Economic Advisor & Expert

At Terracotta – Driving Business Growth in Recruitment, Outsourcing & Corporate Services

We are a leading outsourcing company in the UAE, delivering recruitment, EOR/PEO, PRO services, and corporate solutions across the region.

We are currently recruiting an Economic Advisor for a leading federal government entity in Dubai. This strategic role will support senior leadership through economic analysis, forecasting, policy research, and international economic cooperation initiatives. The position plays a key role in monitoring economic developments, preparing economic studies and reports, evaluating strategic indicators, and strengthening economic partnerships to support national priorities and long-term economic growth.

Position: Economic Advisor

Location: Dubai (Onsite, Full Time)

Contract: Permanent

• Analyze local, regional, and international economic developments, trends, and emerging market conditions.
• Conduct economic studies, policy assessments, and research initiatives to support strategic decision-making.
• Evaluate economic performance and identify opportunities to enhance economic competitiveness and sustainable growth.
• Provide evidence-based recommendations and insights to support leadership and policy development.

• Prepare economic forecasts, outlook reports, scenario analyses, and strategic assessments.
• Develop executive-level reports, briefing papers, presentations, and economic studies.
• Monitor key economic indicators and assess their impact on strategic objectives and economic performance.
• Support the development and enhancement of economic monitoring frameworks and performance measurement tools.

• Support the preparation, review, and coordination of economic cooperation agreements and strategic partnerships.
• Collaborate with local and international stakeholders on economic initiatives and cooperation programs.
• Participate in and support joint committees, working groups, and bilateral or multilateral economic engagements.
• Monitor partnership outcomes and recommend initiatives to strengthen economic cooperation and shared objectives.

• Track strategic economic indicators and provide recommendations for performance improvement and policy enhancement.
• Support the implementation of economic initiatives aligned with national development priorities.
• Provide strategic advice on economic matters, risks, opportunities, and future trends.
• Contribute to the development of long-term economic strategies and policy recommendations.

• Bachelor's or Master s Degree in Economics.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in economics, economic policy, economic research, forecasting, or related fields.
• Experience with in government, semi-government, economic development authorities, central banks, international organizations, or large strategic institutions is highly preferred.
• Strong background in economic analysis, forecasting, economic studies, and policy research.
• Experience supporting senior leadership through strategic reports, recommendations, and economic insights.
• Knowledge of international economic cooperation frameworks, agreements, and stakeholder engagement.
• UAE Nationals are preferred
• Analysis
• Strategic Thinking
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail
• Effective Communication
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Economic Analysis
• Economic Studies and Reports
• Economic Forecasting
• Economic Indicators and Performance Measurement