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Diplomatic Economic Affairs Officer Jobs in Abu Dhabi, UAE at Privately-Owned Global Enterprise In UAE
Role Overview The Diplomatic Economic Affairs Officer serves as the institutional bridge between two governments on matters of trade, investment, and legal frameworks. The role demands a rare combination of legal precision, economic judgement, and diplomatic skill. The officer is responsible for the full lifecycle of bilateral agreements — from initial scoping through negotiation, drafting, approval, and implementation — while simultaneously monitoring economic and investment flows to identify opportunities and risks for the home country. This is a senior analytical and operational role requiring independent judgement, the ability to work across government ministries and external stakeholders, and the capacity to produce clear, authoritative analysis for Ambassadors and home-government principals. Core Responsibilities 1. Bilateral Agreement Management • Draft, review, and coordinate approval of treaties, Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), trade agreements, double taxation treaties, investment protection agreements, and diplomatic protocols. • Ensure compliance with domestic legislation, international law, and applicable multilateral frameworks (WTO, ICSID, UNCITRAL, etc.). • Maintain a register of active and pipeline agreements; track review and renewal timelines. 2. Protocol & Approval Processes • Navigate procedural requirements for each agreement type, from initialling and signing through to parliamentary ratification and entry into force. • Coordinate with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Economy, Attorney General’s office, and inter-agency working groups. • Manage diplomatic timelines sensitively, accounting for political cycles in both countries. 3. Investment & Economic Analysis • Monitor bilateral trade and foreign direct investment (FDI) data; identify trends, opportunities, and strategic exposures. • Assess potential investments for national interest considerations, including strategic asset exposure and overdependence risks. • Brief senior diplomats and home-government principals with evidence-based, actionable recommendations. 4. Negotiations & Stakeholder Coordination • Represent the Embassy in working-level negotiations and technical expert meetings. • Liaise with host-country counterparts including foreign ministry officials, investment promotion agencies, chambers of commerce, and multilateral bodies. • Build and maintain a professional network of public and private sector contacts relevant to the bilateral economic relationship. 5. Reporting & Policy Advice • Produce diplomatic cables, briefing notes, and policy memoranda for the Ambassador and home government. • Contribute to annual country economic assessments and bilateral strategy reviews. • Monitor legislative and regulatory developments in the host country for implications on bilateral agreements.
Title: Diplomatic Economic Affairs Officer
Company: Privately-Owned Global Enterprise In UAE
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
