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We have an exciting opportunity for a Managing Partner / Director with our client in Abu Dhabi. Interested candidates are encouraged to send their CV to [Confidential Information]
Job Title :- Managing Partner / Director
Contract duration :- 12 months
Location:- Abu Dhabi
Key Requirements:
Role Purpose
The Advisor – Governance, Risk Management & Internal Audit serves as a strategic advisor to the senior leadership on matters relating to governance, enterprise risk management, and internal audit oversight.
The role is responsible for strengthening governance structures, establishing risk management and compliance practices, and transforming internal audit into a risk-based, value-driven function aligned with international best practices and UAE federal governance requirements.
The Advisor will also lead special reviews, strategic assessments, and ministerial initiatives aimed at enhancing transparency, accountability, and operational performance across the Ministry.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Advisory
• Provide independent advice to senior leadership on governance, risk management, internal control, and assurance matters.
• Support in strengthening institutional governance, accountability, and risk oversight mechanisms.
• Conduct independent assessments, strategic reviews, and special assignments requested by senior leadership.
• Provide insights on emerging risks, policy implementation risks, and operational vulnerabilities affecting the Ministry.
2. Internal Audit Function Establishment & Transformation
• Lead the design, establishment, and development of the Ministry's Internal Audit function.
• Develop the Internal Audit Charter, methodology, policies, and procedures aligned with IIA Standards and UAE government requirements.
• Transition the function toward a Risk-Based Internal Audit (RBIA) approach, ensuring audit plans are aligned with the Ministry's strategic and operational risks.
• Develop annual and multi-year internal audit plans based on risk prioritization.
• Oversee internal audit engagements and reviews to evaluate governance, internal controls, and operational effectiveness.
• Provide assurance to leadership on control environment maturity and risk mitigation effectiveness.
3. Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework Development
• Design and implement a comprehensive Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework across the Ministry.
• Establish risk governance structures, including risk committees and risk ownership mechanisms.
• Develop risk management policies, procedures, and risk registers across departments.
• Facilitate risk identification, assessment, and mitigation processes aligned with international standards (e.g., ISO 31000).
• Implement risk reporting mechanisms for executive leadership and the Minister.
• Support integration of risk management into strategic planning and decision-making processes.
The contractor will be acting as Advisor – Governance, Risk Management & Internal Audit. Following is an overview of responsibilities, required skills and competencies, subject to final alignment with the client at the start of the assignment.
Role Purpose
The Advisor – Governance, Risk Management & Internal Audit serves as a strategic advisor to the senior leadership on matters relating to governance, enterprise risk management, and internal audit oversight.
The role is responsible for strengthening governance structures, establishing risk management and compliance practices, and transforming internal audit into a risk-based, value-driven function aligned with international best practices and UAE federal governance requirements.
The Advisor will also lead special reviews, strategic assessments, and ministerial initiatives aimed at enhancing transparency, accountability, and operational performance across the Ministry.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Advisory
• Provide independent advice to senior leadership on governance, risk management, internal control, and assurance matters.
• Support in strengthening institutional governance, accountability, and risk oversight mechanisms.
• Conduct independent assessments, strategic reviews, and special assignments requested by senior leadership.
• Provide insights on emerging risks, policy implementation risks, and operational vulnerabilities affecting the Ministry.
2. Internal Audit Function Establishment & Transformation
• Lead the design, establishment, and development of the Ministry's Internal Audit function.
• Develop the Internal Audit Charter, methodology, policies, and procedures aligned with IIA Standards and UAE government requirements.
• Transition the function toward a Risk-Based Internal Audit (RBIA) approach, ensuring audit plans are aligned with the Ministry's strategic and operational risks.
• Develop annual and multi-year internal audit plans based on risk prioritization.
• Oversee internal audit engagements and reviews to evaluate governance, internal controls, and operational effectiveness.
• Provide assurance to leadership on control environment maturity and risk mitigation effectiveness.
3. Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework Development
• Design and implement a comprehensive Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework across the Ministry.
• Establish risk governance structures, including risk committees and risk ownership mechanisms.
• Develop risk management policies, procedures, and risk registers across departments.
• Facilitate risk identification, assessment, and mitigation processes aligned with international standards (e.g., ISO 31000).
• Implement risk reporting mechanisms for executive leadership and the Minister.
• Support integration of risk management into strategic planning and decision-making processes.
4. Governance Framework Strengthening
• Develop and implement governance frameworks, policies, and oversight mechanisms to enhance institutional effectiveness.
• Review existing governance practices and recommend improvements aligned with global governance standards and UAE government frameworks.
• Support development of committees, oversight structures, and reporting protocols.
• Promote transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct across the Ministry.
5. Risk Culture & Organizational Capability Building
• Lead initiatives to embed a risk-aware culture across the Ministry.
• Deliver risk management awareness programs, workshops, and training for leadership and staff.
• Support departments in implementing risk management practices within their operations.
• Promote integration of risk and control thinking into daily decision-making.
6. Special Projects & Ministerial Reviews
• Lead strategic reviews, diagnostics, and independent assessments on critical initiatives or programs within the Ministry.
• Conduct special investigations or performance reviews as directed by the senior leadership
• Provide independent insights and recommendations to improve performance, governance, and operational efficiency.
• Support key ministerial initiatives requiring cross-departmental governance or oversight.
Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Risk Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional certifications such as ICAEW, CIA, CRMA, CISA, CPA, or equivalent.
• 10–15+ years of experience in governance, risk management, internal audit, or advisory roles.
• Experience working with the health sector, government entities, regulatory bodies, or large public sector organizations is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of international governance and risk management frameworks (IIA, COSO, ISO 31000).
Key Competencies
Leadership & Strategy
• Strategic thinking and policy advisory
• Institutional governance expertise
• Executive decision support
Technical Competencies
• Healthcare Sector Advisory
• Governance and Enterprise Risk Management
• Internal Audit and Assurance
Behavioral Competencies
• Integrity and independence
• Stakeholder engagement
• Analytical thinking
• Strategic communication
• Develop and implement governance frameworks, policies, and oversight mechanisms to enhance institutional effectiveness.
• Review existing governance practices and recommend improvements aligned with global governance standards and UAE government frameworks.
• Support development of committees, oversight structures, and reporting protocols.
• Promote transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct across the Ministry.
Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Risk Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional certifications such as ICAEW, CIA, CRMA, CISA, CPA, or equivalent.
• 10–15+ years of experience in governance, risk management, internal audit, or advisory roles.
• Experience working with the health sector, government entities, regulatory bodies, or large public sector organizations is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of international governance and risk management frameworks (IIA, COSO, ISO 31000).
Key Competencies
Leadership & Strategy
• Strategic thinking and policy advisory
• Institutional governance expertise
• Executive decision support
Interested candidates should send their CV along with the following details:
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Job ID: 145572543
