Lead the practical implementation of the BCMS programme approved under CEO Decision No 4 of 2026
Translate approved governance requirements into implementation plans workstreams milestones and measurable deliverables
Maintain the BCMS implementation roadmap and track timelines risks issues dependencies and decisions
Coordinate BCM Task Forces departments and subsidiaries and provide hands-on implementation guidance
Escalate significant risks delays resource constraints and non-conformities to the BCM Group Head and BCM Group
Develop complete maintain and control all BCMS documented information in line with ISO
Maintain a centralized BCMS repository document register and master control list
Apply version control review and approval workflows retention requirements access controls and document classification
Prepare and maintain policies procedures plans templates recovery documentation records logs and reports
Ensure documented information is periodically reviewed approved current and audit ready
Plan and personally facilitate BIA workshops interviews assessments and validation sessions across departments and subsidiaries
Identify and validate critical activities essential services dependencies resources and disruption impacts
Establish and validate Recovery Time Objectives RTO Recovery Point Objectives RPO Maximum Tolerable Period of Disruption MTPD and Minimum Business Continuity Objectives MBCO
Consolidate and analyses findings produce the Group BIA Report and maintain the critical-function inventory and dependency maps
Coordinate periodic review and revalidation of BIA outputs
Assess threats affecting food-security operations supply chains procurement cold-chain operations distribution technology workforce facilities and infrastructure
Develop and maintain the BCMS risk register continuity treatment plans and mitigation tracking
Align continuity risk activities with Enterprise Risk Management where applicable
Develop coordinate and implement continuity strategies for all identified critical functions
Prepare and maintain Business Continuity Plans departmental recovery plans the Crisis Management Plan emergency response procedures communications procedures and incident-management procedures
Ensure plans are practical consistent current tested and aligned with approved recovery objectives
Guide business owners in identifying people facilities technology suppliers data logistics alternate arrangements and other recovery resources
Support activation of the BCMS during incidents and disruptions
Coordinate stakeholder communications incident assessment escalation and continuity response activities
Maintain crisis-management records decision logs and incident documentation
Lead post-incident reviews lessons-learning sessions and corrective-action planning
Develop and deliver the annual BCMS exercise and testing programme
Design and facilitate tabletop walkthrough functional and simulation exercises as well as recovery tests
Deliver at least one functional exercise during the initial 12-month contract period
Track observations lessons learned corrective actions and closure evidence
Design and deliver bilingual BCMS awareness and training activities and maintain participation and competency records
Measure the effectiveness of training and exercise activities
Lead and coordinate BCMS implementation across applicable HFC subsidiaries
Integrate subsidiary continuity requirements into the Group BCMS framework
Apply consistent methodology while accommodating legitimate operational and jurisdictional requirements
Monitor implementation progress and provide direct guidance to subsidiary representatives and continuity coordinators
Lead certification-readiness activities and coordinate internal audits and management reviews
Maintain the ISO 22301 Compliance Traceability Matrix and complete a pre-certification readiness assessment
Track non-conformities observations corrective actions and improvement initiatives through closure
Prepare for and support Stage 1 and Stage 2 external certification audits
Coordinate specialist or independent support when approved by the BCM Group for activities requiring additional capacity or independence including lead-implementer verification independent exercise facilitation and certification-body services
Ensure clear scope definition knowledge transfer and controlled use of any approved specialist support
Prepare monthly progress reports for the BCM Group and quarterly updates for executive management
Maintain dashboards covering implementation documentation BIA and risk assessment plans exercises training corrective actions and certification readiness
Track approved BCMS KPIs contract deliverables and evidence required for governance and audit purposes
Provide timely escalation and recommended corrective actions where progress is at risk
Qualifications
Master's degree in business Continuity, Risk Management, Crisis Management, Information Security or a related discipline.
CBCI, MBCI or CBCP certification.
ISO 22301 Lead Auditor, ISO 31000, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, PMP or PRINCE2 certification.
Experience 5-7 years in food security, agriculture, supply chain, logistics, cold chain, manufacturing, energy, government or critical infrastructure.
Experience in multi-subsidiary or multinational environments.
MS Office professional user ISO 22301:2019 implementation and certification Business Impact Analysis and continuity risk assessment Continuity strategy and Business Continuity Plan development Crisis management, incident management, and emergency preparedness Implementation of leadership and personal accountability Planning, prioritization, and discipline follow-through Clear bilingual communication, facilitation, and presentation Analytical thinking, sound judgement, and problem solving Stakeholder engagement, influencing, and negotiation Attention to detail and strong documentation discipline Resilience, adaptability, confidentiality, and professional integrity