Expert - Studies and Research

Rcepunesco; Sharjah; On-site; AED 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional Center for Educational Planning is seeking an Expert in Studies and Research to lead strategic and operational efforts in education research. The role requires a strong research background, leadership of multidisciplinary teams, and experience with international organizations.

Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in educational research or a related field, with Ph.D. preferred, and bring extensive experience in studies and research within regional or global contexts.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in educational research or equivalent required.
• Ph.D. in a related field preferred.
• 15 years of experience in studies and research for Master’s degree or 10 years for Ph.D.
• Experience with international organizations and institutions.

Responsibilities

• Developing and supporting the implementation of strategic and operational plans for the Center in studies and research.
• Leading multidisciplinary teams within the Center and stakeholders in the studies and research department.
• Developing and publishing studies, research papers, and related documents.
• Monitoring and analyzing regional and international education trends to provide expertise and guidance.
• Supervising the preparation and implementation of studies and research projects to align outputs with global standards.
• Providing specialized expertise and strategic guidance to the studies and research team and publishing policies.
• Supervising the process of publishing studies and research produced by the Center.
• Offering technical consultations in studies, research, and policy development to countries within the Center’s scope.
• Preparing consultancy service proposals for clients and stakeholders to maintain Center’s position as a service provider.
• Drafting terms of reference for approved studies and projects.
• Performing any other tasks as needed.

Skills

Research skills

Analysis

Reporting

Bilingual

Data presentation

Computer literacy

Flexibility

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Operational planning

Project management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree in educational research or related field

Ph.D. in related field (preferred)

Job description

Job Vacancy Announcement at the Regional Center for Educational Planning

17/4/2026

Expert - Studies and Research

Educational Qualifications

• Master’s degree in educational research or equivalent / Ph.D. in a related field preferred.

Experience

• Master's degree + 15 years of experience in the field of studies and research OR Ph.D. + 10 years of experiencein studies and research.
• Working with international organizations and institutions.

Skills

• Strong Research, analysis, and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in Arabic and English.
• Advanced data presentation skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Strong team leadership skills.
• Strong skills in strategic and operational planning.
• Excellent Project management skills.
• Strong Communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities will include

Developing and supporting the implementation of strategic and operational plans for the Center in the field of studies and research.

Leading multidisciplinary teams within the Center and relevant stakeholders in the studies and research department. Developing and publishing studies, research papers, and related documents related to the Center's plans and projects. Monitoring and analyzing regional and international trends in the education sector to provide expertise and advice related to studies and research in line with the strategic directions.

Supervising the preparation and implementation of the studies and research’s projects in the Center's strategic and operational plans, and ensuring the alignment of the outputs’ quality with the global research standards. Providing specialized expertise and strategic guidance to the studies and research team and preparing and publishing policies at the Center.

Supervising the process of publishing studies and research produced by the Center.

Offering technical consultations in the field of studies, research, and policy development to countries within the Center's scope of work.

Preparing consultancy service proposals for the Center’s clients and other relevant stakeholders to maintain the Center's position as a service provider in the field of studies, research, and policy development (within the Center's scope of work). Drafting the terms of reference for approved studies and research projects

Performing any other tasks assigned to the position as needed and in the interest of the work.

Location

Regional Center for Educational Planning - University City - Sharjah.