- Location
- Abu Dhabi
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Education
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Education
- Bachelor
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- CareersPage
Description
Strategy, Policy & Research Expert
Contract Type: 1-Year Contract (Extendable)
Job Summary
Our client is seeking a Strategy, Policy & Research Expert to establish and lead an infrastructure-focused think tank function. The role will drive policy research, market intelligence, and strategic insights to support senior leadership in decision-making, thought leadership, and long-term strategic positioning.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and shape the research agenda and operating framework for the think tank.
- Conduct research on infrastructure trends, policy developments, market dynamics, and competitiveness.
- Prepare policy papers, white papers, benchmarking studies, strategic briefs, and recommendation reports.
- Monitor developments across infrastructure, logistics, trade, investment, regulation, and economic competitiveness.
- Build research frameworks and intelligence repositories to support evidence-based decision-making.
- Translate complex research into actionable insights for senior stakeholders.
- Engage with regulators, industry experts, consultants, investors, and research institutions.
- Support leadership with thought leadership content, speeches, and strategic briefing materials.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Economics, Business, International Relations, Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in strategy, policy, research, consulting, infrastructure, or a related domain.
- Proven experience in developing research-driven reports and strategic recommendations for senior stakeholders.
- Strong analytical, research, writing, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
