Mais Al Masri, Market Data & Research Analyst

Mais Al Masri

Market Data & Research Analyst

Abu Dhabi Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training

Location
United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
Education
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration with concentration in MIS and Marketing
Experience
20 years, 1 Months

Share My Profile

Block User


Work Experience

Total years of experience :20 years, 1 Months

Market Data & Research Analyst at Abu Dhabi Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • My current job since April 2015

• Lead in the building of market intelligence and labour market data to ensure that development decisions in TVET are evidence-driven and are made in response to sector-specific market needs and requirements.
• Undertake research and analysis activities related to the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector.
• Identify gaps in data relevant to ACTVET areas of interest and commission or conduct surveys and research to fill these gaps.
• Provide benchmarking for best practices related to the TVET sector
• Work with the Head of Strategic Planning on the preparation and update of the 5-year Strategic Plan and ensure its alignment with Abu Dhabi Plan, National Agenda and the Governement guidelines.
• Produce report that analyses market trends for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, referencing international trends and providing comparative analysis where possible.
• Support business plans for Strategic Initiatives being developed and incubated by ACTVET.
• Develop presentations for delivery to the senior management, and other key stakeholders.

Senior Analyst, Development Research and Analysis- Strategy & Business Development Department at Al Maabar International Investments
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • August 2008 to February 2015

Experience & Responsibilities:
• Responsible for research activities at Al Maabar to identify real estate trends, demand drivers and potential real estate opportunities. This includes:
- Work closely with the Business Development Department in conducting required research and analysis for new opportunities.
- Conduct and periodically update socio-economic and demographic research in the new geographies
- Carry out external environment and industry trend analysis
• Based on research data available, draw inferences to arrive at decision points, considering the overall strategic direction of the company.
• Assist with the preparation of in-house market research and feasibility studies
• Draft Request for Proposals( RFPs), initiate communication with potential service providers and participate in proposals evaluation
• Participate in reviewing consultants deliverables (e.g. Market researches, feasibility studies)
• Coordinate projects and liaise with company units to facilitate information flow about projects.
• Act as the Coordinator of the Project Review Committee where my responsibilities include attending all Review Committee meetings, documenting project action plans, and ensuring the implementation of the committee decisions.
• Assist the management in the preparation of the Board of Directors meeting agenda and presentation materials.
• Assist in the implementation of key strategic initiatives

Business Consultant at Business Enterprises Services
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • April 2006 to July 2008

Experience & Responsibilities:
• Conduct all forms of research including in-depth interviews, and observational techniques.
• Conduct Market researches/feasibility studies.
• Deliver research results, implications, and suggested action plans based on the research results and other available information.
• Prepare project proposals.

Application Consultant at Emirates Computers
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • March 2004 to April 2006

Implemented the following ERP systems:
• Orange Accounting 2000
• Great Plains (Microsoft Business Solution)

Experience & Responsibilities:
• Understanding clients' businesses to enhance and develop the business cycles understanding.
• Developing well written and well organized business process
analysis documents determining business practices and rules and data flow.
• Making sure that the software configuration is tailored to the business processes and that analysis and report requirements
are fulfilled.
• Conducting or participating in workshops and presentations to validate business design with user community.
• Designing and implementing the software based on the client's
requirements.
• Delivering training and providing knowledge transfer to end
users.
• Acting as a technical liaison between clients and Engineering /
Support teams to prioritize and resolve technical issues
• Contributing ideas and improvements to enhance the software.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Business Administration with concentration in MIS and Marketing
  • at American University of Sharjah
  • December 2003

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with concentration in MIS and Marketing

Specialties & Skills

Meeting Planning
Action Plans
Project Coordination
Market Analysis
Desk Research
BUSINESS CONSULTANT
CLIENTS
FEASIBILITY
LIAISON
PROPOSALS

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert