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Ref: HP350-2568
Job description / Role
You will lead the organisation's industry development cycle with a focus on growing existing industries as well as identifying and developing new industries, through strategic policy-making and initiatives that increase economic growth
Client Details
A government organisation with a fantastic work culture, collaborating with public and private organisations across Dubai for a number of interesting initiatives.
Description
* Develop the division strategy in line with the functional strategy to ensure vertical alignment and horizontal integration with other interfacing departmental strategies across the organisation.
* Develop and deploy department policies, procedures and controls covering all areas of department activity so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service to the organisation.
* Consolidate and recommend the Industry Strategy Development budget, and monitor financial performance versus the budget so that the business is aware of anticipated costs/revenues, areas of unsatisfactory performance are identified and potential areas of cost reduction or performance improvement opportunities are capitalised upon.
* Monitor and report the regulatory environment both within and outside the Free Zones, review, lobby and make recommendations on regulations (both industry-specific and in general) in order to attract new and retain existing companies.
* Identify economic impact metrics, develop a performance measurement framework (e.g., methodology, data source, custodians, frequency) and set targets in order to monitor economic development and growth.
* Develop short- and long-term Economic Development Strategy, as well as the gathering of information and preparation of analytical studies, reports, and recommendations to achieve such goals
* Encourage and engage in blue-sky thinking to identify new sectors that have high economic impact potential and are aligned with the Dubai Strategic Plan.
* Lead and participate in the formulation of a long-term strategic development programme for new sectors, comprising the vision, mission, value proposition, KPIs, strategic initiatives, proposed governance (e.g., new Council), implementation plan, economic impact etc
Job Offer
This very exciting, key role will pay an attractive salary with great benefits to the successful candidate.
Requirements
* A Bachelor's Degree, preferably in business or economics; Master's degree is preferred
* A minimum of 10+ years of experience in a top strategy consulting firm or a corporate strategy role with at least 5 years of management experience
* Solid knowledge of relevant central and local government policy and processes, and the roles of local and regional agencies
* Experience in leading the development of major policies and strategies in the government sector is an advantage
* Experience in target setting, key performance indicators and basic economic modelling
* Knowledge in one of the relevant sectors (e.g. Media, ICT) is a plus
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and proven ability to build and manage relationships
About the Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:
Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal
The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.