Senior Specialist Governance

Qiddiya Investment Company; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a Governance Senior Specialist to develop a working understanding of governance structures, delegations of authority, and CDU objectives. You will support framework implementation, coordinate N-1 committees, schedule, prepare agendas, take minutes, and maintain governance records.

You will liaise with cross-functional teams, educate staff on governance templates, monitor compliance, track actions, and help improve efficiency and risk mitigation through

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in arts, Law, Business Administration, Governance, or related field.
• 2-4 years of governance, compliance, risk management, or related experience.
• Knowledge of governance frameworks, regulatory requirements, and risk management principles.
• Experience in committee operations and documentation management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with centralized documentation platforms and reporting dashboards.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High ethical standards and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Willingness to learn and collaborate in cross-functional teams.

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
• 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 internal stakeholders to foster a governance culture
• Coordinate operations of N-1 level committees including scheduling, agendas, minutes, and governance records
• Track and follow up on action items, approvals, compliance requirements and related project documentation
• Support cross-functional teams in governance initiatives ensuring alignment with CDU objectives
• Provide input and administrative support for decision-making processes with complete documentation and compliance
• Educate staff on the Development Committee Governance Framework and associated documents
• Stay updated on governance trends and best practices to enhance effectiveness
• Assist in onboarding independent committee members and assessing committee performance

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Proactive governance thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in arts, Law, Business Administration, Governance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Centralized documentation platforms

Reporting dashboards

Job description

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.