100000001111.Data Management Specialist

About Ejadah

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Design and manage data collection systems, evaluation instruments, sampling frameworks, and analytical tools.
• Analyze complex educational datasets and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Produce reports, dashboards, visualizations, and performance summaries for stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain performance databases, benchmarks, and data repositories.
• Lead factor analysis, structural equation modeling, predictive analytics, forecasting, and attribution modeling.
• Support schools and stakeholders in strengthening data collection, management, and evaluation capabilities.
• Use data mining to identify trends and patterns for strategic decision-making.

Essential Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant data, statistics, psychometrics, educational measurement, research methods, or related field is required.
• A postgraduate qualification is highly desirable.
• Relevant professional experience in data management, analytics, psychometrics, performance measurement, educational research, monitoring and evaluation, or a related field is required.
• Experience with large, complex datasets and advanced statistical techniques is required.
• Strong expertise in data capture, management, cleaning, quality assurance, and reporting is required.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and report-writing skills are required.

Technical Expertise

• Proficiency in SPSS or comparable statistical analysis software is required.
• Proficiency in Power BI or equivalent business intelligence and dashboard platforms is required.
• Advanced data visualization and dashboard development skills are required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, and other data management tools is required.
• Knowledge of Item Response Theory, psychometric analysis, and educational measurement is required.
• Knowledge of exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis is required.
• Knowledge of structural equation modeling, including AMOS or similar software, is required.
• Knowledge of predictive modeling, forecasting, and advanced quantitative analysis is required.

Desirable Attributes

• Experience in education, school improvement, educational evaluation, assessment, or research environments is desirable.
• Experience developing performance indicators, benchmarking systems, and organizational dashboards is desirable.
• Ability to work effectively with senior leaders and diverse stakeholder groups is desirable.
• Professional proficiency in both English and Arabic is a significant advantage.

Why Join Ejadah

• The role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to a school improvement program and improve educational outcomes.
• The successful candidate will work with professionals dedicated to educational excellence and evidence-based improvement.