About the Job
The Economics, Data and Statistics Sector is focused on building a new Statistics Office for NEOM in a greenfield environment, aimed at producing robust data and statistics about people, the economy, and various sectors of interest. This project presents unique opportunities to gain deep, real-time statistical insights and advance the production of official statistics beyond what is achievable in traditional environments.
We are seeking an experienced and talented Manager for Data Visualization and GIS to lead the development and implementation of cutting-edge data visualization techniques and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) solutions. The successful candidate will play a critical role in transforming complex datasets into intuitive and insightful visualizations and maps, which will facilitate informed decision-making and enhance stakeholder understanding across various domains.
Key Accountabilities & Activities
- Lead the design and development of interactive and visually compelling data visualizations, dashboards, and reports using tools like Tableau, Power BI, and D3.js.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define visualization objectives, and align with business goals and user needs.
- Utilize advanced statistical techniques and data analysis methodologies to derive key insights and trends from datasets, transforming them into meaningful visual representations.
- Develop and maintain GIS databases, spatial datasets, and mapping applications for spatial analysis, geospatial visualization, and decision-making processes.
- Design and implement custom GIS workflows and analytical models to solve specific spatial analysis problems.
- Conduct quality assurance checks and data validation processes to maintain the accuracy, reliability, and consistency of visualizations and GIS outputs.
- Stay updated with emerging trends in data visualization, GIS, and related technologies, contributing to the continuous improvement of visualization techniques and tools.
- Communicate findings and insights effectively through presentations, reports, and interactive demonstrations.
Background, Skills & Qualifications
- Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in data visualization, GIS analysis, or a related field, with a strong portfolio showcasing expertise in creating compelling visualizations and GIS applications.
- Proficiency in data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or D3.js, along with experience in GIS software like ArcGIS or QGIS.
- Solid understanding of statistical analysis techniques, spatial analysis concepts, and geospatial data processing methods.
- Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, JavaScript, or R for data manipulation, scripting, and automation tasks.
- Excellent design sensibility and attention to detail, capable of creating user-friendly and aesthetically pleasing visualizations and maps.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks effectively, and deliver high-quality results within tight deadlines.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams and conveying complex concepts to diverse audiences.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in geography, GIS, computer science, data science, or a related field, focusing on data visualization and spatial analysis.
