Experience Required

Functional Experience

·     Minimum 8 years of experience in research, policy analysis, economics, strategy, market intelligence, or a related analytical field.

·     Demonstrated experience leading complex research projects, benchmarking studies, and strategic analyses.

·     Experience preparing research papers, policy briefs, executive reports, and evidence-based recommendations for senior decision-makers.

·     Experience working within government, regulatory authorities, public policy organizations, consulting, academia, or highly regulated industries is preferred.

·     Experience collaborating with research institutions, international organizations, or cross-sector stakeholders is advantageous.

Leadership/Supervisory

·     NA

Education and Qualification Required

·     Bachelor's degree in Economics, Public Policy, Business Administration, Political Science, Statistics, Media Studies, International Relations, Social Sciences, or a related discipline.

·     Master's degree in Public Policy, Economics, Business Administration (MBA), Media Studies, Research Methods, or a related discipline is preferred.

·     Professional certification in Research Methods, Market Research, Data Analysis, Policy Evaluation, Project Management, or a related discipline is advantageous.

Key Performance Indicators

·     Research Support Impact: Percentage of research reports that resulted in implemented changes.

·     Research Support: Number of effective research reports delivered for DMC departments.

·     Gap Analyses and Benchmarking Impact: Percentage of analyses and benchmarking reports that were used in decision making.

·     Gap Analyses and Benchmarking: Number of analyses and benchmarking reports completed.