Economic Acceleration Advisor

We have urgent requirement for Economic Acceleration Advisor required for our client in Dubai , UAEJob PurposeThe Economic Acceleration Unit, a strategic function is responsible for identifying and resolving critical sector-level challenges through focused 100-day acceleration sprints. The Unit works closely with government entities, industry stakeholders, and business owners to address economic pain points, unlock growth opportunities, and deliver practical solutions aligned with Dubai’s D33 Economic Agenda.Position SummaryThe Economic Acceleration Advisor will be responsible for identifying, validating, and structuring high-impact economic “unlocks” that can address critical sector challenges and accelerate economic growth.The role requires strong structured problem-solving, economic analysis, strategic consulting, stakeholder engagement, and solution design capabilities. The incumbent will work across multiple sectors to understand complex challenges, conduct benchmarking and feasibility assessments, develop actionable interventions, and secure stakeholder and business-owner buy-in for implementation.Success in this role will depend on the ability to translate ambiguous economic and business challenges into clearly defined opportunities and implementable solutions within compressed timelines.Key Responsibilities Economic Problem Identification & ValidationConduct sector research, expert interviews, stakeholder consultations, and market assessments to identify critical economic and business pain points.Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to validate issues, assess their economic impact, and define problem statements.Structure complex and ambiguous challenges into clearly defined problem areas, root causes, and potential economic “unlocks.”Conduct local and international benchmarking to identify relevant global best practices, policies, operating models, and successful interventions.Assess sector trends, market dynamics, regulatory considerations, and emerging opportunities influencing Dubai’s economic landscape. Solution Design & Strategic RecommendationsDevelop innovative, practical, and evidence-based solutions addressing validated sector challenges.Evaluate potential interventions against economic impact, feasibility, scalability, implementation complexity, and stakeholder readiness.Work collaboratively with internal teams, government entities, industry experts, and business stakeholders to refine proposed solutions.Develop compelling business cases, recommendations, and implementation approaches for senior stakeholders.Present findings and recommendations clearly to decision-makers and secure alignment on the preferred solution. Stakeholder Engagement & Buy-InBuild trusted relationships with government stakeholders, industry leaders, subject-matter experts, and business owners.Secure commitment and buy-in from the key stakeholders responsible for implementing identified solutions.Facilitate alignment between stakeholders with potentially competing priorities or perspectives.Act as a trusted advisor throughout the acceleration sprint, ensuring stakeholders remain aligned to agreed outcomes and timelines. Solution Handover & Implementation EnablementLead the structured handover of validated solutions to designated business owners and implementation teams.Develop clear handover documentation covering objectives, solution design, ownership, milestones, dependencies, and success measures.Work closely with the PMO to support transition into implementation and ensure continuity after the 100-day sprint.Identify implementation risks, dependencies, and potential barriers and support stakeholders in developing mitigation plans.Track early outcomes and provide insights to support continuous improvement and scale-up.Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Public Policy, Business Administration, Finance, Management, or a related discipline.10+ years of relevant professional experience in management consulting, economic development, economic policy, strategy, business transformation, or business analysis.Experience with a Big Four or MBB consulting firm (McKinsey, Bain, or BCG) is highly preferred.Proven experience in structured problem-solving, project scoping, strategic analysis, economic research, benchmarking, and solution development.Strong understanding of economic development, sector transformation, policy analysis, regulatory environments, and business improvement methodologies.Demonstrated ability to work on complex, high-impact strategic initiatives with senior government and business stakeholders.Strong experience in stakeholder management, executive-level presentations, and securing organizational buy-in.Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure, deadline-driven environments, particularly within short-cycle project or sprint-based delivery models.Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.Fluency in both English and Arabic is mandatory.Skills: economic,acceleration,economic development