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Implementation & Social Research Specialist

Abu Dhabi Permanent View Job Description
This role is ideal for someone passionate about translating research into practice. You will contribute to policy pilots, behavioural interventions, and mixed-methods research to support the design and delivery of impactful public programmes.
  • Shape human-centred policy through real-world implementation and research
  • Requires 1-3 years' exp in policy design, pilot programmes, or social research.

About Our Client

A progressive, government-affiliated organisation focused on strategic innovation and public sector transformation. Operating within a high-impact division, the team drives experimental and evidence-based approaches to complex policy challenges.

Job Description

  • Conduct mixed-methods research integrating qualitative and quantitative approaches
  • Design and evaluate behavioural interventions in policy sandbox environments
  • Support real-world implementation of pilot programmes and policy initiatives
  • Facilitate ethnographic and contextual research to inform programme design
  • Collaborate with strategy and analytics teams to ensure evidence-based delivery
  • Translate research insights into actionable implementation plans
  • Contribute to human-centred design processes for public sector innovation



The Successful Applicant

  • 1-3 years' experience in policy design, implementation, or social research
  • Exposure to innovation labs, policy sandboxes, or design-led public sector projects
  • Strong skills in behavioural intervention design and pilot programme execution
  • Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative research integration
  • Ability to work in cross-functional teams and translate insights into practice
  • Emirati nationals preferred



What's on Offer

  • Work at the intersection of research, design, and implementation in a high-impact division
  • Be part of a pioneering team shaping future-ready public policy
  • Exposure to strategic projects with national relevance
  • Collaborative environment with experts in strategy, foresight, and analytics
  • Opportunity to grow within a dynamic and mission-driven organisation



Contact
Ian Pollington
Quote job ref
JN-082025-6816332

Job summary

Sector
Consultancy, Strategy and Change
Subsector
Research & Analysis
Industry
Public Sector
Location
Abu Dhabi
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ian Pollington
Job reference
JN-082025-6816332