Working on advisory and consulting to governments and private organizations on strategy, analytics, coaching and capability building in the fields of economic development, strategy and advanced modeling including but not limited to:

• Economics, econometrics and statistics,
• Labour economics, education, human capital development,
• Public accounts, governance and public management,
• Environment policy (including ESG),
• Governance, operating models and broader policy implementation,
• Trade and logistics,
• Manufacturing, innovation and entrepreneurship,
• Private sector strategy, and
• Technology for policy

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES |

• Lead project modules and manage deliverables with strong execution for guaranteed and consistent high-quality delivery.
• Develop detailed project plans to track progress with clear identification and management of team composition required at different milestones.
• Establish strong relationships with both existing and new clients to ensure project scope is met.
• Leverage relationships at project-level to fine-tune understanding of client needs and in turn identify new business opportunities. Plan and coordinate contributions of team members and colleagues to help transform opportunities into leads and proposals.
• Manage both internal and external stakeholders. Credibly convey deadlines and negotiate with client when appropriate to maintain trust in delivery.
• Dive into subjects with ease, communicate clear research methodology to team, understand key determinants and produce innovative insights.
• Define expected analytical outputs, ensure full quality control with the ability to turn team analysis into convincing storylines.
• Stay up to date with latest policy and business trends, translating into innovative insights at project level.
• Drive and encourage a healthy and collaborative team environment, focus on team wellbeing, and aim to continuously improve ways of working.
• Mentor, guide and coach colleagues, driving performance through the sharing of knowledge and areas of expertise.
• Take the lead regularly to design and host relevant training for Whiteshield employees, actively drive firm transformation projects and employee engagement initiatives. Proactively share experiences, knowledge and guidance to enhance team and individual performance.
• Develop own and expand existing Whiteshield intellectual capital.

Requirements

• Passion for nurturing innovation and impacting economic development.
• Minimum 5 years professional experience.
• Top Tier Consulting / Public Policy background.
• Outstanding academic credentials.
• Experience leading workstreams across a range of markets with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Outstanding quantitative and qualitative capabilities.
• Excellent English.
• Arabic speaking and writing proficiency preferred.
  

LOCATION | Dubai, UAE CONTRACT | Full time, permanent position Benefits Our Commitment to Equal Opportunities: At Whiteshield, we are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment regardless of individual characteristics. We recognize that our employees feel appreciated when their thoughts and values are respected and considered. We\xe2\x80\x99re committed to maintaining and driving an inclusive culture and workplace where all talents are nurtured and feel empowered to contribute.
Celebrating Achievements: At Whiteshield, we seek to reward those who demonstrate exceptional individual achievements above and beyond expectations in the pursuit of continuously seeking excellence for our clients. When individuals excel, we show our appreciation and celebrate achievements by generously recognizing and supporting the career progression of those who make unique contributions to the firm. Empowering Our People: At Whiteshield, we recognize that our employees are the core to our success and believe that when our exceptional talent comes together, and wellbeing is a priority \xe2\x80\x93 innovation thrives. We are dedicated to promoting and encouraging a healthy work-life balance and adopting a genuinely flexible working model to empower our employees to pursue a balance that suits their personal needs.