Social Research Division Manager
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About the Role
The employer is seeking a Social Research Division Manager to lead high-impact research programmes that inform government policy. The role involves overseeing research design, managing a team, and delivering evidence-based recommendations to senior decision-makers.
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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
Requirements
- Experience leading large scale quantitative and qualitative social research programmes
- Ability to translate complex research findings into evidence based recommendations
- Experience managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Proven leadership and team development skills
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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.
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