Senior Specialist Governance. SN

About the Role

Qiddiya is seeking a Senior Specialist Governance to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves developing a comprehensive understanding of Qiddiya's governance structures, frameworks, and delegations of authority. The specialist will support the implementation and ongoing review of the Qiddiya Development Committee Governance Framework and coordinate N-1 level committees.

Role Purpose and Context

The Governance Senior Specialist will serve as a primary point of contact for committee-related inquiries and contribute to fostering a strong governance culture within the organization. This position is central to ensuring adherence to governance policies and enhancing operational efficiency across various committees and initiatives.

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.
• Maintain and update committee documents in line with evolving policies and processes.
• Serve as a point of contact for assigned committee-related inquiries.
• Build and maintain relationships with Qiddiya internal stakeholders to foster a strong governance culture.
• Coordinate operations of N-1 level committees, including scheduling, agenda preparation, minute drafting, and record maintenance.
• Track and follow up on action items, approvals, compliance requirements, and project documentation.
• Provide input and administrative support for decision-making processes, ensuring documentation and compliance checks are complete.
• Assist in developing mechanisms to educate staff on the Development Committee Governance Framework.
• 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 to CDU management detailing governance metrics, risk assessments, and compliance findings.
• Support the onboarding of independent committee members, ensuring familiarity with Qiddiya's governance standards and Saudi cultural expectations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Arts, Law, Business Administration, Governance, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience: 2-5 years of experience in governance, compliance, risk management, or a related field. Exposure to committee secretariat or governance efficiency roles is preferred.

Required Skills

• Proactive approach to supporting governance improvement.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Attention to detail for documentation and compliance checks.
• Ability to stay updated on governance trends and best practices.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, requiring collaboration with cross-functional teams and various internal stakeholders to achieve governance objectives.