Duties & Responsibilities

Strategic Planning:

1. Facilitate and plan Enterprise Advisory for corporate MDEC and across MDEC divisions on their strategic plans and studies which includes:

• Pre-planning phase: Facilitate initial discussions and scoping, with corporate office and MDEC Divisions and other key stakeholders in determining themes and strategic direction for the digital economy
• Planning phase: Faciliiate workshops and discussions to determine strategies and initiatives within MDEC and its stakeholders
• Post planning: Facilitate review sessions of content and outcomes with key stakeholders, and, assisting to develop into practical strategies for implementation of initiatives and projects
• Implementation phase: Roll-out and facilitate strategic studies, blueprints and frameworks where relevant with internal and external stakeholders

2. Facilitate the development of Strategies and Frameworks for Federal and State-level Ministries, and Agencies in the Digital Economy which includes:

• Pre-planning phase: Facilitate initial discussion with Ministries, Agencies and Ministry of Economy/MOF in determining themes for digital economy
• Planning phase: Facilitate workshops and discussions to consolidate strategies and initiatives within MDEC and its stakeholders
• Post planning: Facilitate review sessions of content and outcomes with key stakeholders, and, assisting to develop into practical strategies for implementation

Research & Analysis:

Ensure research is aligned to the strategic objectives of key projects and we as well as stakeholders including enterprise, Federal, State and industry stakeholders

• Conduct research and analysis on the external and internal macro-environment to be used as reference and as benchmarks to evaluate all opportunities as well as threats
• Determine and analyse information on macroeconomic and industry trends, competitor and client behaviour
• Provide insight, analysis and recommendation during planning initiatives by providing insights on current trending and future outlook
• Provide recommendation to key stakeholders for next course of action based on insights developed
• Provide relevant information to measure success of strategic initiatives

Digital Economy Decision-making Platforms:

Represent MDEC at Key Decision-making Platforms

• Be a representative of MDEC at key Digital Economy platforms, as and when needed, to facilitate and provide input on Digital Economy related issues including State Digital Economy agenda
• Assist in providing advice and recommendations on agenda setting and oversee the follow through of key action items for the key decision making platforms

Stakeholder Reporting & Project Management:

Engage and develop reports for stakeholders across MDEC Divisions and at Federal and State-level on matters related to the strategic development of the Digital Economy for the Nation, where applicable:

• Provide input and content to strategic and operational reporting in MDEC, KKD and other relevant platforms
• Manage budget, resource utilization effectively to meet performance expectations
• Facilitate and lead planning for the unit for corporate business planning as well as RMK efforts

Learning and Growth:

• Actively enhance personal development of skills and acquisition of knowledge
• Develop and coach team members in the unit and department, where relevant to build the right skillsets
• Lead by example and build a positive work culture that promotes productivity and collaboration

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering or IT or other relevant qualification.
• 4 - 6 years working experience with at least 3 years’ experience in Strategy and Advisory functions, preferably.

Competency Required

Soft Skills:

• Previous consultancy, advisory or policy experience is preferred
• Understanding of the Digital Economy, its concepts and themes, and growth levers
• Proven track record of delivering impact on major sector transformation initiatives
• Interest in international development and public and social sector
• High-level communications to work collaboratively in a team and create an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organization
• Ability to break down and solve problems through quantitative thinking and analysis
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Good business development and project management experience
• Ability to think strategically and to work in a fast-paced and complex work environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Technical Skills / Knowledge Specialization:

• Strategic planning as well as frameworks and models development
• General knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methodology
• General knowledge of statistical methodology and macroeconomics
• General knowledge of economics and ICT sector
• Balanced Scorecard and Key Performance Indicators