Strategic Planning Analyst (GMG/SEG 2)

Job Purpose

The incumbent is responsible for supporting the Strategic Planning and Monitoring area, in collaboration with the Strategic Planning and Monitoring Manager, prepare and analyse all the data necessary for tracking and evaluating strategic and operational management tools. 

Key Responsibilities

Management/Administrative: 

• Participates in the Division’s Strategic Planning Programmes; 
• Prepares reports for the Strategic Planning Manager, as required; 
• Identifies and brings to the attention of the Strategic Planning Manager areas that are lagging in achieving performance targets. 

Technical/Professional: 

• Prepares reports and provides planning support to all Divisions, Branches and other areas, in close collaboration with the Strategic Planning Manager; 
• Organizes complex data used as input for guidance on strategy and policy issues. Data includes market research, market analysis and internal analysis; 
• Prepares strategic presentations on behalf of the Branch; 
• Assists with development activities, such as proposals, whitepapers, conferences and/or other thought leadership materials; 
• Writes, edits and proofreads other strategy documents; 
• Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Core: 

• Good oral and written communication skills; 
• Customer and quality focus; 
• Teamwork and co-operation; 
• Integrity; 
• Compliance; 
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills; 
• Ability to use own initiative; 
• Good planning and organizing skills; 
• Good interpersonal skills.

Functional: 

• Strategic vision; 
• Change management 
• Analytical thinking skills; 
• Ability to work under pressure 
• Goal/result oriented; 
• Managing external relationships; 
• Proficient in the use of relevant computer applications; 
• Knowledge of the Staff Orders and Public Service Regulations; 
• Knowledge of GOJ policies and programmes; 
• Thorough knowledge of policy analysis, monitoring and implementation;
• Ability to conduct research, analyse data and make logical conclusions;
• Knowledge of pertinent research and analytical methodologies and ability to apply such techniques to policy issues; 
• Ability to establish and maintain co-operative working relationship with all segments of the OIC, Ministry and Agencies of Government; 
• Ability to work under pressure. 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field (strategy, marketing communications, business administration or humanities); 
• Two (2) years relevant experience. 

Special Condition Associated with the Job

• Work will be conducted in a typical office environment.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.