Lead Corporate Governance Consultant

VaporVM Ltd.; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

VaporVM Ltd. seeks a highly experienced Lead Corporate Governance Consultant to lead governance initiatives for a leading UAE government entity.

The role focuses on developing governance frameworks, delegation of authority, board and committee governance, and alignment with UAE regulations and international standards. The successful candidate will possess 8–15 years of governance experience, including several years in the UAE, with professional certifications in governance, compliance, or

Qualifications

• 8–15 years of professional experience, including 5–8 years in the UAE on governance projects with leading government entities.
• Certification in Governance, Compliance, or Auditing (e.g., ISO 37000 Lead Implementer, GRCP, CRMA) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of UAE government governance requirements, federal HR and financial regulations, and accountability frameworks.
• Proven expertise in governance framework development, delegation of authority, board and committee governance, and governance maturity assessments.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, analytical, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to engage senior stakeholders and lead governance improvement initiatives in complex government environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and enhance the organization's corporate governance framework, policies, procedures, and manuals.
• Design and maintain delegation of authority matrices and governance structures.
• Lead board and committee governance activities, including charters, preparing agendas, and monitoring decisions and recommendations.
• Conduct governance maturity assessments and develop improvement plans and implementation roadmaps.
• Prepare governance, compliance, and performance reports for senior leadership.
• Ensure alignment with the UAE Government Excellence System (Fourth Generation).
• Ensure compliance with applicable UAE federal HR and financial regulations, UAE Accountability Authority requirements, and internal audit standards.
• Apply relevant international standards, including ISO 37000, ISO 37301, and ISO 31000.
• Identify governance gaps, assess associated risks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with senior management and key stakeholders to strengthen accountability, transparency, and governance effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Report writing

Governance frameworks

Risk management

Board governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration / Business Administration / Law

Master's degree preferred

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Corporate Governance Consultant to lead corporate governance initiatives for a leading government entity in the UAE. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in corporate governance projects with government entities, with expertise in developing governance frameworks, policies, delegation of authority matrices, and board and committee governance, while ensuring compliance with UAE regulations and international standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and enhance the organization's corporate governance framework, policies, procedures, and manuals.
• Design and maintain delegation of authority matrices and governance structures.
• Lead board and committee governance activities, including developing charters, preparing agendas, and monitoring decisions and recommendations.
• Conduct corporate governance maturity assessments and develop improvement plans and implementation roadmaps.
• Prepare governance, compliance, and performance reports for senior leadership.
• Ensure alignment with the UAE Government Excellence System (Fourth Generation).
• Ensure compliance with applicable UAE federal HR and financial regulations, UAE Accountability Authority requirements, and internal audit standards.
• Apply relevant international standards, including ISO 37000, ISO 37301, and ISO 31000.
• Identify governance gaps, assess associated risks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with senior management and key stakeholders to strengthen accountability, transparency, and governance effectiveness.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Law, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
• 8-15 years of professional experience, including at least 5-8 years in the UAE working on corporate governance projects with leading government entities.
• Professional certification in Governance, Compliance, or Auditing, such as ISO 37000 Lead Implementer, GRCP, or CRMA, is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of UAE government governance requirements, federal HR and financial regulations, and accountability frameworks.
• Proven expertise in corporate governance framework development, delegation of authority, board and committee governance, and governance maturity assessments.
• Good understanding of compliance management and enterprise risk management principles.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, analytical, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to engage senior stakeholders and lead governance improvement initiatives in complex government environments.