Business Resilience Associate

Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Internal Firm Services - Other

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, we measure success by our ability to create the value that our clients and our people are looking for. Our reputation lies in building lasting relationships with our clients and a focus on delivering value in all we do. We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with more than 236,000 people who are committed to delivering world-class capabilities and quality in assurance, tax and advisory. Established in the region for 40 years, PwC Middle East employs over 12,000 people across 12 countries. Complementing our depth of industry expertise and breadth of skills is our sound knowledge of local business environments across the Middle East region. Our tailored solutions help our clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East market and beyond.

The Business Resilience Associate is part of the Business Resilience team and operates across all lines of service. The position is responsible for supporting the establishment and implementation of regional standards of Health, Safety, and Environment, management systems in

line with any regional regulatory control and ME PwC firm policy. As an entry level role within the Business Resilience team, the role is focused on being able to acquire the knowledge, then drive implementation on the ground, covering all the offices in the Middle East, and offsite locations where applicable. The main duties of the Business Resilience Associate are to ensure continual implementation and monitoring of the firm’s Health, Safety and Environment management systems (HSEMS). This covers compliance for all PwC ME firm offices as well as incident management, risk assessments, environmental considerations, follow-ups, training, awareness, emergency preparedness, emergency response plans and the procedures to ensure the safety of our people, visitors and third-party contractors working in our offices.

Stakeholders

● Coordinate with HSE champions in each office to support them in the implementation of the recommended mitigation measures

● Overseeing and maintaining all documentation related to ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 certifications, ensuring accuracy, organization, and compliance with professional standards.

● Ensure Health, Safety and Environment guidance for staff, office managers and contractors are maintained to ensure all parties receive appropriate information in an accurate and timely manner which will ensure the risks identified are managed

● Contribute to the wider management of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) by: Supporting the Business Resilience Team in security and evacuation matters as necessary; Leading or supporting projects or other initiatives; The management of a HSE assistants, setting objectives and work plans to support the HSE function Internal Process

● Supports in the development of all Business Resilience policies, procedures, processes and controls

● Ensure that all HSE and incident management plans are maintained, and support the business continuity program as required

● Support the review of the Hazards Identification and Risk Assessment, Aspects and Impacts Analysis across the region, to identify if the HSE strategies and plans are still appropriate, and where not update accordingly.

● Participate in ad-hoc projects related to HSE and Security and BC where needed Learning & Growth

● Stay up to date with the latest HSE standards, regulations, and best practices. ● Keep informed on new technologies, digital tools, and transformation trends in HSE.

● Engage in continuous learning through training, workshops, and knowledge sharing.

Required:

Bachelor’s degree Preferred: Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Occupational Safety and Health, Public Health, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry or related field.

Experience

● 1-2 years in a corporate environment

● Experience in HSE is a plus

Certifications Health, safety, environment, and/or business continuity certifications are pluses (OSHA, NEBOSH IGC or OTHM OH&S or Environmental MS, NASP, IOSH, ISO 45001, 14001, 22301 (IA, LA, LI), Jordanian HSE Supervisor).

Other Details

Required Skills

● Strong analytical skills

● Problem solving skills

● Risk assessment/risk management skills

● Process oriented

● Organization skills

● Thoroughness and eye for detail

● Time management skills and proactivity

● Strong verbal and written communication skills

● Strong digital mindset

● Ethical conduct

● Negotiation skills

● Follow up skills

● Strong communication skills

● MS office skills (Outlook, Office, etc...)

Optional Skills ● N/A

Desired Languages ● Fluency in English required, proficiency in Arabic is advantageous

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Compliance Assurance, Complying With Regulations, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Program Development, Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Compliance, Environmental Advocacy, Environmental Consulting, Environmental Hazards, Environmental Health And Safety, Environmental Health Investigations, Environmental Health Promotion, Environmental Performance Evaluation, Environmental Policy, Environmental Problem Solving, Environmental Program Management, Environmental Quality Control, Health and Safety Program Development {+ 18 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

Yes