Economic Acceleration Advisor

About the Economic Acceleration Unit:

The Economic Acceleration Unit is a strategic arm focused on accelerating solutions to critical sector pain points through 100-day sprints. The unit works with stakeholders across sectors to identify, validate, and deliver high-impact solutions that contribute to economic growth in alignment with the Dubai D33 agenda.

Role Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Economic Acceleration Consultant to identify and scope high-impact economic unlocks, translate complex sector challenges into actionable solutions, and drive stakeholder alignment through to implementation handover. The ideal candidate combines management consulting, strategic problem-solving, economic/business analysis, and strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Problem Identification & Validation:

• Conduct sector research, expert interviews, and stakeholder consultations.
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to validate pain points and define problem scope.
• Benchmark local and global best practices and comparable solutions.

2. Solution Design & Recommendation:

• Develop innovative and practical solutions based on industry best practices, economic policies, and stakeholder requirements.
• Conduct feasibility assessments and evaluate potential economic/business impact.
• Develop clear recommendations, implementation approaches, and supporting business cases.
• Present recommendations to senior stakeholders and secure alignment.

3. Stakeholder Engagement & Handover:

• Engage government entities, industry stakeholders, and business owners throughout the solution lifecycle.
• Secure stakeholder and business-owner buy-in required for implementation.
• Facilitate seamless handover of approved solutions to the designated business owner.
• Work with the PMO team to support implementation and ensure continuity.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Public Policy, Business Administration, Management, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in:
• Management Consulting
• Economic Development / Economic Policy
• Strategy & Transformation
• Business Analysis
• Public Sector Advisory
• Experience with Big Four or MBB (McKinsey, Bain, BCG) is highly preferred.
• Proven experience in structured problem-solving, project scoping, strategic analysis, benchmarking, and solution design.
• Strong understanding of economic development, policy benchmarking, business improvement, and transformation methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to engage senior stakeholders and secure business-owner buy-in.
• Excellent analytical, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure, deadline-driven environment.
• Fluency in both English and Arabic is mandatory.