Governance Officer

Corporate governance is essential for guiding a business and ensuring its accountability to stakeholders. It involves processes that dictate how a company is operated, regulated, and controlled, with a focus on ethical standards, best practices, and relevant laws to protect shareholders' interests.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and Updating Governance Framework:

  • Ensure the governance framework is current and in line with best practices.

  • Regularly update policies and procedures to reflect changes in regulations or business practices.

• Monitoring Compliance:

  • Monitor compliance with governance requirements.

  • Identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.

• Coordinating Governance Committee and Board Meetings:

  • Organize and schedule meetings for governance committees and board members.

  • Prepare meeting agendas and documentation, and ensure timely distribution to attendees.

• Monitoring Business Processes:

  • Oversee and monitor specific business processes to ensure adherence to governance standards.

  • Analyze monthly reports to identify trends or issues that may require attention.

• Establishing and Maintaining Operational Procedures:

  • Create and maintain operational procedures manuals.

  • Analyze operational data to identify areas for improvement.

• Facilitating Information Flow:

  • Provide key information to managers, board members, and committees.

  • Facilitate communication between various stakeholders to ensure transparency and accountability.

• Liaising with Board Members:

  • Respond to board members' requests for information.

  • Provide support and assistance as needed.

• Legal Research and Analysis:

  • Conduct legal research and analysis to inform the development of reports, assessments, policy briefs, guidelines, and communication materials.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.

• Proficiency in English and Arabic would be an asset.

• 1 to 2 years of relevant experience.

• Previous experience working with a board of directors is preferred.