Policy Analyst - UAE National
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About the Role
The Ministry of Community Empowerment seeks a proactive Policy Analyst to support policy development, review, implementation, and evaluation. The role requires strong research and analytical skills, stakeholder engagement, and at least 5 years of experience in policy development or related fields.
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Responsibilities
- Conduct policy research and environmental scanning to identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities
- Develop, review, and evaluate policies, regulations, and governance frameworks
- Analyze legislative, regulatory, economic, and social developments to assess impact on policies
- Prepare policy briefs, analytical reports, discussion papers, and executive summaries
- Conduct policy impact assessments, cost benefit analyses, and feasibility studies
- Benchmark policies against best practices and recommend improvements
- Collect, analyze, and interpret qualitative and quantitative data
- Facilitate stakeholder consultations, workshops, and working groups
- Monitor policy implementation, evaluate outcomes, and recommend enhancements
- Coordinate with internal departments and external government entities
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Political Science, Law, International Relations, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in policy development, policy analysis, strategy, research, governance, or public sector advisory
- Experience in a government, semi government, or regulatory organization is highly desirable
- Demonstrated experience in conducting policy research, benchmarking studies, regulatory analysis, and impact assessments
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Job Summary
- The Ministry of Community Empowerment (MOCE) is seeking a proactive and analytical Policy Analyst to join the Strategy Department.
- The successful candidate will support the development, review, implementation, and evaluation of public policies, ensuring they align with the Ministry's strategic priorities, government directives, and international best practices.
- The role requires strong research, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills to assess policy effectiveness, conduct impact assessments, and provide evidence based recommendations.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Conduct policy research and environmental scanning to identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities relevant to the Ministry's mandate.
- Develop, review, and evaluate policies, regulations, and governance frameworks to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and government priorities.
- Analyze legislative, regulatory, economic, and social developments to assess their potential impact on organizational policies and initiatives.
- Prepare policy briefs, analytical reports, discussion papers, and executive summaries to support senior management and decision makers.
- Conduct policy impact assessments, cost benefit analyses, and feasibility studies to support policy formulation and implementation.
- Benchmark policies and regulatory frameworks against local, regional, and international best practices and recommend improvements.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret qualitative and quantitative data to support evidence based policy development.
- Facilitate stakeholder consultations, workshops, and working groups to gather feedback and build consensus on policy initiatives.
- Monitor policy implementation, evaluate outcomes, and recommend enhancements based on performance results and stakeholder feedback.
- Coordinate with internal departments and external government entities to ensure policy consistency and regulatory compliance.
- Support the development of governance frameworks, implementation guidelines, and policy manuals.
- Monitor changes in legislation and government directives, ensuring timely updates to organizational policies.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Political Science, Law, International Relations, or a related field.
- Master's Degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related discipline is preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in policy development, policy analysis, strategy, research, governance, or public sector advisory.
- Experience in a government, semi government, or regulatory organization is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated experience in conducting policy research, benchmarking studies, regulatory analysis, and impact assessments.
Technical Skills
- Policy Development and Evaluation
- Public Policy Research and Analysis
- Regulatory and Legislative Analysis
- Strategic Planning
- Benchmarking and Best Practice Analysis
- Data Analysis and Evidence Based Decision Making
- Impact Assessment and Feasibility Studies
- Governance Framework Development
- Report Writing and Policy Brief Preparation
- Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
- Power BI and data visualization tools (preferred)
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