Qatar Jobs Today: Qatar Foundation announces new job opportunities. Are you looking for job opportunities in Qatar? Qatar Foundation announces the opening of recruitment for many jobs in various specializations in Qatar on today's date. These opportunities are available to all nationalities. Learn about the available jobs and how to apply through the following advertisement.
About Qatar Foundation
What started with a simple vision has now become an ever-evolving organization. Discover the values driving Qatar Foundation, dig into our history, and learn more about our leadership.
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.
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About Education City
Education City, our flagship initiative, is a campus that spans more than 12 square kilometers and hosts branch campuses of some of the world’s leading educational institutes, a homegrown university, and other research, scholastic, and community centers.
Together, these institutes make Education City a unique model of academic and research excellence, pioneering a new approach to multidisciplinary, global education and enabling breakthroughs that benefit Qatar and the rest of the world.
Our History
Since our organization was established over two decades ago, we’ve strengthened our foundations, while continuing to make new breakthroughs throughout our journey. Explore some of our major milestones in the timeline below.
Our Values
- Excellence: Deliver the exceptional to build a prosperous future for us all.
- Integrity: Be ethical, proactive and dedicated in everything we do.
- Community: Empower and inspire each other to unlock our potential.
- Innovation: Take initiative, be curious and explore beyond boundaries.
- Rooted: Build a future that’s grounded in our heritage and inspired by our legacy.
Required jobs in Qatar Foundation and their details:
1. Lead Talent Acquisition
Key Result Areas:
- Contribute to the development of recruiting plans and strategies and their implementation.
- Review and improve Talent Acquisition policies and procedures on a regular basis and make any needed changes.
- Lead and supervise QF wide recruitment initiatives & to develop integrated strategy with alignment to QF workforce plans.
- Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition Director to develop the annual Talent Acquisition budget.
- Participate in setting objectives for the Talent Acquisition team in order to improve Talent Acquisition Department staff performance and increase productivity
- Receive recruitment requests for approved position vacancies; place internal and external advertisements and announcements, including on the QF Website and social media, in order to source CVs
- Coordinate arrangements for participation in recruiting opportunities such as job fairs, exhibitions, and conferences; attend as assigned
- Conduct research to identify and recommend executive search firms, as needed. Serve as the focal point for contracted recruitment agencies. Coordinate requests for contract payments
- Review the performance of recruitment agencies and recruitment websites to inform future service arrangements
- Review and improve talent on-boarding experience by applying best practices & solutions
- Review, screen, and vet CVs; forward suitable ones to the relevant hiring entity with a summary of each candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications
- Obtain short-lists from hiring entities; contact short-listed candidates to determine their availability & interest, and conduct initial interviews via phone
- Represent Human Capital (HC) at job interviews to provide any needed guidance and to ensure that they are conducted in adherence to QF HC policies and procedures
- Receive candidate selections from hiring entities; check candidate qualifications to ensure that minimum requirements of the position are met, and contact candidates to request additional information and required documents. Coordinate reference checking to support hiring decisions
- Prepare offer proposals and issue official offer letters to initiate the hiring process
- Supervise completion of formalities in regard to visas, police clearances, airline tickets, medical checkups, accommodations, initial transportation, etc.; create staff numbers on the ERP
- Supervise completion of recruitment records, documentation, and statistical reporting to ensure that required paperwork is completed accurately and in a timely manner
- Coordinate with the Talent Acquisition Officer to send thank-you emails to unsuccessful candidates; ensure that their details are entered into the candidate database for future reference
- Analyze recruitment requests that require exception approvals from senior management, as directed
- Generate reports, such as the monthly Talent Acquisition report, as required or requested for management information
- Promote QF’s reputation as a “best place to work”
Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Social Sciences or other relevant field; Master’s preferred
- 6-8 years of Talent Acquisition experience, including exposure to other key HR functions and activities and knowledge of HR best practices
- Excellent planning, organizational, analytical, and time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills with a high degree of tact and discretion
- 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; knowledge of HRIS and recruiting software preferred
2. Outreach Officer
Job Description
- Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership Support:
- Under the supervision of the Outreach Program Manager, assist in identifying and engaging key stakeholders, and local partners to support WISH’s health initiatives and outreach activities.
- Maintain relationships with partners and help gather feedback to maintain strong relationships with external and local stakeholders and build a network of local long-term supporters.
- Support the development and maintenance of stakeholders’ database.
- Communication and Social Media:
- Support the creation of content for public relations and social media channels, promoting WISH’s outreach activities and events to a broader audience.
- Assist in coordination with the Social Media agency and the website agency on any follow up action points.
- Work with the communications team to ensure consistent messaging that enhances WISH's visibility and resonates with the target audience.
- Support the development of talking points, briefings in response to media and TV interviews.
