Senior Data Analyst- Strategy Development Department
Job Purpose
The Senior Data Analyst support the Strategy Development department through establishing a repository of primary and secondary data to support the University's strategic planning cycle. Additionally, he/she will oversee external environment data management and develop financial, economic, market, and competitiveness data analytics.
Job Responsibilities
Data and information management
- Collect and record relevant institutional data and information from university academic and professional units and stakeholders.
- Support the design and implementation of a Data Management System for the University, ensuring alignment with best practices, University strategic planning process, quality, and accreditation.
- Create effective dashboards and data visualizations to track and analyze performance indicators.
- Support the design and implementation of university institutional surveys.
- Establish rules and procedures for data sharing with management and stakeholders.
Data Analysis
- Provide expert analysis and present data analytics and information to the Director of Strategy Development and other stakeholders.
- Research and analyze market trends and competitors, presenting findings, projections. Create market insights and recommended strategies.
- Support and develop needed data for risk assessment.
- Develop needed modeling for monitoring and evaluation and reporting.
- Produce and update data and information outputs and analytical monthly/quarterly/annual reports as required.
- Work closely with other members of the Strategy Development Office and interact effectively with people at all levels within the University, processing regular urgent enquiries from senior management.
- Undertake and perform other related duties as required.
Job Requirements
Educational Qualifications
Desired:
- BA in Computer Science / Engineering / Economics, Finance, Business/Administration.
Preferred:
- Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent).
Experience
- At least (5-7) years of relevant professional work experience in strategic planning, performance management, data and information management.
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Word etc.) in data analysis and presentation using Power BI or other similar applications.
- Ability to manage, analyze, interpret, and organize complex and large amounts of data.
- Ability to make conceptual links between data and business operation.
- A problem solver and decision maker who strives for continuous improvement.
- Collaborates with other team members to strive for sound outcomes.
- Strong reporting skills.
- Able to think tactically.
- Time management skills and the ability to work towards meeting multiple deadlines simultaneously.
- Detail orientated and ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Arabic.
Competencies
Core:
- Interpersonal Skills.
- Collaboration.
- Integrity & Accountability.
- Results Focus.
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