Strategy & Policy Consultant - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Department of Culture and Tourism â?? Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi)

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Job Details

Job Title

Strategy & Policy Consultant

Role Purpose

Lead the development and delivery of special projects and initiatives as assigned by top management, while ensuring alignment with defined objectives and expected standards. Oversee and lead the conduction of required studies and analyses to facilitate decision making and to support the development and delivery of special projects.

Key Responsibilities

Special Projects Planning and Development

• Lead the development and conduction of feasibility studies and/or business cases for special projects and initiatives assigned by top management.
• Review and ensure implementation of research agenda and plan based on the specific needs and focus areas as directed by top management.
• Oversee development of research methodologies, methods and standards to provide information and content of high quality, value, and accuracy.
• Oversee research and analysis on requested policy and focus areas, ensuring timely delivery and as per expected standards.
• Guide the design and co-design of innovative options / solutions in a structured and logical manner, as well as evaluating their feasibility and ensuring their alignment with the uniqueness of the Abu Dhabi context.
• Ensure providing analytical and intellectual support in the management of various projects from quick turnaround to longer-term projects.
• Ensure project deliverables and outputs are in line with required standards and expectations, including research reports, policy briefs, strategies, and implementation plans.
• Liaise closely with the internal stakeholders, Abu Dhabi Government Entities, and external experts to support on projects.
• Oversee the delivery of assigned projects to achieve the expected outcomes for the team's stakeholders.
• Proactively identify opportunities to expand the team's knowledge base as well as building connections with leading local and international experts in a range of fields.
• Keep abreast of global developments in tourism, culture and other sectors relevant to the Chairman, and ensure development of periodic reports and benchmarks that provide a holistic view of trends to enable comparisons of Abu Dhabi's performance.
• Manage sudden and non-routine requests by DCT partners, including special project delivery, governance-related reporting, and ad-hoc analytical requests.
• Manage ad hoc projects from ideation until implementation.
• Ensure proper maintenance of relevant databases such as benchmarks and best practices from around the globe while keeping an eye on latest trends related to DCT and other sectors that the Chairman is involved in.
• Ensure that continuous support is extended to project teams on monitoring, governing and on reporting.
• Guide continuous improvement process for standard operating procedures to ensure standard project management practices are followed enabling consistency and quality.

Budgets and Relationships Management

• Monitor budgets allocation based on needs and requirements.
• Build and foster relationships with internal and external relevant stakeholders to contribute as required in the development and delivery of special projects and initiatives.

Documentation and Reporting

• Guide the dissemination of information, data, statistics and research results in accordance with established standards and procedures and through planned channels.
• Ensure effective management of contracts related to the projects and guide the team to carry out the projects per the established requirements.
• Oversee projects progress and lead the preparation of periodical reports on the progress of special projects and assignments and submit them to top management, as required.

Shared Activity

Strategic Contribution

• Ensure effective cascading of the functional strategy into section business plans to ensure vertical alignment and horizontal integration with other interfacing sectional strategies.

People Management

• Act as a role model and drive adherence to organizational values and ethics by employees of the assigned section to foster a value driven culture within the organization.
• Manage the effective achievement of assigned objectives through the leadership of the Section by setting of individual objectives, managing performance, developing and motivating staff to maximize performance.
• Lead the talent development initiatives for the assigned section, collaborating with technical/discipline experts and thereby ensure the availability of talent to fit business requirements.

Budgeting and Financial Planning

• Manage the preparation and recommend the section budget and monitor financial performance versus the budget while ensuring all sectional activities are conducted in line with the approved guidelines.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

• Manage and ensure effective implementation of functional policies, procedures and controls covering all areas of assigned section activity so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes and practices considering global standards, productivity improvement and cost reduction.

Reporting

• Ensure that all section reports are prepared timely and accurately and meet DCT requirements, policies and quality standards.

EHS

• Adhere to the DCT Occupational Safety and Health policy, regulations, and laws, and provide help to the Corporate EHS in executing the OSHMS.
• Report any incidents, near misses, occupational illnesses, unsafe practices, and conditions immediately to the concerned person and participate in the investigation of OSH incidents, as required.

Communication and Business Relationships

Internal

• DCT Relevant Sectors /Departments

External

• Government Agencies
• Key Vendors & Suppliers
• Any Other Relevant Party

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Masters' preferred) in Business Administration, Strategic Planning, Public Policy or equivalent.

Experience

• 6 to 8 years of experience in Project Management role, Public Policy, with consulting experience. Plus, strong experience in business planning, research and in conducting feasibility studies.

Skills

• Full professional English proficiency both in speaking and writing.
• Exceptional writing skills and storytelling.
• Skilled in MS Office (PowerPoint, Word and Excel).
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and information.
• Attention to detail and rigorous approach to research, analysis and documentation.
• Ability to navigate a fast-pace environment with a high level of autonomy
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to align creative efforts with broader business objectives.
• Creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.
• Skilled research and data science knowledge.
• Proficiency in project management fundamentals, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.