FAROOQ EBRAHIM OBAID

Second Secretary – Institutional Development Directorate
Bahrain, BH.

About

Results-driven institutional development professional with a strong background in human resources, adept at enhancing organizational efficiency, governance, and strategic planning within governmental and financial sectors. Proven ability to drive significant performance improvements, manage complex stakeholder relationships, and lead impactful HR initiatives, including workforce integration and engagement programs. Combines strategic acumen with a relentless work ethic to deliver measurable outcomes and foster organizational growth.

Work

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Second Secretary – Institutional Development Directorate

Bahrain, Bahrain, Bahrain

Summary

Leading institutional efficiency and governance initiatives, delivering strategic recommendations and managing key performance indicators for senior leadership.

Highlights

Spearheaded performance analysis and developed strategic recommendations, increasing institutional efficiency and governance by 37%.

Cultivated strategic partnerships with over 15 stakeholders to align ministry operations with national priorities and international best practices.

Managed comprehensive analytics dashboards and KPI reporting, providing data-driven insights for senior leadership decision-making and strategic planning.

Designed and implemented a ministry-wide Risk Register, encompassing critical operations and international missions.

Authored a robust Health, Safety & Security policy framework, ensuring full compliance with Bahraini laws and international standards.

Alsalam Bank
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Senior Analyst – Human Resources

Bahrain, Bahrain, Bahrain

Summary

Led critical HR functions, including post-acquisition workforce integration and employee satisfaction initiatives, for a leading financial institution.

Highlights

Orchestrated the post-acquisition workforce integration for 200+ KFH Bahrain employees, ensuring seamless transition and operational continuity.

Elevated employee satisfaction from 67% to 86% within three months by implementing structured transition tracking and engagement strategies.

Generated comprehensive integration status reports, workforce analytics, and HR alignment documentation to inform strategic decisions.

Contributed to critical talent mapping, policy harmonization, and organizational stabilization initiatives, enhancing HR operational efficiency.

Kuwait Finance House – Bahrain
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Human Resources Specialist

Bahrain, Bahrain, Bahrain

Summary

Managed the full training cycle, recruitment, and employee engagement initiatives for over 200 employees, driving significant HR operational improvements.

Highlights

Managed and implemented the full training cycle and needs analysis for over 200 employees, enhancing organizational capability and skill development.

Directed end-to-end recruitment processes, including sourcing, selection, shortlisting, and interviewing, to secure top talent.

Administered employee engagement initiatives in collaboration with HR leadership, increasing annual engagement by 7%.

Achieved cost savings exceeding 50,000 BHD through strategic partnership initiatives with Tamkeen.

Led the successful migration of KFH-Bahrain's HRIS to Oracle HCM, including comprehensive testing and phased implementation.

Co-created the national 'Waed' graduate trainees program in partnership with BIBF, fostering talent development across the country.

Education

Project Management Institute

Certification

Project Management

Society for Human Resources Management

Certification

Human Resources

Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development

Diploma

People Management

University of Bangor, UK
Bangor, Wales, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Bachelor of Science

Accounting and Finance

Courses

Advanced corporate finance

Financial Statement Analysis

Advanced accounting theory & practice

Bahrain Bayan School, Bahrain
Bahrain, Bahrain, Bahrain

High School Diploma

General Studies

Languages

English
Arabic

Skills

Project Management

PMP, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Risk Management, Innovation Management.

Human Resources

HRIS (Oracle HCM), Workforce Integration, Talent Mapping, Employee Engagement, Recruitment, Onboarding, Training & Development, Policy Harmonization, Organizational Stabilization, HR Analytics, CIPD, SHRM-SCP.

Data Analysis & Reporting

KPI Reporting, Analytics Dashboards, Workforce Analytics, Performance Analysis, Strategic Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis.

Governance & Compliance

Institutional Efficiency, Risk Register Design, Policy Framework Development, Health Safety & Security Policies, International Standards, Bahraini Laws.

Stakeholder Management

Cross-functional Collaboration, Partnership Initiatives, Communication Frameworks, Team Coordination.

Finance & Accounting

Advanced Corporate Finance, Advanced Accounting Theory & Practice, Financial Statement Analysis, Cost Savings.