Responsibilities

This is a unique opportunity to work at the crossroads of culture and consulting, further consolidating Alserkal Advisory’s position as a strategic partner to our clients. The position focuses client-focused research projects. The Alserkal Advisory Research Associate is responsible for ensuring standards of clarity and rigour in documentation including benchmarking, best practices, methodologies and strategy. 

 

Proposal Development 

 

  • Work closely with the Advisory team to research, analyze and write documents for client projects. 
  • Interpret existing and collated date to produce briefs, documents and executive summaries.  
  • Grasp and enhance the logic, supporting suggestions with further evidence or research
  • Visually interpret the points developed in the argument, using the Alserkal photo archive, or other image sources
  • Strengthen the argument by suggesting alternative flows or structures
  • Build presentations and documents from scratch following a brief and conforming to internal templates 
  • Tailor pre-existing presentations to specific client needs
  • Work closely with the Director to identify research sources and collate content from different internal and external sources for inclusion in presentations
  • Work closely with the design team to oversee flawless execution of all decks, for both internal and external use 
  • Sense check, fact check and proofread all content for presentations, for both internal and external use 

 

Research + Development 

 

  • Research, create and contribute content for Alerkal Advisory projects, including but not limited to market research and sectoral information, strategy, cultural production, exhibition-making, commissions, conferences, design collaborations, multi-disciplinary initiatives and more
  • Investigate, shortlist, and maintain contacts with research agencies capable of collaborating on thought leadership initiatives and/or research presentations with Alserkal Advisory

 

Administration + Archive Management  

 

  • Manage and update all project files
  • Handle daily administrative tasks associated to the smooth running of Alserkal Advisory project operations including reporting and general admin

Required skills

  • 2+ years’ experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment in a related field 
  • A demonstrable understanding of, and commitment to arts and culture
  • Familiarity with research methodologies and leading multi-stakeholder research projects
  • Attention to detail and efficient problem solving
  • Educated to a Bachelor’s degree level or equivalent and holding relevant professional qualifications
  • Excellent organisational and administrative skills 
  • Excellent reporting skills 
  • Excellent level of writing, argument development, analytical capabilities, and communication skills 
  • Work experience in the GCC or wider region desirable 
  • Self-motivated, with the ability to work within an ambiguous constantly changing environment 

 

This is a full-time project-based position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, from 10am to 6pm. Saturdays and overtime might be required during intense periods and/or during special projects and events.

This job description summarises the main key responsibilities of your role but there may be other reasonable requests made and other responsibilities included from time to time.

 

Submit your CV and cover letter to talent@alserkal.online