Duties & Responsibilities

1. Strategic Planning:

a. Support the development of Enterprise Advisory for corporate MDEC and across MDEC divisions on their strategic plans and studies which includes:

• Pre-planning phase: Coordinate and take part in discussions amongst MDEC divisions to understand their current state.
• Planning phase: Coordinate and support workshops and discussions to determine strategies and initiatives within MDEC and its stakeholders
• Post planning: Support internal review sessions of content and outcomes with key stakeholders, and to consolidate into practical strategies for implementation of initiatives and projects
• Implementation phase: Support the roll-out and track the implementation of corporate strategies working with divisions in MDEC to determine quick wins, interdependencies and strategic outcomes

b. Support the development of Macro Strategies and Frameworks for alignment with Federal and State-level Ministries, and Agencies in the Digital Economy, where relevant, which includes:

• Pre-planning phase: Coordinate and support initial discussion with Ministries and Agencies in determining alignment with digital economy
• Planning phase: Coordinate, support and facilitate workshops and discussions to consolidate strategies and initiatives within MDEC and other stakeholders
• Post planning: Conduct review sessions of content and outcomes with key stakeholders, and assisting to develop into practical strategies for implementation

2. Research and Analysis

From time to time, the team is required to conduct desktop and customer research in order to understand the needs and benchmark what other players are pursuing.

• Conduct in-depth analysis to identify business trends and areas of opportunity
• Facilitate workshops and discussions with stakeholders and key industry players to bridge the gap between industry needs
• Provide insights through trend analysis for optimum decision making
• Provide recommendations to stakeholders for next course of action based on the analysis
• Able to understand, articulate and narrate the story that is being uncovered by the analysis, thus providing a clear storyline
• Develop presentation decks and papers based on various sources, either research & insights, new frameworks developed or based on the direction of superiors

3. Internal and External Stakeholder Engagement

• Build rapport with key working level internal and external stakeholders
• Works independently but provides timely updates to key stakeholders as and when it is required
• Support and maintain a comprehensive repository in preparation of various internal and external engagement sessions and reporting
• Disseminate timely and accurate information to internal and external stakeholders

4. Project Management and Reporting

• Support the execution of project management work plan schedules, budget management with realistic timelines, incorporating risk management & mitigation plans
• Support and facilitate the development of relevant SOP/guidelines
• Prepare and maintain any reporting that is required, by ways of a dashboard, tracking sheet, Gantt Chart, etc.

5. Learning and Growth

•         Participate in knowledge acquisition platforms in related areas
•         Implement personal development plan as identified in training needs analysis
•         As a Senior Executive, you will be responsible to manage and coach junior executives and develop their skills effectively. 

Qualifications

Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Political Science, Social Studies, IT or other relevant qualification.

Approximately 4 years of work experience; the jobholder will have gained experience managing projects as the team leader with experience and knowledge of subject matters required for this position. 

Competency Required

•         Previous consultancy, advisory or corporate strategy experience is preferred
•         Experience dealing with Government Ministries at Federal and State level is also preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strategic thinking and ability to understand and synthesize concepts, frameworks, themes, and growth levers.
• Interest in international development and public and social sector
• Ability to break down and solve problems through quantitative thinking and analysis
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills
• General knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methodology
• General knowledge of economics and ICT sector

Soft Skills:

• Guiding and coaching junior team members
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Balanced Scorecard and Key Performance Indicators, in the context of team management
• Strong empathy and able to collaborate well in teams