Special Assistant - Economic Strategy & Branding Positioning at Bridgemead Consulting

Role Summary


A high-trust strategic role supporting a senior committee member within a State-level Economic Council under a Traditional Institution.
The role supports economic strategy design, institutional positioning, policy research, branding direction, and executive decision support.
It requires strong analytical depth, structured execution, and senior stakeholder engagement capability.


Core Responsibilities
Economic Strategy & Framework Support:


Support development of operational and governance frameworks
Conduct economic, sector, and policy research
Prepare concept notes, policy briefs, and strategy papers
Contribute to economic positioning and investment attraction strategies.


Brand Positioning & Communication:


Support institutional branding and positioning direction
Prepare presentations, speeches, and briefing materials
Ensure consistent, credible, and culturally appropriate messaging.


Project & Stakeholder Coordination:


Represent the Principal when delegated
Liaise with government and private sector stakeholders
Track milestones, deliverables, and action points
Prepare structured progress updates.


Cross-Initiative Advisory Support:


Support related strategic and institutional initiatives
Assist with partnership identification and proposals
Monitor economic and policy developments.


Executive Decision Support:


Prepare executive briefs and meeting summaries
Enable follow-through on decisions
Maintain confidentiality and institutional records.


KPIs


Timely delivery of high-quality strategy and policy documents
Clear framework and program structuring support
Consistent branding and stakeholder communication quality
Effective coordination and follow-through
Research quality and analytical credibility
Professional executive representation.


Candidate Requirements


Background in Economics, Public Policy, Business Administration, Development Studies, or related field
Experience in strategy, policy, economic advisory, or institutional support roles
Strong research, writing, and analytical capability
Experience supporting senior leaders and multi-stakeholder initiatives
Excellent communication and presentation skills
High discretion, professionalism, and cultural awareness
Structured, organized, execution-focused
Must be willing to travel.
Maximum of 35 years.