Embedded Senior Consultant, Heritage Resilience and Emergency Management
We are seeking an experienced resilience and emergency management professional to join a 12-month embedded consulting engagement with a government client in Abu Dhabi.
Working onsite as a trusted advisor, you will support the development and implementation of a comprehensive preparedness and resilience programme for a diverse portfolio of cultural heritage assets, including museums, archaeological sites and historic locations. The role will focus on strengthening risk management, emergency preparedness and incident response capabilities through an all-hazards approach, covering climate, environmental, operational and site-specific risks.
This position requires a hands-on consultant who can integrate effectively within a multidisciplinary team, engage confidently with senior stakeholders, and help deliver practical, sustainable resilience capabilities aligned with the client's broader organisational objectives.
Essential
- Extensive experience in emergency management, disaster management, civil defence, public safety or organisational resilience programmes.
- Strong understanding of risk management principles, including governance models, risk assessment methodologies and mitigation planning.
- Demonstrated experience working within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region and familiarity with government governance structures and emergency management environments.
- Bachelor's degree from a recognised university.
- Senior-level consulting or advisory experience with the ability to lead workstreams independently and manage stakeholder engagement activities.
- Proven experience supporting strategic planning, programme development or organisational resilience initiatives.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Willingness to relocate to Abu Dhabi and work onsite throughout the assignment.
- Availability to commit to a 12-month engagement.
Preferred
- Extensive experience in emergency and disaster management planning within a civil defence, government, or public safety environment, covering an all-hazards approach (e.g., severe weather, fire, flooding, industrial incidents, and other emergencies).
- Strong understanding of risk management principles, including governance frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and mitigation planning.
- Demonstrated experience working within the GCC region, with an understanding of regional government structures, regulations, and emergency management practices.
- Bachelor's degree from a recognised university (required to support visa and employment processes).
- Senior-level professional with experience in strategic planning and programme development, capable of operating independently with minimal supervision.
- Proven ability to integrate effectively into multidisciplinary teams, working collaboratively with subject matter experts and stakeholders.
- Willingness to relocate to and work from Abu Dhabi for the duration of the assignment.
- Availability to commit to a 12-month engagement.
Desirable requirements
- Existing UAE residency or eligibility to work in the UAE.
- Experience conducting benchmarking exercises, organisational assessments, and capability reviews.
- Familiarity with Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) and the application of spatial analysis to risk, resilience, emergency management, or disaster planning programmes.
- Previous experience supporting government agencies, civil defence organisations, emergency management authorities, or national resilience programmes.
Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer.
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