Culture Analysis & Reporting Unit Head JOB Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT A[...]

Job Title:Culture Analysis & Reporting Unit HeadSector: Strategic AffairsDepartment: Business IntelligenceSection: ResearchDirect Manager:Research Section HeadJob PurposeOversee the overall delivering of culture-focused performance analyses and other research studies in close collaboration with respective teams from the Culture Sector (including libraries). The Unit Head will ensure the use of best-in-class research tools and frameworks, while harnessing both internal and external data along with digital platforms to deliver comprehensive reports and solutions that enhance decision-making for the management team and the Culture Sector.This position demands a highly analytical and forward-thinking professional who is adept at using data and digital innovations to drive cultural sector performance and inform key strategic decisions.Key ResponsibilitiesResearch Strategies & AgendaParticipate in developing strategies and plans for Research Section in line with the overall Business Intelligence strategic priorities and plans.Guide and lead the development of culture-focused research and reporting agenda and ensure that the culture sector’s priorities and needs are clearly identified and met.Research, Analysis & FindingsLead the overall research analytics on culture sector as well as monitor the team’s effort on analyzing trends across the globe to identify new and latest trends.Lead and manage research initiatives, utilizing advanced analytical frameworks and methodologies to assess cultural sector performance.Engage and manage relevant Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) such statisticians, researchers, marketing and other professionals both internal and external consultants for specialised services to support culture’s strategic planning.Employ digital tools and platforms for data visualization, trend analysis, and predictive modelling to deliver actionable insights.Identify research and data tools, application and framework to enhance data quality, integrity and capability.Review and endorse research information and findings across both international and domestic markets from benchmarking reports and ensure that key trends are clearly highlighted.Ensure continuous improvement of data collection processes, leveraging new digital tools and technologies to enhance research capabilities.Maintain a deep understanding of relevant cultural data ecosystems, including emerging trends, to identify key opportunities for growth and improvement.Stakeholder Management & Sector ReportsManage effective relationships with stakeholders and end-users, while ensuring effective understanding of their needs and appropriately manage their expectations and agreed objectives.Foster strategic partnerships with a diverse array of stakeholders and identify areas of potential collaboration.Plan, prioritise and manage stakeholder for all research projects and initiatives on time to ensure business continuity and agreed timelines are met.Oversee the overall compiling and preparation of reports on overall culture sector performance in liaison with the respective sections / departments within Culture Sector.Lead the preparation and conduction of presentations and executive summaries on key research projects and findings and present them to top management in line with defined timelines and requirements.Shared Activities:Strategic ContributionEnsure effective cascading of the functional strategy into section business plans to ensure vertical alignment and horizontal integration with other interfacing sectional strategies.People ManagementManage the effective achievement of assigned objectives through the leadership of the Section by setting of individual objectives, managing performance, developing and motivating staff to maximize performance.Lead the talent development initiatives for the assigned section, collaborating with technical/discipline experts and thereby ensure the availability of talent to fit business requirements.Act as a role model and drive adherence to organizational values and ethics by employees of the assigned section to foster a value driven culture within the organization.Budgeting and Financial PlanningManage the preparation and recommend the section budget and monitor financial performance versus the budget while ensuring all sectional activities are conducted in line with the approved guidelines.Policies, Processes and ProceduresManage and ensure effective implementation of functional policies, procedures and controls covering all areas of assigned section activity so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service.CollaborationCollaborate with internal and external stakeholders on matters related to Culture Research area in order to facilitate flow of information and also to build awareness in those areas.Day-to-Day OperationsFollow the day-to-day operations set by the Line Manager in the Research section to ensure continuity of work and the delivery of