Lead Policy Development

Grade: L2/L3
Last Date to Apply: Monday, 21st October 2019



As one of the leading employers in the country, Jazz epitomizes the philosophy that each Jazz employee is inspired and enabled by visionary leadership, a unique professional culture, a flourishing lifestyle and continuous learning and development.
 
Our Team & You
 
As one of the largest private sector organizations in Pakistan, our objective is to continue to change the lives of our customers for the better. This is an opportunity for someone who wants to be part of something transformative, someone who can play a critical role in driving our success. Together, we can empower millions more with the tools necessary to progress in an increasingly digital economy. 

Overview
The Lead Policy Development will be responsible for the development, drafting and delivery of the policy frameworks and initiatives as identified and approved by the DFS Management.  This will entail identifying and implementing what goals/objectives/milestones need to be achieved in order to implement and execute the policy frameworks, and the Lead Policy Development will be provided with a strategy as how to achieve those goals/objectives/milestones by the Lead Strategy Ecosystems.   This role requires area specific knowledge and skills, regular external interactions and constant collaboration with Lead Strategy. 


Responsibilities
The Lead Policy Development will have the following responsibilities:Policy Formation
§  Providing direction to and supervising Policy Development Executive(s)
§  Identification/formulation scope and area of each policy framework
§  Identification/formulation of recommended deliverables and outcomes
§  Identification/formulation of recommended areas of collaboration
§  Identification/formulation of recommended timelines and milestones
§  Identification of key stakeholders and their recommended roles and responsibilities
§  Consultation with key stakeholders


Policy Drafting
Drafting of each part of the Policy Framework, namely:
§  Statement/Purpose(s)/Principles/Objectives
§  Methods of Delivery (Strategies)
§  Goals/Deliverables/Timelines (Roles and responsibilities of each stakeholder) (Specific Action to be taken) (Desired Outcomes)
§  Monitoring and Enforcement methods and/or requirements (Management Plans)
§  Performance indicators and review requirements
 

Policy Implementation
 
§  Policy approval and finalization
§  Policy implementation
§  Policy review/evaluation
 
Key Skills
 
The ideal candidate should possess the following skills:
 
§  Highly developed interpersonal skills/leadership skills
§  Highly developed communication skills
§  Highly developed organizational skills§  Highly developed analytical skills
§  Strong decision-making ability
 

Eligibility Criteria
 
Education:
 
§  Required: Bachelors Degree in any related field (business, public policy etc.)
 
§  Desired: Masters Degree in any related field (strategy, project management etc.)
 
Work Experience:
 
§  Minimum 5 years related experience in financial, telecommunication, public policy and/or regulatory environment.
 
 
A Bit About You:
 
We are looking for:
§  Someone who has delivered on challenging projects and has taken end-to- end responsibility on challenging tasks.
§  Someone who has a clear understanding of the regulatory environment
§  Someone who has a clear understanding of telecommunications industry
§  Someone who has a clear understanding of financial services industry
§  Someone who has a clear understanding of the political environment/government mechanisms
§  Someone who has a clear understanding of policy formulation and implementation
 
 
The  must-have, past experiences the candidate should have:
 §  Experience in working with and/or in the financial services industry
§  Experience in working with and/or in the telecommunication industry      
 
The must have attributes:
 
The ideal candidate should be: 
§  Honest
§  Structured
§  Organized
§  Intuitive
§  Enthusiastic


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