Fatima Bee Bee Bux-Williamson

Team Leadership & Coordination:

• Spearhead strategic initiatives and oversee program implementation in alignment with embassy objectives
• Lead and manage a team responsible for coordinating humanitarian relief operations, ensuring all aspects of the process are handled efficiently and empathetically
• Provide leadership in policy formulation, advocacy, and representation on Western Sahrawi affairs
• Direct resource allocation, budget management, and performance evaluation to ensure program effectiveness

Stakeholder Liaison & Coordination:

• Collaborated with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to provide protection and essential services to refugees, including shelter, education, and healthcare
• Regularly engaged in coordination meetings to align on program objectives and address challenges
• Worked closely with the World Food Programme (WFP) to ensure food assistance reached refugee camps promptly, addressing nutritional needs effectively
• Oversaw logistics management, including the transportation and distribution of food supplies
• Partnered with the European Commission's Humanitarian Aid Office (ECHO) to secure funding for urgent humanitarian projects, ensuring resources were allocated to the most pressing needs of Sahrawi refugees
• Engaged with UNICEF to develop educational programs for children in refugee camps, facilitating access to learning resources and infrastructure improvements

Logistics Management:

• Coordinated the transportation, documentation, and customs clearance of humanitarian aid supplies across borders, ensuring timely and efficient delivery
• Managed the logistics of the Navarra Hospital project in Tifariti, which provides critical medical services to underserved communities, liaising with Spanish humanitarian organizations to ensure the sustainability of operations
• Organized the distribution of emergency relief supplies in collaboration with the Sahrawi Red Crescent, ensuring equitable access for affected communities.

Community Support & Humanitarian Efforts:

• Supported housing initiatives like the Solidarity Neighborhood Housing Projects in Tifariti, which provided shelter for displaced families
• Worked with Andalusian provinces to secure resources and ensure construction milestones were met
• Facilitated healthcare delivery through the Navarra Hospital initiative, addressing critical medical needs with the support of international donors and local stakeholders
• Acted as a liaison for international NGOs working to improve water access and sanitation in refugee camps, ensuring project timelines and community needs were met.

Record Keeping & Reporting:

• Maintained and updated comprehensive records for each humanitarian project, ensuring transparency and compliance with international standards
• Assisted in drafting reports and presentations for stakeholder meetings, highlighting project outcomes and areas for improvement.

Compliance & Legal Oversight:

• Ensured all operations aligned with local and international legal frameworks, including humanitarian law and health regulations
• Monitored operational procedures to maintain ethical standards in the delivery of aid and the treatment of vulnerable populations
• High emotional intelligence, ensuring compassionate and effective responses to the needs of vulnerable populations
• Attention to detail in managing logistical tasks and ensuring compliance with all legal and ethical standards

Developed and implemented academic English curriculum for

international students, employing innovative teaching methodologies.

Facilitated cross-cultural exchange through classroom instruction and

extracurricular activities.

Conducted regular assessments, provided feedback, and supported

student academic progress.

Collaborated with internal stakeholders to enhance programme quality

and student experience

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Led compliance risk management efforts, conducting regulatory analysis

and developing risk mitigation strategies. Served as a primary contact with regulators during external audit

reviews.

Facilitated meetings between stakeholders including executive

leadership, legal counsel, department heads., to discuss compliance

matters.

Designed and implemented compliance frameworks, policies, and

procedures across multiple projects.

- Provided expert guidance and support to business divisions on

legislative compliance and regulatory matters.

• Company Overview: South Africa
• Led compliance risk management efforts, conducting regulatory analysis and developing risk mitigation strategies
• Served as a primary contact with regulators during external audit reviews
• Facilitated meetings between stakeholders including executive leadership, legal counsel, department heads, to discuss compliance matters
• Designed and implemented compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures across multiple projects
• Provided expert guidance and support to business divisions on legislative compliance and regulatory matters
• Management of 8 African countries and maintained relationship with Country CEO's and in country Reserve Banks
• Formulated strategic compliance plans and frameworks, aligning with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements
• Directed compliance monitoring, reporting, and internal audit activities to ensure adherence to standards
• Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, and best practices
• Conducted internal audits to identify areas of non-compliance and recommend corrective actions
• Created reports outlining compliance activities for executive leadership review
• Designed systems to track compliance performance metrics across the organization
• Participated in industry forums and conferences related to compliance topics
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement operational models and risk management plans
• Stayed abreast of regulatory developments, providing insights and recommendations to senior management
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• Executed qualitative and quantitative research studies using multiple proven research methodologies for business in private sector in African countries