Management Consultant - Lead Governance, Risk, Compliance & Business Continuity Consultant

Job Description –Management Consultant - Lead Governance, Risk, Compliance \& Business Continuity Consultant

(Lead GRC \& Business Continuity Consultant)

Job Purpose

Lead and deliver the Governance, Risk, Compliance, and Business Continuity (GRC \& BCM) project by providing specialized consulting services in the development of strategies, governance frameworks, committee governance structures, operating models, policies, procedures, and organizational registers, while ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, organizational objectives, and international best practices.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct the assessment of the current state of Governance, Risk, Compliance, and Business Continuity practices, including maturity and gap analysis.
• Develop the GRC strategy, strategic roadmap, and implementation initiatives aligned with organizational objectives.
• Design and develop the target operating model for the GRC function, including governance structure, roles and responsibilities, reporting lines, and oversight mechanisms.
• Develop and establish Governance Committee Frameworks, including governance structures, committee charters, terms of reference (ToR), escalation and reporting mechanisms, meeting governance practices, and decision-making protocols.
• Develop governance policies, corporate governance manuals, authority matrices, and oversight procedures to strengthen organizational accountability and internal control practices.
• Develop Governance, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Compliance, and Business Continuity frameworks in alignment with international standards and best practices.
• Develop and update policies, procedures, manuals, templates, and operational guidelines related to Governance, Risk, Compliance, and Business Continuity Management.
• Develop enterprise and departmental risk registers, including mitigation plans, ownership, timelines, and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs).
• Conduct Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and Threat \& Risk Assessment (TRA), and support the development of Business Continuity, Crisis Management, and Emergency Response Plans.
• Develop and maintain the Compliance Library / Compliance Universe aligned with applicable laws, regulations, and internal requirements.
• Support the activation and implementation of approved frameworks, governance models, policies, and operational practices across the organization.
• Prepare executive reports, governance dashboards, progress reports, and project presentations for executive management and governance committees.
• Facilitate meetings, workshops, governance committee sessions, and stakeholder engagement activities with executive management and operational teams.
• Deliver knowledge transfer, awareness sessions, and capacity-building programs for client teams and stakeholders.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in one of the following or related disciplines: (Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Or any related field)
• A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Governance, Risk Management, or related disciplines is preferred.

Professional Experience

• Minimum of

8 years of professional experience

in Governance, Risk, Compliance, and Business Continuity.

• Proven experience in delivering similar projects for government or semi-government entities.
• Strong experience in developing governance frameworks, governance committee structures, operating models, strategies, and organizational policies.
• Practical experience in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Compliance Management, and Business Continuity Management (BCM).
• Experience in stakeholder management and leading multidisciplinary consulting teams.

Preferred Professional Certifications

• PMP – Project Management Professional
• CRISC – Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control
• ISO 31000 Risk Management
• ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management
• Compliance \& Ethics Professional

Required Skills

• Strong strategic analysis and reporting capabilities.
• Ability to develop governance frameworks, committee governance structures, policies, and operating procedures.
• Excellent facilitation, workshop management, and presentation skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and executive communication capabilities.
• Advanced technical writing and consulting documentation skills.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken).
• Ability to work within complex organizational and operational environments