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Qatar Foundation (QF) is a not-for-profit organization where centers and programs focused on education, research and innovation, and community development intertwine for the benefit of Qatar, and the world.

Across our unique ecosystem – which is supported by partnerships with leading international institutions – we are addressing Qatar’s most pressing challenges; creating local, regional, and global impact; and empowering people to shape both the present and the future.

1.Senior Clinical Veterinarian- Surgery

  • Job Identification: 1180
  • Job Category: Equine
  • Locations: doha, QA
  • Apply Before :11/03/2023, 11:12 AM
  • Job Schedule: Full time

Job Description:

We are looking for candidates to come and join our team at the Equine Veterinary Medical Center (EVMC), located in the heart of the vibrant and exciting city of Doha, Qatar. 

As the only hospital of its kind in Qatar we offer services not only to the world class Arabian horses of Al Shaqab, but also to all horses in the country. This includes international sport horses competing at the Al Shaqab Longines Arena (which is located just minutes from the hospital), racehorses, pleasure horses and other show horses from all over the country. 

EVMC is a purpose-built state-of-the-art equine hospital that opened its doors in 2018 and has since grown to see over 2500 cases per year and become one of the most advanced equine medical centers in the Middle East. The hospital is equipped with a CT-scan, nuclear scintigraphy, endoscopy and other modern imaging equipment including digital X-Ray and ultrasonography. The hospital has three operating theaters, a dedicated isolation unit, intensive care units for adult horses and foals, a farrier workshop, lameness examination areas on several surfaces and a dedicated reproduction center. 

The surgical department is also equipped with the latest technology, including arthroscopy (including needle-arthroscope), laparoscopy (with morcellator), osteosynthesis (a wide range of implants available), a meek micrograft, and laser, to name a few. Rehabilitation services including shockwave, laser, magnetic diathermy, and FES, are also provided on-site.

The position is in the department for surgery, and sports medicine and rehabilitation, and has arisen as one of our surgeons is leaving here after five years.  The role would involve covering surgery, lameness diagnosis and musculoskeletal imaging.  The selected candidate would be working with two other surgeons, and be supported by two specialists in internal medicine and one in equine reproduction.

Our caseload is truly unique and provides a fantastic opportunity to build on skills and experiences.  Additionally, you would be joining a stable, cosmopolitan team and get to experience another culture and region.  Qatar is well positioned for travel as you enjoy the generous holiday allowance. The package also includes a tax-free salary and accommodation allowance.

We are also interested to hear from qualified surgeons who would be available for locum work from December this year.

To apply, please submit a letter of intent, a copy of your curriculum vitae and details of at least two referees to [email protected]. The deadline for applications is the 3rd of November 2023.

2.Director of Content Services

  • Job Identification: 29
  • Job Category: Library
  • Locations: Doha, Qatar, Doha, 5825, QA
  • Job Schedule: Full time

Job Description:

Key Result Areas:

  • As a member of the Library’s senior management contributes to the strategy and initiatives of the Library in achieving its vision.
  • Advises the Library’s senior management on making policy-level decisions and setting of priorities related to technical content services.
  • Foster a creative and innovative approach to the accomplishment of strategic goals and programs
  • Ensure regular reviews of best practices; undertake continuous improvement of user-focused services.
  • Leads in setting the direction and management of the Library’s technical services activities (Including acquisition, cataloguing, classification, metadata creation and metadata management, processing of library materials and so on) and ensuring access to materials in all formats and in many languages and disciplines.
  • Leads in the administration and management of the legal deposit in collaboration with external organizations and the national collection.
  • Lead the team in contributing to the development of Arabic Subject Headings and contributing QNL developed name and subject headings to the international authority control programmed.
  • Work with other departments to agreed levels of service and ensure that agreed standards of technical services are provided.
  • Works with other libraries to coordinate bibliographic control and develop the union cataloguing for Qatar.
  • Works with Procurement to develop best practices for the purchase of library materials and cleaning and moving of library materials as well as to ensure financial prudence.
  • Lead and manage the team, ensuring a supportive and inclusive working environment, high performance, prioritization and a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Leverage staff resources to meet strategic priorities within financial constraints
  • Oversees development and training programs for staff
  • This position includes, but is not limited to, other duties as required and defined by the scope, purpose, and spirit of the institution and are not always indicative of the title and grade of the position.
  • Other reasonable tasks as assigned by supervisor

