Advisor - Public Policy Government Transformation

• Supporting our clients in tackling some of the biggest challenges facing government in the region, in GHD’s areas of focus such as water, energy, environment, and communities.
• Supporting and coordinating project delivery as a core member of project teams focused on government transformation and capacity building.
• Inputting into business development activities including client meetings, and providing support on proposals to provide technical inputs to win and deliver projects.
• Supporting in the development of project methodology on topics related to public policy, strategy, regulation, organizational design and transformation.
• Provide robust analysis to clients to support improved or new ways of improving government performance, whether it be through creative evidence-based policy design or impactful restructuring of their entities.
• Develop professionally within a progressive consultancy environment in an entrepreneurial growth stage.
  

Skills, Experience And Qualifications

• A passion for helping government institutions at the organizational and teams levels to improve performance, service delivery, and public outcomes for the communities they serve.
• Bachelor’s degree: Business, Political Science, International Relations, Public Policy, Organisational Management or Psychology, Engineering (with experience working directly with government partners), or related degree preferred
• Advanced degree or MBA is a plus.
• 3+ years of experience working on either public policy, regulation and strategy for government entities, OR organizational design, governance, and operating model development for government entities. Capability across both areas is a plus but not required. Experience working in the MENA region and a previous consultancy background is highly desirable.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and with people across all levels in an organization
• Comfortable with significant client interaction and interest in establishing relationships
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex ideas optimally, both verbally and in writing.
• Confidence to work effectively in a high-energy, fast paced environment
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills
• Good interpersonal skills; e.g. relates well to colleagues, clients and business contacts, and can influence to achieve positive results.