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Under the directive of His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Dubai School of Government was launched with the vision to become the leading research and teaching institution for government studies in the region. As part of the growth and development process. We now invite expressions of interest for the following vacancies.

With a mission to develop the public sector in the Arab World and improving public sector management through research and education, the Dubai School of Government ( DSG) was established in 2004 in cooperation with John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University.

Expressions of interest for the following vacancy are invited from qualified and experienced personnel. All positions require the candidate to be fluent in Arabic and English

You would assist the PR Department from strategy development to the day to day management of press releases / events. The ideal candidate will possess first class Arabic writing skills, with the ability to copy write and produce written material in Arabic for publishing. You will be the key liaison point between DSG and its appointed PR & Media agency. Being highly organized, creative and a team player with the ability to take initiative is a plus. Understanding of regional and international media usage is also important You should be a graduate in Business/ Marketing/ Communications with minimum 2-3 years of experience in PR / Media Relations. Previous experience in a PR agency is a distinct advantage.

send your CV with a covering letter to recruitment@dsg.ae by the 10 th May 2006.

Research Assistant:

The successful applicant will be required to provide research and administrative support for all research initiatives and think tanks within the school. This vacancy is reserved for UAE National graduates with at least one year of work experience in research.

Research Associate/ Research Fellows
– E-government/Energy Policy/Public Policy:

The main activities of these researchers will include working with international bodies, researching and documenting local case studies, and publishing reports and papers on key areas of public sector management related to either e-Government. Energy Policy or Public Policy. While developing and leading research initiatives in coordination with the Dean, the role envisages undertaking applied research with regional governments with also presenting and publishing research results. The candidates for this research position should be degree holders, preferably at doctorate level and have a minimum of 5 years experience in research and associated activities in mentioned fields. Fluency in written and spoken Arabic is also a must.

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to recruitment@dsg.ae

For more information, please see our website www.dsg.ae