Water Policy Specialist

Department of Energy Abu Dhabi; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Water Policy Specialist to drive policy development and strategic communications in the water sector. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy or a related field and at least 3-5 years of experience. Responsibilities include facilitating policy development, managing communication plans, and collaborating with various stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to significant policy initiatives in the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience in the field.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support policy development procedures.
• Manage strategic communications plans.
• Work with the Legal Affairs Office on policy alignment.
• Build cross-directorate relationships.

Skills

Policy development

Strategic communication

Stakeholder engagement

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy, Social Policy, or Communication

Job description

Job Purpose

Job Purpose: The Water Policy Specialist will be responsible for communicating any key milestones or initiatives taken in developing sector-related policies across the water sector.

This role also involves identifying the audience and key stakeholders affected by new or changes to policies and leveraging the different communication methods to communicate the given update.

In addition, The Water Policy Specialist is responsible for working closely with the Policy Development team to ensure that policies, strategies, and plans are drafted and completed accurately for relevant stakeholders.

Job-specific Responsibilities

• Support and facilitate policy development procedures at all stages of policy development.
• Manage strategic communications plans to ensure timely execution of the outlined deliverables related to the new policy or development.
• Support and assist the Policy Development Team in developing policies, strategies, and plans following the entity's strategic directions while considering the key stakeholders involved in the process.
• Work closely with the Legal Affairs Office to ensure the alignment of water sector policies and plans with the set legislations and laws.
• Build collaborative, cross-directorate team relationships to establish communications strategies and ensure a consistent message for targeted audiences (both internal and external).
• Manage the review and approval process with key stakeholders before releasing communication materials relating to new policy initiatives within the entity and the water sector.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining excellent working relationships throughout the entity and all other key. Promote and maintain the right image of the entity while conducting business ethically and professionally.

Qualifications

Qualifications: Bachelor\'s Degree in a relevant discipline e.g., Public Policy, Social Policy, or Communication.

Experience

Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a related field