Fatema Al Hosani
Social Cohesion Acting Director
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Skilled professional ready to bring in over twelve years of experience and take on challenging new roles in project management, strategic planning, standardization & conformity, research and overall organizational development. Diligent, forward-thinking and adaptable to dynamic company, stakeholder and project needs. Successful at motivating teams to meet demanding timelines.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Social Cohesion Acting Director
Department of Community Development
06.2025 - Current
- Develop and update policies and frameworks for community cohesion, national values, and community hubs.
- Design and oversee programs and services that promote community engagement and cohesion.
- Identify service gaps and lead action planning to align offerings with community needs.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to enhance collaboration and program delivery.
- Ensure compliance, documentation, and quality standards across all initiatives.
Section Head - Third Sector Licensing
Department Of Community Development
02.2022 - 05.2025
- Monitor and guide the daily activities related to licensing NGOs & places of worship with the aim of implementing licensing standards, mechanisms, and compliance requirements
for the social sector. - Monitor status quo assessment to determine licensing priorities for NGOs & places of worship.
- Oversee cooperation with external stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation of licensing activities.
- Guide the process of formulating standards, licensing mechanisms, and compliance requirements for NGOs & places of worship in coordination with concerned parties.
- Oversee automation and communication initiatives for NGOs & places of worship services.
Sr. Specialist (A) - Research & Conformity Schemes
Abu Dhabi Quality & Conformity Council
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Review research, and provide recommendations on the development of new conformity schemes and technical specifications
- Review impact assessment studies to evaluate the need for developing/updating conformity schemes and technical specifications
- Review feasibility studies and benchmark reports to measure the environmental, economic and operational impact of conformity schemes and technical specifications
Specialist - Conformity Schemes
Abu Dhabi Quality & Conformity Council
03.2018 - 01.2021
- Conduct research, and provide recommendations on the development of new conformity schemes and technical specifications
- Review baseline analysis of the current regulatory and market environment in Abu Dhabi to identify the gaps and need for conformity schemes
- Perform technical assessment of compliance of regulatory requests and all technical documents of relevant legislation
- Manage the automation activities of certification services in the council
- Manage global partnerships for certification services' purposes
Sr. Analyst - Conformity Schemes
Abu Dhabi Quality & Conformity Council
03.2014 - 03.2018
- Assist in preparing final proposals for personnel and systems conformity schemes
- Conduct quality assurance measures to validate applications submitted for each scheme against QCC requirements
- Perform technical assessment of compliance of regulatory requests and all technical documents of relevant legislation
- Arrange and manage technical working groups to prepare technical standards and specifications for the different products and services in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi
Students Affairs Specialist
Abu Dhabi Education Council
08.2010 - 02.2014
- Manage international scholarship and capacity-building programs.
Education
Master's - Management & International Business
Zayed University Abu Dhabi
09.2013 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
American University of Sharjah
01.2006 - 01.2010
Skills
- Project management
Digital transformation
Stakeholder management
Strategic planning
Team oversight
Research and analysis
Additional Information
Awards: Al Shara Excellence Awards for Outstanding Employee (AD Govt. Internal Excellence Awards) 2016
Training & Development
- Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor
- ISO 17024
- ISO/IEC 17025
- ISO/IEC 17065
- Certified Associate in Project Management
- Project Quality & Risk Management
- Managing Key Accounts
- Strategic Planning & Thinking
- Conformity Assessment
- Business Design Thinking
Timeline
Social Cohesion Acting Director
Department of Community Development
06.2025 - Current
Section Head - Third Sector Licensing
Department Of Community Development
02.2022 - 05.2025
Sr. Specialist (A) - Research & Conformity Schemes
Abu Dhabi Quality & Conformity Council
01.2021 - 02.2022
Specialist - Conformity Schemes
Abu Dhabi Quality & Conformity Council
03.2018 - 01.2021
Sr. Analyst - Conformity Schemes
Abu Dhabi Quality & Conformity Council
03.2014 - 03.2018
Master's - Management & International Business
Zayed University Abu Dhabi
09.2013 - 05.2015
Students Affairs Specialist
Abu Dhabi Education Council
08.2010 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
American University of Sharjah
01.2006 - 01.2010
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