Job description

About Dubai Media Council:

The Dubai Media Council is the government authority responsible for regulating and developing Dubai’s media sector, strengthening the emirate’s position as a leading regional and global media hub through progressive policies, innovation, and talent development.

JOB PURPOSE

The Chief Executive Strategy is responsible for supporting strategy development, policy analysis, benchmarking, stakeholder research, and implementation monitoring activities within the Media Strategy and Policy Development function. He/she conducts research, prepares analyses, develops briefing materials, and contributes to policy and strategy initiatives that support Dubai’s media and gaming sectors. The role holder is expected to demonstrate strong teamwork skills and carry out his/her duties in accordance with the relevant business policies and procedures. 

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Key Focus Area

Key Accountabilities

1.

General Responsibilities

·Implement the day-to-day operational requirements for Media Strategy and Policy Development, in line with the overall Media Strategy and Policy Development strategy, vision and goals.

·Work collaboratively with the Media Strategy and Policy Development team, to ensure smooth and on-time delivery of services to stakeholders

·Provide metrics and supporting documents to the Head of Media Strategy and Policy Development, to support with the monthly KPI reports

2.

Strategic Research and Analysis

·Conduct research on media and gaming sector trends to provide reliable information that supports strategy development activities.

·Analyze market developments and regulatory changes to identify emerging issues, opportunities, and risks.

·Support environmental scanning activities, helping assess future market conditions and industry developments.

·Gather and organize information from internal and external sources to support strategic projects and initiatives.

·Prepare summaries and analyses, enabling complex information to be communicated clearly and effectively.

3.

Policy and Regulatory Support

·Assist in reviewing existing policies and frameworks to identify potential improvement opportunities.

·Support the development of policy papers and guidelines, contributing to effective implementation of regulatory initiatives.

·Conduct research into international regulatory practices to support benchmarking and policy development activities.

·Track legislative and regulatory developments, ensuring relevant stakeholders remain informed of emerging changes.

·Support policy consultation activities by gathering and incorporating stakeholder feedback into recommendations.

4.

Benchmarking and Best Practice Reviews

·Conduct benchmarking exercises to compare Dubai's approaches with international practices and standards.

·Collect and analyze information from global media and gaming markets, identifying lessons and opportunities relevant to Dubai.

·Develop benchmarking summaries and presentations, providing stakeholders with clear and actionable findings.

·Monitor emerging governance and policy developments to identify opportunities for enhancement and innovation.

·Support comparative assessments of media ecosystems and regulatory frameworks across relevant jurisdictions.

5.

Strategy Implementation Support

·Support the monitoring of strategic initiatives, ensuring progress is tracked and reported accurately.

·Collect implementation data to facilitate performance measurement and evaluation activities.

·Assist in preparing status reports and presentations, keeping stakeholders informed of progress and key developments.

·Track strategic KPIs and milestones to identify implementation challenges and potential risks at an early stage.

·Support improvement initiatives aimed at strengthening strategy execution and delivery effectiveness.

6.

Stakeholder Coordination and Reporting

·Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather information required for strategy and policy projects, maintaining the accuracy and completeness of analyses.

·Support workshops, meetings, and consultations to facilitate effective stakeholder engagement and collaboration.

·Prepare reports, presentations, and briefing materials, providing leadership teams with timely and relevant information.

·Maintain documentation and project records to ensure information remains accessible, organized, and auditable.

·Respond to information requests from internal stakeholders, supporting the efficient progression of strategic projects and initiatives.

Job Specifications

Key Interactions & Nature of Interaction

Internal:

·Collaborate with Studies and Research and Data and Analytics to ensure alignment on stakeholder deliverables

External:

·Work closely with businesses across the media industry for strategic alignment

·Work closely with other government entities for strategic alignment

Technical Skills

·Proficient: Strategic research and analysis

·Proficient: Policy and regulatory research

·Proficient: Benchmarking and best practice reviews

·Proficient: Strategy implementation tracking and reporting

·Proficient: Presentation development and briefing preparation

·Basic: Stakeholder coordination and consultation support

·Proficient: Command of written and spoken Arabic and English

Behavioural Competencies

·Evoking and Disseminating Positive Energy – Proficient

·Community Focus and Responsiveness to its Needs – Proficient

·Time Management and Task Prioritization – Proficient

·Excellence in Execution – Proficient

·Continuous Learning and Improvement – Proficient

Experience Required

Functional Experience

·Minimum 5+ years of experience in strategy, policy, governance, consulting, research, or related fields.

·Experience conducting research, analysis, reporting, or benchmarking activities.

·Exposure to media, government, public policy, or regulatory environments preferred.

Leadership/Supervisory

·N/A

Education and Qualification Required

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

·Professional training in strategic planning, policy research, regulatory analysis, benchmarking, or governance is advantageous.

·Certifications in project management, business analysis, research methodologies, or related disciplines are advantageous.