Research & Data Specialist

Job Purpose

Key Responsibilities

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• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to support policy development and reform initiatives.
• Perform benchmarking studies and comparative analyses.
• Collect, clean, validate, and analyze research and operational data.
• Prepare research reports, policy briefs, presentations, and analytical summaries.
• Conduct impact assessments and evaluation studies.
• Support stakeholder consultations and engagement activities.
• Support the development of materials and facilitation of workshops, roundtables, and engagement events.
• Collect and consolidate participant feedback and stakeholder inputs.
• Maintain research databases and knowledge repositories.
• Support publication and dissemination of research findings.

Performance Criteria

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• Quality and accuracy of research outputs.
• Timeliness of project deliverables.
• Effectiveness of data analysis and reporting.
• Stakeholder engagement support.
• Contribution to policy recommendations and decision-making processes.

Preferred Qualifications

Education

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience
• Experience in academia, the public sector, and/or the private sector, preferably in fast-paced environments such as consulting or with a key player in the logistics or trade industry.

Competencies

• Research methodology and analytical skills.
• Data visualization and reporting.
• Advanced Excel and data analytics tools.
• Report writing and presentation development.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Fluency in Arabic preferred.
• Proficiency in leveraging AI to automate and enhance the efficiency of data analysis, research, and other related tasks.
• Previous experience with academic publication process preferred.

Information

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• Date Posted

June 10, 2026

• Location

Dubai Business School

• Category

Dbs

• Expiration date

Employer Information

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