Senior Specialist Governance

About the Role

Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a Senior Specialist - Governance to join their team in Riyadh Province. This full-time role involves developing a comprehensive understanding of Qiddiya's governance structures, frameworks, and delegations of authority. The Senior Specialist will support the implementation and ongoing review of governance frameworks, coordinate committee operations, and act as a primary contact for committee-related inquiries. The position requires 2-5 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and ongoing review of the Qiddiya Development Committee Governance Framework.
• Assist Development Teams in adhering to the governance framework and report non-compliance to the Manager, CDU Governance.
• Maintain and update committee documents in line with evolving policies and processes.
• Serve as a point of contact for assigned committee-related inquiries.
• Coordinate operations of N-1 level committees, including scheduling, agenda preparation, drafting meeting minutes, and maintaining governance records.
• Track and follow up on action items, approvals, compliance requirements, and related project documentation.
• 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 and Development

• Assist in developing mechanisms to educate new and existing staff on the Development Committee Governance Framework and associated documents.
• Collaborate with the CDU Centre of Excellence (CoE) to centralize training documentation on a user-friendly platform.
• Stay updated on governance trends and share insights 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.
• Help prepare reports for CDU management, detailing governance metrics, risk assessments, and compliance findings.
• Assist in identifying process gaps and opportunities to enhance governance workflows, efficiency, and compliance.
• Support the onboarding of independent committee members, ensuring familiarity with Qiddiya’s governance standards and Saudi cultural expectations.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Help build and maintain relationships with all Qiddiya internal stakeholders to foster a strong governance culture.
• Contribute to mechanisms for collecting and acting on stakeholder feedback related to governance structures, templates, and procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

• 2-5 years of experience in a governance or related specialist role.
• Demonstrated understanding of governance structures, frameworks, and delegations of authority.
• Experience in coordinating committee operations and managing related documentation.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, within Qiddiya Investment Company. The role involves collaboration with various internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams.