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Experience linking research, policy, governance, and innovation with program management and impact measurement.
Dr. Nawaf Emad Al-Shammari is a consultant and specialist in social policy, social innovation, and nonprofit sector development. He combines scientific research, government work, development program management, governance, and consulting, and works to develop solutions and initiatives grounded in a scientific understanding of the problem, the organization, and the community context.
His experience is distinguished by the ability to move from problem and policy analysis to initiative design, implementation management, and measurement of results and impact, with attention to institutional capacity building, governance, innovation, and sustainability in social organizations.
An integrated academic path in social policy, social planning, and institutional management.
He holds a PhD in Social Policy and Institutional Management, a master’s degree in Social Planning and Management of Social Institutions, and a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Social Work from Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, providing a strong scientific foundation for understanding policy, society, and institutions.
Doctorate
PhD in Social Policy and Institutional Management with a GPA of 4.89/5 and second rank in his cohort.
Master’s Degree
Master’s degree in Social Planning and Management of Social Institutions.
Bachelor’s Degree
Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Social Work from Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University.
Professional Preparation
Credentials in governance, compliance, innovation, innovation management, and innovation judging that support his consulting practice.
A career combining government work, program management, the nonprofit sector, research, and partnerships.
Experience across social development, community participation, programs, governance, and innovation.
He began at Al-Faris Center for Social Studies and Research, then worked at the Ministry of Justice in the Reconciliation Center and the General Administration for Community Participation and the Nonprofit Sector, before expanding his role into development program management, governance, compliance, and innovation within nonprofit institutions and specialized associations.
Worked as a development specialist and community partnerships officer, strengthening his experience in initiatives and institutional relationships.
Worked as a judicial circuit secretary and social researcher, then in project management within community participation and the nonprofit sector.
Serves in development program management at the charitable foundation of the mother of Princess Hessa bint Mishaal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
Vice Chairman of the Board and founding member, contributing to the establishment and leadership of several innovation programs.
Credentials supporting governance, compliance, innovation, and social initiative management.
He holds multiple professional credentials in governance and innovation and is a member of the Global Innovation Institute, strengthening his ability to develop regulatory frameworks, design initiatives, evaluate innovations, and support a culture of development.
Integrated expertise that helps social organizations move from scattered initiatives to more organized and measurable interventions.
Social Policy Analysis
Analyzing social issues, policies, and contexts and developing evidence-based recommendations and interventions.
Social Innovation
Designing innovative programs and practices and developing leaders’ and organizations’ capacity to manage innovation.
Governance & Compliance
Developing policies, frameworks, and controls and improving compliance, transparency, and institutional accountability.
Impact Measurement
Designing tools and indicators to measure results and impact and use findings to improve programs.
Program & Project Management
Managing development programs and initiatives from planning and design through implementation, follow-up, and improvement.
Nonprofit Sector Development
Restructuring, administrative setup, planning, capacity building, and development of institutional practices.
Research & Studies
Conducting and analyzing qualitative and quantitative studies and writing scientific papers on social issues.
Systems & Design Thinking
Understanding relationships among problem elements and designing solutions that consider context, beneficiaries, and institutions.
Participated in restructuring the association and developing its organizational and administrative structure.
Participated in building the strategic plan and linking directions with priorities and initiatives.
Participated in establishing the administrative structure and served on the development and strategy committee.
Participated in the volunteer work governance project as part of ministry efforts that culminated in winning the National Volunteer Work Award in 2024.
Participated in building and activating social innovation programs, preparing innovation leaders, and measuring innovation practices in nonprofit organizations.
Supervised the delegation of the Planning and Social Innovation Association participating in the ITEX invention competition in 2026.
From understanding the problem and policy to intervention design, implementation management, and impact measurement.
Understanding the social issue, organizational environment, stakeholders, and related data.
Turning analysis into alternatives, policies, programs, and initiatives that respond to actual needs.
Organizing roles and responsibilities and monitoring implementation, compliance, and coordination among parties.
Using indicators, data, and research to evaluate results, improve interventions, and strengthen sustainability.