Chief Economic Advisor

Direct reports: 5 Directors | Permanent, full-timeConfidential search on behalf of a major institution operating at the highest level of economic decision-making in the Middle East. Will require travel.ABOUT THE ROLEAs Head of the Unit, the Chief Economic Adviser is the principal economic voice to senior leadership. You will lead a multidisciplinary team of directorate heads, integrate diverse streams of analysis into clear, decision-ready recommendations, and serve as the institution's most senior authority on economic strategy, policy, and risk.This is a rare opportunity to shape economic direction from the very top of a complex, fast-moving environment. You will set the analytical agenda, build a culture of rigour and independence, and ensure that on every consequential economic question, leadership is served with a single, coherent, well-reasoned view. The role demands both intellectual depth and the gravitas to advise – and challenge – decision-makers at the highest level.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESStrategic Advice & Leadership• Serve as the principal economic adviser to senior leadership, translating complex, multi-source analysis into a single, coherent set of recommendations.• Set the analytical agenda: identify the economic questions that matter most and direct the unit's resources accordingly.• Synthesise fiscal, monetary, investment, and structural-reform analysis into integrated strategic advice.Team & Institution-Building• Lead, mentor, and align the directorates, ensuring rigour, independence, and timeliness across all outputs.• Build and sustain a high-performance culture and attract top economic talent to the unit.• Establish standards, processes, and quality controls for the unit's analytical work.Representation & Convening• Represent the unit in high-level forums and with external counterparts.• Convene and direct the expert-adviser network on major economic decisions.• Safeguard the credibility and intellectual independence of the unit's work at all times.QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Economics, Public Policy, Finance, or a closely related field.• 15+ years of senior experience in economic policy, advisory, central banking, international financial institutions, or equivalent leadership roles.• Demonstrated track record of advising decision-makers at the highest level.• Deep command of macroeconomics, public finance, and development economics, with proven cross-sector judgement.• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and building or reforming institutions is a strong advantage.WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR• Exceptional strategic judgement and the ability to simplify complexity without losing rigour.• Gravitas and credibility to advise – and challenge – senior leaders.• A collaborative leader who builds and elevates strong teams.• Unimpeachable integrity and independence of thought.WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE (FIRST 12 MONTHS)• The unit is established as the trusted, go-to source of economic advice for senior leadership.• The directorates are aligned, productive, and delivering integrated, decision-ready analysis.• A clear analytical agenda and operating rhythm are in place and respected across the institution.