Dubai Economic Strategy Lead

Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism seeks a Senior Consultant to lead strategic projects within the Economic Strategy Sector, supporting development and execution of Dubai’s economic policies and growth initiatives. You will manage complex programs, coordinate stakeholders, and provide analytics to drive informed decision making.

The role requires a Master’s in Economics or related field, with ~10 years in strategic economic planning or government advisory; PMP/CAP/CFA-type certifications

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Economics, or Economics Policy, Public Policy, Statistics or related field.
• Certifications such as PMP, CAP, CFA, CBE, CEcD, FRM, Data Science advantageous.
• Close to 10 years of experience in strategic economic planning, policy development, or senior advisory roles.
• Proven track record in proposing and implementing growth strategies and large-scale projects.
• Experience representing organisations in high-profile forums and building networks with economic institutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex strategic projects end to end with governance, risk management and delivery oversight.
• Assist in formulating and refining Dubai’s growth and competitiveness strategies and plans.
• Provide analytical support to ensure strategies align with Dubai’s objectives.
• Analyze existing programs to assess effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate on special projects focusing on key economic sectors; prepare reports for decision-makers.
• Engage with clients, partners, and private sector to align needs with Dubai’s strategies.

Skills

Strategic planning

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Economic analysis

Education

Master’s degree in Economics or related field

Tools

PMP Certification

CAP Certification

CFA Certification

CEcD Certification

FRM Certification

Certified Data Scientist

Job description

Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism seeks a Senior Consultant to lead strategic projects within the Economic Strategy Sector, supporting development and execution of Dubai’s economic policies and growth initiatives. You will manage complex programs, coordinate stakeholders, and provide analytics to drive informed decision making.

The role requires a Master’s in Economics or related field, with ~10 years in strategic economic planning or government advisory; PMP/CAP/CFA-type certifications