Policies & Procedures Specialist (Bilingual - Arabic/English) - 1 Year Contract

We are looking for an experienced Policies & Procedures Specialist to lead the development, standardization, review, and maintenance of internal policies and procedures across the organization.This role requires a strong policy writer who can translate complex operational, governance, and regulatory requirements into clear, structured, practical, and professionally written policies in both Arabic and English.Key ResponsibilitiesDraft and develop organizational policies, procedures, guidelines, and related governance documents in Arabic and English.Standardize policy structure, terminology, formatting, and writing style across departments.Review and rewrite existing policies to improve clarity, consistency, compliance, and usability.Translate and localize policies between Arabic and English while maintaining the original meaning and intent.Ensure policies are aligned with relevant UAE laws, regulations, governance requirements, and recognized best practices.Work closely with department heads and subject-matter experts to gather operational and technical requirements.Conduct stakeholder meetings and workshops to validate policy content and ensure practical implementation.Incorporate stakeholder feedback and manage document revisions and version control.Prepare policies for senior management review and approval.Maintain an organized and up-to-date policy repository and support internal audit and compliance requirements.Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Law, Governance, or a related field.Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in policies and procedures development, governance, or a closely related area.Strong experience drafting organizational policies and procedures within government, semi-government, or large corporate environments is preferred.Proven ability to professionally draft and edit complex documents in both Arabic and English.Strong understanding of the UAE regulatory and governance environment.Excellent writing, editing, analytical, and document-structuring skills.Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work with senior-level stakeholders.Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines with a high level of accuracy and independence.Experience with document management and version-control systems is an advantage.Arabic and English professional fluency is essential for this role.