Adwa Albanyan
Government Affairs Business Partner Manager
Summary
Dedicated national and international affairs professional with history of meeting entity's goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best serve the entity's intrest.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Government Affairs Business Partner Manager
The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU)
06.2022 - Current
- Create a systematic, process-driven approach to partner outreach and relationship management.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with key national stakeholders.
- Identify, source, engage, support, sign and execute effective partnerships.
- Negotiate attractive partnership deals ensuring mutually beneficial partnership terms that are in line with RCU vision and mission.
- Evaluate partnerships and identify areas for improvement and potential risks, and communicates effectively to resolve any problems or matters and continuously improve results.
International Affairs Senior Specialist
Ministry of Economy and Planning
12.2020 - 06.2022
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Build and activate effective strategic partnerships in international and regional bodies and organizations.
- Plan, prepare, and execute SDG related events on a national, regional and international level.
- Participate in designing and activating the strategic road map for implementing “Sustainable Development Agenda 2030” in KSA.
- Develop the United Nations Common Country Strategic Framework (UNCCSF) with the UN Country Team for 2022-2026.
- Participate in the preparation of the kingdom's participation in the 2021 Leaders' Summit on Climate
Multilateral Affairs Senior Specialist
Ministry of Economy and Planning
11.2019 - 12.2020
- Build the international organizations file, identify the relevant stakeholders, and prepare the annual plan.
- Assess potential partnerships based on impact, ensuring alignment with the MEP strategy, Vision 2030 and the competitive advantage of the organization.
- Working with other Saudi Entities to assess the Kingdom's existing partnerships with international organization and identifying impact, opportunities, and value added.
- Develop frameworks and governance model to ensure inclusive engagement and alignment in building and fostering the Saudi Korean Vision 2030.
- Plan the Kingdom's participation in the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos.
- Plan and execute H.E Mr. Mohammad AL-TUWAIJRI candidacy campaign for the Position of Director General To the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Assistant Engagement Manager
Ministry of Economy and Planning
03.2019 - 04.2020
- Plan and lead the implementation of integrated stakeholder engagement programs and initiatives.
- Advise senior executives on emerging issues to support strategic decision processes.
- Act as the focal point for the International Economic Advisory Board (IEAB) members, and the Ministry to engage with the IEAB, ensuring proper management of members.
- Develop annual action plan for IEAB including official board meetings, and members engagement.
- Prepare and execute meeting logistics, budget, content, schedules and agenda.
CSR Senior Programs and Community Relations Office
Banque Saudi Fransi
02.2018 - 03.2019
- Develop the CSR strategy aligned with BSF corporate strategy, and prepare the annual action plan.
- Manage the corporate social responsibility unit at the bank and lead the CSR team.
- Manage the Charitable Giving budget to ensure budget is adhered to BSF regulations and ensure the maximization of returns and benefits.
- Establish and manage relations with nonprofit organizations, and identify best collaboration opportunities.
- Build CSR related reports to reflect all CSR activities.
Corporate Social Responsibility Analyst
Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul)
08.2015 - 02.2018
- Develop the CSR program aligned with Tadawul's corporate strategy, and prepare the annual action plan.
- Establish and manage relations with nonprofit organizations, and identify best collaboration opportunities.
- Prepare and execute all CSR activities.
- Build CSR related reports to reflect all CSR activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
King Saud University
09.2009 - 05.2014
Skills
Partnership development
Relationship Management
Strategic Planning
Negotiation
Research and analysis
Communication
Timeline
Government Affairs Business Partner Manager
The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU)
06.2022 - Current
International Affairs Senior Specialist
Ministry of Economy and Planning
12.2020 - 06.2022
Multilateral Affairs Senior Specialist
Ministry of Economy and Planning
11.2019 - 12.2020
Assistant Engagement Manager
Ministry of Economy and Planning
03.2019 - 04.2020
CSR Senior Programs and Community Relations Office
Banque Saudi Fransi
02.2018 - 03.2019
Corporate Social Responsibility Analyst
Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul)
08.2015 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
King Saud University
09.2009 - 05.2014