Senior Specialist - Business Continuity

Job Objective

Carry out the Business Continuity activities of Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority (ADAA) including but not limited to Business Continuity Management System development and implementation; Health and Safety (HS) management; and Emergency Response management in compliance with National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) standards, ISO: 45001 Health and Safety requirements and Occupational Safety and Health Abu Dhabi (OSHAD) framework to provide capability to continue the day to day operations during disruptions and ensure a safe and healthy working environment to all employees.

Key Responsibilities/Duties

• Strategy and Planning
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and update of the section related policy, procedures manual, delegation of authority, systems user manuals and standard forms, and ensure alignment with ADAA's overall policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and update of the sections strategic, budget and procurement, and operational plans ensuring alignment with the department and sector strategy and objectives, and ADAA's mission and vision.
• Assist in the development of the section Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and ensure to meet individual KPIs to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Operations
• Develop and implement the Business Continuity Management System including governance framework, policy and procedures, strategy, and plans in accordance with NCEMA standards to ensure continuity of operations during disruption and emergencies.
• Conduct business continuity awareness programs and trainings to create awareness and equip all employees on how to respond in case of disruptions.
• Conduct business impact analysis and risk assessment and develop strategies and business continuity plan according to needs of the organizational units for continuous operation in case of disruption.
• Conduct testing and exercise of business continuity plan to monitor ADAA level of preparedness in case of disruption.
• Consolidate business continuity plan submitted by the organizational units and develop the overall ADAA business continuity plan and ensure individual needs of the organization units are captured.
• Monitor the performance of business continuity management system and ensure objectives are met.
• Prepare reports on the performance of the business continuity management system and ensure non-conformities are captured and submitted to management for review.
• Develop and implement yearly business continuity audit program to ensure conformance of the organization to ISO 22301: 2019 and NCEMA.
• Talent Management and Development
• Ensure completion of required trainings and certification programs in order to keep current with job requirements and ensure continuous performance improvements.
• Obtain timely performance review assessments for midyear and annual performance review and ensure to meet the set KPIs.
• Keep current with updated information relevant to the role to ensure standard performance level is achieved.
• Contribute to knowledge dissemination/sharing to build internal capabilities of the team and maximize their effective performance.
• Contribute to the development of UAE National employees in line with the objectives of the Authority and its Emiratization strategy.
• Corporate
• Ensure adherence and compliance with all ADAA corporate policies, procedures and guidelines (HR, IT, Procurement, Finance, Health and Safety, etc.).
• Prepare section's related correspondence such as e-mails, memos, and letters to ensure professionalism, completeness and accuracy of information.
• Retain, document, preserve, and archive section's related physical and electronic records in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.
• Respond to any section related queries and provide required support to relevant ADAA's organizational units and employees as and when required.
• Utilize relevant technologies used within ADAA in order to optimize work efficiency.
• Demonstrate compliance with ADAA's values, Code of Business Conduct and ethics at all times to support the establishment of a value driven culture within the Authority.
• Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes and practices considering global standards, productivity improvement and cost reduction.
• Contribute to the preparation and submission of timely and accurate statements and reports to meet department requirements, and quality standards.
• Co-operate in the implementation of the relevant health and safety legislation, policies and procedures, in the performance of duties.
• General
• The level of performance should reflect the academic qualification, type of courses in the field of specialization, employee job level, and the level of productivity.
• The academic and professional certificates required and approved by ADAA should be acquired within the period specified and based on the employee's Individual Development Plan.
• Perform the task and responsibilities independently unless an approval or directive was obtained to delegate the task to other employees in case of incapability to perform the tasks and responsibilities.
• Ensure teamwork, collaboration, and dedication in performing duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
• ISO risk management.
• Certificate in Business Continuity.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in implementing and maintaining health and safety and procedures, processes and systems within an organization.
• Knowledge of NCEMA Business Continuity standard.
• Proficiency in Arabic and English.

Preferred

• OSH Practitioner Certificate.
• Quadrate licenses from ADPHC.
• NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Safety Management.
• NEBOSH International Certificate in Fire Safety & Risk Management.
• Diploma in occupational health and safety.
• Advanced First Aid and CPR license and certificate.
• Emergency response and evacuation.
• IOSH Working Safely.
• Health and Safety Internal Auditor.
• Health and Safety inspection and investigation.
• ILM level 3.