Digital Economy Navigator Manager

About the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO)

The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) is an international intergovernmental organization established in November 2020. It focuses on accelerating the growth of an inclusive and sustainable digital economy, aiming to enable digital prosperity for all. The DCO brings together Ministries of Communications and Information Technology from its Member States, with a focus on empowering youth, women, and entrepreneurs through the digital economy and innovation.

About the Role: Digital Economy Navigator Manager

The Digital Economy Navigator Manager will be responsible for the strategic design and management of DCO's digital economy roadmap. This role involves supporting Member States in advancing their digital maturity and overseeing the methodology, data, and reporting for the DCO's flagship Digital Economy Navigator (DEN) index. The manager will collaborate with Member States, IT teams, and senior leadership to translate data into strategic initiatives. This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, requiring 5-10 years of experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of the Digital Economy Intelligence business plan, aligning it with DCO strategy, and implement operational plans for Digital Ecosystem Roadmap Design to achieve strategic goals.
• Discuss budgeting requirements with top management, ensure effective budget utilization, report on progress and challenges, and propose initiatives that deliver positive financial impact while mitigating risks.
• Lead the design and implementation of policies and procedures to meet procedural and legislative requirements, drive continuous improvement and cost reduction, monitor daily activities for compliance, and stay informed of leading practices.
• Develop and update methodologies aligned with global standards and digital economy maturity, assess maturity indices and DEN characteristics, guide research on dimensions, pillars, and indicators, refine primary and secondary data collection methodologies, procure analytical tools, and enforce data cleansing and validation protocols.
• Identify trends in datasets, conduct workshops with Member States to analyze current states and pain points, synthesize data into strategic recommendations, and convert analytics into clear reports for diverse stakeholders.
• Develop tailored high-level roadmaps for Member States based on identified needs and emerging trends, and collaborate with stakeholders to refine these roadmaps for practical execution.
• Develop and disseminate conclusive DEN reports, collaborate with IT to integrate findings into a unified digital platform, monitor platform user experience, security, and accessibility, and provide ongoing support for roadmap implementation.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic design and management of digital economy roadmaps or similar initiatives.
• Proficiency in developing and managing methodologies, data analysis, and reporting for complex indices.
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders, including government entities and senior leadership.

Work Location

This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.