View Vacancy - DXB - Economic Adviser C4(L)

The British Embassies in Abu Dhabi and Dubai has a vacancy for an Economic Adviser, grade C4(L).

The successful candidate will provide analysis, advice, and reporting on economic issues and promote the UK’s interests and build mutual understanding with our hosts in these areas. He/ She will monitor and report on developments in the energy sector and use and expand their networking skills to seek ways in which the UK and UAE can work together in this sector.

Although the job is initially based in Dubai, we are open to look at flexible working arrangements between Abu Dhabi and Dubai for the successful candidate.

Applicants who have already submitted their application for the AUH - Economic Adviser C4(L) vacancy need not to submit another application to this vacancy.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Provide expert, high quality analysis, advice, and reporting to London stakeholders on UAE economic developments, including a weekly roundup of economic and energy developments;
• Help shape our engagement with interlocutors to support our policies;
• Respond by deadlines to UK government enquiries, providing accurate data and high quality responses;
• Contribute to wider regional economic reporting and work closely with the regional Prosperity network and Department of International Trade (DIT) colleagues in support of the UK prosperity agenda;
• Create and maintain a strong network of national and international contacts to progress our engagement;
• Organise official visits which are related to economics/ finance/ energy and as requested by the team leader;
• Contribute to the smooth running of the Political/ Economic section and broader Embassy by actively contributing to corporate discussions;
• Participate in emergency planning and response as required.

Key competencies required:

• Delivering at Pace - Focusing on delivering timely performance with energy and taking responsibility and accountability for quality outcomes. Working to agreed goals and activities and dealing with challenges in a responsive and constructive way.
• Collaborating and Partnering - Creating and maintaining positive, professional, and trusting working relationships with a wide range of people within and outside the organisation to help get business done. Delivering business objectives through creating an inclusive environment, encouraging collaboration and building effective partnerships with colleagues and stakeholders, whilst having the confidence to challenge assumptions.
• Making Effective Decisions - Using sound judgement, evidence, and knowledge to provide accurate, expert and professional advice and evaluating options before arriving at well-reasoned justifiable decisions. Creating evidence-based strategies, evaluating options, impacts, risks and solutions, and aiming to maximise return while minimising risk and balancing social, political, financial, economic and environmental considerations to provide sustainable outcomes.
• Seeing the Big Picture - Having an in-depth understanding and knowledge of how your role fits with and supports organisational objectives and the wider public needs. Scanning the political context and taking account of wider impacts to develop long term implementation strategies that maximise opportunities to add value and support economic, sustainable growth.
• Engaging Internationally - Leading internationally, engaging our staff, contacts and international partners to help deliver UK Government objectives. Understanding UK Government aims in the wider UK and international context and developing productive relationships with those external contacts and partners to help deliver UK objectives.

• A degree in economics or a degree with a strong Economic component as well as a detailed understanding of current economic trends and issues.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a related field.
• Excellent analytical and communications skills including fluency in both written and spoken English.
• A confident self-starter with strong networking and relationship management skills in order to develop and maintain a wide network of contacts in the UAE and London across Departments, including the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), HM Treasury, Bank of England, and the Department for International Trade (DIT).
• Flexible approach, strong initiative, and adaptability to changing UK priorities.
• Ability to work independently and to take the initiative as well as being able to work well with others.