Strategy Specialist I

Dasman Diabetes Institute; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Dasman Diabetes Institute seeks a Strategy Support Analyst to gather and analyze data, prepare materials for strategy sessions, and coordinate logistics for workshops and follow-up activities.

You will collect data on performance and market trends, build dashboards, and assist in drafting strategic plans while ensuring alignment with organizational priorities. This role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to work across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Economics or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in strategy, planning, consulting or a related function.
• Proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, basic modeling) and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with data-visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI).

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean and analyze data on organizational performance and market trends.
• Prepare slide decks and dashboards for strategy meetings.
• Coordinate logistics for workshops and action-tracker follow-ups.
• Draft sections of strategic plans, policy documents and progress reports.
• Maintain Strategy Management Office tools, templates and best practices.
• Liaise with business units to gather updates and ensure alignment to priorities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Clear communication

Organization/detail orientation

Teamwork/adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Management/Economics or related field

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Role Purpose

Support the development and execution of DDI’s strategic initiatives by gathering and analyzing data, preparing materials for strategy sessions, and coordinating logistics for workshops and follow-up activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean and analyze data on organizational performance, market trends and benchmarking studies.
• Prepare slide decks, dashboards and briefing materials for strategy-setting meetings.
• Coordinate logistics for workshops, meetings and action-tracker follow-ups.
• Assist in drafting sections of strategic plans, policy documents and progress reports.
• Maintain the Strategy Management Office’s repository of tools, templates and best practices.
• Liaise with business units to gather updates and ensure alignment to strategic priorities.

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Economics or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in strategy, planning, consulting or a related function.

Required Skills and Competencies

Core Skills (Strategy Management Office):

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Clear verbal and written communication.
• Organization and attention to detail.
• Teamwork and adaptability.

Technical / Role-Specific Skills:

• Proficiency with MS Excel (pivot tables, basic modeling) and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with data-visualization or dashboard tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Basic understanding of project-management methodologies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

Office environment; standard business hours with occasional extended hours to support planning cycles; occasional off-site workshops.