About the Role
This position involves executing specific tasks independently while operating under close supervision. The role encompasses researching, gathering, and analyzing information, drafting reports and documents, participating in relevant meetings, and building professional expertise. Responsibilities include conducting research and benchmark studies, managing identified risks, supporting the development of an incident management handbook, and creating related reports that consolidate findings and results.
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Job Responsibilities
Crisis Management Planning
- Collect and gather organizational crisis management risks and conduct business impact analysis and risk assessment to form a clear picture of the company's current state, highlighting threats and setting priorities.
- Conduct research and benchmark studies to identify the latest trends and best practices relevant to managing crises within the company.
- Develop a crisis management plan, establish frameworks, and create guidelines in coordination with the Planning and Monitoring function to ensure alignment with the Enterprise Risk Management strategy.
- Prepare and communicate incident management handbooks and manuals, including incident management processes, for relevant internal stakeholders to ensure a robust understanding of emergency management.
- Establish coordination mechanisms with all functions to monitor detected incidents and ensure proper handling of events.
Crisis Management
- Oversee the implementation of the crisis management plan to identify and evaluate organizational risks, pinpointing gaps that could disrupt business operations and compromise business continuity and crisis management strategy.
- Periodically test the implementation of the crisis management plan and conduct business impact analysis across the company's functions to maintain readiness against disruptions.
- Prepare awareness and training sessions for crisis management stakeholders to enhance their understanding and improve risk capabilities within functions.
- Conduct regular audits to maintain ISO 22301 certification, specifying the necessary requirements to implement, maintain, and enhance the crisis management system.
Organization and Operations
- Adhere to all relevant policies, processes, and standard operating procedures to ensure tasks are carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
- Assist in resolving escalated problems and provide necessary support for junior team members to enhance efficiency.
- Escalate complex issues to the appropriate personnel to ensure resolution of cases/issues.
- Perform other assigned duties as required.
People Management
- Train junior staff on various job activities to facilitate knowledge transfer, when applicable.
- Offer clear direction, prioritize tasks, delegate responsibilities, and monitor workflow for subordinates or junior staff.
- Support junior staff or direct reports in executing their duties according to established policies and processes.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management or an equivalent field is required.
Experience
- A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience is required.
Competencies
- Fact-Based Recommendations - Developing
- Corporate Governance and Compliance - Developing
- Policy Making - Developing
- Data Analytics - Developing
- Enterprise Risk Management - Developing
- Professionalism - Developing
- Collaboration and Communication - Developing
- Customer Focus - Developing
- Enablement of Change and Innovation - Developing
- Results Oriented - Developing
