Experience

Knowledge & Human Development Authority

• United Arab Emirates
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Head of National Workforce Development Strategy

  • Mar 2008 - Present

  A Government of Dubai organisation that is responsible for human capital development in the city. This includes licensing and quality assuring all education and vocational training organisations, promoting partnerships with the private sector to develop the future workforce and to support the growth of a dynamic knowledge economy. Main achievements: - Developed and implemented Dubai's Workforce Strategy. This included initiatives in Emiratisation, sector skills development, reform of Vocational Training landscape and career guidance - Developed government policies for Emiratisation and vocational training - Established close working partnerships with industry, the Dubai community, technology leaders, government departments and international experts covering a wide range of subject areas Show less



Holiday Bosnia

• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director/ Founder

  • Mar 2013 - Present

  Award- winning tour operator for Bosnia - Herzegovina, creating unique customised trips for all types of travellers - small and larger groups, families and corporates. We focus on high quality experiences covering Bosnia and the Balkans region. We are a social enterprise and profits go back into supporting vulnerable communities in Bosnia. Award- winning tour operator for Bosnia - Herzegovina, creating unique customised trips for all types of travellers - small and larger groups, families and corporates. We focus on high quality experiences covering Bosnia and the Balkans region. We are a social enterprise and profits go back into supporting vulnerable communities in Bosnia.



KS Development Associates Ltd

• Managing Director/ Founder

  • Apr 2006 - Feb 2008

  A consultancy that provides the full range of strategy development services to government organisations, non-profits and philanthropic bodies. Achievements: -Planned and delivered events and workshops for non-profit organisations and the public sector - established community led projects covering the themes of employment, education and healthcare - prepared business plans, feasibility studies, carrying our consultations and research when required - produced successful funding bids to government, international and national donors -Provided training and feedback to government on the impact of national policies and strategies -Developed networks and partnerships between government agencies, the private sector and local organisations to deliver effective initiatives in education, employment and community cohesion Show less



Adam Smith International

• United Kingdom
• International Trade and Development
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Resident Manager, Afghanistan Ministry Reform Programme

  • Aug 2005 - Mar 2006

  One of the world's leading international government advisory consultancy, specialising in reform of economies and government institutions. The role involved: Designing, implementing and developing the UK Government strategy for establishing a Ministry of Counter Narcotics in Afghanistan, ensuring alignment with the country's National Development Strategy, Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), and the Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness. Achievements: - Prepared the strategic programme budgets, implementation plans and security plans - Provided policy advice for UK government - developed and implemented capacity building support initiatives for specific departments - Supported strengthening of policy/ strategy and public administration capabilities within government institutions in Kabul as well as the provincial Governors’ offices - Managed team of 10 international advisors, 30 local staff and close protection security detail - Developed and implemented effective project monitoring and evaluation systems - Planned and managed all technical inputs and activities, including resources, training, staff - Established close working relations with stakeholders (e.g. DFID, UN Office on Drugs and Crime, Foreign Office, British Embassy, US Drugs Teams, Afghan Ministries, provincial Governors, etc) Show less



National Health Service

• United Kingdom
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Programme Director - Refugee Integration

  • Sep 2001 - Aug 2005

  A £13m EU funded programme under the authority of the NHS to support integration of refugee communities in 6 West London Boroughs. This focused on capacity building in the areas of Healthcare, Education and Employment. Key achievements included: - Prepared and recommended policies regarding refugee integration which were adopted at national and regional level -Provided grant funding to community - led projects with monitoring evaluation and support - Advocacy work to strengthen the voice of refugees, in close liaison with the public sector, mainstream press and over 400 refugee community organisations in West London -Developed strategic partnerships with Education institutes, the private sector, and local and national government departments -Fundraised through successfully bidding to support the strategic objectives of the programme - preparing annual strategy, budgets and quarterly reports, presenting these regularly to the Board - carried out analysis and research of best practice around the subjects of refugee integration and presented the results and outcomes of the programme at national conferences - Line management of staff Show less



Muslim Aid UK

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of Overseas Programmes

  • Jun 1998 - Aug 2000

  The UK's leading Muslim charity, providing humanitarian relief in over 40 countries. Achievements: -Designed and implemented development programmes for poverty reduction covering education, income generation, primary healthcare, agriculture and water and sanitation. - Delivered emergency projects in countries affected by natural disasters and conflicts - Established partnerships and networks with international non profit organisations, government departments, the private sector, inter-faith groups and volunteer and community organisations - Set up efficient monitoring, evaluation and reporting systems - line management of team - Prepared department strategies, budgets, staffing levels and country plans for overseas offices Show less



Millennium Commission

• Non-profit Organization Management

• Programme Manager

  • Jan 1995 - Jun 1998

  The Millennium Commission was the UK's main National Lottery grant making organisation, funding 185 of the UK's most innovative capital projects exceeding £3 billion in value. Achievements: - Managed the detailed assessment and competitive selection process for over £1bn worth of small, medium and large capital projects - Ensured the efficient allocation of grant funding to projects of national significance worth over $300m - Follow up of construction process for successful projects, monitoring and evaluation of inputs and outcomes - implement quality assurance measures across all areas of projects - commissioned local experts from a wide range of industries ( engineering, architecture, surveying, project management, finance, legal, etc) - Built partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders, including: community organisations, national and local government departments, private sector, professsional experts, the media and public figures - line managed staff Show less



WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff in the UK

• Infrastructure Engineer

  • Jan 1994 - Dec 1994

  Design and monitoring of infrastructure projects as part of a £50m urban regeneration scheme for the Royal Victoria and Albert Docks in the London Docklands area. Duties included : design preparation for upgrading and construction of quayside buildings and infrastructure, preparing cost estimates and contract documents, schedules and reports, site visits, dealing with clients and contractors Design and monitoring of infrastructure projects as part of a £50m urban regeneration scheme for the Royal Victoria and Albert Docks in the London Docklands area. Duties included : design preparation for upgrading and construction of quayside buildings and infrastructure, preparing cost estimates and contract documents, schedules and reports, site visits, dealing with clients and contractors