Ruba Afana, HRM Expert/ Team Leader

Ruba Afana

HRM Expert/ Team Leader

GOPA Consulting Group

Location
Jordan - Amman
Education
Bachelor's degree, Personnel & Organizations' Theories
Experience
29 years, 1 Months

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Total years of experience :29 years, 1 Months

HRM Expert/ Team Leader at GOPA Consulting Group
  • Jordan - Amman
  • August 2020 to June 2023

Created, monitored, and implemented a complete Human Resources System

Senior HR Consultant at Auntie Hanady Cheesecake
  • Jordan - Amman
  • December 2015 to May 2016

The purpose of this assignment is to create organization chart, job descriptions, HR policy manual, standard operating procedures and salary scale.

Senior HR Consultant at Hay Group – UAE
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • December 2015 to February 2016

The purpose of this assignment is to review and amend the job descriptions of a university in the UAE.

Senior HR Consultant at Jordan Company for Managing and Tracking Vehicles (TRAKLINK)
  • Jordan - Amman
  • August 2015 to February 2016

The purpose of the assignment is to prepare organization structure, job descriptions, HR policy manual, standard operating procedures and salary scale.

Senior HR Consultant at USAID funded Strengthening Family Planning
  • Jordan - Amman
  • May 2014 to August 2014

The purpose of this assignment is to prepare job descriptions, salary scale, performance appraisal system and HR policy and procedures manual for 3 clinics. AMAN Jordanian Association, Al Hussein Labor Clinics and the Islamic Charity Centers Society.

Senior HR Consultant at Nippon Jordan Fertilizer Company
  • Jordan - Amman
  • September 2012 to December 2012

The project covers company restructuring (organizational structure), employee satisfaction survey, job analysis, job evaluation, job descriptions, salary scale, and competency framework.

Senior HR Consultant at Higher Population Council
  • Jordan - Amman
  • April 2012 to July 2012

The assignment was to first assist HPC in building their capacity in selection and recruitment skills through training. Second, assist HPC in filling vacancies through CV screening, selection and conducting interviews.

Senior HR Consultant at Jordan Association for Family Planning and Protection
  • Jordan - Amman
  • March 2011 to June 2012

Preparing and implementing job descriptions, HR policy manual, standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and its related forms, performance appraisal forms, and salary scale & grading system

Senior HR Consultant at Pomegranate Juice Factory
  • Jordan - Amman
  • April 2010 to April 2011

The preparation of organization structure, job descriptions, company HR manual and performance appraisal system.

Senior HR Consultant at Development Zones Commission
  • Jordan - Amman
  • February 2010 to February 2011

Implementation phase for the previous project for Development Zones Commission. This includes the implementaiton of all policies, reports, ..etc. submitted in the first phase.

Senior HR Consultant at Development Zones Commission
  • Jordan - Amman
  • April 2009 to December 2009

Prepared Competency Based job descriptions
Prepared Standard Operating Procedures
Prepared workforce planning report
Prepared performance management system
Prepared training need assessment

HR Consultant at MMIS
  • Jordan - Amman
  • February 2009 to June 2009

Selection and Recruitment of new staff for a project in Libya. Work included screening CVs, conducting interviews in Jordan and Libya.
Preparation of annual training plan for the office in Libya based on the job descriptions of employees.

HR Consultant at Irbid Chamber of Industry
  • Jordan - Irbid
  • December 2008 to January 2009

Revision and preparation of organization structure and job descriptions. Consultancy for SABEQ - USAID funded project

HR and Training Consultant at Architecture & Engineering Business Council
  • Jordan - Amman
  • September 2008 to December 2008

Data collection through surveys and interviews for the following outcome:

- Identification of needs, analysis, and report on Business, Financial, Technical, Project Management and Human Resource Management Training skill requirements for the Architectural and Engineering Business Council Members located in Amman to compete in regional and international markets;
- Analysis, recommendations and training strategy developed for Business, Financial, Project Management, and Human Resource Management for selected Architectural and Engineering Business Council Members;
- Identification and analysis of Standards and Certified Training in Business, Financial, Project Management, and Human Resource Management that can be provided through Architectural and Engineering Business Council Members or other entities.
- Prepare training plan for each member separately.
Consultancy for SABEQ - USAID funded project

Head, Human Resources Development Section at Cairo Amman Bank
  • Jordan - Amman
  • August 2006 to August 2008

* Prepare and modify job descriptions and organization charts.
* Conduct job analysis
* Prepare and conduct competency-based performance evaluation.
* Prepare and follow up on annual training plan based on performance evaluation.
* Assist in HRD activities.
* Apply and work on HR software for all bank departments and branches.

