Senior (Economic and Political) Researchers (expired)

Embassy of the United Arab Emirates

Company

Embassy of the United Arab Emirates

Job ID

152143

Location

Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Post date

Mar 18, 2024

Industry

Civil Services (Government)

Function

Researcher

Work Type

Contract / Experienced (Non-Manager)

Salary

¥12.0M ~ ¥13.2M / Year

【Job Description】

・Monitor developments and the strategic economic policy of the host country by analyzing development plans, tax policy, investment policies, the volume of foreign and national investments, and performance of the national economy and prepare daily, weekly and periodic reports.

・Collect and analyze data, prepare studies related to bilateral relations and the volume of trade between the UAE and the host country. Make the recommendations that contribute to improving and developing the relations for the common interest.

・Collect, analyze and assess data on the economic situation, foreign economic relations and regional and international economic blocs of the host country, and prepare reports thereon.

・Provide researchers and interested bodies in the host country with studies, analytical and statistical economic reports and information that contribute to promoting economy and investment in the UAE upon obtaining approval of the Line Manager.

・Prepare feasibility studies and economic researches. Study and analyze investment opportunities for the UAE and national key companies and submit the report to the Line Manager.

・Provide all aspects of support including information, studies, overview on economic and trade laws and regulations to the UAE companies operating in the host country or wishing to enter its market in order to support and contribute to the companies' growth and development in coordination with the Line Manager.

・Contribute effectively to organizing, participating and attending political events organized or
attended by the Mission. Prepare reports and minutes of meetings and follow-up the directives
and recommendations of the Line Manager.

・Develop and update effective database on domestic economy and economy influencers in the host country.

・Track the implementation of the concluded economic and trade agreements, initiatives, and decisions of joint committees between the UAE and the host country.

・Collect and analyze information. Follow-up news, political events, and statements about the UAE or on issues of interest to the UAE, made by officials in the host country. Prepare daily, weekly and periodic reports.

・Provide recommendations and policy proposals that contribute to developing and maintaining clear political positions in support of the bilateral relations of the UAE and the host country, to achieve consensus and convergence of views on the current policies of the host country.

・Communicate with policy think tanks and research centers. Follow-up researches on UAE, Arab world, and international political issues. Analyze trends and policies of decision-makers, political parties, trade unions and the positions of non-governmental organizations in the host country.

・Prepare executive summaries, briefings, and reports on meetings, visits and political events of Mission and submit them to the Line Manager.

・Prepare transparent researches and reports about the current events, their developments and possible scenarios on the political scene of the host country, in particular, and the most important regional and global developments in general.

【Qualifications and Experiences】
Bachelor in economy - politics (or equivalent) and 5 years of experience in the same field. Or, Master in economy and politics (or equivalent) and 3 year of experience in the same field.

【Competencies】
・Excellent English skill (writing /speaking) is required
・Japanese and Arabic language skills are preferable
・Communications skill
・Computer skill
・Teamwork
・Time management and working under pressure

【Salary Range】
1 million – 1.1 million yen / month

【Working Days and Hours】
・From Monday through Friday　
・9:00am-4:00pm

【Holidays】
・Saturday, Sunday, Paid holidays, Public holidays of Japan and UAE

【Please Note】Any direct applications to the Embassy will not be accepted.