- Provide support to the investment attraction team and project delivery team as needed
Senior Associate - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism
Description
JOB OBJECTIVE:
The Senior Associate is responsible for supporting the team in designing and implementing economic initiatives across multiple sectors, to deliver their desired objectives and KPIs in line with D33 targets and the overall economic development agenda of Dubai.
Initiatives can entail policy developments and regulatory changes, incentives programs development, strategic projects delivery and process unlocks in order to generate economic development, support inward investment, business attraction and retention.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Core Functional Responsibilities & Subject Matter Expertise
● Identify strategic initiatives and projects for Dubai to achieve the economic development agenda and D33 targets.
● Design and detail the scope of work in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
● Assess potential risks and develop strategic mitigation plans to ensure project continuity and success.
● Support in the development and maintenance of detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, dependencies, risks and issues, and project governance.
● Launch RFP(s), conduct technical and commercial evaluations, award and onboard advisors when required
● Conduct periodic strategic reviews to ensure projects portfolio remain aligned with the overall strategy organizational goals and external factors.
● Assess potential risks and develop strategic mitigation plans to ensure project continuity and success.
● Assist in managing the day-to-day implementation of assigned projects, ensuring adherence to project plans, quality standards, and stakeholder expectations.
● Assist in stakeholder engagement with public and private stakeholders: local regulators, ecosystem participants and partners to problem solve issues and enable the efficient and timely delivery of project milestones and KPIs.
● Support in monitoring project progress against planned timelines and budgets.
● Assist in maintaining project documentation, including project charters, plans, risk logs, and status reports, and ensure that all project information is accurate, up-to-date, and accessible.
● Provide general administrative support to the project as needed.
● Implement process improvements and streamline procedures to make business operations more efficient.
Research, Policies Development:
● Conduct benchmarking and research on existing policies and regulations relevant to our priority sectors in global markets and derive implications for Dubai
● Identify stakeholders, and baseline Dubai's existing policies and regulations, and propose changes to address gaps and challenges
● Recommend new policies and regulation changes, assess their economic impact, and develop models to support policy recommendations.
Incentives Program:
● Develop and manage incentives programs to attract and retain businesses and investments.
● Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure incentives align with economic development goals.
Economic research:
● Conduct in-depth research on economic topics as assigned.
● Analyze data and trends to provide insights for policy recommendations.
Stakeholder Management:
● Engage with government agencies, local businesses, community organizations, and other stakeholders.
● Build and maintain effective relationships and consensus to advance economic development initiatives.
Monitoring and evaluation:
● Regularly monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of economic development programs and initiatives and make necessary adjustments to ensure their success.
Support Investment Attraction and Project Delivery:
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Experience & Qualifications:
● Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business, Finance, Public Policy, Law, Political Science or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus
● Arabic speaker is a must.
● Successful track record working in private and public sector institutions for a minimum of 2-5 years in policy, economic development, economic analysis or research role.
● Familiarity with legislative and regulatory processes in Dubai is an advantage.
Key Skills & Capabilities:
● Attention to detail, ability to multi-task and prioritize competing demands
● Good communication and interpersonal skills
● Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
● Problem-solving and critical thinking skills