Business continuity Principal Consultant

Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority

Key Responsibilities/Duties
A. Strategy and Planning
Develop and manage the implementation and update of the section related policy, procedures manual, delegation of authority, systems user manuals and standard forms, and ensure compliance across the Authority and alignment with ADAA s overall policies and procedures.
Develop and manage the implementation, and update of the section s strategic, budget and procurement, and operational plans ensuring alignment with the department and sector s strategy and objectives, and ADAA s mission and vision.
Design health and safety awareness programs and trainings to make sure that all employees are properly informed about the related requirements.
Evaluate the performance of vendors against the established service level agreements, and proposes the required rectifications as needed.
Manage investigation and analysis of the root cause of non-compliance incidents, near-misses, hazards, and other observations; and reports the findings to the management.
Manage risk assessments in line with the ADAA health and safety policy and procedures and ensure implementation of required corrective and preventative measures.
Manage the periodic emergency response exercises and drills to monitor ADAA level of preparedness in case of an emergency in coordination with concerned parties.
Keep current with the latest statutory and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance of the same.
C. Talent Management and Development
Manage the effective achievement of assigned section operational goals through effective leadership by setting individual objectives, managing performance within the section, and developing and motivating the team to maximize performance. Monitor a section s training plan to ensure that the team attends all trainings and development activities required for the role for continuous performance improvements. Conduct performance evaluation of subordinates against KPIs by monitoring individual performance, reviewing progress reports, recommending corrective actions, and providing overall assessment to support the achievement of ADAA s overall objectives.
Manage team workload within the section through the appropriate delegation of work.
Motivate subordinates, especially focusing on developing capabilities of UAE National employees, to develop a motivated and high-performance team.
D. Corporate
Ensure employee adherence and compliance with all ADAA corporate policies, procedures and guidelines (HR, IT, Procurement, Finance, Health and Safety etc.) within the assigned section.
Manage and review section s related correspondence such as e-mails, memos, and letters to ensure professionalism, completeness and accuracy of information.
Manage the retention, documentation, preservation, and archive of section s related physical and electronic records in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.
Manage any section related queries and ensure that required response and support are provided to relevant ADAA s organizational units and employees as and when required.
Ensure relevant technologies used within ADAA are utilized by employees in order to optimize work efficiency.
Ensure 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.
Ensure the implementation of the relevant health and safety legislation, policies and procedures, in the performance of duties within the assigned section.
Lead the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes and practices considering global standards, productivity improvement and cost reduction.
Ensure that all reports are prepared accurately, submitted timely and meet ADAA requirements and quality standards.
Requirements
Minimum:
Bachelor s degree in relevant field
OSH Practitioner Certificate
Quadrate licenses from ADPHC
Health and Safety Lead Auditor
Diploma in Environment, Health, and Safety
Health and Safety Internal Auditor
Business Continuity lead auditor
IOSH Managing Safely
Advanced First Aid and CPR license and certificate
Emergency response and evacuation training certificate
8- 12 years of relevant experience in implementing and maintaining Health and Safety and Business Continuity procedures, processes, and systems within an organization with preferably 6 years in supervisory role.
Advanced knowledge of recognized HS standards such as OSHAD-RF and ISO 45001, etc.
Exposure to health & safety procedures, processes and systems .
Exposure to NCEMA Business Continuity standard.