Abdullah Al-Abri

Experience

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  Oman Ministry of Defense

  Aug 1998 - Jul 2007

  Market Researcher and Information Officer

  Responsibilities:• Planned, conducted, implemented and managed several cases of market research for (MOD).• Administered and maintained (MARS) database; conducting field visits to suppliers interested to register with MOD and approving the same based on assessments. • Maintained excellent relationships with suppliers/contractors, and regularly updated their information in (MARS); coordinating meetings between suppliers & end users, preparing agendas, producing minutes of meetings and following up on action items.• Managed, directed & executed cultural nights for the Under Secretary office.Achievements• Successfully managed, supervised, administered and trained users of (MARS) in MOD besides developing good business relationship with registered suppliers of MOD, resolving supplier issues & Omanization.• Delivered and managed several market research for MOD in several fields.• Scrutinized and developed market research, information packs, and business fact sheets for Photocopiers market research project for MOD. Show less

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  Information Technology Authority - Oman

  Aug 2007 - Apr 2013

  Responsibilities:• Scrutinized and developed market research, information packs, and business fact sheets for ITA management to develop and maintain the success of GITTC project.• Reviewed and evaluated business opportunities, and provided recommendations for ITA and GITTC project to create synergies with other projects or ministries/entities/companies in Oman.• Managed external management consultants for the GITTC project.• Accountable for control & monitoring of project budget, monthly expenses and budget performance during the project lifecycle.• Planned, created and implemented the communications strategy and managed the responsible team members, service providers and stakeholders.• Planned, established and implemented short and long term marketing goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for GITTC project; evaluating program effectiveness and providing changes required for improvement.• Coordinated with PR and Media personnel in other organizations in order to establish and enhance the public awareness toward GITTC project.• Identified & developed strategic alliances and business opportunities with other projects & external government projects and initiatives.• Communicated regularly with key project stakeholders to ensure satisfaction and management of expectations; assessing customer satisfaction of projects.Achievements• Organized and facilitated the first e-education conference between Oman and Singapore COMEX13.• Coached and mentored 14 Omani IT-SMEs for one year.• Chosen as Member of GCC & EU joint committee for ICT development Brussels, Belgium 2012.• Surpassed targeted KPI for 2010/2011 in training & certification of government employees project GITTC.• Acquired significant exposure of citizens and market requirement from ITA leading to maximizing customer satisfaction & loyalty for ITA and GITTC project.• Received appreciation letters from the Chairman of Oman International Bank (OIB), and Minister of Social Service. Show less Responsibilities:• Planned, managed, coordinated, executed and prepared press releases for several ITA events.• Focused on editorial of Digital Oman magazine for two issues; assessed the image of ITA through analysis of survey feedback collected from different ITA events and presented the analysis to the management.• Planned, created and implemented communications strategy and managed customer feedback in key events.• Led internal and external communications; developing marketing programs, designing marketing strategies, and marketing communications campaigns for the key events.• Managed the preparation of reports, press releases, brochures, speeches, videos, scripts, magazine articles, promotional information, newsletters and other management communications.Achievements• Recipient of three appreciation letters from ITA-CEO, the first letter within 4 months in service.• Co-organized and facilitated the first Omani-Singaporean Businessmen Forum on 6th November 2007.• Played key role in planning, management & execution of events in ITA. Show less

  • Project Manager

    Jun 2008 - Apr 2013

  • Marketing and Awareness Specialist

    Aug 2007 - May 2008
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  Sultan Qaboos University

  Feb 2011 - Jun 2012

  Visiting Consultant

  Adjunct lecturer teaching of "Operation Management" course for third year student

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  Wood

  May 2013 - Jun 2015

  In-Country Value Manager - ICV

  Responsibilities:• Key role for the redeployment of Omani employees to new contractors that will take over the EMC contract.• Responsible for the development, management and maintenance of processes, policies and procedures related to ICV and training.• Planning, creating and implementing the training, coaching, mentoring, and leadership programs for the Omani employees in Wood Group CCC.• Planning, creating and implementing the training, mentoring program for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), and the public sector.• Link the Omani workforce with the senior management by doing site visits, meeting with Omanis, assessing their needs, increasing the transparency, developing better communications, and solving their issues.• Work closely with the WGCCC Labor to form the Union and work to achieve the great goal for the company by achieving aligning both parties’ goals to achieve one goal.• Overall responsibility of Omanization, skilling, multi-skilling, and re-skilling of Omanis in the company.• Overall responsibility of corporate social responsibility CSR.Achievements• Setting up the strategy for the ICV for WGCCC.• Best HSE Performance Certificate Award 2015; for outstanding HSE commitment.• Successfully redeployed 776 Omni to new contractors who acquired the EMC – PDO contract.• Contributed successfully to the closeout of the EMC project and smoothly dis-engaging and hand lining over all activities and employees to the new contractors.• Awarded the High Achiever employee Award for the year 2013 in Wood Group CCC.• Conducted and facilitated many in-house training in WGCCC, and some ministries and companies. Show less