- Resource Mobilization (Fundraising and Sponsorship):
- Help identify opportunities for resource mobilization that align with WISH’s mission, under the guidance of the Outreach Program Manager.
- Assist in developing fundraising materials and sponsorship proposals to attract potential donors and partners for WISH’s outreach programs (standardized presentations, leaflets, digital content).
- Logistical and Administrative Support:
- Provide logistical and administrative support in organizing outreach events, workshops, and activities, ensuring smooth execution.
- Assist with event setup, coordination, and follow-up, collecting feedback to help refine future events and activities.
- Support in note taking, meeting minutes and support following up of actions points.
- Other relevant tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- High School & 2-5 years of relevant full time work experience in stakeholder engagement, communications, event coordination, fundraising, or a related field, preferably in the healthcare, nonprofit, or international development sectors.
- Ability to identify, engage, and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and partners to support outreach initiatives.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including experience in content creation for social media, public relations, and marketing materials.
- Familiarity with managing social media platforms, coordinating with agencies, and ensuring consistent messaging.
- Basic knowledge of fundraising strategies, sponsorship proposal development, and donor engagement.
- Experience in logistical planning, event organization, and administrative support for workshops, outreach programs, and networking activities.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, take meeting minutes, follow up on action points, and maintain stakeholder databases.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, think proactively, and support various outreach functions as needed.
- 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.
3. Manager of Adults Unit
To lead and manage adult programming and reference services as part of the Public Engagement division, overseeing the development and delivery of nigh quality, and community-responsive services and engaging and inclusive adult programs that support lifelong learning, enrichment, and equitable access to knowledge for adult audiences. The job is to manage the planning and implementation of the program and services in alignment with the Children and Young Adults unit to ensure that QNL is a responsive and vibrant hub for adult patrons.
Key Result Areas:
- Works closely with the Director on strategic planning and efficient execution of quality programming and community engagement initiatives in alignment with the QNL’s strategic objectives and ensures department budget is consumed appropriately.
- Lead the development and implementation of an innovative and engaging community initiatives and programs, with focus on engagement with cultural and Qatari resources at the library.
- Lead the development and implementation of adult service, including reference, reader’s advisory, writing services, digital and media literacy, and access to library’s resources.
- Oversees program and service assessment and adapt based on feedback to ensure QNL serves the needs of adult patrons.
- Ensure excellent customer service is delivered by the unit.
- Lead, develop, implement, and evaluate policies, procedures, operational plans, programs, and service standards relevant for the unit.
- Manage the budgets, and business plans for all activities within the areas of responsibility in alignment with the Public Engagement Department.
- Develop partnerships with local organisations and so on to expand service and program reach and impact.
- Regularly evaluate community needs, interests and trends to ensure responsive and relevant offerings.
- Keep abreast of developments, trends and issues in all areas of responsibility.
- Contribute to the profession by publishing, presenting, or participating in professional organizations.
- 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.
- Mange the team and ensure a supportive and inclusive working environment, high performance and a culture of continuous improvement.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in library or information science accredited by the American Library Association, Master’s degree is preferred.
- 8 – 10 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
4. Admin Assistant
The Administrative Officer provides vital support to the Distinctive Collection division, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations through efficient coordination, communication, and record-keeping. The role supports the team in involved in the management, preservation, and promotion of the heritage collection which is in line with QNL’s role as the custodian of Qatar and the region’s documentary heritage.
Key Result Areas:
- Administrative Support
- Provide administrative and clerical support to the Distinctive Collections team.
- Manage correspondences, meeting coordination, and minute-taking.
- Assist in preparing and organizing loan documentation, including taking accurate object measurements, completing conservation forms, tracking the progress of conservation treatments, and ensuring all necessary paperwork is properly filed and tracked.
- Maintain and updates data to maintain division’s records, reports, and project documentation.
- Supports and maintains files and records for the department.
- Maintain mailing list for the unit for programs.
- Finance and Procurement
- Support procurement of supplies and services, including vendor liaison and tracking deliveries.
- Monitor budget expenditures and assist with financial reporting and reconciliation.
- Prepare and process invoices, reimbursements, and purchase orders.
- User Services
- Manage the scheduling of shift work for the reading room.
- Support reading room appointments and respond to general inquiries.
- Coordinate access to special collections materials for researchers and visitors.
- Assist with internal and external tours, visits, and VIP guest coordination.
- Project and Program Coordination
- Assist with the logistics for exhibitions, digitization projects, and events.
- Support the hosting of overseas guests (for example, travel, accommodations, etc)
- Track progress of ongoing projects and support reporting for internal milestones.
- Maintain project timelines, maintain contact lists.
- Collection management
- Support the retrieval of collection items for patrons or staff (for conservation, exhibition and digitization, loans)
- Coordinate the safe transportation and movement of exhibition items between storage facilities and the gallery. Liaise with shippers and other institutions to confirm shipping and installation schedules.
