Senior Specialist - Governance. SN7

Role Summary: The Governance Senior Specialist will: ·       Develop a working 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 point of contact for assigned committee-related inquiries and foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders. ·       Track and follow up on action items, approvals, compliance requirements, and related project documentation. ·       Collaborate with cross-functional teams and other governance and compliance-related functions to ensure alignment with CDU objectives and Qiddiya policies. ·       Assist in developing mechanisms to educate staff on governance frameworks, templates, and procedures. ·       Participate in the evaluation of committee effectiveness and support onboarding of independent committee members. ·       Take a proactive outlook on governance implementation, identifying opportunities for improvement, efficiency, and risk mitigation. ·       Assist in policy creation and governance initiatives as directed. Key Responsibilities: Secretariat Support (N-1 Committee Level) ·       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. Governance Efficiency ·       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 Skills: Education : Bachelor's degree in arts, Law, Business Administration, Governance, or a related field, or equivalent work experience in a relevant sector. Experience : 2-4 years of experience in governance, compliance, risk management, or a related field, preferably with exposure to committee secretariat or governance efficiency roles. Technical Skills : Working knowledge of governance frameworks, regulatory requirements, and risk management principles. Experience in committee operations and documentation management. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. o   Familiarity with centralized documentation platforms and reporting dashboards. Core Competencies : o   Strong organizational and time management skills. Good analytical and problem-solving abilities. Effective interpersonal and communication skills. High ethical standards and ability to maintain confidentiality. Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation. Willingness to learn and collaborate within cross-functional teams. Proactive approach to supporting governance improvement.