Management Consultant - Lead Governance, Risk, Compliance & Business Continuity Consultant

Overview

Job Purpose

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct the assessment of the current state of Governance, Risk, Compliance, and Business Continuity practices, including maturity and gap analysis.
• Develop the GRC strategy, strategic roadmap, and implementation initiatives aligned with organizational objectives.
• Design and develop the target operating model for the GRC function, including governance structure, roles and responsibilities, reporting lines, and oversight mechanisms.
• Develop and establish Governance Committee Frameworks, including governance structures, committee charters, terms of reference (ToR), escalation and reporting mechanisms, meeting governance practices, and decision-making protocols.
• Develop governance policies, corporate governance manuals, authority matrices, and oversight procedures to strengthen organizational accountability and internal control practices.
• Develop Governance, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Compliance, and Business Continuity frameworks in alignment with international standards and best practices.
• Develop and update policies, procedures, manuals, templates, and operational guidelines related to Governance, Risk, Compliance, and Business Continuity Management.
• Develop enterprise and departmental risk registers, including mitigation plans, ownership, timelines, and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs).
• Conduct Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and Threat & Risk Assessment (TRA), and support the development of Business Continuity, Crisis Management, and Emergency Response Plans.
• Develop and maintain the Compliance Library / Compliance Universe aligned with applicable laws, regulations, and internal requirements.
• Support the activation and implementation of approved frameworks, governance models, policies, and operational practices across the organization.
• Prepare executive reports, governance dashboards, progress reports, and project presentations for executive management and governance committees.
• Facilitate meetings, workshops, governance committee sessions, and stakeholder engagement activities with executive management and operational teams.
• Deliver knowledge transfer, awareness sessions, and capacity-building programs for client teams and stakeholders.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in one of the following or related disciplines: (Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Or any related field)
• A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Governance, Risk Management, or related disciplines is preferred.

Professional Experience

• Minimum of
• 8 years of professional experience
• in Governance, Risk, Compliance, and Business Continuity.
• Proven experience in delivering similar projects for government or semi-government entities.
• Strong experience in developing governance frameworks, governance committee structures, operating models, strategies, and organizational policies.
• Practical experience in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Compliance Management, and Business Continuity Management (BCM).
• Experience in stakeholder management and leading multidisciplinary consulting teams.

Preferred Professional Certifications

• PMP – Project Management Professional
• CRISC – Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control

Required Skills

• Strong strategic analysis and reporting capabilities.
• Ability to develop governance frameworks, committee governance structures, policies, and operating procedures.
• Excellent facilitation, workshop management, and presentation skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and executive communication capabilities.
• Advanced technical writing and consulting documentation skills.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken).
• Ability to work within complex organizational and operational environments