Governance Specialist

The Job SummaryThe Governance Specialist is responsible for developing, updating and implementing Group corporate governance manual in line withGroup’s vision, mission, goals and corporate objectives; providing support to all Group functional heads in developing functional strategy,policies, business processes and thus assisting them in effectively achieving Group’s strategic goals and business objectives.Key Responsibility:1 Corporate Governance Manual Development &mplementation Actively participate in development of Group Governance in line with Group’s strategy, vision, mission.2 values, corporate objectives. Work closely with all stakeholders to develop, update and maintain Group governance manual thatincludes:o Group Governance Structureo Group Governance Reporting & Monitoringo Policy Design & Implementation in coordination with relevant departmentso Comprehensive understanding of the Board of Directors' structure and the mandates of itscommitteeso Group Legal &Regulatory Frameworko Group Senior Leadership, Board & Board Committees Structureo Group Shareholders & Stakeholders Rightso Group Role Descriptions, Accountabilities, Responsibilities, Remuneration &Compensation,Authorities for the Board, Board Members, Chairman, Managing Director, Group CEO, GroupFunctional Heads and the Board Secretaryo Group Board Key Policies, Processes, Protocols for the board members that include board memberqualifications-based appointment & induction, conflict of interest, ethical business practices, boardquorum, transparency, disclosures, gifts & hospitality, etc.o Approved Board Organization Structure & Job Descriptions, along with functional scope Collaborate with all stakeholders to develop, review and obtain approval from the management andrelevant Board committees on new policies, procedures, workflow processes and systems enabling thecompany’s functional capacity to be aligned with the current and future challenges. Act as a custodian of Group governance framework manual and advise the management on any necessaryupdates, improvements and modifications in the governance manual. Play a leading role in implementation of Group’s robust governance framework and setting parameters forits strict compliance. Interact and communicate with all functional heads and staff on strict compliance of company’s corporategovernance. Report any violation of Group’s governance to the Group Board Secretary along with the proposedcorrective measures. Play a pivotal role in compliance of all resolutions passed by the Board or any of its Board Committees.2-Group Governance &Policies Expertise As an integral component of the Group’s governance, provide full support to all Group functions to developfunctional policies, procedures, workflow processes and integration with system. To ensure Group adapts to the best industry practices, interact with all stakeholders and functional headsto conduct peer organizations benchmarking for best functional practices to come up with the best policiesand procedures. Support compliance and functional heads in implementation of policies and procedures.3 -Regulatory Compliance Assist the Group Board Secretary in ensuring Group’s compliance to all relevant regulations, policies,standards, procedures and legal requirements. Ensure all Group policies and practices are in line with the KSA laws and regulations. Ensure that the Subsidiaries policies and practices are aligned with Group standards, while considering thespecific nature and operational context of each company Stay informed about evolving governance regulations and contribute to the development andimplementation of governance policies and procedures to ensure the organization's alignment with thebest practices.4 -Stakeholders’ Relations Interact and collaborate with all stakeholders that include Board & its committees’ members, externalconsultants, functional heads maintaining high level relations through regular interactions andcommunications. Engage with Group senior leadership through regular interactions to understand their concerns and issuesrelated to governance issues; raise valid points with rationale to the Group Board Secretary.Assist the Group Board Secretary in addressing inquiries, concerns, and requests from Board &committee members, offering prompt and courteous assistance, and facilitating constructive engagement to enhance collaboration and understanding.The Job Profile1 Educational Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent2 Professional Certifications CCGP (Certified Corporate Governance Professional)3 Experience Minimum 3 years of experience in corporate governance4 Technical / Software Expertise MS Office Suite; DMS (Document Management System); ERP5 Languages Proficiency Fluent in Arabic & English languages