Economic Advisor

About the Role

A strategic unit driving economic growth in Dubai seeks an Economic Advisor to lead the identification and execution of impactful economic initiatives. The role requires managing rapid quarterly project cycles addressing sector challenges by developing innovative and actionable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough research, including expert consultations and stakeholder interviews to uncover sector-specific issues.
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to define and validate key problems.
• Perform benchmarking against local and international best practices and solutions.
• Create tailored, innovative solutions suitable for implementation, tested with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Deliver persuasive presentations to secure senior stakeholder agreement and commitment.
• Coordinate seamless transfer of projects to implementation partners with PMO support.

Candidate Profile

• Academic credentials include a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Public Policy, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• At least 10 years’ experience in management consulting, economic policy, business analysis, or related fields, preferably from top-tier consulting firms such as McKinsey, Bain, BCG, or Big Four strategy divisions.
• Demonstrable expertise in project scoping, structured problem-solving, strategic analysis, and formulating solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of economic development trends, policy benchmarking, and methodologies for business improvement.
• Exceptional skills in communication, analytical thinking, presentation, and managing stakeholders.
• Capacity to thrive in dynamic, high-pressure, and deadline-focused environments.
• Fluency in both English and Arabic is mandatory.

Additional Information

• Contract: 12-month rolling basis.
• Remuneration: Up to AED 60,000 per month, plus visa, medical insurance, and annual leave as per UAE labor law.
• Work Location: On-site in Dubai, UAE.

Application Notes

Only applications meeting the language and experience criteria will be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly by Qantra.