Speculative Applications - Business Continuity Management Specialist at Control Risks

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Business Continuity Management, Crisis Management, Communication Skills, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Thinking, Analytical Skills, Project Management, Training, Risk Assessment, Regulatory Compliance, Operational Resilience, Disaster Recovery, UAE Regulatory Frameworks, Supply Chain Risk, Professional Integrity, Resilience

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

Control Risks are looking for an experienced Business Continuity consultant to support our clients with the design and implementation of operational resilience capabilities. The consultant must be fluent in English and Arabic and will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining an end-to-end Business Continuity and Resilience framework across our client’s organisation. Experience with corporate crisis management, and cyber and technology resilience is preferred. 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 Control Risks offers a competitive salary benchmarked to region and experience.

Responsibilities

The consultant will design, implement, and maintain a comprehensive Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) aligned with relevant standards. They will also develop crisis management plans and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.