Director Strategy Required at USF Islamabad
Universal Service Fund invites applications for the position of “Director Strategy” at Islamabad.
Qualification:
- Minimum 16 years of university degree in Electrical Engineering/Electronics Engineering/Telecommunication Engineering /Computer Engineering.
- Degrees should be verifiable through HEC. In the case of Engineering, Degree shall be recognized by PEC.
Experience:
- Minimum 10 years of overall post qualification experience including 07 years of telecom or ICT related experience.
- Good understanding of ICT sectors preferred.
Age Limit: 50 Years
Description of Responsibilities:
- Responsible for driving the strategic agenda of the organization, which includes designing & implementing the project and process strategies, enabling the organization to adopt future technologies & industry best practices while working in tandem with other sections/departments of USF Co.
- To coordinate high-level official events, including research, program development, program evolution, logistics, protocol and inter-organization liaison.
- Actively performing programs evolution through research work and following latest trends in ICT not limiting to the domains of wireless, OFC, special projects, satellite communications, and cybersecurity etc.
- Engage different stakeholders, i.e., Government officials, Industry Leaders, and different vendors to impart company’s vision across different factions of society
- Aligning Strategy with the purpose of Bridging the Digital Divide & Empowering Communities.
- Impact Assessment of USF Programs & Projects and its continuous improvement.
- Undertake Regional and International studies to develop best practices.
- Act as the key POC for strategic collaborations & partnerships and their alignment with USF goals.
- Establish frameworks for collecting & analyzing data to formulate strategy adjustments.
- Stay updated on Telecom Policies and Regulatory changes ensuring USF strategy alignment with National & International guidelines.
- This is a leadership role reporting directly to CEO/CXO and should be able to work independently
- Liaison with international ICT and telecom organizations such as ITU, APT, SATRC, GSMA, A4AI and notable OEM vendors etc.
- Aligning the training requirements of USF Co.’s workforce and personnel with the best available local and foreign training opportunities including technology road shows and seminars etc.
- Oversee special projects of strategic importance to the organization
- Prepare an annual and director’s report in liaison with other departments within the organization
- Conduct meetings with cross functional teams at USF Co. and outside the organization
- Furnishing information for completion of tasks assigned by CEO USF Co.
- Making presentations and working papers for completion of tasks assigned by CEO USF Co.
- Conducting meetings with market leaders in Telecom and regulatory bodies as mentioned above to look for initiatives that would serve the rural population of Pakistan
- Preparing summarized dashboard for instant availability of information related to organizational & strategic statistics.
- Preparation of publications, reports, articles or any other such material when required.
- Any ad hoc duty as assigned by the line Management.
Functional Skills / Knowledge Areas:
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Telecom Industry Knowledge
- Liaison and Negotiation skills
- Analytical and Financial Acumen
- Regulatory & Policy Knowledge
- Technical Insights and Innovations
- Internal Communication
- Public Relations
- Event Management
- Excellent Report writing and presentation Skills
- Ability to work under strict deadlines and intense pressure
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Last Date to Apply: 10 November 2024