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

  • ALA accredited master’s degree in Library Science or foreign equivalent required.
  • At least 8 years of experience in Technical Services and at least 6 years in a managerial position.
  • Experience in strategic, budget, financial planning, and reporting.
  • Experience in leading progressive initiatives with integrated library systems, bibliographic utilities, metadata schema, and linked data.
  • Track record in leading high-performing teams and in leading change
  • Strong analytical, interpersonal, and English oral and written communication skills; Arabic an added advantage.
  • Ability to effectively influence, persuade and promote the organization’s work internally and externally.

3.Information Services Librarian

  • Job Identification: 180
  • Job Category: Library
  • Locations: Doha, Qatar, Doha, 5825, QA
  • Job Schedule: Full time

Job Description:

Key Result Areas

  • Plan, conduct and evaluate creative programs for infants, children, young adults and families that encourage lifelong learning.
  • Plan, conduct and evaluate workshops and lectures for parents, caregivers and educators that support child development and learning.
  • Assist in developing and highlighting the Library’s print and online collections for children and young adults, as well as maintaining the functionality of the library space.
  • Assist children, parents, caregivers and educators with their reference and information needs.
  • Develop and participate in outreach programs to advocate for the Library’s services and provide informational support to schools and organizations serving families and children. Develop displays in order to highlight and interpret the library’s collections and services. Explore new applications of technology to design and deliver active learning opportunities for children, their parents and caregivers, and educators.
  • Serve on library committees.
  • Contribute to the profession by publishing and presenting on the Library’s children’s and young adults’ services and practices.
  • Keep abreast of developments, trends and issues in all areas of responsibility.
  • Other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to child development or education; a master’s degree in Library and Information Science is preferred.
  • 2-5 years of professional experience in a library or profession serving children and/or families.
  • Strong commitment to working collaboratively across departments and excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Arabic.
  • Experience in creating programs and services appropriate for children and young adults.
  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications.

4.Information Services Librarian

  • Job Identification: 181
  • Job Category: Library
  • Locations: Doha, Qatar, Doha, 5825, QA
  • Job Schedule: Full time

Job Description:

Key Result Areas

  • Participate in the activities of the assigned Information Services team led by a Senior Information Services Librarian to effectively provide reference and reader’s advisory, collection management, literacy and learning in assigned subject areas.
  • Provide reference and reader’s advisory services in the Qatar Reference Service through regular shifts in the Learning Commons, by eReference, and through individual office consultations.
  • Provide information literacy and learning opportunities through the development of innovative content and promotional activities for researchers, the education community (post-secondary) and the general public.
  • Develop the library collection in assigned subject areas by searching for, identifying, evaluating and selecting relevant resources in all formats through the application of standard library collection development methodologies in conjunction with the Collection Development policy and library procedures.
  • Develop print and virtual resources to support teaching and learning activities and for self-directed learning opportunities.
  • Maintain regular interaction with faculty, researchers, students and the general public to determine user needs.
  • Develop displays in order to highlight and interpret the library’s collections and services.
  • Continuously explore new applications of pedagogy and technology in order to design and deliver active learning, critical thinking and learner collaboration.
  • Serve on designated committees throughout the library.
  • Participate in outreach programs to support research, education and community needs.
  • Contribute to the profession by publishing, presenting and / or participating in professional organizations.
  • Keep abreast of developments, trends and issues in all areas of responsibility.
  • Other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

  • Master’s degree in Library and Information Science accredited by the American Library Association or foreign equivalent, and a Bachelor’s degree in a Social Sciences discipline such as Business, Psychology, Sociology.
  • 2 years of professional library experience.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills in both oral and written English and Arabic. (Native speakers of Arabic are required to have high IELTS or TOEFL scores).
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications.

