Head of Strategy

Roles and responsibilities

The Senior Strategy and Data Analyst supports the Office of Institutional Planning and Effectiveness (OIPE) by developing and maintaining various institutional dashboards and administer and facilitate KPIs-based performance review of all academic and non-academic units. S/he shall also analyze institutional data, summarize evidence-based results and draw conclusions, suggest remedial actions for continuous improvement, evaluate resulting improvements, and write relevant reports.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administer and facilitate the Performance Management cycle, that begins with KPIs selection, baseline and target setting, preparing Performance Contracts, carrying out balance scorecard analysis, assessing the progress through interim reviews, and submitting the mid-year and final reports to senior management on the achievement and gaps of each office.
• Schedule and administer student, staff and external stakeholders’ surveys relating to the University KPIs and submit the reports to Deans, Managers and Cabinet for strategic decisions and actions after the approval of the Executive Director.
• Obtain and review action plans to enhance the effectiveness of all academic a nd non- academic units in the University.
• Evaluate improvements resulting from suggested actions (closing the loop).
• Prepare Strategic Plan Monitoring Report on annual basis .
• Develop, administer, and maintain visualization dashboards and reports for various data tasks, including Fact Book and KPIs Assessment.
• Perform thorough validity check of the institutional and college-level data.
• Analyze the validated data, draw conclusions, and write reports.
• Coordinate with other team members of OIPE and perform institutional effectiveness related tasks as directed by the Executive Director of OIPE.
• Oversee the process of offices/colleges benchmarking against peer and aspirant universities.
• Prepare, cleanse, and analyze institutional data for Fact Book and other similar publications in coordination with the Institutional Research unit.
• Gather evidence, prepare reports for specified UN SDGs and contribute in THE Impact Ranking submission.
• Perform other tasks as directed by the Executive Director of OIPE.
  

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, Business or related field is required. However, a master’s degree is preferred for this position.
• The applicant must have at least five years’ experience in strategy related tasks, analyzing data, preparing dashboard, and writing effective reports.
  

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Analytical skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Communication skills
• Teamwork
• Expertise in statistical software packages and other related software tools.
• Advanced skills in Power BI, Tableau, Microsoft Excel, etc.
• Advanced skills in professional report writing
  

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• No or very limited physical effort required.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• The position may entail work after duty hours, on weekends, holidays and in emergency (i.e. may be subject to “on-call” responsibilities).

Desired candidate profile

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for assessing market trends and business performance.
• Excellent strategic thinking and decision-making capabilities.
• Proficiency in financial analysis, forecasting, and modeling.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Exceptional communication skills for presenting strategic recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Strong relationship-building skills to collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners.
• Ability to influence and drive change within the organization.

Technical Skills:

• Familiarity with strategic planning frameworks and tools (e.g., SWOT analysis, PESTEL analysis).
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and business intelligence software (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power BI).

Personal Attributes:

• Results-oriented with a strong focus on achieving measurable outcomes.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement long-term strategic plans aligned with the organization’s goals and vision.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute strategic initiatives and monitor performance.
• Prepare and present strategic reports and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Mentor and guide junior strategy team members in their professional development.