Senior Specialist Governance📣 Job Ad

About Qiddiya and the Role

Qiddiya is seeking a Senior Specialist Governance to join its team in Riyadh, Riyadh Province. This full-time position requires 2-5 years of relevant experience and focuses on developing a comprehensive understanding of Qiddiya's governance structures, frameworks, and delegations of authority.

Role Purpose

The Senior Specialist Governance supports the implementation and ongoing review of the Qiddiya Development Committee Governance Framework. This role involves coordinating and facilitating the operations of N-1 level committees, serving as a primary contact for inquiries, and fostering strong relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and policies.

Key Responsibilities: Secretariat Support

• Support the implementation and ongoing review of the Qiddiya Development Committee Governance Framework.
• 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.
• Serve as a point of contact for assigned committee-related inquiries.
• 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.
• Coordinate operations of N-1 level committees, including scheduling, preparing agendas, 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.

Key Responsibilities: Governance Enhancement

• Assist in developing mechanisms to educate all new and existing staff on the Development Committee Governance Framework and all 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 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 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.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 2 to 5 years of experience in a governance, compliance, or related role.
• Proven ability to understand and apply governance structures, frameworks, and delegations of authority.
• Experience in coordinating committee operations, including scheduling, agenda preparation, and minute drafting.
• Demonstrated capability in tracking action items, approvals, and compliance requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement and fostering a governance culture.

Application

Candidates meeting the specified requirements are encouraged to apply.