Business Continuity Specialist (UAE National Fresh Graduates)

About the role

This role supports the implementation of business continuity plans and programmes so that the Department can keep delivering its services during emergencies and disruptive incidents. It is open to UAE national fresh graduates.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain the register of critical services and update associated risk lists in line with the relevant standard, coordinating with other departments
• Follow up on the establishment of risk controls and attend training sessions for departmental coordinators on risk identification, monitoring and closure
• Gather information needed to develop, implement and update the Business Continuity Strategy, Incident Response Plan, Business Continuity Plan and Media Response Plan
• Coordinate the provision of resources such as personnel, tools, equipment, software and funds needed for continuity plans
• Train coordinators and management on response scenarios and implementation mechanisms
• Help develop notification, escalation, event management and supply chain procedures during crises, and assist in BCMS documentation and internal audits
• Prepare draft performance reports on business continuity KPIs and raise employee awareness of incident response procedures
• Take part in BCMS exercises, workshops and conferences, and perform other duties assigned by the direct supervisor

Required profile

• Fresh graduate only; no professional experience required
• Bachelor's degree in Business Continuity, Risk Management, Business Administration, Information Security, IT, Engineering, Safety and Security or Disaster Management
• Preferred: ISO 22301 certification and NCEMA 7000 training