Market Research & Data Analyst

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Market Research & Data Analyst

LOCATION

Dubai, UAE

Office-based with remote flexibility.  Occasional visits to Iraq may be required.

THE ROLE

We are currently looking to hire a Market Research & Data Analyst with 5+ year's experience to work on a major transformation and restructuring programme in the Manufacturing sector.  We are currently looking to hire a Market Research & Data Analyst with 5+ year's experience to work with a dynamic team leading a major transformation and restructuring programme in the manufacturing sector, shaping the future of manufacturing eco system   

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Project Lead and Team to conduct market research to analyse data, identifying trends and opportunities.  The candidate is required to collate and analyse financial, operational and benchmark data to transform into actionable insights that enable and drive informed decision making.  The candidate is also required to support the Project Lead in process analysis and project co-ordination.

project description

KBR are supporting the Iraq Ministry of Planning with the development of economic and social policies within the varied governmental sectors to achieve the national development objectives. KBR are providing consultancy services covering economic master plan, project prioritization, technical and financial review, project management, ongoing project monitoring and negotiation support.  

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Market Research – Conduct market research relating to manufacturing in relevant sectors, identifying trends and opportunities that support determination of market positioning.
• Data Cleansing and preparation – Collect, filter, identify missing values and prepare the datasets for analysis to ensure accuracy and relevance and to turn it into meaningful information.
• Data Exploration and Analysis: Utilise statistical tools and techniques to explore, analyze and interpret data, identifying patterns, relationships, and trends.
• Data Visualization: Create visual representations of data findings through charts, graphs, and dashboards to make the data understandable.
• Reporting: Prepare reports and support drafting of presentations to communicate the insights and findings to stakeholders to help influence policy and decision-making.
• Track web analytics and identify trends.
• Support the design of systems and databases for data analysis
• Support business process analysis to identify inefficiencies and compare against benchmarks
• Support the Project Lead in project reporting and co-ordination.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Statistics, or in Business Management/Economics/Finance ,
• Prior experience in data analysis or a related field
• Possess a solid foundation in statistics and practical experience with statistical software (such as Excel, SPSS, SAS) and in data analysis languages including SQL, Python, and R.
• Exhibit exceptional analytical abilities to compile, structure, examine, and present substantial data sets with precision and thoroughness.
• Capable of critically evaluating data to derive meaningful, actionable insights.
• Demonstrate superior communication and presentation capabilities, adept at simplifying complex data insights for audiences without a technical background.
• Knowledge and experience of working in the Middle East would be advantageous
• Excellent MS Word and PowerPoint skills

COMPETENCIES

• Team player - Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams
• Robust problem-solving skills.
• Adept at report writing and presenting findings.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, communications and presentation skills
• An understanding of the industry is a plus.
• Good written and oral skills in English
• Knowledge of Arabic is desirable

CAREER IMPACT

Impact: Drive meaningful change in a major manufacturing transformation
Growth: Develop expertise in cutting-edge analytical methodologies
Exposure: Gain valuable Middle East market experience
Collaboration: Work alongside industry experts and thought leaders
Flexibility: Enjoy office-based work with remote working options

Innovation: Use the latest tools and technologies in data analysis