Job Description

Job Purpose

To provide expert consultancy and training services in

Business Continuity Management (BCM)

based on international standards such as

ISO 22301:2019

, NCEMA 7000, and other best practices. The role focuses on helping organizations build, maintain, and improve their BCM systems while delivering capacity-building programs tailored to different organizational levels.

Key Responsibilities:

Consulting Services:

Lead Business Continuity planning and implementation projects aligned with ISO 22301 and NCEMA 7000. Conduct Business Impact Analysis (BIA), Risk Assessments, and Vulnerability Assessments. Develop, review, and test Business Continuity Plans (BCPs), Disaster Recovery Plans (DRPs), and Emergency Response Plans. Support the development of BCM policy, procedures, governance structures, and roles/responsibilities. Conduct BCM maturity assessments and audits.

Training & Facilitation:

Design and deliver training programs on: ISO 22301 Awareness, Internal Auditor, Lead Implementer NCEMA 7000 framework BIA, RA, Strategy Development, Plan Development, Testing & Exercising Customize content for various sectors (e.g., finance, healthcare, utilities, government). Use real-life case studies, table-top exercises, and simulations to reinforce learning.

Capacity Building & Stakeholder Engagement:

Mentor BCM coordinators and teams in building in-house continuity capabilities. Conduct awareness sessions for top management and operational teams. Lead mock drills, walkthroughs, and scenario-based testing.

Documentation & Compliance:

Prepare audit-ready documentation, procedures, and records aligned with ISO 22301 clauses. Ensure compliance with local BCM requirements (e.g., UAE's NCEMA 7000, Central Bank of UAE, ADGM, etc.).

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's in Business Continuity, Risk Management, Emergency Management, or a related field. Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor. Certification in NCEMA 7000 Framework is highly preferred. Train-the-Trainer qualification or instructional skills certification.

Experience:

5-7 years of experience in Business Continuity Management or Risk & Resilience Consulting. At least 2 years in training or tutoring professionals in ISO/NCEMA standards. Experience working with government agencies, critical infrastructure, or regulated sectors is an advantage.

Key Skills:

Deep knowledge of ISO 22301:2019, NCEMA 7000:2021, and global BCM standards. Strong facilitation, coaching, and workshop delivery skills. Analytical and structured approach to BIA and RA methodologies. Excellent report writing, planning, and stakeholder communication skills.

Preferred Attributes:

Bilingual (Arabic and English) is A Must Familiarity with UAE federal BCM guidelines and sector-specific regulatory compliance. Experience in integrating BCM with ERM, Crisis Management, and IT Disaster Recovery.
Job Type: Part-time