Job Purpose:
Lead and oversee the Governance section by establishing, implementing, and enhancing governance frameworks, structures, policies, and practices to support effective decision-making, organizational accountability, regulatory alignment, and institutional maturity across the company.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The employee will perform all duties and responsibilities under the direction, supervision, and guidance of the Head of Legal, Governance, Risk, and continuity (LGRC):
- Lead the Governance Department and oversee governance-related activities and initiatives.
- Develop, support, implement, and continuously improve the company’s governance framework, manuals, policies, and procedures.
- Support the establishment and enhancement of governance structures, authorities, roles, and accountability mechanisms across the organization.
- Review and develop governance-related documents, including Board and Committee charters, delegation frameworks, and governance policies.
- Monitor governance compliance and support alignment with applicable laws, regulations, directives, and best practices.
- Coordinate and support sections under the same department where relevant or as directed.
- Support management and departments on governance-related matters, structures, and processes.
- Coordinate governance reviews and assessments to identify gaps and recommend improvements.
- Provide advice, clarifications, and interpretations on governance-related matters, including governance frameworks, authorities, roles and responsibilities, and Delegation of Authority (DoA) applications and inquiries.
- Support the implementation of governance controls and institutional practices that enhance transparency, accountability, and decision-making.
- Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure governance alignment across organizational activities and initiatives.
- Support governance aspects related to strategic initiatives, projects, and organizational transformations.
- Prepare governance reports, presentations, and updates for management and relevant committees as required.
- Contribute to governance awareness and promote good governance culture and practices across the organization.
- Coordinate with external consultants and advisors on governance-related engagements when required.
- Maintain governance registers, frameworks, and related documentation as applicable.
- Perform any other related duties assigned within the scope of the role.