Senior Analyst - Planning & Development

Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS); Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 9,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading scientific foundation in Kuwait City is looking for an experienced administrative professional. The role involves supporting daily administrative tasks, monitoring KPIs, and preparing detailed reports. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree, at least 4 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in both English and Arabic. This position is essential for enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in the same or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide support by handling day-to-day administrative tasks.
• Monitor and record the status of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Prepare progress reports accurately and in a timely manner.

Skills

English proficiency

Arabic proficiency

Problem analysis

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a Scientific or related field

Job description

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Scientific, Administration, or related field (with equivalency by the Kuwait Ministry of Higher Education)
• Minimum of 4 Years of experience in the same or related field
• Proficient in English and Arabic.

Key Accountabilities:

Policies, Processes & Procedures

• Follow the policies, systems, and procedures to fulfil procedural and legislative requirements while delivering quality and cost-effective services.
• Regularly review and, if required, suggest updates/changes to the policies, systems, and procedures for the activities in line with better practices and KFAS’s standards.

Administrative Support

• Provide support by handling day-to-day administrative tasks.
• Monitor and record the status and/or progress of the section’s Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Implement activities in strict adherence with the approved workplans and budgets aligning efforts with predefined objectives and targets.
• Conduct the archival process for all documents, including progress reports, and final reports.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills, maintain confidentiality, ensure accuracy, and remain attentive while performing administrative office work.
• Resolve administrative problems by analyzing information, identifying, and communication solutions.

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in systems, processes, and practices, with a focus on leading practices, process improvement, cost reduction, and productivity enhancement.
• Provide recommendations for continuous improvement considering emerging trends and opportunities to management.

Documentation and Reporting

• Prepare progress reports accurately and in a timely manner and organize data from various sources.
• Apply statistical and analytical techniques to perform in-depth analysis, and create clear and informative data visualizations, and graphs, when necessary.
• Perform and evaluate data for specific analytical tasks.
• Organize and update documents systematically to facilitate easy retrieval, uphold strict confidentiality, and maintain a corresponding electronic filing system.
• Utilize appropriate software to develop a wide range of documents, reports, and presentations as needed.
• Perform other duties related to the job as assigned by management.