​​As the Data Analyst and a member of the Office of International Relations team, you are expected to collect, analyze and interpret the related data and statistical information using various data analysis tools in order to produce meaningful results, facts, and trends and determine the best way to represent it visually to managers and stakeholders in order to contribute to the decision-making process and improve efficiency within the University of Sharjah.​

1. Review and understand all relevant policies and procedures in order to be able to carry out daily work tasks accurately and efficiently.
2. Identify the appropriate analysis method and apply statistical techniques to analyze and interpret the related data.
3. Acquire data from primary or secondary sources and analyze, interpret, and summarize data in order to generate statistical and analytical reports.
4. Design, develop, and maintain specific databases for the collection, tracking, and reporting of related data to provide reports and statistics in an accurate and timely manner.
5. Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets. As well as remove corrupted or unreliable data/results.
6. Filter and sort data by reviewing computer reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and correct code problems.
7. Utilize specified statistical software to analyze and interpret the related data.
8. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to understand their business needs and formulate and complete end-to-end analysis that includes data gathering, ongoing-scaled deliverables, and presentations.
9. Design database specifications, manage the current analysis software/application, and suggest improvements when needed.
10. Provide the necessary assistance and support to the line manager and other team members in ensuring the department's KPIs are achieved successfully by gathering the necessary data, preparing progress reports, and implementing the necessary action plans.
11. Ensure the security, integrity, and confidentiality of any incoming or outgoing information/data.
12. Prepare various reports, analyses, and statistics and conduct the necessary research activities when requested by the line manager.

13. Complete any other job-related tasks as assigned by the line manager within the expected time limit.​

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▪ Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to prepare professional documents, in both Arabic and English.
▪ Excellent working knowledge of personal computer applications with an emphasis on MS Office applications such as Excel, Word, and Teams.
▪ Experience using statistical applications for analyzing datasets (e.g. Excel, SPSS, SQL, Python, etc.)
▪ Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze significant amounts of data.
▪ Demonstrated experience in handling large data sets and relational databases.
▪ Ability to gather, analyze and interpret data to support decision making.
▪ Ability to translate business requirements into nontechnical terms.
▪ Time management skills.
▪ Analytical and critical thinking.
▪ Accuracy and attention to detail.​

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▪ Minimum of bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a relevant discipline.
▪ A Master's degree in a relevant discipline will add an advantage.
▪ 2-4 years of UAE experience in a similar role preferably in higher education institutions.

▪ Priority is to UAE Nationals.​