Digital Ecosystem Consultant – Roster Position

About the role

The BDT Digital Ecosystem Consultant roster supports global digital transformation initiatives from the United Arab Emirates. Consultants work on a variety of projects that aim to build inclusive digital ecosystems, accelerate innovation, and strengthen entrepreneurship across regions.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis on emerging technology trends, digital transformation, and policy developments.
• Produce strategic deliverables such as reports, frameworks, roadmaps, playbooks and recommendations.
• Support readiness assessments, gap analyses and case studies to identify growth opportunities.
• Assist in designing and implementing innovation and entrepreneurship programmes at national, regional or international levels.
• Provide strategic advice and technical expertise to stakeholders and partners.
• Generate data‑driven insights to inform decision‑making and ecosystem‑building activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and participate in workshops, forums and knowledge‑sharing events.

Required profile

• University degree or equivalent advanced education in digital development, technology, innovation, policy or a related discipline.
• At least one year of professional experience in digital transformation, innovation ecosystems, entrepreneurship or technology development.
• Strong analytical thinking, research capability and ability to translate complex topics into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Required skills

• Research and analytical methods.
• Strategic writing and report production.
• Data collection, analysis and interpretation.
• Stakeholder engagement and collaboration.