Job Title:
Policy administration professionals
Job Description:
Develop and analyze policies guiding the design, implementation and modification of government and commercial operations and programs.
Summary:
Policy administration professionals collect, analyze and evaluate information from a variety of sources to assist in the planning, development, interpretation and review of government or industrial policies. May develop, formulate and/or apply mathematical modelling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that assists government or organizations with decision making, policy formulation, or other policy formulation functions. May use decision support software, service, or products. May develop and supply optimal time, cost, or logistics networks for program evaluation, review, or implementation.
Tasks:
Job activities and tasks include:
- liaising and consulting with program administrators and other interested parties to identify policy needs
- reviewing existing policies and legislation to identify anomalies and out-of-date provisions
- researching social, economic and industrial trends, and client expectations of programs and services provided
- formulating and analyzing policy options, preparing briefing papers and recommendations for policy changes, and advising on preferred options
- assessing impacts, financial implications, interactions with other programs and political and administrative feasibility of policies
- conducting threat and risk assessments and developing responses
- reviewing operations and programs to ensure consistency with policies of the organization
Knowledge:
Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of principles, concepts and techniques in field of work, discipline and/or professional practice
Highly specialized knowledge of analyzing, planning, managing and establishing ideas, policies, strategies, projections and/or conditions in the field of work, discipline and/or professional practice
Detailed knowledge of research principles and methods
Detailed knowledge of high level governance of systems, processes and procedures including legislative, regulatory, standards, codes and conventions
Detailed knowledge of recent developments in the field of work, discipline and/or professional practice
Advanced knowledge of principles, concepts and techniques in management, economics, finance, statistics and fiscal disciplines related to the field of work and/or professional practice
Advanced knowledge of political, government, legislative and regulatory systems related to the field of work
Advanced knowledge of laws, regulations, standards codes and conventions of the UAE and specific Emirates related to the field of work, discipline and/or professional practice and more general subjects including OHSE and cultural understanding and awareness
Advanced knowledge of principles, concepts and techniques in sensitively managing highly complex ethical issues
Leverage information technology, executive information systems, management techniques and tools for optimal field of work performance and/or professional practice
Advanced skills in research, analysis, consultation and synthesis of information to evaluate ideas, policies, strategies, projections and/or conditions and generate high-level recommendations and/or alternative scenarios
Manage high level relationships and coordinate related activities of respective stakeholders
Substantial skills and experience in high level policy analysis, formulation and research, plus strategic planning in sensitive and confidential environment
Conceptualize and convey strategic indications from the spectrum of development experience
Advanced negotiation cultural sensitivity and diplomatic skills
Use of information, tools, resources to support high-level and highly complex work achievement
Manage sensitively and effectively in a multi-cultural environment
Work with others to develop innovative solutions to highly complex, unpredictable and unfamiliar problems
Communicate with authority and influence, and a proven record of developing andmaintaining effective partnerships across an organization and with diverse external clients and other key stakeholders
Highly developed specialist oral and written communication, interpersonal and representational skills, and a proven ability to use these skills to prepare and present clear, concise, high quality advice
Highly developed leadership and effective management skills, with capacity to develop, initiate, implement and sustain improvements within a team environment, as well as the ability to work flexibly and cooperatively as a member of a team
Personal drive and integrity, the ability to self-manage and the capacity to identify and effectively manage risks associated with change, as well consistently and sensitively manage highly complex ethical issues
Achieving results within tight timelines, and capacity to develop and establish new policy directions
Highly developed advanced organizational skills, including the ability to manage priorities and meet tight deadlines
Work Context:
Typically work in offices. Some travel within country or overseas to do research, intelligence gathering or to attend meetings and conferences.
Education:
Bachelor degree in public or business administration or related field of work/discipline, higher qualification or equivalent.
Required Work Experience:
Probable Employers:
National Consultative Council, Abu Dhabi Council for Economic Development, National Bureau of Statistics, Ministry of Presidential Affairs, Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTC)
Expected Earnings:
Higher than the industry average
Alternate Titles:
Examples of job titles:
Policy analyst - Intelligence officer
Examples of some related occupations:
Adviser (policy) - Analyst (policy) - Assistant policy adviser/analyst - Senior policy adviser/ analyst - Project manager - Foreign policy officer - Political scientist - Sociologists
UAE Industry Groups:
Business, administration, tourism, retail and leisure service
International Careers(ISCO):
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Source Of Info:
Occupations and Careers Handbook for UAE Nationals(Copyright NQA ). Referenced from New York University, Abu Dhabhi
