Strategic and Policy Director

Job description / Role

Strategic and Policy Director - Dubai

Our client, a growing government entity, is seeking a Strategy and Policy director to contribute to the industry development cycle with a focus on growing existing industries as well as developing new industries in line with the client's broader vision.

To be suitable for this role you must be fluent in Arabic.

Key Responsibilities and Duties
* Identify economic impact metrics for each creative industry sector, develop a performance measurement framework and develop targets in order to monitor economic growth of each sector.
* Develop an annual and long term strategy for specific sectors in line with the strategic priorities of the client with the aim of enhancing competitiveness and accelerating economic growth.
* Develop annual report on the effectiveness of strategies deployed, recommend new industry sectors, formulate long-term strategic development programme for new sectors and develop design briefs.
* Define a performance-based funding policy outlining the objectives, application process, eligibility criteria and framework for measuring the performance of funding programmes.
* Build and maintain effective working relationships with government agencies, other authorities and key partners.
* Ensure that division strategies and related strategic plans are developed and implemented.
* Develop and implement the agreed department policies, procedures and controls so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost effective service to the organisation.
* Develop the industry strategy development budget and monitor financial performance.
* Identify the required standards, tools and methodologies to ensure effective risk governance.
* Monitor and report on risk mitigation actions at department level and provide advice on mitigation in order to effectively manage identified risks.
* Proactively identify and analyse the business risks in order to minimise potential impact and recommend the achievement of governance, strategic and operational objectives.
* Implement the management of change through continuous improvement of division systems, processes and practices, changes in international standards and changes in the business environment which demand proactive action plans.

Requirements

* Bachelor's Degree, preferably in business or economics
* Minimum of 8 years relevant experience with at least 4 years of management experience.
* Proven ability to think strategically in order to create a long term strategy to promote economic development.
* Extensive experience of successfully developing, leading and implementing complex policies and projects in the government sector.
* Significant experience and consistent achievement operating at a senior management level, working in partnership within and across organisational boundaries and leading multi-disciplinary activities.
* Outstanding communication and influencing skills with proven ability to build, manage and leverage effective relationships

SR Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

About the Company

Carter Murray is a specialist recruitment consultancy specialising in the placement of marketing professionals into professional services firms, the financial services sector, multi-national corporations and global brands from our offices in London, Dubai and Sydney. Carter Murray is a member of The SR Group, a specialist global recruitment consultancy founded in 1987, operating in the niche markets of Taxation, Legal, HR and Marketing recruitment. From the worlds largest companies to small owner-managed businesses, we recruit at all levels for a complete cross-section of clients. Our clients include the full range of UK and international professional services firms and financial services companies. We recognise that they expect an exceptional level of service and a real knowledge of todays highly specialised market.Each of our consultants personally manages their own clients and specialises in specific areas of this key marketplace. We take the time to really understand both parties needs and provide focused and consistent advice.