Director
Chairman’s Office | Special Projects | Grade 1
Competencies
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Core Competencies
Proficiency Levels
Intrapreneurship
LEADING
Critical Thinking and Data-Driven Decision Making
LEADING
Facilitates Collaboration and Influence
LEADING
Learning Agility
LEADING
Digital Savviness
LEADING
Results-Driven Outcomes
LEADING
Public Service Excellence
LEADING
Leading Change
LEADING
Leadership Competencies
Proficiency Levels
Strategic and Visionary Foresight
LEADING
Fostering Well-Being and Coaching
LEADING
Technical Competencies
Proficiency Levels
Organizational Awareness and Management
Expert
Project Planning and Execution
Expert
Project Risk Management and Mitigation
Expert
Strategic Advisory
Advanced
Systems Thinking
Advanced
Potential Movements
Key Accountabilities
- Act as a trusted advisor and provide counselling as well as access to research / subject matter experts (SMEs) / Think Tanks for ideation, incubation and ad-hoc requests as per Chairman’s priorities or agenda to ensure smooth execution of projects / assignments identified by the Chairman’s Office.
- Lead and provide oversight on the initiatives related to ideation, studies, data analysis and development of insights; that contribute to the prioritization of opportunities, risks and advancement of key projects.
- Establish the governance structure and lead the overall monitoring of project progress and facilitate problem solving to inform key decisions, ensuring that all special programmes / projects, initiatives and associated activities meet specific standards and intended strategic objectives.
- Foster strategic partnerships, networks and alliances with key stakeholders to explore new opportunities and key initiatives that contribute to the priorities of the Chairman’s Office.
- Direct and provide oversight to the team on management of ad-hoc tasks within the Chairman’s Office, where necessary, ensuring timeliness and standards of delivery.
Preferred Experience And Exposure
- Proven working experience in Government and / or Government related entities with a successful track-record as a senior advisor or political counsel to Executive leadership.
- Strong working knowledge of government policy processes and experience understanding political context and providing strategic and risk-based advisory
- Extensive experience in planning and implementing key strategic initiatives, special projects and assignments of a similar nature / capacity, with solid understanding of business principles (e.g., strategic and business planning, business development, etc.)
- Experience dealing with complexity, arbitrating strategy and policy trade-offs and complementarities is preferred