Business Continuity Specialist
Doha, Doha Municipality, Qatar · Full Time
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- Experience
- 3–5 yrs
- Salary
- QAR 18,000 – QAR 25,000 / month
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 59 minutes ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Resume
- Required to apply
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Job description
About Palomba General Trading LLC
Palomba General Trading LLC is a globally operating trading company based in Dubai, with presence across the GCC, Europe, and select international regions. The company supplies natural ingredients, botanical extracts, essential oils, flavor systems, and specialty raw materials to industries such as food, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and fragrances.
Position Overview
The Business Continuity Specialist will enhance operational resilience by developing and managing business continuity plans that cover commercial, procurement, logistics, and operational facets. This role ensures that essential business functions continue during unexpected supply chain disruptions and related operational challenges but is not focused on IT disaster recovery.
Key Responsibilities
- Create, maintain, and update Business Continuity Plans (BCPs).
- Conduct Business Impact Analyses (BIA) to identify critical operational dependencies.
- Evaluate vulnerabilities in international trade operations.
- Lead business continuity exercises and simulation drills.
- Support contingency strategies involving suppliers and logistics partners.
- Develop procedures to recover vital commercial functions.
- Analyze and review lessons learned from operational incidents.
- Track and monitor the execution of continuity measures.
- Collaborate closely with teams in Procurement, Logistics, Commercial Operations, and Finance.
- Maintain comprehensive continuity documentation.
- Prepare reports and key performance indicators (KPIs) for senior leadership.
- Assist in crisis response planning and promote business continuity awareness company-wide.
- Recommend enhancements for operational resilience.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Risk Management, or related field.
- 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in Business Continuity, Operational Resilience, Risk Management, or Operations.
- Strong analytical and organizational capabilities.
- Excellent proficiency in report writing.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects effectively.
Preferred Industry Experience
- International Trading
- Food Ingredients
- Pharmaceuticals
- Nutraceuticals
- Specialty Chemicals
- Distribution
- Manufacturing
Additional Advantage
Familiarity with ISO 22301 or other Business Continuity Management frameworks will be considered beneficial.
Compensation and Benefits
- Monthly salary ranging from QAR 18,000 to 25,000, based on experience and qualifications.
- Annual performance bonus.
- Company-subsidized employment visa.
- Private medical insurance coverage.
- Annual return flight ticket.
- 30 calendar days of paid annual leave.
- Access to professional development programs.
- International career development opportunities.
- Engagement in strategic resilience projects.
- Collaborative and multicultural working environment.
Career Growth Opportunities
The role offers progression paths to positions such as Business Continuity Manager, Operational Resilience Manager, or Enterprise Risk Manager, with exposure to senior leadership and international markets.