Job Summary
| Position Title | Senior Economist |
|---|---|
| Hiring Organization | Jacobs |
| Job Location | Dubai, UAE |
| Base Salary | AED |
| Job Schedule | Full Time |
Job Position
- We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Economist with a specialization in urban economics and sectoral economics to join our dynamic team
- As a Senior Economist, you will play a critical role in conducting economic research, analyzing data, and providing strategic guidance to support decision-making processes related to sectoral development, planning, urban development, and policy formulation
Job Responsibilities
- Economic modeling and forecasting: Develop and maintain econometric models and tools to forecast economic indicators, such as employment rates, GDP growth, housing demand, and income distribution
- Analyze and interpret model outputs to inform urban planning, investment decisions, and policy formulation
- Data analysis and interpretation: Analyze large datasets using advanced statistical techniques and econometric methods to identify patterns, trends, and relationships
- Present findings in clear and concise reports, presentations, and visualizations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Impact assessment: Evaluate the economic impact of proposed infrastructure, urban development, and sectoral projects, policies, and initiatives
- Conduct cost-benefit analyses, assess potential risks and externalities, and provide evidence-based recommendations to maximize positive outcomes and minimize negative consequences
Job Requirements
- As a successful candidate you will have a bachelor’s degree (or higher), in Economics
- You will have a numeric focus preferably in economics, finance, property or one of the planning sector domains
- Extensive experience (typically 7+ years) in economic research and analysis
- Strong knowledge of economic theories, methodologies, and key concepts
- Familiarity with regional, sectoral, and urban development issues, including transportation, housing, and sustainable development
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