Lead Economic Development Consultant

Company Overview:

Dar, the founding member of the Sidara group, is an international multidisciplinary consulting organization specializing in engineering, architecture, planning, environment, project management, facilities management, and economics. Sidara operates in 60 countries with 20,500 professionals, Dar connects people, places, and communities through innovative solutions to the world's most complex challenges. We deliver projects from inception through completion, embracing challenges to empower communities worldwide. Learn more at www.dar.com.

Our Vision and Values:

We aspire to be the chosen home of those with a gift for crafting solutions that empower people and an unwavering passion for learning and innovation. Our core values shape our culture and guide our decision-making. We are committed to:

• Excellence
• Responsibility
• Empowerment
• Connectivity
• Courage

Responsibilities range based on project type and Client requirements, and could include:

• Leading in the development of economic strategies for regional/urban/ industrial plans - using a mix of quantitative and qualitative methods.
• Conducting business cases, feasibility studies and economic impact assessments.
• Coordinating and liaising with other disciplines in project delivery.
• Ensuring compliance with all quality assurance/ control requirements in line with internal processes.
• Contributing to project proposals and other business development activities as required.
• Travelling for Client meetings/ workshops as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Strong first degree in relevant discipline (Economics, Urban and Regional Planning, Real Estate Development or similar).
• Post graduate qualification (MSc. or MBA) an advantage.
• At least 8 years of relevant consulting or project development experience
• Team player, strong communication skills, self-motivated, problem-solving skills, able to manage time and resources and work under tight timeframes.

Core Competencies:

• Communication: Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Analytical Skills: Demonstrable qualitative and quantitative abilities to inform strongly evidenced recommendations and advice
• Technical Skills: Good technical capabilities and experience in providing professional economic advice across a range of projects
• Resource Management: Experience in managing time and resources to meet project deadlines within budget
• Management / Leadership: Demonstrable experience in leading teams in the delivery of projects

* While we carefully review all applications, only candidates meeting the specified requirements will be contacted for further consideration. We appreciate your understanding and thank all applicants for their interest.