5.Head of Manuscripts & Archives

  • Job Identification: 491
  • Job Category: Library
  • Locations: Doha, Qatar, Doha, 5825, QA
  • Job Schedule: Full time

Job Description:

Key Result Areas:

  • Establish, develop, implement, evaluate and update archive policies, procedures, plans, budgets, services, standards and best practices
  • Develop procedures for and manage review, selection, preservation and conservation recommendations, digitization recommendations of manuscripts and archival collection
  • Recommend, plan and manage implementation of best practices for description and cataloging of manuscripts and archival items in the Distinctive Collection Directorate (if possible, using multilevel descriptions)
  • Lead the Manuscripts and Archives section by research activities
  • Interview, select and manage the training of new staff In this section
  • Suggest acquisitions of manuscripts and archival document to the director
  • Liaise with internal and external organizations on record management to ensure selection, retention and access for historical, cultural and operational records
  • Manage collections and items for research use, for exhibitions, and to meet other outreach goals
  • Assist the director in any administrative (budgets, statistics, objectives, business plan … ) tasks for development of the directorate
  • Organize and supervise the record management process of the whole QNL
  • Contribute to the reputation of the Library by publishing, presenting, and/or actively participating in relevant professional organizations
  • Other tasks as assigned

Minimum Knowledge, Skills Experience:

  • Master’s degree in Archival Studies or a relevant discipline such as Library Science, Information Science, or history, or Middle Eastern studies
  • 6-8 years of full-time experience working in library archives, 3 of which must have been In a supervisory or leadership role in a library, museum, or research organization in archives and manuscripts
  • Project management experience
  • Experience appraising and distinguish important historical records and manuscripts
  • Excellent personnel management, interpersonal and communication skills
  • Excellent analytical and time management skills

6.Digital Curation Librarian

  • Job Identification: 631
  • Job Category: Library
  • Locations: Doha, Qatar, Doha, 5825, QA
  • Job Schedule: Full time

Job Description:

Key Result Areas:

Development, operation, and maintenance

  • Develop, document, operate, and maintain relevant digital workflow (or part thereof), including preparation of Submission Information Package (SIP), monitoring and reporting on ingest status, and troubleshoot ingest issues in the QNL Digital Preservation System and the Institutional Repository.
  • Develop, operate, and maintain processes for periodically checking and troubleshooting issues related to integrity of Archival Information Packages (AIPs) in the QNL Digital Preservation System.
  • Develop, operate, and maintain workflows for preparing and delivering Dissemination Information Package (DIPs) from the QNL Digital Preservation Systems to other relevant systems as needed.
  • Develop, operate, and maintain processes (including metrics and methods) for assessing (automated where feasible) quality of large collections of digital content, including content and metadata provided by other library departments and external partners (e.g. international digitisation projects and partnerships).
  • Prepare and maintain metadata requirements and crosswalks, facilitate cooperation with other relevant QNL departments, when necessary, to ensure metadata interoperability across library services, including digital content platforms.
  • Advise and support the Head of Digital Curation, Preservation and Access in ensuring the long-term accessibility of QNL digital assets.

Collaboration and teamwork

  • Collaborate and follow up with the digitization and cataloguing departments to ensure that appropriate technical and descriptive metadata is captured and assigned to digitized items.
  • Mentor and instruct other departments of QNL with guidance on metadata quality, schemas, thesauri, and other aspects of best practices for describing contents of diverse digital collections
  • Cooperate with QNL external digitisation projects partners to develop requirements and best practices for describing contents of digitised collections
  • Cooperate with relevant stakeholders to ensure that metadata provided for specific collections are sufficient to deliver high quality digital services for end users
  • Participate in teamwork and committees as needed

Documentation and training

  • Contribute to the development of policies and processes related to digital preservation, web archiving, file format, and metadata curation.
  • Provide written reports, assessments, analytics, and documentation as needed and upon request
  • Develop and deliver training related to digital curation, preservation, and scholarship.

Personal development and miscellaneous

  • Keep abreast of developments, trends, and issues in areas of responsibility.
  • Perform miscellaneous duties and conduct special projects as assigned.
  • Other reasonable tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
  • 2-5 years of relevant full-time work experience.
  • MLS or equivalent advanced degree in library or information science or MSc in computing science or similar
  • Strong track record in the field of digital cultural heritage including at least 3 years working with digital collections metadata
  • Strong demonstratable knowledge of metadata mapping or crosswalk
  • Very good experience of developing technical processes and workflows, preferably using a programming language, such as Python
  • Very good experience working with JSON, XML, XML, editors and mapping tools, preferably also XSLT
  • Strong and demonstrable knowledge of digital library and metadata standards, such as METS, MODS, PREMIS, Dublin Core, EAD, RDF and Linked Data, MARC
  • Very good familiarity with copyright and licensing issues pertaining to digital material and research data
  • Strong experience of delivering training to end users
  • Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft and edit a variety of written reports and communications and to articulate ideas clearly and concisely; Arabic proficiency is an advantage
  • Very good experience of using Windows and Linux operating systems

