Dubai-Based Early Warning Researcher

Al Habtoor Research Centre; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Habtoor Research Centre in Dubai is seeking an Early Warning Researcher for a full-time, on-site role. You will monitor political, economic, and security developments in the region and prepare analytical outputs to inform decision-makers.

You will collect and analyze data (qualitative and quantitative), maintain indicators databases, and contribute to early warning reports and risk assessments. English writing is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Background in political science, IR, economics, security studies, or related field.
• Excellent writing and editing, with report and policy briefs in English.
• Proficient in using research tools and open-source data for monitoring.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to manage multiple projects.
• Regional knowledge of MEA and familiarity with early warning or risk frameworks is beneficial.
• Professional proficiency in English; Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor political, economic, and security developments in the region.
• Collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative data.
• Prepare analytical briefs and contribute to early warning reports.
• Draft policy-relevant analyses and risk assessments.
• Maintain databases of indicators and events.
• Present findings to stakeholders and collaborate with colleagues.
• Help develop tools and methodologies to strengthen early warning capabilities.

Skills

Research skills

Qual/quant methods

English writing

Data tools

Open-source monitoring

Time management

Regional knowledge MEA

Education

Political Science / IR / Economics

Tools

Databases

Spreadsheets

Visualization tools

Job description

Al Habtoor Research Centre in Dubai is seeking an Early Warning Researcher for a full-time, on-site role. You will monitor political, economic, and security developments in the region and prepare analytical outputs to inform decision-makers.

You will collect and analyze data (qualitative and quantitative), maintain indicators databases, and contribute to early warning reports and risk assessments. English writing is essential.