Summary
Abu Dhabi Department of Energy is seeking a Strategy Foresight Specialist to support its strategic foresight framework and energy-sector planning. The role involves monitoring and interpreting sector trends, researching future scenarios, and contributing to policies, strategies, and plans. The specialist will prepare reports, present findings, and work with internal and external stakeholders to promote foresight practices. Applicants need a relevant bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of relevant experience, with skills in research, analysis, and stakeholder engagement.
The posting
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Title: Strategy Foresight Specialist
Section: Strategy Foresight Section
Department: Strategy Development Division
Sector: Strategic Planning Sector/ Strategy Development
Entity: Department of Energy
Role Purpose:
The Strategy Foresight Specialist is responsible for assisting with the development of a framework for strategic foresight that highlights the critical dimensions or categories that can be used for strategic foresight analysis.
In addition, the Strategy Foresight Specialist is responsible in monitoring the energy sector for trends and new concepts.
The Strategy Foresight Specialist will conduct the required studies and research for future scenarios for the energy sector.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in the development, preparation and review of DoE’s policies, strategies, and plans, ensuring a robust Strategy foresight framework is in place.
Identify trends in the energy sector for interpreting to provide both insight and direction for cross-functional teams.
Collect, analyze, and report on activities in the energy sector in collaboration with the relevant stakeholders.
Assist in developing scenarios to align with current events in the energy sector
Produce reports to the relevant stakeholders, as and when required.
Assist in presenting scenarios, data (monitoring and identifying trends) against key indicators through a variety of means, as and when required.
Assist in the continual development and embedding of a foresight culture throughout DoE, by aliasing with the relevant stakeholders.
Assist in educating the relevant stakeholders on the use of the Strategy Foresight framework.
Contribute to the development, preparation, and review of the Department of Energy's policies, strategies, and plans, working in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Assist the Department of Energy in meeting the objectives outlined in key corporate and service plans, including the development of best practices.
Assist in the planning and execution of a wide range of individual service reviews and projects in accordance with key corporate and improvement objectives, with the goal of continuously improving service efficiency, outcomes, delivery.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, e.g., Engineering science, Business strategy or strategic management,
Core Capabilities:
Good understanding of the trends and issues shaping the future
An understanding of Abu Dhabi energy sector
An understanding of scenario planning
Work closely with Service, business and Skill Leaders, incorporating their awareness, priorities into your work. it’s expected to build and manage external relationship and deliver foresight consulting of sectors
Ability to keep up to date with trends within the energy sector both regionally and globally
Ability to logically interoperate the pattern of trends in the energy sector
Ability to understand the opportunities and challenges of emerging trends
Ability to prepare study reports, briefs, testimonies, and any other written material to keep the relevant stakeholders up to date
Ability to work with key stakeholders (including government officials), senior management, external parties, and advisors
Ability to scan the external environment to understand impact on the organization and the sector
Experience & Exposure
Minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience in relevant field.
Teamwork and Influencing skills
Time management skills
Deductive and Inductive reasoning skills
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Effective oral and written communication
Responsibilities
- Assist in creating a robust strategic foresight framework for the Department of Energy.
- Monitor and interpret trends in the energy sector to provide strategic direction.
- Conduct research and studies to develop future scenarios for the energy industry.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to collect, analyze, and report on energy sector activities.
- Develop scenarios aligned with current events to guide strategic planning.
- Produce reports and present findings to relevant stakeholders as needed.
- Promote a culture of foresight within the department through education and collaboration.
- Support the development and review of DoE's policies, strategies, and plans.
- Assist in meeting key corporate and service plan objectives, including best practice development.
- Plan and execute service reviews and projects to enhance service efficiency and outcomes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering Science, Business Strategy, or a related field.
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a relevant field, such as strategic planning or energy sector analysis.
- Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
- Proficiency in using data analysis tools and software.
- Ability to think strategically and identify emerging trends and their implications.
- Experience in scenario planning or future-proofing strategies is an asset.
- A proactive and innovative approach to problem-solving.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- A passion for staying updated with industry trends and developments.