Sana‘a, Yemen
Senior Consultant in Standardization and Quality Infrastructure with a PhD in Chemistry and more than 15 years of progressive leadership experience in standardization, metrology, quality assurance, food safety, and regulatory compliance. Extensive experience leading national technical programs, developing regulatory frameworks, and aligning institutional practices with international standards. Certified Lead Auditor for ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 22000:2018, with a strong background in conformity assessment, laboratory management, consumer protection, and technical policy development. Proven ability to coordinate multi-stakeholder initiatives, lead cross-functional teams, and provide strategic advisory services in complex and resource-constrained environments.
Lead national technical operations in alignment with international standards and best practices. Oversee the development of technical regulations and compliance frameworks. Chair inter-agency committees supporting consumer protection and trade facilitation. Develop procurement specifications ensuring transparency and standardization. Support modernization of national Quality Infrastructure systems.
Managed conformity assessment and product registration processes. Implemented risk-based inspection approaches to improve regulatory effectiveness. Reduced non-conformity rates through enhanced inspection and testing programs. Coordinated technical operations between entry points and central administration.
• Provided consultancy services for implementation of Quality Management Systems. • Assisted organizations in achieving ISO compliance and improving food safety practices. • Conducted internal audits and compliance assessments. • Delivered professional training programs on GMP, HACCP, and ISO standards. • Supported development of corrective and preventive action plans.
• Evaluated organizational compliance with HACCP, ISO, and GMP standards. • Conducted audits and provided quality improvement recommendations.
• Led technical team responsible for standards requirements development. • Prepared technical acceptance and rejection criteria for products. • Coordinated development of food and industrial specifications. • Ensured compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
• Managed regional quality control and inspection operations. • Supervised food safety and warehouse compliance activities. • Coordinated with humanitarian organizations and local authorities. • Led consumer protection and regulatory enforcement initiatives. • Oversaw operational planning and team management.
• Supported WASH program monitoring, reporting, and data analysis. • Contributed to strategic planning and sector performance reviews. • Assisted in preparing dashboards, trend analyses, and program documentation. • Participated in proposal development and field monitoring activities.