Specialist of Data Science & Analytics
Job in
Abu Dhabi, UAE/Dubai
Listed on 2026-10-02
Listing for:
Knowledge and Human Development Authority
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-02
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Data Analyst, Data Science Manager, Business Intelligence, Data Scientist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Strategic Objectives
- Support the implementation of KHDA's data science and analytics frameworks aligned with institutional priorities and evidence-based decision-making.
- Contribute to strategic analytical initiatives that support educational performance improvement and policy development.
- Support the enhancement of institutional analytical maturity through advanced data analysis and reporting methodologies.
- Contribute to predictive analytics and trend analysis initiatives to identify educational risks, performance gaps, and future opportunities.
- Support the development of data-driven insights to improve operational effectiveness, stakeholder experience, and sector outcomes.
- Benchmark emerging trends and best practices in data science, educational analytics, and artificial intelligence relevant to KHDA's ecosystem.
- Contribute to enhancing KHDA's data governance, reporting quality, and analytical standards.
- Support innovation and continuous improvement initiatives through evidence-based recommendations and analytical insights.
- Collect, clean, validate, and analyze educational and operational data from multiple sources.
- Develop dashboards, scorecards, visualizations, and analytical reports for management and stakeholders.
- Support administration and analytics related to international and national assessments including TIMSS, PIRLS, PISA, TALIS, and EMSAT.
- Apply statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and trend analysis techniques to support strategic insights and reporting.
- Monitor data quality, consistency, and compliance with governance and reporting standards.
- Conduct data interpretation and translate analytical findings into actionable recommendations.
- Support data-driven studies, research initiatives, and institutional performance assessments.
- Collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders to support analytical and reporting requirements.
- Assist in developing data methodologies, indicators, and analytical models aligned with international practices.
- Support communication and presentation of analytical findings in Arabic and English.
- Contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives and institutional reporting frameworks.
- Ensure timely preparation and submission of analytical deliverables and performance reports.
- Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Analytics, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics, Mathematics, or related field.
- Master's degree is preferred.
- Minimum: 3 years of relevant experience with Master's degree, or 5 years of relevant experience with Bachelor's degree.
- Experience in data analytics, business intelligence, statistical analysis, or educational analytics.
- Experience in data visualization and reporting platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools.
- Familiarity with predictive analytics, data modeling, and analytical methodologies.
- Knowledge of data governance, data quality standards, and reporting compliance requirements.
- Experience in handling large datasets and translating data into strategic insights.
- Knowledge of international educational assessment frameworks is preferred.
- Professional certifications in Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or related fields are preferred.
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