Career Opportunity | Business Continuity Specialist
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Business Continuity Specialist to join our Risk & Governance function.
The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening organizational resilience by developing, implementing, testing, and continuously improving Business Continuity Management (BCM) frameworks, policies, and plans to ensure business readiness and operational continuity during unexpected disruptions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and periodically review Business Continuity Management (BCM) policies, frameworks, and plans in line with international standards and regulatory requirements.
- Lead Business Impact Analysis (BIA) workshops to identify critical business functions, operational dependencies, and recovery priorities.
- Conduct BCM risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities affecting business operations.
- Develop business continuity and recovery strategies, including Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPOs).
- Design and coordinate annual business continuity testing, simulation exercises, and emergency response drills.
- Collaborate with BCM Champions and business divisions to strengthen organizational preparedness and resilience.
- Monitor and evaluate BCM performance through reports, dashboards, testing outcomes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support crisis response activities, business continuity plan activation, and post-incident lessons learned.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and international standards, including ISO 22301 and NCEMA.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a relevant discipline.
- 8–10 years of relevant experience in Business Continuity Management, Crisis Management, or Emergency Management.
- Strong knowledge of ISO 22301 and NCEMA 7000 standards.
- Professional certification in Business Continuity Management (CBCI, ISO 22301, or NCEMA).
- Proven experience in Business Impact Analysis, recovery planning, BCM testing, and risk assessments.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent communication skills in English and/or Arabic.
