Data Analyst - GEMS Education Corporate Office - Dubai, UAE

Gems Education UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 156,240 - 212,040; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive tax-free salary package

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative corporate environment

Job summary

GEMS Education UAE is looking for a Data Analyst to strengthen analytics capabilities by developing data-driven products and dashboards.

You will support decision-making across schools and corporate departments in Dubai, UAE. This role requires a degree in a related field and experience with tools like SQL, Power BI, and Excel.

Join a globally recognized education organization with a competitive tax-free salary package and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in statistics or data analysis.
• Experience using analytical tools like SQL and Power BI.
• Strong analytical skills with large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and development of datasets.
• Develop analytical products for decision making.
• Design and maintain data systems and dashboards.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience handling large, complex datasets

Proficiency in MS Excel

Knowledge of SQL

Experience with Power BI

Familiarity with Alteryx

Understanding of Azure

Experience with MySQL

Proficiency in Salesforce

Education

Degree or equivalent experience in statistics, data analysis, or related discipline

Job description

Position Overview

Data Analyst – GEMS Education Corporate Office, Dubai, UAE. Strengthen analytics and insight capabilities, developing and delivering data‑driven products, dashboards and analytical solutions to support strategic decision making across schools and corporate departments.

Job Details

Country: UAE • City: Dubai • Industry: Education Management • Function: Analyst • Salary: 14,000–19,000 monthly (market estimated) • Gender: Any • Nationality: Any • Job Type: Full‑time

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning, development, and implementation of internal and external datasets to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance.
• Develop analytical products and insight solutions to inform strategic and operational decision making.
• Design, maintain, and improve data systems, dashboards, and databases, including data cleaning and preparation.
• Perform data mining from primary and secondary sources and restructure data for effective analysis.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify process improvements and recommend system enhancements.
• Produce research and analysis highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities to improve school and departmental performance.
• Support evaluation and adoption of new data analysis tools and software solutions.
• Contribute to analytics initiatives across shared service departments to increase data value and impact.
• Research and help implement benchmarking systems and analytical frameworks across schools and regions.
• Manage ad hoc projects, monitoring milestones, risks, and delivery timelines.
• Stay current with analytical methodologies, frameworks, and best practices.
• Work closely with internal experts, corporate departments, and external partners to align analytics with organisational priorities.
• Promote and uphold GEMS core values and standards of excellence.

Ideal Profile

• Degree or equivalent experience in statistics, data analysis, or a related discipline.
• Experience using tools such as MS Excel, SQL, Power BI, Alteryx, Azure, MySQL, and Salesforce.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with experience handling large, complex datasets.
• Proven ability to prepare data, perform quality checks, and advise on data integrity issues.
• Experience presenting clear, concise analysis and data stories to stakeholders at all levels.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in reporting and analysis.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage multiple priorities.

Why Join Us

• Competitive tax‑free salary package.
• Opportunity to work at the centre of a global education organisation.
• Exposure to large‑scale, multi‑country datasets and strategic initiatives.
• Access to professional development and growth opportunities across the GEMS network.
• Collaborative, forward‑thinking corporate environment focused on educational excellence.

EEO Statement

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and staff, and all appointments require appropriate background and safeguarding checks.