Transportation Economist – Specialist

• Perform professional transportation economy studies and analyses in relation to Dubai strategic transportation plans, polices and projects.
• Develop and update policies, guidelines and methodologies in relation to macro and micro economic studies and analyses for transportation plans, travel demand management measures and projects.
• Undertake wider economic feasibility studies for companys transportation projects (roads, public transport, travel demand management measures, fare structures and options, smart centres, platforms and applications).
• Suggest, develop and update economic analysis tools, models and data base required for the company to facilitate carrying out different types of macro and micro economic studies and analyses.
• Undertake economic feasibility studies for newly evolving mobility modes and business models making use of best international practices
• Collect, check and analyze data related to economic growth of different economic sectors in Dubai, GDP information and studies, local and regional economic trends and develop robust methodologies to forecast and modify the forecasts of Dubai population (resident and day time) in the context of a comprehensive EBA (Economic-Based Assessment) framework.
• Prepare scopes of work and manage different types of transportation economic feasibility studies which need to be conducted with the help of external consultants.
• Review and comment on financial and economic study reports received from internal and external entities and stakeholders.
• Perform any other duty as required or assigned by the higher authority.
  

Requirements

• Must have a Masters degree and significant experience in transportation Economics from an accredited university and preferably an advanced degree in transportation economics.
• Minimum 15 years of working experience in transportation economics and planning
• Excellent knowledge in transportation (policy, infrastructure, and business models) economic assessment models and techniques.
• Data manipulation and proficiency in the use of suitable tools and software;
• Highly analytical thinking with demonstrated talent for identifying, scrutinizing, improving, and streamlining complex work processes.
• Computer-literate performer with extensive software proficiency covering wide variety of economic and analytical applications.
• Results-driven achiever with exemplary planning and organizational skills, along with a high degree of detail orientation Resourceful team player who excels at building trusting relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent projects.

Benefits

- Visa

- Medical Insurance

- Salary