One of our clients (a government entity) is looking for a Research & Studies Director to join their organization in Abu Dhabi .
Preference for UAE nationals, but expatriates can also be considered.

Job Purpose:
Reporting to the Deputy Secretary General, the Research and Studies Director leads the Research and Studies Department to develop insights into the UAE labour market.
The Research and Studies Director guides team members in their efforts to produce, design, analyse, interpret, use data, develop behavioural insights and evidence to inform and improve policy making and design and launch behavioural nudges and interventions.
The Director advises senior leadership on important strategic initiatives using data and the best available evidence.

Key Accountabilities:
Identify flagship publications and key reports publishing agenda to be adopted by the department
Oversee the development of appropriate models to estimate the impact of the different labour market and policy interventions on labour market outcomes
Lead team members efforts to analyse and visualise large amounts of data related to labour and employment markets to understand and quantify labour supply and demand at both macro and micro levels
Identify key behavioural science-based methods and service offerings and contribute to their continued refinement and development
Oversee the design, piloting and launching of behavioural nudges and interventions following the companys strategic plans
Manage potential external contributors to provide additional analysis
Coordinate with key stakeholders, including but not limited to, MoHRE and sector custodians on issues related to Emiratization agenda for UAE
Represent the division during interactions with other international / regional entities with similar mandate to share ideas / innovation that can be customised for UAE market
Transfer knowledge and relevant experience to help build the capabilities of the team

Qualifications, experience, knowledge & skills:
A minimum of bachelors degree in social sciences, business administration or any other related field, preferably with a relevant postgraduate degree
Minimum of 12 years of experience in Economics, Labour Market Analysis, Social Sector Policies, Employment Creation and Labour Market Indicators.
Experience in research methodologies from the behavioural sciences for studying cognition, emotion, motivation, decision-making, personality, social influence, etc.
Ability to design, develop and appraise policy interventions and run multi-criteria analysis for policy prioritisation
Ability to compile, analyse, and report data to explain economic phenomena and forecast labour market trends
Ability to use innovative data analytics and data gathering methodologies
Strong international or regional knowledge is desirable, especially regarding the Middle East
Demonstrated capability and track record in the practice of planning & performance management that has progressed to a leadership role
Must have the proven ability to handle complex, unstructured problems in a rigorous, analytical fashion
Significant experience of managing staff and teams.