Senior Specialist

Job description

· Develop a working understanding of all the employer governance structures, frameworks and delegations of authority. · Support the implementation and ongoing review of the the employer Development Committee Governance Framework. · Coordinate and facilitate operations of N-1 level committees, including scheduling, agenda preparation, minute-taking, and maintaining governance records. · Serve as a point of contact for assigned committee-related inquiries and foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders. · Track and follow up on action items, approvals, compliance requirements, and related project documentation. · Collaborate with cross-functional teams and other governance and compliance-related functions to ensure alignment with CDU objectives and the employer policies. · Assist in developing mechanisms to educate staff on governance frameworks, templates, and procedures. · Participate in the evaluation of committee effectiveness and support onboarding of independent committee members. · Take a proactive outlook on governance implementation, identifying opportunities for improvement, efficiency, and risk mitigation. · Assist in policy creation and governance initiatives as directed. • Secretariat Support (N-1 Committee Level) · Assist Development Teams in adhering to the governance framework and report any non-compliance to the Manager, CDU Governance. · Maintain and update committee documents as needed in line with evolving policies and processes. · Help build and maintain relationships with all the employer internal stakeholders to foster a strong governance culture within the organization. · Contribute to mechanisms for collecting and acting on stakeholder feedback related to governance structures, templates, and procedures. · Coordinate operations of N-1 level committees, including scheduling, preparing agendas, drafting meeting minutes, and maintaining governance records. · Support cross-functional teams in governance-related initiatives, ensuring alignment with CDU objectives. · Provide input and administrative support for decision-making processes by ensuring documentation and compliance checks are complete. • Governance Efficiency · Work with the CDU Centre of Excellence (CoE) to house all training documentation on a centralized, transparent and user-friendly platform. · Stay updated on governance trends, sharing insights and best practices to enhance organizational effectiveness. · Support monitoring of adherence to internal governance policies and delegations of authority. · Assist in conducting internal reviews of Committee structures, reporting on compliance gaps, risks, and proposed mitigation plans for these. · Help prepare reports to CDU management, detailing governance metrics, risk assessments, and compliance findings. · Assist in identifying process gaps and opportunities to enhance governance workflows, efficiency, and compliance. · Assist in the preparation of reports, dashboards, and analyses to track governance performance. · Support the onboarding of independent committee members, ensuring familiarity with the employer’s governance standards and Saudi cultural expectations. · Participate in the evaluation of N-1 level committees and their members, assessing effectiveness and adherence to governance standards.

Requirements

• Qualifications and Skills:
• Education: Bachelor's degree in arts, Law, Business Administration, Governance, or a related field, or equivalent work experience in a relevant sector.
• Experience: 2-4 years of experience in governance, compliance, risk management, or a related field, preferably with exposure to committee secretariat or governance efficiency roles.
• Technical Skills:
• Working knowledge of governance frameworks, regulatory requirements, and risk management principles.
• Experience in committee operations and documentation management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• o Familiarity with centralized documentation platforms and reporting dashboards.
• Core Competencies:
• o Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• High ethical standards and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Willingness to learn and collaborate within cross-functional teams.
• Proactive approach to supporting governance improvement.

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