Business Continuity Management Analyst at Dangote

Description

• Support the Group Head of Operational Risk Management with embedding a best-in-class business continuity management culture within DIL. Involved in the proper implementation of the Group’s business continuity management framework comprising its policies, procedures and tools, in line with best practice.
• Assist in ensuring an effective, robust and auditable Enterprise Business Continuity Management (BCM) Governance framework that is consistent with general regulatory requirements and industry best practices/standards is developed, maintained and adhered to across the organization to ensure that the Group is appropriately prepared for, and can respond to unexpected disruptions to normal activities.
• Ensure that all Business Continuity materials and documents (such as plans, emergency response procedures, call trees, test results, etc.) are developed, produced, updated and maintained with versioning as required.
• Ensure that recovery team structures are identified and team members aware of responsibilities
• Work closely with IT to develop and maintain DR plans for critical systems and applications and to ensure that internal recovery sites are updated and functioning properly.
• Liaise with Business Continuity Coordinators to develop effective working relationships.
• Assist with crisis management in the event of a business interruption and develop required status reports (e.g., report cards) on development of business continuity plans
• Assist with developing recovery strategies that will enable DIL and its Business Units resume normal operations as soon as possible following a crisis.
• Report all threats to Business Continuity and ensure that contingency plans are developed to address key business continuity risks identified.
• Ensure continuous BCM awareness across the organization to ensure all stakeholders’ preparedness in the event of disruptive events.

Requirements

• HND/Bachelor’s Degree in a Business-related course, Information Management, or Engineering; Masters’ degree in a relevant field of study or relevant professional qualification would be an advantage.
• Good interpersonal skills with strong presentation, verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of information security, business continuity and enterprise risk management required.
• 5 years or more risk management experience in manufacturing or financial services experience required
• Being either a Certified Business Continuity Professional or Master Business Continuity Professional is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments in a fast-paced environment