Senior Advisor – Public Policy, Strategy & Regulation

Job DescriptionJoin a global professional services leader. We are committed to solving the world���s biggest challenges in the areas of future water, future energy, and future communities.GHD Advisory group has a phenomenal opportunity for a Senior Advisor to join, support and drive forward our Public Policy and Government Transformation services, supporting our track focused on public policy, strategy and regulation.The role can be based in any of our UAE offices.Working with the Public Policy and Government Transformation Lead, this position offers the opportunity to lead a varied range of innovative projects focused on driving government performance through the lens of policy, strategy, and regulation, and to support the development of a growth portfolio in GHD���s business.The Senior Advisor role will incorporate the following; Supporting our clients in developing evidence-based implementable policies and strategies to drive positive public outcomes. Leading project delivery and managing project teams focused on public policy, strategy, and regulation. Inputting into business development activities and leading proposals to provide technical support to win and deliver projects. Developing project methodology on topics related to public policy, strategy, regulation, and cascading instruments of policy and strategy implementation and analysis. Supporting the Public Policy and Government Transformation Lead and Advisory lead in identifying and cultivating new client opportunities with GHD���s existing client base as well as new ones. Provide robust analysis to clients to support improved or new ways of improving public policy, strategy and regulatory outcomes. Work closely with our client project teams, providing end-to-end support to the clients. Supporting business development and project delivery across the Public Policy & Government Transformation practice, as needed. Develop professionally within a progressive consultancy environment in an entrepreneurial growth stage. What you will bring to the team: A passion for creating evidence-based public policy, government strategy, and regulation that translates to effective implementation and positive public outcomes. Bachelor���s degree: Business, Political Science, International Relations, Public Policy, Engineering (with experience working directly with government partners), or related degree preferred Advanced degree or MBA is a plus. 7+ years of experience working on organizational design, operating model development, governance, strategy, leadership development, change, and/or similar disciplines. Experience working specifically with government clients and a previous consultancy background in the MENA region, highly desirable. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and with people across all levels in an organization Good commercial and financial awareness on projects Comfortable with significant client interaction and interest in establishing relationships Ability to communicate complex ideas optimally, both verbally and in writing Confidence to work effectively in a high-energy, fast paced environment Excellent report writing and presentation skills Good interpersonal skills; e.g. relates well to colleagues, clients and business contacts, and can influence to achieve positive results. We actively seek and nurture the very best people in their respective fields to join our team. In return, we offer remarkable career shaping opportunities to extend your skills and gain global experience. If this is the kind of investment you would like to make with your talent, join us and take control of your career and your future. Interested? Please hit the apply now button.At GHD we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities and invites applications from people of all nationalities, genders, and cultural backgrounds.About UsWhy GHD?Being the best we can be is in our culture.We are a family of smart, innovative and creative problem solvers. In our employee-owned company, everything feels like it matters more. Challenge us and help us come up with new solutions to ensure water, energy and urbanisation are made sustainable for generations to come.Our commitment to youCommitment is a powerful word that defines how we do business, how we serve our clients and how we care for one another. We will support your needs by giving you the tools to do your best work and then recognise achievements. We will set your curiosity free to allow brilliant minds to do their best work. We will invest in new ideas, removing barriers where we can. Finally, we will encourage you to collaborate with thousands of diverse people across our global business.Who we areWe are committed to solving the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanisation . GHD is a global professional services company that is a leader in engineering, construction and architectural expertise. Established in 1928, we remain wholly owned by our people. We are 10,000+ diverse and skilled individuals, yet we are proudly ���One GHD��� across more than 200 offices, spanning five continents ��� Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, and the Pacific region. Delivering extraordinary social and economic outcomes, we are passionate about building lasting relationships with our partners and clients.