Senior Specialist Studies and Research

Organization: Dubai GovernmentEducational-level Beginning of the main content section.Return to the home pagePrintable Format Job Description - Senior Specialist Studies and Research (26002128)Job Description Senior Specialist Studies and Research - (26002128) About Dubai Media Council:The Dubai Media Council is the government authority responsible for regulating and developing Dubai’s media sector, strengthening the emirate’s position as a leading regional and global media hub through progressive policies, innovation, and talent development.Job Description Job PurposeThe Senior Specialist Studies and Research is responsible for leading the design, delivery, and quality assurance of strategic research and analytical studies that support evidence‑based decision‑making across Dubai Media Council and the wider media and gaming sectors. The role holder independently manages complex research programs, develops research methodologies, analyzes emerging trends, and translates research findings into actionable recommendations that support media governance, policy development, regulatory reform, and sector growth.The role serves as a senior analytical specialist, ensuring complex research outputs are translated into actionable insights for strategic and regulatory decision‑making. Working closely with the Head of Studies and Research, the role ensures that research outputs are methodologically robust, aligned with international best practices, and responsive to the evolving needs of Dubai’s media ecosystem.No.Key Focus Area Key Accountabilities1. General Responsibilities · Implement the operational requirements for Studies and Research, in line with the overall Studies and Research and Media Governance Sector strategy, vision and goals.· Work collaboratively with the Studies and Research team and wider Media Governance Sector to ensure smooth and on-time delivery of services to stakeholders· Provide metrics and supporting documents to the Head of Studies and Research, to support with the monthly KPI reports2. Strategic Research Program Development· Lead the design and delivery of complex research programs across Dubai's media and gaming sectors, ensuring research activities address strategic priorities and emerging industry developments.· Develop research methodologies, sampling approaches, analytical frameworks, and evaluation criteria that produce reliable, objective, and defensible findings.· Identify priority research topics by monitoring changes in technology, consumer behavior, regulation, investment, and global media markets, enabling proactive policy and regulatory planning.· Scope and manage multi-disciplinary research projects, ensuring research objectives, timelines, and deliverables are clearly defined and effectively executed.· Review proposed research initiatives and recommend priorities that maximize the value of research activities across DMC.3. Sector Research, Benchmarking and Market Intelligence· Conduct advanced research into local, regional, and international media and gaming markets, generating insights that strengthen Dubai's competitiveness and regulatory maturity.· Lead benchmarking studies against leading global media regulators, industry ecosystems, and innovation hubs, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.· Analyze market trends, investment patterns, audience behaviors, emerging technologies, and industry developments to support strategic planning and regulatory decision-making.· Produce sector intelligence reports that highlight risks, opportunities, and future developments affecting Dubai's media ecosystem.· Monitor international research publications, regulatory developments, and industry reports, ensuring DMC remains informed of evolving best practices.4. Policy Research and Decision Support· Conduct policy-focused research that supports the development, implementation, and evaluation of media governance frameworks and regulatory initiatives.· Assess the potential economic, regulatory, operational, and societal impacts of proposed policy changes, providing evidence-based recommendations for senior leadership.· Collaborate with the Media Strategy & Policy Development and Data & Analytics functions to integrate research findings into strategic planning, policy development, and performance measurement activities.· Develop research papers, policy briefs, and executive reports that communicate complex findings in a clear, practical, and actionable manner.· Provide specialist research support for cross-functional initiatives, ensuring strategic decisions are supported by credible evidence.5. Research Quality Assurance and Knowledge Management· Review research methodologies, analytical approaches, and final outputs prepared by team members, ensuring research quality, consistency, and methodological integrity.· Establish research standa

Lead the design and delivery of complex research programs across Dubai's media and gaming sectors, developing research methodologies, sampling approaches, analytical frameworks, and evaluation criteria. Identify priority research topics by monitoring technology, consumer behavior, regulation, investment, and global media markets to enable proactive policy and regulatory planning. Scope and manage multi-disciplinary research projects with clearly defined objectives, timelines, and deliverables. Review proposed research initiatives and prioritize activities to maximize research value. Conduct advanced sector research, benchmarking studies against global regulators and innovation hubs, and produce sector intelligence reports highlighting risks and opportunities. Conduct policy-focused research to support governance frameworks and regulatory initiatives, assess impacts of proposed changes, and provide evidence-based recommendations. Collaborate with Data & Analytics and other functions to integrate findings into strategic planning and performance measurement, and develop research papers, policy briefs, and executive reports that communicate complex findings clearly. Establish and maintain research quality assurance and knowledge management, ensuring methodological integrity across outputs.