Analyst

About
Aspire is the business development arm of the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), at the heart of the innovation ecosystem of Abu Dhabi. Program Performance Excellence (PPE) is a new unit that supports the delivery of R&D projects by serving as an interface between business developers, clients, and researchers. As a successful candidate, you will play a pivotal role in driving technology maturation in the innovation ecosystem of Abu Dhabi. At multiple points in the technology development lifecycle and during client engagement, you will enable the successful adoption of brand new, UAE-native technology by clients from all over the world.

Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Key Responsibilities

• Support effective communication between technical teams, business development teams, and venture-building teams.
• Assist in developing a vision of a technology and the corresponding matured product.
• Attend and document milestone delivery and milestone client sign-off events.
• Prepare and carry out satisfaction surveys for internal and external stakeholders.
• Research and analyze data and reports.
• Prepare reports and presentations when required.
• Maintain the team’s dashboards.

Requirements

• Bachelors’ degree in an ATRC priority sector; Masters’ degree is preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of professional experience, preferably in the private sector.
• Intellectually curious and proactive mindset, with experience delivering analytical work.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills.
• Ability to maintain and develop a collaborative and productive working environment.
• Ability to operate under uncertainties characteristic of the R&D environment.
• Experience with government stakeholders is valued.
• Knowledge of Power BI and interest in infographics is a plus.

Notes
A complete application consists of the candidate’s CV, Cover Letter, and details of one person able to provide a professional reference. Incomplete applications will not be considered. More than 1 position is available.