Dr. Alya Bukhatir, Counselor

Dr. Alya Bukhatir

Counselor

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Lieu
Émirats Arabes Unis - Sharjah
Éducation
Doctorat, Human Resource Management / Cultural Influences
Expérience
25 years, 0 Mois

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Expériences professionnelles

Total des années d'expérience :25 years, 0 Mois

Counselor à Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • Émirats Arabes Unis - Abu Dhabi
  • Je travaille ici depuis février 2011

Highlights:
Providing the Ministry with analytical Assessments of foreign policy based on coherent and sound strategic plans.
• Serving as an internal think-tank for the Office of the Minister of State, counseling on treaties and matters of international Law.
Key Responsibilities:
• Planning and providing strategic advice about the management and administration of the office, ensuring that the Ministry's policy and direction are in line with the Ministry's vision and mission.
• Conducting political and economic analysis, monitoring and analyzing the developments in international politics, economy and other pertinent issues affecting UAE's foreign relations.
• Handling special projects, planning controlling, monitoring, and managing assigned project resources to best meet project Objectives and adhere to project scope, time, cost and quality constraints.
• Monitoring cultural and community information activities, facilitating press relations, conceptualizing integrated Communications and outreach initiatives to enhance development and contribute to the success of the ministry’s mission and goals..
• Spearheading Competency Development Department under the Foreign Ministers Office, supporting team members in setting development plans, ensuring that the performance review process remains constructive and focused on building
Skills for the future.
• Part of the American & Pacific Affairs Department team, acting as Desk officer of Australia New Zealand & the Pacific Islands and handling the country plan.
• Managing the Office of Assistant Minister for International Affairs, drafting reports on Piracy--UNDP- Afghanistan Pakistan.
• Proffering strategic guidance to the team that worked on HH Abdulla's Statement for the 66 GA.
• Handling different technical Portfolio including Piracy in NYC, Bali -Non Alignment scheme, Bern- Elections program.
• Part of the NYC & GENEVA Permanent mission plan team.

Special Projects Manager à Dubai International Financial Centre
  • Émirats Arabes Unis - Dubaï
  • août 2007 à février 2011

Highlights:
Inducted as Special Projects’ Manager at The Governor’s Office. •Dexterously managed two major projects under the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (DCAA)
• Played a vital role in handling the most important project in 2010 “Mohammed the Messenger Museum” as well as establishing a Trust Fund for the project.
• Successfully established printing UAE’s monetary system in the Free Zone - De La Rue
• Initiated Sharia complaint initiative in the DIFC.
Key Responsibilities:
• Proposed, designed and developed quality training content for the “Elite Group” on Innovation and lean thinking approach.
• Supervised and trained on Halal Living and Dubai Vaults projects
Printing UAE's Money in the Free zone- De la rue, Initiative
*Sharia Complaint initiative.
• Established a cohesive organizational communication system to liaise between H.H’s office, DIFC and DCAA.
• Coordinated with International Auditing consultancy agencies whilst auditing DIFC reports for the year 2010
• Represented DIFC abroad, maneuvered the existing business forward by identifying new, profitable opportunities/ Partnerships and converting them into commercial contracts.
• Provided guidance on business opportunities, established strong key stakeholder relationships and positively influenced People across all levels

Lecturer à The Institute of Administrative Development
  • Émirats Arabes Unis - Dubaï
  • février 1999 à février 2007

.Key Responsibilities:
• Supervised and managed IT projects on linking backend programs in the Institute.
• Managed programs on driving employee engagement and motivation levels. Provided leadership in upgrading the Capabilities through identification, development, movement and retention of talent
• Designed manuals on Knowledge Transfer between departments and government bodies in Dubai
• Created yearly work plan, and successfully lead teams in management of operations and program.
• Developed and implemented communications strategy, particularly with respect to social media presence.

Éducation

Doctorat, Human Resource Management / Cultural Influences
  • à University of Westminster
  • janvier 2007

Thesis: Managerial Differences in Higher Education in the UAE and the UK as Influenced by National and Organizational Cultures with the focus on Cultural Influences.

Master, Education and Human Development
  • à The George Washington University, Graduate School
  • janvier 1997
Baccalauréat, Business Administration Management
  • à The George Washington University
  • janvier 1996

Other Trainings and Certifications: • Diplomatic Security, State Security Department, December 2013 • UAE Government Leaders Forum, 2012 • Fostering the Next Generation of Women Leaders Workshop, Washington D.C., CEDPA (Part of the Delegation selected by H.E. SH. Lubna Alqasimi), April 2012 • Women In Leadership, 2009 • High Flyers Program, by DIFC, 2007- 2009 • Competency Assessment for Performance, Marcus Evans, 2012 • 1st Gulf Forum for Strategic Planning, Act Smart, November 2012 • Competency Assessment Center Program, MOFA, 2012 • Dealing with the Media, 2012 • Negotiation Skills, Turjuman, June 2012 • Responding to Diplomatic Emergencies & Crisis, National Authority for Emergency and Crisis Management, June 2012 • United Nations General Assembly 68, United Nations, September 2011 • Statistical Analysis, Centre of National Statistics, March 2011 • Auditing Internal Reports, KPMG, February 2011 • Great Leaders workshop, Franklin Covey, October 2009 • Seven Signature Habits for Mangers, Franklin Covey, April 2009 • Programming the Mind using NLP language, Al Nokhba, February 2006 • The Secrets of Using Inner Energy in our daily Human Relations, Alnokhba, 2004

Specialties & Skills

Organizational Development
International Relations
Program Management
Planning
Leadership Skills, Ability to Work Under Pressure, Communication, Interpersonal & Analytical Skills
Program and Project Management, Strategic Planning, Streamlining Policies/Procedures,Human Resources
International Law, Multilateral Relations, Public Relations, Negotiations, Legal Advice
Strategic Analysis/ Advisory, Extensive Knowledge of International Law,Political & Economic Analysis
Liaising with High Commissions, Embassies, Government Echelons, Ministers and Industry Leaders
Identifying and Developing Talent, Networking, Performance Evaluation, Reports Generation
IT Skills - MS Office Applications & Internet Usage

Langues

Urdu
Expert
Arabe
Expert
Anglais
Expert

Adhésions

1st Sharjah Business Women Council
  • Vice President
Bukhatir Group
  • Partner
  • December 1971