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Organization: Dubai GovernmentEducational-level Beginning of the main content section.Return to the home pagePrintable Format Job Description - Senior Specialist - Media Strategy & Policy Development (26002126)Job Description Senior Specialist - Media Strategy & Policy Development - (26002126) 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 Description Job PurposeThe Senior Specialist Strategy is responsible for supporting the development of media strategies, policy frameworks, governance initiatives, and regulatory recommendations that contribute to the growth and competitiveness of Dubai’s media and gaming sectors. The role holder conducts strategic analysis, develops policy recommendations, evaluates regulatory approaches, and supports the implementation and monitoring of strategic initiatives. The role holder works closely with research and analytics teams to translate evidence-based insights into practical strategies and policy recommendations. 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. No.Key Focus Area Key Accountabilities1. General Responsibilities · Implement the 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 and wider Media Governance department 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 reports2. Strategy Development and Planning· Develop strategic analyses and recommendations to support the long-term competitiveness and growth of Dubai's media and gaming sectors.· Support the development of sector strategies and implementation roadmaps, ensuring strategic priorities are translated into actionable plans.· Assess global trends and emerging developments to identify strategic opportunities and potential risks.· Evaluate strategic initiatives and programs to guide resource allocation toward high-impact activities and investments.· Contribute to long-term planning exercises, helping DMC remain aligned with future industry developments and national priorities.3. Policy Analysis and Development· Conduct policy analysis activities to develop evidence-based recommendations for leadership consideration.· Review existing policies and frameworks to identify enhancement opportunities and regulatory gaps.· Support the drafting of policy papers, guidelines, and frameworks, ensuring consistency in policy implementation and interpretation.· Analyze international regulatory approaches to identify best practices that may be adapted to Dubai's context.· Identify policy gaps and emerging regulatory requirements, enabling proactive policy development and regulatory readiness.4. Regulatory Research and Benchmarking· Conduct benchmarking exercises to compare Dubai's regulatory frameworks against leading international jurisdictions.· Analyze international case studies and governance models, extracting lessons that may inform future policy development.· Develop benchmarking reports that provide leadership teams with actionable insights and comparative analysis.· Monitor emerging regulatory developments globally, keeping DMC informed of evolving practices and trends.· Support comparative assessments of regulatory performance to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.5. Strategic Advisory and Stakeholder Support· Prepare strategic briefing materials, providing leadership teams with clear and evidence-based decision support.· Support policy consultations and stakeholder engagements to ensure multiple perspectives are considered during strategy development.· Provide strategic advice on assigned projects, helping align decisions with broader sector objectives and priorities.· Collaborate with Data & Analytics and Studies & Research teams to strengthen the evidence base underpinning strategic recommendations.· Support cross-functional initiatives, ensuring strategy and policy considerations are incorporated into planning and execution activities.6. Strategy Monitoring and Impact Assessment· Monitor implementation progress of strategic initiatives to ensure delivery remains aligned with approved plans and objectives.· Assess policy and strategy outcomes to evaluate effectiveness and identify areas for refinement.· Develop impact assessment reports, providing insights into

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General Responsibilities: - Implement operational requirements for Media Strategy and Policy Development in line with strategy, vision, and goals. - Collaborate with the Media Strategy and Policy Development team and the wider Media Governance department to ensure timely delivery of services to stakeholders. - Provide metrics and supporting documents to the Head of Media Strategy and Policy Development to support monthly KPI reports.

Strategy Development and Planning: - Develop strategic analyses and recommendations to support long-term competitiveness and growth of Dubai's media and gaming sectors. - Support development of sector strategies and implementation roadmaps, translating priorities into actionable plans. - Assess global trends to identify opportunities and risks. - Evaluate initiatives to guide resource allocation toward high-impact activities. - Contribute to long-term planning to align with future industry developments and national priorities.

Policy Analysis and Development: - Conduct policy analysis to develop evidence-based recommendations. - Review policies to identify enhancements and regulatory gaps. - Assist in drafting policy papers, guidelines, and frameworks ensuring consistency in implementation. - Analyze international regulatory approaches to extract best practices for Dubai. - Identify policy gaps and emerging regulatory requirements for proactive development.

Regulatory Research and Benchmarking: - Conduct benchmarking against leading international jurisdictions. - Analyze international case studies and governance models for future policy context. - Develop benchmarking reports with actionable insights and comparative analysis. - Monitor evolving regulatory developments globally and keep teams informed. - Support comparative assessments of regulatory performance for continuous improvement.

Strategic Advisory and Stakeholder Support: - Prepare strategic briefing materials for leadership with evidence-based decision support. - Support policy consultations and stakeholder engagements to incorporate multiple perspectives. - Provide strategic advice on assigned projects, aligning decisions with sector objectives. - Collaborate with Data & Analytics and Studies & Research teams to strengthen evidence base. - Support cross-functional initiatives to incorporate strategy and policy considerations into planning and execution.

Strategy Monitoring and Impact Assessment: - Monitor progress of strategic initiatives to ensure alignment with plans and objectives. - Assess policy and strategy outcomes to identify refinement needs. - Develop impact assessment reports providing insights into effectiveness.

Skills Required

Strategic analysisPolicy analysisRegulatory benchmarkingStakeholder engagementPolicy draftingEvidence-based policymakingCross-functional collaborationData & analytics collaborationImpact assessmentRegulatory researchGovernance and compliance awarenessStrategic planningInternational regulatory comparisonProgram/project coordinationKPI reporting

Senior Specialist - Media Strategy & Policy Development

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