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  CCED

  Jul 2015 - Apr 2018

  In-Country Value Manager

  Responsibilities:• To establish set of company internal guidelines under consideration to ensure that ICV plays a key role in policy issues related to providing opportunities to locals in areas of employment and contracts of services and products. • Work along the Supply Chain function to build local suppliers register to enforce the ICV regulations. • Work along the HR department to identify recruitment and training opportunities for the local community. • Identifying market relations opportunities for construction CCED Projects in Block 3 & 4. • Executing an integrated local responsibility program that returns positive endorsement of the local Omani companies/ suppliers/ Logistics in the process of the Project execution• Manage all internal projects related to ICV activities.Achievements• Setting up the ICV and CSR strategies for CCED with the team.• Overachieved the ICV target on yearly basis.• Plan; manage all CSR projects within approved budget.• Managed, executed and controlled all projects related to ICV and CSR. Show less

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  Public Authority for Privatisation and Partnership (PAPP)

  May 2018 - Sept 2020

  Director General for Contracts and Projects

  "Authority name changed from Omani Authority for Partnership for Development (OAPFD) to Public Authority for Privatization and Partnership on July 2019"Responsibilities:• Analyze contracts, agreements and market trends and liaise with user departments in order to maximize In country value (ICV) opportunities. Conduct ICV evaluation whenever required.• Coordinate and facilitate technical evaluation process, Commercial Bids implication, report compilation, report presentation if required• Finalizing of Contract Agreement, which includes reviewing of exception, discussing on final Scope/Specification, and schedule, liaising with the successful bidder and the execution of Contract Agreement by both parties.• Attending all contractual issues on Post Award such as breaches, default, penalty, and recommendation of extension, Amendment or Variation to Contract.• Lead or participate in reviewing, evaluating and negotiating terms and conditions of contracts that involve that impact on the company.• Identification and implementation of cost saving opportunities. Monitor market conditions and analyze contracts to identify trends in order to identify areas for possible savings and make recommendations to management based upon analysis.• Measure contract performance and assess in order to identify best value from a cost/benefit perspective• Develop and maintains positive, professional relationships with all internal and external customers.• General supervision of approved projects and ensuring quality in outcomes, cost and milestone for each project.Achievements• Successfully manage project portfolio of more than 39 projects, moving 10 new projects to operation, after joining the Authority (until September 2019).• Successfully managed a closing deal of more than six new projects. Show less

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  Ministry of Finance - Oman

  Sept 2020 - now

  As the Director General of Offsets and PPP, I play a critical role in the partnership between the government and private sector. My responsibility includes overseeing and managing the implementation of offset programs and PPP initiatives, ensuring that the goals and objectives of these programs are met, and that the partnership between the government and private sector is successful.With my extensive experience in developing policies and regulations for offsets and PPPs, negotiating contracts, monitoring performance, and ensuring compliance with the terms of the agreement, strategic thinker, able to balance the interests of both the government and the private sector and find solutions that meet the needs of both parties.Strong leadership skills, communication abilities, and expertise in the field will help me making an effective advocate for the success of the offset and PPP programs.Responsibilities:1-Develop and implement strategies to attract and manage private sector investment in infrastructure and public services.2-Oversee the design and negotiation of public-private partnership (PPP) and offset agreements, ensuring compliance with government regulations and policies.3-Manage the relationship with stakeholders, including government agencies, private sector partners, and financial institutions, to ensure successful implementation of PPP and offset projects.4-Conduct due diligence and risk assessments for PPP and offset projects, and provide recommendations for approval.5-Monitor the performance of PPP and offset projects, and coordinate with stakeholders to resolve any issues.6-Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, and explore new opportunities for PPP and offset initiatives.7-Represent the unit at relevant forums and negotiations, and provide expert advice on PPP and offset matters to senior management.8-Manage and develop the team, providing leadership and direction to ensure delivery of high-quality services. Show less You will have by now become aware of the promulgation of Royal Decree 110/2020 that dissolved our Authority as a stand-alone entity and transferred it in its entirety across to the Ministry of Finance. Please find attached a copy of the Royal Decree in Arabic together with an unofficial English translation. Royal Decree No. 110/2020 canceling the Public Authority for Privatization and PartnershipWe, Haitham bin Tariq, Sultan of OmanAfter perusal of the Basic Law of the State,Based on the public interest.It is decidedArticle oneAll specializations, allocations, assets, rights, obligations and assets of the Public Authority for Privatization and Partnership devolve to the Ministry of Finance, and its employees are transferred to the Ministry of Finance with the same financial levels.Article TwoThe phrase “Public Authority for Privatization and Partnership” wherever it appears in the laws and royal decrees is replaced by the phrase “Ministry of Finance,” and the terms “Board of Directors of the Public Authority for Privatization and Partnership” and “Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Public Authority for Privatization and Partnership” wherever mentioned in the laws and royal decrees are the words “Minister Financial”.Article ThreeThe Public Authority for Privatization and Partnership to be canceled, as well as all that contradicts this decree or contravenes its provisions.Article FourThis decree to be published in the official gazette and enforced from the date of its issuance.Issued on: 28th of Dhu al-Hijjah, 1441 AHCorresponding to: August 18, 2020 Haitham bin Tariq Sultan of Oman Show less

  • Director General of Partnership and Privatization Unit (PPP, Offset) - Secounded

    Dec 2022 - now

  • Director General for Contracts and Projects - Offset

    Sept 2020 - Dec 2022