Governance & Policy Lead - Transport Sector

About the role

A consultancy is supporting a client on a major transport-sector government programme in Doha and is looking for a senior governance and policy specialist to lead the design and improvement of the programme's institutional governance and policy frameworks. This is a 2-year onsite contract.

Key responsibilities

• Design governance frameworks, policy hierarchies, decision rights and accountability structures.
• Develop RACI matrices, escalation procedures and change-control mechanisms.
• Establish governance for transport indicators, standards and their lifecycle.
• Assess existing policies, identify gaps and recommend practical improvements.
• Align frameworks with ISO 37000 principles and Qatar national priorities such as QNV 2030, NDS3 and NPC requirements.
• Facilitate discussions and approvals with senior government stakeholders.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in institutional governance, regulatory policy or public-sector transformation.
• Demonstrated delivery of governance operating models, policies and accountability frameworks.
• Transport-sector experience, ideally with a transport ministry, authority or major consulting programme; backgrounds in aviation, maritime, ports, rail, roads and wider transport infrastructure will be considered.
• Knowledge of ISO 37000 and experience working with government stakeholders and regulatory authorities.
• Strong written and spoken English; Arabic is an advantage.
• Must have worked on transport-sector projects and clients, and must be willing to work in Doha.