Assistant Advisor, Economic Policies - Economics

Strategy & Future | Policy Lab | Grade 2

Competencies
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Core Competencies
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Intrapreneurship
Applying
Critical Thinking and Data-Driven Decision Making
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Facilitates Collaboration and Influence
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Learning Agility
Applying
Digital Savviness
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Results-Driven Outcomes
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Public Service Excellence
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Leading Change
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Technical Competencies
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Application of microeconomics
Expert
Application of macroeconomics
Expert
Economic analysis and impact
Expert
Systems Thinking
Advanced
Policy Framing
Advanced
Policy Evaluation
Advanced

Potential Movements
Strategy & Future
Policy Lab
2
Lateral Arrow
11 Lateral Movements
Key Accountabilities
  • Applies deep understanding of macro and micro economic levers, trade and labour markets etc.. to provide deep technical expertise and advice to shape future economic policies in alignment with Abu Dhabi’s strategic direction
  • Drive the development and application of innovative & technology-driven frameworks and instruments that monitor and predict the economic trends to identify robust inputs for policy design
  • Guide the team to produce high quality economic research and analysis; synthesize diverse data and viewpoints to develop possible scenarios and options explore economic policy alternatives and provide recommendations based on cost / benefit analysis and wider implications
  • Guide the team to develop models that allow evaluation of policy options; provide technical leadership to the team through coaching and mentorship in the areas of economic thinking, economic and econometric methodologies and economic analysis design and planning
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams from Policy Lab, Future Foresight and other departments in ADEO and related entities to provide expert advisory related to economic implications
  • Provide advisory and influence the development of economic policies and actively engage with leaders in ADEO to share strategic viewpoints and thought leadership
  • Leverage public and private partnerships to promote knowledge sharing and build networks; represent ADEO in international panels to enable knowledge exchange and elevate Abu Dhabi’s position on the world stage
Preferred Experience And Exposure
  • Experience working as an Economic Advisor, Economic Policies Expert or similar role
  • Significant exposure to Public sector policy and execution is an advantage
  • Experience in public policy design and evaluation
  • Experience dealing with complexity, arbitrating strategy and policy trade-offs and complementarities
  • Experience working with senior stakeholders to facilitate translation of vision and aspirations into policy directions