Head of Policy

We are looking for experts in policy reform to be based in Dubai.  Responsible for regulatory policy in all areas.  This is a unique opportunity to be a key contributor to the growth of Dubai and to assist with Dubai’s D33 Agenda.

We are considering candidates with a combination of consulting, legal and policy backgrounds.  We are looking for individuals who: 

• Have a sophisticated understanding of policy reform

• Entrepreneurial/strategic approach with policy recommendations

• Monitoring and responding to Emirate and Federal legislation;

• Researching and analyzing policy issues, drafting policy and bills briefs, memos, reports, and recommendations; 

• Leading preparations for legislative reviews and preparing the divisional Q&A documents;

• Assist senior management in managing and interpreting political and policy developments and formulating agency strategy;

• Represent on legislative/interagency calls;

• Developing responses, and drafting correspondence and external messages on behalf of the firm to external stakeholders and constituents; 

• Coordinating with outside entities around meetings and events;

• Preparing briefings and materials

• Strong project management;

• Researching, analyzing, and synthesizing information to internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred Skills:   

• Understanding of the legislative process in the UAE

• Experience developing and managing policy portfolio and working with government officials

• Excellent research, analytical and problem-solving skills required

• Good with budgets/numbers

• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in team environment

• Strong project management and time management skills •

• Ability to prioritize assignments, handle multiple projects simultaneously to completion, and work under pressure against tight deadlines

• Ability to actively listen, synthesize information and communicate effectively with all levels of staff and external stakeholders

• Discretion and excellent judgment to handle sensitive and confidential matters

• Excellent Excel and PowerPoint and Outlook skills+
  
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