Assistant Advisor, People & Future of Govt. - Education Education & Learning Policy

Strategy & Future | Policy Lab | Grade 2

Competencies
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Core Competencies
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Intrapreneurship
Applying
Critical Thinking and Data-Driven Decision Making
Applying
Facilitates Collaboration and Influence
Applying
Learning Agility
Applying
Digital Savviness
Applying
Results-Driven Outcomes
Applying
Public Service Excellence
Applying
Leading Change
Applying
Technical Competencies
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Education for Sustainable Development
Expert
Skills-based Education Framework
Expert
Systems Thinking
Advanced
Policy Framing
Advanced
Policy Evaluation
Advanced

Potential Movements
Key Accountabilities
  • Apply deep understanding of the primary, secondary and tertiary education systems as well as the continuous education and fast-changing future skills etc.. . to provide deep technical expertise and advice to shape education and future skills policies in alignment with Abu Dhabi’s strategic direction
  • Drive the development and application of innovative & technology-driven frameworks and instruments that monitor and predict the education trends to identify robust inputs for policy design
  • Guide the team to produce high quality economic research and analysis; synthesize diverse data and viewpoints to develop possible scenarios and options explore education policy alternatives and provide recommendations based on cost / benefit analysis and wider implications to enhance skills-based education framework and infrastructure
  • Guide the team to develop models that allow evaluation of policy options; provide technical leadership to the team through coaching and mentorship in the promotion of skill development and policies that encourage employers in building and valuing skills
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams from Policy Lab, Future Foresight and other departments in ADEO and related entities to provide expert advisory related to education and skill-building
  • Provide advisory and influence the development of education policies and actively engage with leaders in ADEO to share strategic viewpoints and thought leadership
  • Leverage public and private partnerships to promote knowledge sharing and build networks; represent ADEO in international panels to enable knowledge exchange and elevate Abu Dhabi’s position on the world stage
Preferred Experience And Exposure
  • Experience working as an Education Advisor or Education Strategies expert
  • Significant exposure to Public sector policy and execution is an advantage
  • Experience in public policy design and evaluation
  • Experience dealing with complexity, arbitrating strategy and policy trade-offs and complementarities
  • Experience working with senior stakeholders to facilitate translation of vision and aspirations into policy directions