Najla Al-Sabhan

RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Content management of the executive minster office
• Developing Department mandate, internal processes, procedures and compliance.
• Building and managing escalation process for topics to be discussed on the sideline of the Minsters Council Meeting.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Managing communication between Saudi Negotiation Team & GCC.
• Overseeing work progress alongside Chief of Saudi Negotiation Team.
• Supporting in building negotiation positions and strategies.
• Managing Saudi delegation participation in trade negotiation rounds.
• Preparing reports on Free Trade Agreements – FTA outcomes to Minster and Royal Court.
• Acting as main contact officer with commercial attaches & Saudi ambassadors in trade partner countries.
• Managing technical & financial projects.
• Support in nomination campaign of Mr. Mohammad Maziad Al-Tuwaijri for position of WTO Director-General.
• Developed internal working procedures for Trade Policy Review for WTO members between GAFT & Saudi Official Delegation to WTO.
• Developing & drafting Saudi negotiation positions in number of multilateral trade negotiations topics.
• Lead responsible officer, in collaboration with various stakeholders, of several negotiation topics & WTO files including:(Informal Working Group on Micro, Small
  & Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs); Trade Policy Review; Trade Monitoring Reports; Trade & Environment; Notifications to WTO; Accessions of new members
  to WTO).
• Participating in Trade Facilitation negotiations within Greater Arab Free Trade Area (GAFTA) as member of Saudi delegation.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:

• Establishing clear communication policy & procedures for GCC trade negotiations, between GAFT & GCC Secretariat as well as Saudi Official delegation to WTO.
• Established draft governance & working procedures for Saudi Negotiation Team as well as Sub-Technical Negotiation Teams.
• Support in nomination campaign of Mr. Mohammad Maziad Al-Tuwaijri for position of WTO Director General.
• Developed internal working procedures for Trade Policy Review for WTO members between GAFT & Saudi Official Delegation to WTO.
• Developing & drafting Saudi negotiation positions in number of multilateral trade negotiations topics.
• Part of Saudi & GCC delegation

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Managed all communication requirements in relation to the events.
• Managed the relationship with clients.
• Provided Consultations to clients.
• Developed training contents.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:

• Lead the Advisory & Consultation of the company.
• Led and managed a team for HRDF event.
• Advisor for DGDA in relation to UNESCO event.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Developed the process for the internal proposal process from beginning to end.
• Created a data report related to the proposals to help Management make informed decisions.
• Secured new clients and helped to develop strong, long-term relationships.
• Managed Takamol’s tenders, tracking proposals internally and following up with external bids.
• Worked with Droob as a business development, led projects like Tamheer.
• Played a key role in designing and marketing the On-The-Job Training project.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:

• Led the Tamheer business development program.
• Chosen by the CEO for an eight-week consultant position within the HR department.
• Prepared a workflow for the internal proposal process, leading to significant process/quality improvements.

RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Managed the executives training program as well as schooling selection.
• Designed all logistical aspects of training projects, overseeing agreements and all budgeting arrangements.
• Led training sessions, ensuring quality of service and customer satisfaction.

KEY ACHIEBEMENTS:

• Worked with the Head of HR to establish the Schooner management training program
• Designed and implemented an orientation program for new employees responsibilities.

RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Performed all aspects of account administration for companies
• Had approval responsibility, and tasked with assuring quality
• Adhered to all SAMA rules and regulations

KEY ACHIVEMENTS:

• Helped with cost reduction within business process reviews
• Worked on projects to improve processes, focusing on consistency, quality, simplicity and cost effectiveness
• Supported change management
• Worked closely with internal customers, offering assistance and advice as required

• Selected to join the Management Training Program that was intended for future leaders, which enabled us to work in key departments of the bank (Corporate banking, Treasury, Private banking, Compliance & Operation) Attended 2 weeks branch training Studied an intensive program that had financial, banking and self development classes.
• Worked in Configuration Management under the TSU
• Gained 2 weeks of experience on the service desk, using the Assyst system.