Overview
Support specific projects within the Strategy, Planning & Movement Development team, ranging from providing analytical support on strategically important issues to leading the organization's annual planning process.
Key Responsibilities
- Support projects focused on surge analytical and problem-solving.
- Take ownership of key modules of work, developing work plans and analysis.
- Develop, guide, and drive strategy execution, managing interdependencies and risks.
- Report on strategy progress to governance, executive, and management bodies.
- Strengthen planning and coordination mechanisms across the organisation.
- Support the development of a strategy and planning community of practitioners.
- Identify and act on opportunities to improve processes, systems, and ways of working.
Required Experience
- Experience in strategic planning, analysis, project and/or change management (preferably in a large, complex global organisation and/or not for profit setting).
- Demonstrated ability to own a key module within a strategic initiative or project.
- Experience supporting strategic initiatives requiring cross-functional collaboration and coordination.
- Experience working on a project or initiative end-to-end.
- Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with counterparts across the organisation.
- High level of cultural awareness and ability to operate effectively in diverse and international environments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in presenting to leadership on findings and insights from strategy analysis.
- Strong analytical skills to conduct strategic analysis, identify trends, and support decisions.
- Experience of solving complex issues through analysis and ensuring buy-in.
- Ability to gather data and analyse external trends.
- Demonstrated ability to think critically.
- Demonstrated ability to support a diverse and high-performing team.
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree is highly desirable in a field relevant to international development, strategy, or business management. Will consider relevant work experience in related fields in lieu of advanced degree.
- Project Management Certification or equivalent highly regarded: Such as PRINCE2, PMP, or an equivalent.