7.Manager Security South Zone

  • Job Identification: 630
  • Job Category: City Operations
  • Locations: Doha, Doha, Qatar, Doha, 5825, QA
  • Apply Before :10/31/2023, 09:38 PM
  • Job Schedule: Full time

Job Description:

Responsibilities

  • Ensure provision of manned security services in a professional and cost-effective manner according to approved security risk assessment and operational deployment plan.
  • Act as Level 2 security service quality assurance champion.
  • Submits housekeeping, site inspection and MARAFIQ reports from Security Supervisors under his leadership.
  • Provides, filters and analyses such reports to become part of the overall QF Security report and other required reporting formats.
  • Recommend improvements and assist in traffic management within his area of operation if required.
  • Liaise with PU, PUE and HBKU and all other educational institutions operating under QF and gather feedback to be duly acted upon and reported to security management.
  • Attend meetings, and if necessary, prepare reports for senior management.
  • Liaise with national security organizations and acts as primary incident commander on site during emergencies.
  • Ensures that security staff during night shift operations are covered and are responding to incident.
  • Manages security staff and ensures that all departmental objectives are met and accomplished.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
  • 8-10 years of relevant full-time work experience at Security Supervisory level, preferably in the Oil & Gas field.
  • Good understanding of risk assessment, threat analysis, investigations, and loss prevention methodology.
  • Good organizational and leadership skills necessary.
  • Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft and edit a variety of written reports and communications and to articulate ideas clearly and concisely; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications.

8.Head of Governance & Planning

  • Job Identification: 642
  • Job Category: IT
  • Locations: Doha, Qatar, Doha, 5825, QA
  • Job Schedule: Full time

Job Description:

Key Result Areas

  • Establish effective governance risk and planning within QNL IT to align with QNL strategic objectives, through developing and implementing IT Risk Management Policies and Processes
  • Develop and implement IT Incident Management policies and processes, in compliance to ISO20000 and business requirements
  • Develop and implement IT Policies and Processes, in compliance to ISO20000, 27001, regulations and business requirements (change management, incident management, problem management, configuration management, asset management, BCM, DR, support models, security models, configuration baselines, Continuous Service Improvement)
  • Manage the IT Portfolio by ensuring effective commissioning and decommissioning of service, service release and transition
  • Support service owner in developing necessary documentation such as support models, security models, configuration baselines, and relevant processes
  • Manage the RCA development processes to ensure completeness and relevance oof the findings, and ensure Cas and Pas are implemented on time
  • Create and manage the demand management cycles to meet emerging trends and competing business demands
  • Plan and monitor IT budget to ensure quality budget estimation and financial management
  • Effective management and reporting of IT projects and IT Programs both to internal and external stakeholders to ensure customer satisfaction
  • Act as an independent body within IT for relevant tasks such as reviewing RCA to ensure segregation and separation of duties
  • Manage and report on internal and external gap assessments and establish control calendars to ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented on time
  • Establish efficient IT risk management processes to ensure risks are identified and responded according to risk appetites to protect QNL operation, QNL reputation and ensure compliance to relevant laws such as Privacy and Cyber Crime
  • Inspect incidents per incident handling process, performing impartial root cause analysis and building lessons learned
  • Other tasks as assigned by supervisor

