Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Digital Government Policy Specialist/Consultant to develop, review and maintain policies, standards, guidelines and frameworks that support the advancement of digital government in a GCC country. The consultant/specialist will bring strong policy drafting and research skills, a solid understanding of digital government, and the ability to translate emerging technology developments and international practices into practical policy requirements. Advanced Arabic skills, particularly formal government-sector drafting, are essential.
This is a long-term contract, fully onsite in Doha, Qatar. (Approximately two years).
Key responsibilities
- Develop, review, refresh, and maintain digital government policies, standards, guidelines, and frameworks catered for government entities to regulate the Digital Government Sector in a GCC country.
- Develop digital government policies, standards, guidelines and frameworks aligned with national strategies and government priorities.
- Review existing policies and standards, identify gaps, and recommend updates that reflect evolving priorities, technologies and best practices.
- Research international digital government models, policy approaches and regulatory developments to inform policy development.
- Assess the implications of technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, data governance, digital identity, automation and interoperability for government policies and standards.
- Engage with government entities and internal stakeholders to gather requirements, validate proposals, address feedback and support alignment across government.
- Support assessments of policy adoption and implementation, identify challenges faced by government entities, and recommend measures to improve consistency and compliance.
- Manage multiple assignments and respond to ad hoc policy requests while maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in public policy or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred.
- At least 10 years of relevant experience in digital government policy.
- Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, analyzing and updating policies, standards, guidelines or frameworks.
- Experience with a Big Four or leading consulting firm is preferred.
- Experience in the GCC is preferred.
- Policy-related certifications are an advantage.
- Advanced Arabic reading, writing and speaking skills, including the ability to draft in formal government-sector Arabic.
- Strong research, analytical and policy-writing capabilities.
- Knowledge of digital government and emerging technology trends.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- High attention to detail and quality assurance.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and ad hoc requests.
About Us: Rhodium Consulting Peninsula is a boutique consulting firm specializing in strategy, digital transformation, and operational excellence within the public sector. We partner with government & private entities across the GCC to drive impactful reforms and enhance service delivery.
