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About the Role at Qiddiya

Qiddiya is seeking a Senior Specialist Governance to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is integral to developing, implementing, and reviewing governance structures and frameworks across the organization. The Senior Specialist Governance will support the establishment and continuous improvement of Qiddiya's governance mechanisms, including frameworks and delegations of authority. This role is key to ensuring operational efficiency and compliance, particularly concerning the Qiddiya Development Committee Governance Framework and N-1 level committees, aligning all activities with CDU objectives and Qiddiya policies.

Key Responsibilities: Secretariat Support

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of all Qiddiya governance structures, frameworks, and delegations of authority.
• Support the implementation and ongoing review of the Qiddiya 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 primary point of contact for assigned committee-related inquiries.
• Track and follow up on action items, approvals, compliance requirements, and related project documentation.
• Provide input and administrative support for decision-making processes, ensuring complete documentation and compliance checks.
• Maintain and update committee documents as needed, in line with evolving policies and processes.

Governance Efficiency and Development

• Assist in developing mechanisms to educate all new and existing staff on the Development Committee Governance Framework and associated documents, templates, and procedures.
• 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.
• 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 Qiddiya'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.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and other governance and compliance-related functions to ensure alignment with CDU objectives and Qiddiya policies.
• Help build and maintain relationships with all Qiddiya 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.
• Take a proactive outlook on governance implementation, identifying opportunities for improvement, efficiency, and risk mitigation.
• Assist in policy creation and governance initiatives as directed.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 2 to 5 years of professional experience in governance, compliance, or a related administrative support function.
• Proven ability to understand and apply complex governance structures and frameworks.
• Experience in coordinating committee operations, including scheduling, agenda management, and minute-taking.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for maintaining accurate records and tracking action items.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to serve as a point of contact and foster stakeholder relationships.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, requiring a proactive approach to supporting governance improvement within a dynamic organizational setting. Candidates meeting the specified qualifications are encouraged to apply.