Abdulrahman Fekri

Manage MoFA’s Human Capital (2700 plus staff) consisting of: •Diplomatic sector (locally and internationally) •Civil Service sector (locally and internationally) •Local Engaged sector (internationally) •Special Contracts sector (locally) •Service contracts (locally) •Lead HR & Competency in the areas: recruitment, employee services, training and development, manpower planning, compensation & benefits and leadership development. •Build MoFA's brand for being employer of choice. •Ensure priority is given to UAE Nationals for all job openings. •Introduce the importance of manpower to MoFA, look in capacity planning. Phase manpower requirementa all throughout the year and liaise with recruitment. •Implementation of HRMS software along with Federal Authority of Human Resources (FAHR) and Ministry of Finance. •Insure all HR related transactions are complaint with the policy. •Implement the concept of “maker & checker” to ensure accuracy with various payment calculations. •Simplify procedures and reduce red-tapes. •Conduct self HR audit to build understanding and importance to self check accuracy and obtain proper documentation. •Design round the year training plan for MoFA. •Introduce and drive mandatory courses to employees based on grades and responsibility. •Work on assessment tools to look into gaps and how to maximize skills. •Introduce leadership development high profile courses. Design a full international salary benchmark for all local engaged employees. •Ensure all international contracts are aligned with international laws (i.e. minimum wage, tax, overtime, social security, medical insurance, leave, etc). •Develop and implement a Human Capital Strategy which aligns and drives the growth ambitions of various business. •Work on enhancement of MoFA’s policy in order to close gaps and implement international standards. •Deliver a quarterly MIS to MoFA’s Board.

Lead a team of 20 HR & Admin professionals managing both HR and Admin functions end to end. •Direct and lead the overall functioning of HR division and ensure that productive manpower is made available to meet organizational requirements. •Develop key strategic plans and policies in line with business objectives. •Keep abreast of labor standards and practices and other passed by the local government. •Place a strategy that meets the Emiratization targets as set by the board. •Responsible for creating and retaining a motivated and well trained workforce across the organization and ensuring optimum utilization of Manpower resources. • Develop objectives, strategies, plans, policies and programs in the areas of Manpower Planning, Recruitment, Training and Development, Compensation & Benefits, Policies, Record Administration and improving Employee Relations. •Coordinate with department heads in preparing future Manpower requirements and strategies to be adopted to develop a cost effective Manpower Budget. •Ensure employees at all levels and across organization maintain a high level of performance through effective Performance Management in order to enhance levels of productivity. •Select and supervise HR consultants, attorneys, and training specialists, and coordinates company use of insurance brokers, pension administrators, and other outside sources. •Manage the development of and utilizes HR Information Systems to the company’s advantage. •Interview management and executive level candidates, and chair any employee relations or policy related HR Committee meetings. •Ensure the interests of the employee and the company are protected in accordance with company HR policies and governmental laws and regulations. •Design, direct, and manage a company-wide process of organization development that addresses issues such as succession planning, superior workforce development, key employee retention, organization design, and change management.

Lead a team of 22 HR professionals managing the Human Resource function for Noor Islamic Bank and Subsidiaries. •Manage day to day HR for NIB UAE including HR operational risk and people risk heading a team of 22 HR professionals plus PROs (team of 4) and spanning a total staff strength of 1000 staff •Develop and implement a Human Capital Strategy which aligns and drives the growth ambitions of various business with special focus on Emiratisation •Develop and implement a compelling Employee Value Proposition designed to attract the best talent among UAE nationals and retain them in NIB. •Manage and supervise the human resource department including PROs to achieve goals within available resources; train, motivate, and evaluate assigned staff; review progress and direct changes as needed. •Assure that assigned areas of responsibility are performed within budget; perform cost control activities; monitor revenues and expenditures in assigned area to assure sound fiscal control; prepare annual budget requests. •Provide leadership and direction in the development of short and long range plans; ensure that HR reports and recommendations are provided; coordinate department activities with other departments as needed •Communicate policies and procedures to staff and be the guardian for the same •Serve as Company's representative in external forums/ human resources groups and HR representative in internal forums •Manage sensitive employee relations issues and anticipate potential areas of employee dissatisfaction •Oversee the development of HR Information Systems and payroll teams keeping up to date with all federal, state and local regulations, laws and policies.

Provide full internal support to the Corporation. Managing existing staff of 189 in addition to 142 outsourced staff. •Manage a team of 189 direct and indirect reports in addition to 142 outsourced staff •Review Dubai Region’s administration policies and current operating procedures with respect to Facilities Management, Government Relations and Travel Services and Health, Safety and Environment and ensure compliance with Head Office Administration policies, directives and work standards. •Participate in contract negotiations/renewals. •Monitor and process Capital and Operating Budget requests from various sections to facilitate procurement. •Coordinate and facilitate logistics for meetings/seminars/conferences. •Establish and maintain close and favorable ties with various local and federal authorities, embassies, travel operations in order to facilitate visa processing and travel arrangements/requirements of employees and their dependents. •Oversee all staff travel arrangements for training or official business, ensure that all air tickets and hotel bookings are ready prior to the departure of staff. •Oversee and arrange official letters for the Corporation and staff for local governments, embassies, etc. •Coordinate and ensure prompt, efficient and reliable support for installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance of Building Management System (BMS) and equipment as well as building services. •Evaluate and review safety programs and procedures in order to guarantee a safe working environment for employees in the Corporation. •Oversee the Corporation’s fleet (600 plus vehicles) and garage activities, control the flow and expenditure of spare parts to ensure effective resource management. •Approve allocation of vehicles to different users to achieve efficient utilization of vehicle fleet. •Establish new business centers with respect to location, furnishing, etc.