Black Pearl Consult

Corporate Governance Manager - Arabic Speaker

Black Pearl Consult  •  Dubai, AE (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description


Black Pearl is seeking a Governance Manager for a leading engineering firm. You will design and uphold best-in-class governance practices, support Board and committee processes, and ensure transparent decision-making aligned with strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and implement a Corporate Governance Framework aligned with UAE Corporate Governance Code and the firm’s strategic priorities.
• Manage the full governance cycle for the Board of Directors and executive committees: draft agendas, prepare briefing materials, record minutes, and track action items.
• Provide expert advice on governance best practices, stakeholder engagement, and ESG trends to the Board and senior management.
• Draft, review, and update governance policies, charters, codes of conduct, and related documentation.
• Coordinate annual Board and committee performance evaluations; identify areas for improvement.
• Liaise with legal advisors, regulators, and auditors on governance matters and ensure compliance with disclosure requirements.
• Monitor regulatory developments in corporate governance and integrate new requirements into existing practices.
• Design and deliver training sessions on governance, ethics, and sustainability for Board members and executives.
• Prepare governance disclosure reports and sustainability updates for regulatory filings.


Requirements


To be considered for this role, you need to meet the following criteria:
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Law, Corporate Governance, Business Administration, or related field. Master’s degree or governance certification (e.g., ICSA, CGP) preferred.
• Experience: 5–7 years in a governance role, ideally within utilities, infrastructure, or government-linked entities; proven track record supporting Board and committee functions.
Technical Skills:
• Extensive knowledge of UAE corporate governance regulations and ESG reporting standards.
• Proficiency with board-management platforms and governance portals.
• Core Competencies: Exceptional organizational and facilitation skills, strategic thinker, high integrity, strong interpersonal and advisory capabilities.
Languages
• English: Fluent (required)
• Arabic: Preferred
Disclaimer: Please note that Black Pearl will never ask any of its candidates for any payment in exchange for our service in helping candidates find a job. Our service is free to our candidates and the recruitment fee is paid by our clients. If you receive any emails, SMS, or calls requesting you to pay from someone claiming to be an employee of Black Pearl before they can process your application, please report and write an email to us.


Key Demographic Requirements

- applicants must be:


  • Fluent Arabic Speaker
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About Black Pearl Consult

Struggling to attract qualified candidates, retain top talent, or align your workforce with business goals?

Black Pearl is a recruitment and human resources consultancy that provides tailored talent acquisition, HR advisory, and workforce planning solutions for companies across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the wider GCC.

We partner with organizations to address key challenges like high turnover, skills gaps, employee engagement, and organizational restructuring. Whether you're looking for executive search services, Emiratization support, onboarding strategies, or outsourced HR solutions—we can help.

Our team brings deep expertise across healthcare recruitment, engineering and construction hiring, tech and digital talent sourcing, and hospitality staffing. We also support clients with employer branding, compensation benchmarking, and HR compliance advisory.

Ready to transform your people strategy? Let’s talk.

📞 +971 58 125 7276

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🌐 www.blackpearlconsult.com

talent acquisition | executive search | workforce planning | HR consultancy UAE | recruitment agency in GCC | Emiratization support | outsourced HR services | employee engagement strategies | compensation benchmarking | onboarding and retention | staffing solutions | healthcare recruitment | engineering hiring | hospitality talent sourcing | tech recruitment | team building

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Abu Dhabi, AE
Year Founded
Unknown
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