Speculative Applications - Business Continuity Management Specialist
- Control Risks
- Dubai - United Arab Emirates
- Full-time
وصف الوظيفة
Control Risks is seeking a seasoned Business Continuity consultant to assist our clients in the design and implementation of operational resilience strategies. The ideal candidate must be proficient in both English and Arabic and will play a crucial role in developing, executing, and maintaining a comprehensive Business Continuity and Resilience framework within our client's organization. Experience in corporate crisis management, along with knowledge in cyber and technology resilience, is highly desirable.
إمتيازات الوظيفة
Control Risks offers a competitive salary benchmarked to region and experience.
متطلبات الوظيفة
Responsibilities:
Business Continuity Strategy & Framework
- Design, implement, and maintain a comprehensive Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) aligned with NCEMA and ISO 22301 or equivalent standards.
- Develop and maintain business impact analyses (BIA) and risk assessments across all business functions.
- Ensure the organization’s BCM framework supports strategic and operational objective
Crisis & Incident Management
- Develop and implement crisis management and communication plans.
- Occasionally you may be asked to coordinate response efforts during disruptions and facilitate recovery planning.
- Conduct post-incident reviews and ensure lessons learned are embedded into BCM practices.
Governance, Policy & Compliance
- Establish BCM policies, procedures, and standards in line with regulatory and industry best practices.
- Ensure compliance with UAE regulatory requirements and relevant sectoral BCM mandates (e.g., financial services, government, or energy).
- Lead regular internal audits, readiness assessments, and compliance reviews.
- Project Management & Implementation
- Manage BCM-related projects end-to-end — from planning and resource allocation to execution and monitoring.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate continuity planning into strategic and operational projects.
- Track milestones, deliverables, and risks using formal project management methodologies (e.g., PMBOK, PRINCE2, or Agile).
Training, Awareness & Testing
- Design and deliver BCM training, drills, and simulation exercises for staff and leadership.
- Promote a resilience culture through awareness programs and workshops.
- Oversee testing and validation of continuity and disaster recovery plans.
Key Competencies
- Fluent in English and Arabic
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams under pressure.
- Excellent planning, execution, and reporting capabilities.
- Knowledge of UAE regulatory frameworks and local business culture.
- Knowledge of supply chain risk and resilience
- High degree of professional integrity and resilience
