Job Description

SENIOR CONSULTANT - HIGHER EDUCATION
REMOTE - DUBAI
SALARY: 230,000 - 250,000 AEDPlease note: The successful candidate will be engaged on a Freelancer/contractor basis and would need to hold a valid visa to work in the UAE.Times Higher Education is the data provider underpinning university excellence in every continent across the world. As the company behind the world\xe2\x80\x99s most influential university ranking, and with almost five decades of experience as a source of analysis and insight on higher education, we have unparalleled expertise on the trends underpinning university performance globally. Our data and benchmarking tools are used by many of the world\xe2\x80\x99s most prestigious universities to help them achieve their strategic goals and our events series act as the home of higher education thought leadership around the world.About THE ConsultancyTHE Consultancy provides strategic, data-driven guidance to universities, governments and other institutions with an interest in higher education around the world. Building on our vast sector expertise and long history, we support our partners to build effective and sustainable strategies aligned to their unique mission. Understanding that all organisations are unique, we combine proprietary and primary data \xe2\x80\x92 including data underpinning THE\xe2\x80\x99s suite of rankings, bibliometric data, and bespoke surveys and other data collection \xe2\x80\x92 to design customised solutions to clients\xe2\x80\x99 needs. More information is available here:About the RoleWe are looking for a Consultant/Senior Consultant - Higher Education based in Dubai, who will be responsible for management and support of project work in the Middle East region, and playing a significant role in supporting the wider work of the consultancy team.This role is reporting to the Managing Director of THE\xe2\x80\x99s Consultancy team, working closely with other members of the consultancy team in the UK and Singapore (as well as other teams across THE).The candidate should have professional experience in a strategic consultancy role and should be comfortable with quantitative and qualitative data analysis, with strong reporting skills, including an eye for data visualisation. They will need to be used to a fast-paced environment, working independently and creatively within a hard-working team. Working with colleagues around the world may require irregular working hours and overseas travel.Key Responsibilities

• Manage client-facing consultancy projects (market scoping, sector analysis, online surveys, qualitative research etc.) designed according to client needs.
• Support the wider consultancy team in data analysis and reporting in projects involving universities, governments, corporates and other entities; playing a significant role in the successful delivery of such projects
• Maintain a detailed understanding of THE\xe2\x80\x99s data and rankings methodologies
• Contribute to the Consultancy team\xe2\x80\x99s strategy and business development
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge, including attendance at THE events and reviewing professional publications

Experience and Skills Required

• Confident and independent self-starter who is able to hit the ground running; comfortable working within teams as well as being able to work effectively autonomously
• Track record of project management and successful delivery of quantitative and qualitative research projects
• Experience in project, research and evaluation design
• Demonstrated success in presenting complex data clearly and accurately in both verbal and written formats, with a keen eye for data visualisation in creating presentation slides
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with various internal stakeholders and external clients (including senior stakeholders from academia, government and industry)
• Ability to work to agreed deadlines, working well under pressure, with excellent planning and organisational skills in order to manage and prioritise own workload
• Passionate about the role of global higher education
• Willing to work irregular hours and travel internationally
• Strong MS Office skills \xe2\x80\x93 Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Educated to at least BA/BSc level
• Desirable: experience of online survey software (e.g. Qualtrics and Survey Monkey) and the analysis software Q-research

You do You
You do You. With colleagues located around the world, we know that our individuality and diversity of experiences are our greatest strengths. That\xe2\x80\x99s why we want THE to be a place where you are welcome to be who you want to be at work; where you can share whatever part of your life or self-identity you want, without obligation or facing discrimination; and where all abilities and perspectives are recognised and accommodated.Empowering higher education by combining data and expertise within a global platform, Times Higher Education helps universities deliver transformative impact for people, places and the planet.We connect the world\xe2\x80\x99s higher education community, facilitate the flow of ideas and talent, and help academics and students fulfil their potential. We are proud to support universities, and believe that together we will build a better, more sustainable future.\xc2\xa9 2024 THE - Times Higher Education. All rights reserved.

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