Job Description
We are supporting a leading public sector organisation in the UAE in their search for a Social Research Division Manager to lead the delivery of high-impact research programmes that inform government policy and strategic decision-making.
This is a senior leadership opportunity offering significant exposure to executive leadership and the chance to shape evidence-based policy across a broad portfolio of strategic government initiatives. The successful candidate will oversee complex research programmes, lead a high-performing team, and ensure the delivery of robust insights that support national priorities.
Key Responsibilities
-Lead the delivery of large-scale quantitative and qualitative social research programmes.
-Oversee research design, methodology, quality assurance, and analytical outputs.
-Translate complex research findings into clear, evidence-based recommendations for senior decision-makers.
-Present research insights and strategic recommendations to executive leadership and key stakeholders.
-Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders across multiple government entities.
-Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of research professionals.
-Ensure research programmes are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest professional standards.
-Contribute to the development of future research strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.
Candidate Requirements
-UAE National, fluent in both Arabic and English.
-Minimum of 9 years’ experience in social research, policy analysis, economics, or a related discipline.
-Strong leadership experience managing complex research projects and multidisciplinary teams.
-Expertise in both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.
-Proven ability to communicate research findings to senior stakeholders and support strategic decision-making.
-Master’s degree in Research, Economics, Policy Analysis, or a related field (PhD preferred).
-Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and analytical skills.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced research leader to play a key role in shaping public policy and supporting strategic government initiatives through high-quality research and insight.
For further details or to apply, please share your CV directly with our team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to define and implement innovative solutions for product direction, visuals, and user experience.
- Conduct user research, usability testing, and gather feedback to create user-centered designs.
- Create wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows, and site maps to communicate interaction and design ideas.
- Design and prototype user interfaces for web and mobile applications using tools like Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or similar.
- Develop responsive front-end code using HTML, CSS, JavaScript (and optionally frameworks like React, Vue.js, or Angular).
- Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs during implementation.
- Maintain design consistency across all platforms and products by adhering to brand guidelines.
- Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and responsiveness.
- Identify and troubleshoot UX problems (e.g., responsiveness, navigation flows).
- Stay up-to-date with the latest UI/UX trends, techniques, and technologies.
- Participate in Agile/Scrum development processes and contribute to design and development sprints.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Design, Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
- 2+ years of proven experience as a UI/UX Designer and Developer.
- Strong portfolio showcasing design projects and front-end development work.
- Proficiency with design tools (Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch) and prototyping tools.
- Solid understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
- Experience with front-end frameworks (React.js, Vue.js, or Angular) is a plus.
- Strong understanding of responsive and adaptive design principles.
- Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
