Engagements
Narinder has delivered presentations, lectures, workshops, and professional learning sessions for educational institutions, government organizations, community groups, and international development partners.
• University of Manipal, Jaipur, India
• University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario
• Dalhousie University, Truro, Nova Scotia
• Centennial College, Toronto, Ontario
• Canadian Association of Former International Civil Servants (CAFICS), Montreal, Quebec
Speaking Topics
□ Migration, Displacement & Refugee Protection
□ Humanitarian Assistance & NGOs
□ Cross-Cultural Awareness
□ International Development
□ Crisis Response and Management
□ Diplomacy and Advocacy
□ Leadership Excellence
□ UN Ecosystem
□ Training, Development and Staffing
Presentation Formats
Keynote Addresses
Training & Course Development
- Executive Briefings
- Workshops & Seminars
- Panel Discussions
- Strategic Roundtables
What Audience can Expect
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Practical field experience from over three decades of international leadership
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Real-world case studies from humanitarian and development operations
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Interactive discussion and audience engagement
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Presentations tailored to the needs of each organization
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Actionable insights for today's global challenges
Invite Narinder to Speak
Whether you are organizing a university lecture, conference, executive retreat, government learning event, professional development workshop, or community forum, Narinder welcomes opportunities to share practical insights drawn from decades of international leadership and humanitarian service.