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Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi)

Research Analyst JOB

Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi)
United Arab Emirates · Full-time · Mid-Senior

Role Purpose


Supports the tracking, analysis, and reporting of marketing performance data across channels. Assists with tagging, A/B testing, and platform integration to generate insights that inform strategy, monitor and report on campaign performance, and strengthen data-driven decision-making for tourism marketing initiatives.


Key responsibilities


Marketing data systems and tracking implementation



  • Assists in the implementation and maintenance of digital tracking solutions, including Google Tag Manager, to ensure accurate and consistent data collection across all platforms.

  • Supports tagging, pixel creation, and UTM deployment for campaign monitoring and attribution tracking in alignment with media and web teams.

  • Contributes to the integration of digital marketing platforms with data warehouses and lakes to centralize and automate data collection, ensuring reliability and scalability of insights.

  • Aids in establishing standardized data governance practices and protocols for marketing performance measurement.


Performance analysis and campaign reporting



  • Collects and analyzes marketing performance data from platforms such as Google Analytics 360, Google Display & Video 360, BigQuery, and Looker Studio to assess campaign effectiveness.

  • Assists in conducting A/B and multivariate tests using platforms like Optimizely to support data-led optimizations and user experience enhancements.

  • Generates routine and ad hoc reports to monitor and evaluate campaign outcomes, channel performance, and audience behavior across paid, owned, and earned media.

  • Supports the team in translating insights into actionable recommendations to inform strategy and improve marketing decision-making.


AI development and implementation



  • Design, develop, and implement AI models and algorithms to address key business challenges, improve analytical processes, and enhance decision-making capabilities.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data scientists, software developers, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into scalable, AI-driven solutions that support marketing and research objectives.

  • Monitoring and evaluating the performance of AI systems, adjusting as necessary to improve outcomes.



  • Providing technical expertise and guidance on AI-related projects and initiatives.


Shared activities



  • Maintains organized documentation and ensures timely availability of reports, dashboards, and tracking records for internal stakeholders.

  • Keeps abreast of industry trends, digital tools, and analytics best practices to support the evolution of marketing measurement capabilities.

  • Performs additional tasks and responsibilities as requested by the line manager, in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

  • Adheres to all internal processes and standards to ensure consistency, accuracy, and data integrity in the team’s analytics efforts.


Communications and business relationships


Internal



  • Planning, Strategy and Operations Department


Other relevant departments and divisions


External



  • Relevant external institutions/companies


Relevant stakeholders/partners


Qualifications


Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field


Experience


3–5 years of relevant experience in marketing analytics, digital performance analysis, or a similar data-driven role.


Skills



  • Language: Fluency in written and spoken English

  • Managing timelines, deliverables, and prioritizing tasks across multiple campaigns or requests.

  • Critical for spotting data anomalies, validating campaign tracking, and ensuring accurate reporting.

  • Works well with cross-functional teams including media agencies, IT, marketing, and creative teams.

  • Analyze large datasets to extract meaningful insights and patterns that can inform AI model development.

  • Able to explain technical insights to marketing managers, creatives, or leadership clearly and concisely.

  • Proficiency in digital analytics tools such as Google Analytics 360, Google Display & Video 360, Google Tag Manager, and BigQuery.

  • Proven experience in managing web tagging and pixel tracking across multi-channel campaigns, with the ability to validate data accuracy and troubleshoot implementation issues using tools such as Google Tag Assistant and browser developer tools.

  • Familiarity with A/B and multivariate testing tools (e.g., Optimizely, Google Optimize) and interpreting experiment results.

  • Working knowledge of Python, SQL and data manipulation in large datasets is an advantage.

  • Experience integrating marketing data sources with centralized platforms or data lakes is preferred.

  • Understanding of how to connect marketing platforms via API or tools like Supermetrics or Funnel.io.

  • Strong analytical, critical thinking, and data visualization skills with the ability to communicate complex insights clearly.

  • Familiarity with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR) and best practices in data governance.

  • Knowledge of dashboarding tools such as Looker Studio, Tableau, Datorama, or Power BI is desirable.

  • Previous experience in government, tourism, or destination marketing sectors is a plus


 

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Posted
Jun 18, 2025
Type
Full-time
Level
Mid-Senior
Location
United Arab Emirates

Industries

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Categories

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