Board Affairs Specialist

About the role

Kidana Development Company is looking for a Board Affairs Specialist in Mecca. The role provides operational expertise for administrative support to the Board and manages board-related processes and documentation.

Key responsibilities

• Facilitate board meetings, committee meetings and related activities, including scheduling, logistics and preparation of meeting materials.
• Draft meeting agendas, minutes and resolutions, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with board members, executive leadership and committee chairs to gather and compile meeting materials.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of board activities, decisions and resolutions.
• Help develop and implement board policies, procedures and best practices to strengthen governance.
• Support the orientation of board members so they have the information and resources needed to perform their duties.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations and reporting requirements, including corporate governance, board operations and shareholder communications.
• Assist in preparing and filing legal and regulatory documents such as annual reports, proxy statements and disclosures.
• Implement controls to protect confidential board information and manage its access and distribution.
• Support the onboarding and offboarding of board members, including orientation, logistics and access to information and systems.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Corporate Governance, Law or a related field; a master's degree or relevant certification is a plus.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in high-level support to the Board and executives, preferably in a similar organisation.
• Certified Executive Assistant (CEA) certificate preferred.