01 – Strategic Planning and Economic Foresight - Lead strategic planning cycles, including departmental goal setting, performance forecasting, and scenario modeling. - Align research insights with departmental programs, trade expansion goals, and innovation pipelines. - Guide the HOD and leadership team with long-range strategic recommendations.

02 – Research and Analysis - Oversee the production of white papers, economic reports, policy briefs, and sector-specific studies. - Coordinate market research, feasibility studies, and impact assessments for departmental programs. - Supervise the creation of content for the Market Intelligence Hub (MIH) and business intelligence reports.

03 - Collaboration with Strategic Business Organizations (SBOs) - Support SBOs with sector-specific research, investment guidance, and opportunity mapping.

- Provide custom business analytics to help SBOs optimize operations, identify growth areas, and improve market positioning. - Facilitate access to economic forecasts, competitor intelligence, and regulatory trends.

04 - Strategy Development for Flagship Programs - Contribute to the conceptual design and strategic positioning of major initiatives such as: .a LoveWorld Trade & Investment Forum (LTIF) .b Export Readiness Program (ERP) .c Business Expansion and Growth Initiative (BEGI) .d Tech Startup Growth Initiative (TSGI) - Evaluate risks, opportunities, and potential outcomes associated with new program areas.

05 - Monitoring, Evaluation & Impact Reporting - Design monitoring and evaluation (M\\&E) systems to track program performance, KPIs, and return on investment.

- Generate quarterly and annual performance reports with data visualizations, trends, and strategic insights. - Collaborate with the Head of Finance and Head of Programs to align impact metrics with budgetary and operational planning.

06 - Thought Leadership and Advocacy - Represent the Department at policy think tanks, academic forums, and international research collaborations. - Publish opinion pieces, technical papers, and policy insights on trade, commerce, and innovation trends.