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant IT discipline.
  • 6-8 years of experience in roles related to governance, risk, compliance, and planning.
  • Certified in GRC and Project related certifications such as CISSP, ISO27001, ISO 27001, CISM and PMP.
  • Demonstrate sufficient IT technical background.
  • Adept English writing skills.
  • Adept critical thinking skills for effective communication with relative parties.
  • Experienced in spreadsheet processing and creating power point presentations.
  • Lead efforts on establishing IT governance on Security and Service Management based on standards and ensuring best fit practices for the organizations.
  • Draft and review relative IT Principles, Policies, Standards, Procedures, Guidelines, and IT Baselines.
  • Ensure the governance framework is best suite for the organizations, enhancing business agility while ensuing the implementation of controls commensurate with risks.
  • Develop a risk management process aligned with globally accepted best practices made fit in the organization.
  • Ensure separation and segregation of duties are established through all IT processes such as change and incident management.
  • Establish self-assessment practices to review compliance against process and identifying gaps and opportunities for continual service and security improvement.
  • Establish and manage an organizational portfolio and demand management process ensure adequate evaluation and prioritization of projects in alignment with QNL strategic direction.
  • Establish effective project planning, execution and reporting practices for IT and non-IT audiences.
  • Establish effective resource allocation practices for estimation and commitment in light of competing demands.

9.Head of Procurement

  • Job Identification: 643
  • Job Category: Human Capital
  • Locations: Doha, Qatar, Doha, 5825, QA
  • Job Schedule: Full time

Job Description:

Key Result Areas:

  • Direct the relationship with QF procurement to ensure compliance and effective procurement processes as well as audit readiness related to Finance.
  • Supervise QNL delegated purchasing authorities and ensure compliance with QF Procurement policies & procedures.
  • Supervise Procurement process and provide guidance to team members.
  • Represent QNL in the tender committee meetings.
  • Finalize purchasing activities with other internal and external departments.
  • Develop and review procurement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with international procurement standards.
  • Advise departments on purchasing and procurement policies & procedures and provide vendor sources.
  • Conduct operational analysis as requested by management.
  • Manage the audit process related to Procurement.
  • Support procurement system development and look for ways to enhance the process.
  • Manage and review documents (e.g., PRs, POs, Tenders, and other accounting).
  • Other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Master’s degree in a related field is preferred.
  • 6-8 years of relevant work experience, preferably in similar institute.
  • Strong analytical and negotiation skills plus familiarity with local and international practices.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, both oral and written English and Arabic (Native speakers of Arabic are required to have high IELTS or TOFEL scores).
  • Good interpersonal and people skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and within a team
  • Ability to multi-task and work under pressure in a quickly changing environment with short deadlines.
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications

10.Security Traffic Controller

  • Job Identification: 954
  • Job Category: City Operations
  • Locations: Doha, Qatar, Doha, 5825, QA
  • Apply Before :10/31/2023, 07:32 PM
  • Job Schedule: Full time

Job Description:

Key Result Areas:

  • To ensure that procedural and manpower requirements for handling traffic management are met according to Traffic Management Procedure to include entry and management of relevant traffic incidents and violation for records purposes.
  • To assist in QF Traffic Assessment and plans for mitigation, diversion, closures and handover/takeover of road infrastructure works to be online for traffic use. 
  • Liaison with external government agencies as required to deliver traffic management services. 
  • Liaison with QF Traffic Office to align and sustain traffic violation procedure for Education City. 
  • Assist in maintaining data base of traffic violations and prepare periodic reports to be shared with stakeholders when required. 
  • To monitor, operate, administer, and respond to security operations and calls for assistance. 
  • Other reasonable tasks as assigned by supervisor

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

  • High School Diploma minimum; followed by formal training in security or military. 
  • 2-5 years of experience in similar role 
  • For security roles, security, military or police experience preferred 
  • Advance knowledge in security guarding principles and asset protection 
  • Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft and edit a variety of written reports and communications and to articulate ideas clearly and concisely; Arabic proficiency is an advantage 
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications

11.Conservation Specialist

  • Job Identification: 952
  • Job Category: Library
  • Locations: Doha, Qatar, Doha, 5825, QA
  • Job Schedule: Full time

Job Description:

Taking care of the conservation and preservation of heritage materials (Photographs, books, manuscript, library/archive materials) held in the library’s heritage collections. Supporting the activities of the IFLA PAC center and the scientific laboratory.

Key Results Area:

  • Support the improvement of standards, guidelines, procedures related to conservation practices in QNL.
  • Perform conservation and preservation treatments on materials held in the library’s Heritage collections (photographs, books, manuscripts, and archive materials).
  • Condition surveys of HL collection + condition check for digitization and loans.
  • Understand and support the analytical tests on QNL collections materials.
  • Document examinations and treatments in writing and by photography.
  • Contribute to the maintenance of the conservation lab and the scientific lab.
  • Advise library staff on the condition of collections, collection storage, handling, and exhibition.
  • Conduct condition surveys of collections.
  • Participate in disaster recovery services for QNL HL items.
  • Contribute to the conservation field through service, research, writing, outreach, presentations…
  • Familiarize, understand, and implement health, safe and environment policy procedures, regulations, and objectives.
  • The position includes other duties as required and defined by the scope, purpose, and spirit of the institution.
  • Other reasonable tasks as assigned by supervisor.

 Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
  • 2-5 years of relevant full-time work experience.
  • Knowledge of material science and non-destructive techniques
  • Good manual skills for conservation.
  • Excellent analytical and time management skills. 
  • Ability to work methodically and accurately without close supervision.
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills both in oral and written English and Arabic.
  • Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft and edit a variety of written reports and communications and to articulate ideas clearly and concisely; Arabic proficiency is an advantage
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications

12.Head of Finance

  • Job Identification: 953
  • Job Category: Finance
  • Locations: Doha, Qatar, Doha, 5825, QA
  • Job Schedule: Full time

Job Description:

To manage financial operations activates for the library and supervise Finance team.

Key RESULT AREAS

  • Prepare and finalize QNL annual financial plans, develop & submit the annual budget, and manage supplementary budget requests, the budget carry-over process, etc.
  • Manage Qatar National Library budget and manage annual budgeting process.
  • Supervise Finance team and provide guidance to team members.
  • Review all financial transactions before seeking approvals. 
  • Manage the account payable and receivable activities in the library.
  • Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of finance, accounting and accounting control procedures 
  • Review, maintain and manage QNL contracts to ensure compliance and execution
  • Conduct periodic performance evaluation reviews with Finance and follow up on any issues
  • Conduct operational and financial analysis as requested by management
  • Ensure monthly and annual budget reporting to QNL senior management 
  • Monitor budget forecast and meet with budget holders on regular basis.
  • Manage the audit process related to Finance 
  • Support financial system development.
  • Manage and review documents (e.g., budget, expense, invoices, and other accounting)
  • Other tasks as assigned

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting. Master’s degree in a related field is preferred.
  • 4-6 years of relevant work experience, preferably in similar institute. 
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, both oral and written English and Arabic (Native speakers of Arabic are required to have high IELTS or TOFEL scores).
  • Good interpersonal and people skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and within a team
  • Ability to multi-task and work under pressure in a quickly changing environment with short deadlines
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications

13.Reference Services Manager

  • Job Identification: 1030
  • Job Category: Library
  • Locations: Doha, Qatar, Doha, 5825, QA
  • Job Schedule: Full time

Job Description:

Key Results Areas:

  • Oversee and facilitate objective setting; strategic planning; evaluation for the activities of the Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities units within Research and Learning; and the development of policies & procedures – including evaluations of staff performance, departmental reference services, liaison activities, etc.
  • Ensure that best practices and professional guidelines and standards are followed to achieve high levels of customer service and satisfaction in an effective and innovative manner. 
  • Support the departmental staff selection process, including selecting candidates, conducting interviews, and making hiring recommendations
  • Recommend, lead, supervise, and evaluate departmental staff, which may include Graduate Trainees, Interns, full and part-time staff members, and volunteers
  • Ensure effective departmental participation in reference and readers’ advisory services through the Qatar Reference Service
  • Lead information literacy and learning activities, such as programs, classes, and individual consultations, and ensure that activities meet the needs of Library customers
  • Lead promotional activities, such as library displays, postings on social media, etc., to promote library services to researchers, the Education community, and the general public
  • Participate in the development of multilingual physical and virtual collections in the Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities to meet the needs of diverse users. In close collaboration with Manger of Collection Development. 
  • Provide direction and mentoring for the research process to ensure that a wide range of activities capture the behaviors of QNL users to inform the development of services and collections.
  • Supervise the active interaction with faculty, researchers, students and the general public to determine user needs in order to be able to respond to them
  • Ensure that displays highlight and meaningfully interpret collections and services
  • Keep abreast of best practices in teaching methods and technologies in order to facilitate active learning, critical thinking, and learner collaboration
  • Serve on designated committees throughout the library, QF and the wider community as needed
  • Participate in outreach programs to support research, education and community needs
  • Contribute to the profession by publishing, presenting, and / or participating in professional organizations
  • Keep abreast of developments, trends and issues in all areas of responsibility
  • Other tasks as assigned

