Consultant - Government Policy and Transformation

4 weeks ago


Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates GHD Full time
Role Overview

As a key member of our team at GHD, you will play a pivotal role in assisting clients to navigate significant challenges within government sectors. Your focus will encompass critical areas such as water management, energy solutions, environmental sustainability, and community development.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with project teams to ensure effective delivery of initiatives aimed at enhancing government operations and building capacity.
  • Engage in business development efforts, including client interactions and contributing to proposals that highlight technical expertise to secure and execute projects.
  • Contribute to the formulation of project methodologies addressing public policy, strategic planning, regulatory frameworks, organizational design, and transformative processes.
  • Conduct thorough analyses to offer clients innovative strategies for improving governmental performance, leveraging evidence-based policy design and effective restructuring.
  • Advance your professional growth within a dynamic consultancy environment that is experiencing significant expansion.
Qualifications and Skills

Essential Attributes:

  • A strong commitment to enhancing the performance of government institutions and their service delivery to the communities they serve.
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Political Science, International Relations, Public Policy, Organizational Management, Psychology, Engineering (with relevant experience in government partnerships), or a related field is preferred.
  • An advanced degree or MBA is advantageous.
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in public policy, regulatory affairs, or strategic initiatives for government entities, OR in organizational design and governance for public sector organizations. Experience in both areas is beneficial but not mandatory. Familiarity with the MENA region and prior consultancy experience is highly valued.
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams and engage with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
  • Comfort in maintaining significant client interactions and a genuine interest in relationship building.
  • Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly, both verbally and in written formats.
  • Confidence to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy work environment.
  • Exceptional report writing and presentation skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with colleagues, clients, and business partners, and influence outcomes positively.


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