Governance & Strategy Expert

Job Description: To lead and support governance and strategic planning activities by developing frameworks, policies, and organizational models that enhance decision-making effectiveness and ensure clarity of roles and responsibilities. The Governance & Strategy Expert is also responsible for conducting strategic studies and analyses, monitoring strategic initiatives and key performance indicators (KPIs), and providing recommendations and reports to executive leadership and key stakeholders. Roles & Responsibilities: Develop and review governance and strategy frameworks and models, ensuring alignment with the organization’s objectives and strategic direction. Contribute to the development and enhancement of the corporate strategy, translating strategic directions into measurable and actionable objectives and initiatives. Develop and review policies, procedures, authority matrices, roles, and responsibilities to enhance accountability and decision-making effectiveness. Conduct strategic studies and analyses, assess the current state, identify gaps, opportunities, and challenges, and provide appropriate recommendations. Monitor the implementation of strategic initiatives and objectives, assess progress and performance, and escalate challenges and deviations to the relevant leadership. Develop and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and ensure their alignment with strategic objectives and initiatives. Support senior management, executive committees, and boards by preparing studies, recommendations, and materials required for informed decision-making. Prepare executive reports, presentations, and analytical studies for executive leadership and key stakeholders. Analyze strategic matters and decisions and provide data-driven recommendations based on best practices to support executive decision-making. Review organizational structures, operating models, and decision-making mechanisms, and recommend improvements to enhance organizational efficiency, governance, and effectiveness. Conduct benchmarking and assess leading local and international practices in governance and strategy. Coordinate with departments and key stakeholders to ensure alignment of plans and initiatives with the organization’s overall strategy. Identify and assess risks and challenges associated with the implementation of strategic directions and initiatives and recommend appropriate mitigation measures. Provide advisory support to executive leadership on matters related to governance, strategy, corporate performance, and organizational development. Follow up on strategic decisions and recommendations, ensure they are translated into clear action plans, and monitor their implementation. Qualifications & Requirements: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Strategic Management, or a related field. 10 years of relevant professional experience in strategy, governance, management consulting, organizational development, or related fields. Proven experience in preparing studies, analyses, and executive-level presentations. Experience in developing governance frameworks, policies, decision-making authorities, organizational structures, and responsibilities. Experience in strategic planning, monitoring initiatives, and performance indicators (KPIs). High proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel, with strong report preparation and executive presentation skills. Strong skills in analysis, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management. Professional proficiency in both Arabic and English. Show more Show less