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

  • Master’s degree in Library or Information Science accredited by the American Library Association or foreign equivalent. An additional  degree in one of the areas of responsibility preferred
  • 8 years of professional library experience in an academic, research or metropolitan public library
  • Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills in both oral and written English and Arabic, with the ability to articulate ideas clearly and concisely. Native speakers of Arabic are required to have high IELTS or TOEFL scores.
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications

14.Social Media Assistant

  • Job Identification: 1050
  • Job Category: Communications
  • Locations: Doha, QA
  • Apply Before :11/12/2023, 11:40 AM
  • Job Schedule: Full time

Job Description:

Key Responsiblities

  • Facilitate the creation and maintenance of contents for various social media channels to ensure that information is correct, consistent and aligned with approved AL SHAQAB social media strategy.
  • Search and generate creative and compelling content ideas and concepts to showcase AL SHAQAB as a leading Equestrian hub.
  • Collaborates with departments and staff throughout Al Shaqab to promote their goals and objectives on Social Media while remaining in alignment with overall organization goals.
  • Seek approval (before publishing) on posts schedule, written contents, collected photos, media, and art work, maintain it and ensure wide distribution.
  • Support Al Shaqab Events through live-tweeting, livestreaming or other online marketing efforts as needed.
  • Coordinates social media campaigns that support Al Shaqab brand and marketing initiatives.
  • Establishes and implement processes that measure usage statistics, community interactions and
  • other benchmark statistics, measures impact of posts and campaigns, to assess its effectiveness of the social media.
  • Monitors social media platforms, content, dissemination and execution for best practices. Analyze
  • and provide advice on social media analysis and monitoring tools.
  • Watch for non-official accounts/sites coming up and using Al Shaqab branding, to ensure protecting Al Shaqab image, intellectual properties, and copy writes.
  • Assesses emerging technology changes and resources to refine, update and expand the functionality of digital media services.
  • Creates reports and analyses data to measure progress and effectiveness of messaging and social media/Marketing efforts.
  • Monitors comments for appropriateness, answers questions and Creates and coordinates content to promote Al Shaqab on official social media channels. Produces, reviews, and edits material, coordinates social media activities to promote Al Shaqab brand, products/services, and activities.
  • Comply with QF health, safety, and environment policy, procedures, legal regulations and objectives applicable to areas of responsibility. Ensures work under his/her control is performed in a safe, healthy and environmentally sound manner.
  • Other reasonable tasks as assigned by supervisor

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

  • 2-5 years of social media and website content management experience
  • Knowledge of Communications and Public Relations fundamentals, techniques, etc., as well as social media platforms and emerging trends
  • Excellent interpersonal communication and influencing skills,
  • Excellent writing skills with experience writing promotional and social media-related copy and the ability to articulate ideas clearly and concisely; Arabic proficiency is an advantage
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications and social media, including Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, Snapchat, Instagram, and Youtube
  • Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft and edit a variety of written reports and communications and to articulate ideas clearly and concisely; Arabic proficiency is an advantage
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications

15.Auditor

  • Job Identification: 1049
  • Job Category: Governance
  • Locations: Al Rayyan, QA
  • Apply Before :10/31/2023, 12:24 PM
  • Job Schedule: Full time

Job Description:

Key Result Areas 

  • Develop and maintain a basic understanding of financial auditing and the QF information processing environment.
  • Under supervision, conduct financial and related operational reviews in order to identify internal control risks, business risks, and operational cost reduction opportunities.
  • Discuss preliminary audit findings with management directly responsible for resolution; recommend & document internal control improvements.
  • Help develop draft audit reports.
  • Maintain a professional development plan relative to the performance expectations for the above accountabilities.

Minimun qualifications and experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field & 2-5 years of relevant full-time work experience.
  • Qualification such as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is desirable.
  • At least 3 years of financial & operations-related audit work experience within a large organization
  • Knowledge of risk-based auditing, the COSO framework, and internal control concepts
  • Strong research and analytical skills.
  • Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications; Oracle ERP financial application experience preferred.
  • Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft and edit a variety of written reports and communications and to articulate ideas clearly and concisely; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.
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