Advisor Public Policy Full-time Job

Core Responsibilities

Supporting our clients in tackling some of the biggest challenges facing government in the region, in GHD’s areas of focus such as water, energy, environment, and communities.

Supporting and coordinating project delivery as a core member of project teams focused on government transformation and capacity building.

Inputting into business development activities including client meetings, and providing support on proposals to provide technical inputs to win and deliver projects.

Supporting in the development of project methodology on topics related to public policy, strategy, regulation, organizational design and transformation.

Provide robust analysis to clients to support improved or new ways of improving government performance, whether it be through creative evidence-based policy design or impactful restructuring of their entities.

Develop professionally within a progressive consultancy environment in an entrepreneurial growth stage.

Skills, Experience And Qualifications

A passion for helping government institutions at the organizational and teams levels to improve performance, service delivery, and public outcomes for the communities they serve.

Bachelor’s degree: Business, Political Science, International Relations, Public Policy, Organisational Management or Psychology, Engineering (with experience working directly with government partners), or related degree preferred

Advanced degree or MBA is a plus.

3+ years of experience working on either public policy, regulation and strategy for government entities, OR organizational design, governance, and operating model development for government entities. Capability across both areas is a plus but not required. Experience working in the MENA region and a previous consultancy background is highly desirable.

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and with people across all levels in an organization

Comfortable with significant client interaction and interest in establishing relationships

Strong analytical skills and the 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 are committed to addressing the worlds biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and communities.
GHD is a global network of multi-disciplinary professionals providing clients with integrated solutions through engineering, environmental, design and construction expertise. Our future-focused, innovative approaches connect and support communities around the world, resiliency and sustainability for generations to come.
Established in 1928, we remain wholly owned by our people. We are 10,000+ diverse and skilled individuals connected by over 200 offices, across five continents Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, and the Pacific region.
See our list of office locations and contact numbers in ghd.com/en/about-ghd/office-locations
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GHD reconnaît et comprend que le monde est en constante évolution. Nous sommes engagés à résoudre les plus grands défis mondiaux dans les secteurs de leau, de lénergie et de lurbanisation.
Nous sommes une entreprise de services professionnels dotée dune expertise de pointe en ingénierie, en construction et en architecture. Nos démarches avant-gardistes et innovatrices rapprochent et soutiennent les communautés à léchelle mondiale. En livrant dexcellents résultats sociaux et économiques, nous visons à bâtir des relations durables avec nos partenaires et nos clients.
Fondée en 1928, GHD appartient entièrement à ses employés Nous sommes plus de 10 000 employés diversifiés et qualifiés dans plus de 200 bureaux et sur cinq continents : Amérique du Nord et Amérique du Sud, Asie, Australie et Europe, ainsi que dans la région du Pacifique.
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