HR Consultant at AMIR Program - US AID funded project
  • Jordan
  • August 2004 to June 2006

• Provide day-to-day assistance to the Customs Department HR Directorate and Training Centre in HR and training reforms.
• Act as the "on the ground" AMIR Program consultant assisting the Customs in the implementation of the work plan developed and approved by the HR team leader.
• Carry out day-to-day tasks of drafting new positions descriptions, drafting skill gap measurement tests, assessing skill gaps.
• Work with local and foreign consultants and the Customs HR and Training Centre in implementing a complete work plan for the pilot project for the redefining of position competencies, competency measurements and strategies to close the competencies gaps in the shortest available period.
• Help each of the top managers prepare a person skills inventory and identify areas where they have weak skill sets against their own redefined position description.
• Assist in drafting a complete work plan with the Customs for the HR and training reform processes, competency measurements and strategies to close the gaps where identified.
• Deliver a series of train-the-trainer courses on training methodologies to staff in training department and assist in initial deliveries of training by identified experts within Customs.
• Provide technical expertise in HR reforms and training to Customs under the guidance of a senior HR specialist.

Administrative / Financial Officer at Regional Economic Development Working Group - EU Funded Project
  • Jordan - Amman
  • August 1995 to June 2003

Administered all personnel matters (interviews, preparation of job descriptions, personnel files, staff performance evaluation reports, annual salary review, leave entitlement, medical insurance, social security and end of service arrangements, recommend training courses, set up internal rules and regulations).
Responsible for all financial matters (purchases, bank accounts, daily expenses, book keeping using MS Access software, salaries and preparation of annual budget).
Responsible for all IT matters (Upgrading computers, installing required softwares and administered local area network).

Office Manager at Ministry of Planning under UNDP Project
  • Jordan - Amman
  • October 1989 to August 1995

Responsible for all financial matters of the project (preparation of request of funds, salaries, monthly and annual budget).
Conducted several computer training courses for some staff of the ministry.

Computer Training Center Manager at SAKHR International for Computers
  • Jordan - Amman
  • August 1988 to August 1989

Responsible for all Training Center Administration, including preparation of courses schedules, course fees, authentication of certificates from the Ministry of Education, participated in giving some training courses and the training center advertisements in the newspapers and the television.

Office Manager at Electro Mechanical Marketing Company (EMMCO)
  • Kuwait
  • August 1985 to July 1987

Participated in all office management duties, including correspondence, filing, typing, telexes, and daily expenses. Also, calculations of monthly salaries, and end of service payments.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Personnel & Organizations' Theories
  • at Yarmouk University
  • June 1985

Bachelor Degree in Administrative Sciences - Personnel and Organizations' Theories.

High school or equivalent,
  • at Omama Bint Bishr High School
  • July 1981

High School certificate - Scientific Branch

Specialties & Skills

Job Descriptions
HR Consulting
Job Evaluation
Performance Appraisal
Recruitment
MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, Power point)
Presentation & Communication Skills
Competency-based job descriptions and assessment
Business specifications for HR automated systems
HR & Training Consultancy
Analytical thinking
Training Need Analysis
Preparation of annual training plans

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Memberships

Institute of Management Consultants and Trainers (IMC)
  • Active
  • July 2003
Toastmasters International (USA)
  • Active
  • January 2009

Training and Certifications

International Diploma in Human Resources/ Personnel Management (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2004
International Diploma in Human Resources/ Personnel Management (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2004
Foundation of an Effective Human Resources Department (Training)
Training Institute:
Institute of Management Consultants (IMC) and Jordan & US Business Partnership (JUSBP)
Date Attended:
November 2003
Duration:
20 hours
Management Consulting – A Workshop for Professionals (Training)
Training Institute:
Institute of Management Consultants (IMC)
Date Attended:
September 2004
Duration:
20 hours
Human Resource Tools (Training)
Training Institute:
JUMP
Date Attended:
January 2006
Duration:
20 hours
Competency Certification Program – Competency Profiling (Training)
Training Institute:
Institute of Human Resources Management (IHRM) - Canada
Date Attended:
May 2008
Duration:
20 hours
Business Growth Coach Development program (Training)
Training Institute:
Accelerate with JEDCO
Date Attended:
December 2015
Duration:
40 hours