Senior Specialist - Governance

Role Summary: 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. • 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.