Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi)
1 Job Details
Job Title Project Manager
Department Executive Affairs Department
Section Special Projects Section
Unit Think Tank Unit
Direct Manager Think Tank Unit Head
Direct Reports NA
2 Role Purpose
Conduct and implement research activities, studies and market analysis on policy and business areas in line with the specific needs and in accordance with best practices and standards, ensuring that leadership is provided with information, research and study results to facilitate decision-making and keeping them abreast of global developments in relevant sectors on an ongoing basis.
3 Key Responsibilities
Research and Analysis Operations
• Contribute to the identification and development of research methodologies, methods and standards to provide information and content of high quality, value, and accuracy.
• Conduct research on requested policy and focus areas in line with set research agenda and plan, including utilizing the proper research tools, identifying the appropriate primary and secondary sources, gathering and validating data and insights to complete research according to timelines and objectives set.
• Pro-actively search for new relevant and credible sources of data, to ensure sufficient availability of value-add datasets in line with research needs.
• Provide in- depth analysis and convert the business insights into timely and actionable recommendations to enable proactive data driven decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with sector teams, external stakeholders, industry experts, specialists and other stakeholders to provide support and contribute as needed in support of market research and on projects.
• Organize and participate in interviews, meetings, conferences, seminars as part of the research process and plan before and after publication.
• Monitor and provide sector insights, economic affairs, competitive analysis, behavioral patterns of society, beneficiaries, partners, and other relevant research and analyses as directed by line manager.
• Maintain and archive all research, documents, and related files properly and in accordance with specified standards, policies, and details.
Research Publication and Reports
• Prepare research reports and policy briefs as directed by line manager.
• Ensure distribution of information, data, statistics and research results in accordance with established standards and procedures and through planned channels.
• Prepare reports and results on benchmarking studies, leading practices, trends, developments, target audiences in the sector as well as other information and reports as directed by line manager.
Shared Activity
Budgeting and Financial Planning
• Manage the preparation and recommend the section budget and monitor financial performance versus the budget while ensuring all sectional activities are conducted in line with the approved guidelines.
Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures
• Manage and ensure effective implementation of functional policies, procedures and controls covering all areas of assigned section activity so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service.
Continuous Improvement
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