Description:
Programme Development & Application of Technical Knowledge in Family Firms & Tech Governance
- Proactively engage in technical practice and subject matter expertise on the specific topics and areas of focus such as establishing a family office, effective succession planning and increased understanding of the “next-generation” role in family governance to ensure the sustainability of the businesses, sharing information and best practices learned as part of PI’s impact reporting;
- Build subject matter expertise and contribute to business development, technical practice, and organisational priorities;
- Build on the programme’s legacy work and inform the family firms community on the significance of embedding corporate governance frameworks for successful business growth and long-term resiliency.
Programme Management
- Lead the day-to-day development and delivery of programme plans for the Governance in Family Firms & Tech programmes, in collaboration with the Head of Programmes and with the support of the Programme Associate(s). This includes everything from the design stage all the way through to the execution of an intervention programme;
- Proactively identify issues or potential risks, including project performance, financial, legal, and other core business areas. Develop strategies and solutions to address those risks, communicating, when appropriate, with the Head of Programmes and the Head of Business Services; strategically assess and consult with colleagues to help make informed decisions;
- Manage relationships with leaders in family firms and tech companies to understand current trends, opportunities and challenges. Engage with the leaders to help strengthen the long-term success and sustainability of regional family businesses;
- Build networks of participants from the private sector, civil society, academia, international institutions and semi-government bodies to take the lead on the conversation around family firms & tech governance;
- Oversee the programme contract and budgets for the Governance in Family Firms & Tech programmes, in collaboration with the Head of Programmes and Head of Business Services;
- May be required to contribute time to other workstreams and functions to achieve organisational goals, including new business, operations, and technical practice contributions and impact measurement.
New Business Development
- Promote PI’s programmes by identifying opportunities for and attending external events, networking with clients and counterparts, articulating a solid understanding of PI’s past and present portfolio; effectively represent the organisation’s history, values, and standards; and identify and develop new business leads;
- Take initiative to support new business including growing PI’s network of industry contacts and leading on proposal and concept note development;
- Responsible for developing proposals, concept notes, and communication materials on the impact of the Governance in Family Firms &Tech programmes.
Knowledge Creation
- Write articles, thought leadership pieces and progress summaries for PI publications and other external resources where applicable, in partnership with the Communications Manager;
- Summarise and disseminate the latest thinking and analysis from around the Gulf Region in the areas of transparency, accountability and business practices;
- Generate a wide variety of new online and offline content related to programme topic areas.