Business Continuity Specialist

About the role

We are looking for a Business Continuity Specialist to develop, implement and maintain business continuity and disaster recovery plans for our client in Doha. The role involves collaborating with cross‑functional teams to assess risks, evaluate business impact and ensure the organisation is prepared for disruptive events.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive business continuity and disaster recovery procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments and business impact analyses to identify critical processes.
• Coordinate and lead BCP/DR testing exercises, analyse results and recommend improvements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with IT and business units to enhance system and process resilience.
• Maintain up‑to‑date documentation and communicate plan changes.
• Deliver training and awareness programmes across the organisation.
• Act as a primary contact during actual disruptions or incidents.

Required profile

• Proven experience in business continuity, risk management or disaster recovery.
• Strong understanding of BCP/DR frameworks and methodologies.
• Analytical mindset with solid problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CBCP, ISO 22301) are a plus.

Required skills

• Business continuity planning
• Disaster recovery procedures
• Risk assessment and business impact analysis
• Regulatory compliance knowledge