Economic Advisor

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 04/04/2026

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Iris Executives is a leading executive search firm specializing in Emiratisation and senior-level recruitment since 2010
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We partner with government entities and strategic organizations across the UAE to identify exceptional leadership and advisory talent.

We are currently supporting a leading UAE government entity in the search for an experienced Economic Advisor
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The Economic Advisor will provide high-level economic analysis and policy advisory support to senior leadership and diplomatic teams.

The role focuses on analyzing international economic developments, preparing policy recommendations, and supporting the UAE's economic positioning in bilateral and multilateral engagements
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The advisor will contribute to shaping economic policy perspectives, international economic cooperation strategies, and briefing materials used by senior officials and diplomats.

This position requires a professional with strong analytical capability, policy advisory experience, and a deep understanding of international economic dynamics
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• Conduct economic research and analytical studies on global and regional economic developments.
• Prepare and support economic research papers and policy briefs used by senior government decision-makers.
• Review and contribute to bilateral country economic reports to support diplomatic engagement.
• Assist in drafting and shaping national economic policy positions related to trade, investment, and economic cooperation.
• Support the development of economic strategies and policy recommendations related to foreign direct investment (FDI), trade policy, and international economic relations.
• Contribute to the UAE’s participation in multilateral economic discussions and forums
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• Support diplomats by reviewing and preparing economic briefing materials and country economic profiles
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• Assist in the development of capacity-building initiatives for staff within the Economic and Trade functions.
• Provide analytical insights and advisory support on global economic trends and their implications for national policy
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• Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience
• Demonstrated experience providing economic analysis or policy advice used by governments, sovereign entities, or public policy decision-makers
• Experience working on trade, investment, economic cooperation, or macroeconomic policy

• Master’s degree in Economics, Political Economy, Public Policy, or a related field
• PhD preferred but not mandatory

• Government economic advisory units
• Ministries of Economy or Finance
• Central banks
• International organizations
• Economic policy think tanks
• Economic advisory teams in professional services firms

• Strong economic research and analytical capability
• Ability to translate complex economic data into clear policy insights
• Experience drafting policy papers, reports, and economic briefings
• Strong written communication and analytical skills
• Understanding of international economic dynamics and global policy environments

Qualified candidates interested in this opportunity are invited to:

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Iris Executives to discuss the role and compensation details.

All applications will be handled with strict confidentiality
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