- Assist in the inventory and audit of the collection by maintaining accurate records of objects, tracking their movement and support collection documentation efforts.
- Records and Compliance
- Ensure administrative activities comply with institutional policies, including data protection, security, and health and safety.
- Support documentation related to collections access, copyright, and donor restrictions.
- Any other duties assigned.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- High school.
- 2-5 years of experience handling administrative work.
- Organized and able to project manage multiple projects.
- University degree or equivalent.
- Prior experience in a library or museum setting would be preferred.
5. English Content Editor
The English Content Editor is responsible for working on the linguistic content of a variety of documents including promotional materials, letters, reports, articles, books and others. The role includes content development, reading documents, writing and editing copies, preparing summaries, consulting clients and using necessary computer programs once required. The promotional materials include, but are not limited to, marketing and PR materials and collaterals, website content, social media posts, the Library media walls and screens, presentations, questionnaires, leaflets, brochures, guides and handbooks. He/she is also responsible for working on the linguistic content of business, legal, technical and scientific documents.
Key Result Areas:
- Developing content for various purposes and uses inside and outside the Library.
- Ensuring content is maintained to the very highest quality standards; thorough proofreading and quality checking on an ongoing basis.
- Ensuring all content is written in an engaging and accessible way for the relevant audience, and is consistent in terms of tone of voice, style and key messaging across all channels.
- Correcting spelling and grammatical errors, and checking facts across all channels.
- Working with content owners across the Library to produce compelling content, ensuring it is written to an excellent standard and that it incorporates input from key stakeholders throughout the Library while remaining factually correct.
- Continually improving copy, adapting the text where necessary to ensure it is appropriate for the target audience.
- Using the appropriate software for ensuring correctness of content language and style such as editing and proofreading tools.
- Researching to find the appropriate phraseology to use in editing the text and making it sound natural in its target language.
- Using specialist dictionaries, thesauruses and reference books as part of his/her daily work to ensure that best quality language is used to communicate the content in question.
- Developing and retaining specialist knowledge on library-specific terms and language.
- Providing support to the QNL Director's Office by developing and/or summarizing letters, memos, content, manuscripts, admin and financial documents as required. Texts may include scientific, technical, commercial, literary, legal and educational documents.
- Reviewing, condensing, correcting and arranging material (text, articles, images, sound, video, or film) and preparing it for final presentation/publication.
- Working closely with designers to ensure a cohesive relationship between copy and design.
- Implementing QF and QNL policies and procedures in the area of copy writing guidelines.
- Ensuring QF and QNL writing guidelines are consistently implemented across all materials.
- Developing additional editing/proofing style sheets and sharing the same with colleagues for consistency across the team’s work.
- Co-ordinating the content sign off within the Library and with stakeholders.
- Prioritizing workloads effectively in order to meet deadlines.
- Working closely with online services to ensure all online customer-facing content is consistent with offline content and materials.
- Reviewing and revising English translated texts of colleagues, if needed.
- Working with library visitors as required.
- 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.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- Master degree in language and linguistics or an equivalent degree is an added advantage.
- Bachelor's degree in languages or equivalent.
- 5 - 8 years of working experience in related fields.
- Working in a content editing role with a demonstrable track record in writing for different media and audiences.
- Excellent writing skills in English language.
- Excellent interpersonal and oral communication and presentation skills.
- Willingness and ability to work flexibly as required.
- Experience of using web content management systems to update online content.
- Demonstrable skills in administration, organization and time management.
- Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, especially MS Word, Excel and MS PowerPoint.
- An understanding of how to maximize social media engagement is a plus.
6. Senior Procurement Specialist
The Procurement specialist is Responsible for implementation of procurement strategies, policies, processes and systems such as inventory management, contract negotiation, business support, management contracts. Maintaining records to meet statutory obligations. The responsibilities
include third-party management, logistics, and warehousing and inventory management. This position will be supporting all QNL departments and activities to ensure materials availability.
Key Result Areas:
- Reviews and processes requisitions and release purchase orders.
- Determines vendor sources and obtains product information. Ensures specifications are met. Maintains contact with vendors and ensures compliance with contracts.
- Investigates and resolves conflicts with vendors and departments as it relates to quotes, bids, and outstanding invoices.
- Prepares, evaluates and process bid proposals.
- Advises departments on purchasing/procurement policies and procedures and provides
- vendor sources.
- Conducts and participate in preparation of technical evaluations.
- Provides procurement training, guidance and support to departments.
- Answers inquiries regarding complex policies and procedures as it relates to the purchasing of goods and payment of services.
- Gathers and records data to prepare reports.
- Prepare technical letters, memos, and other similar documents related to area of
- responsibility.
- Manage and prepare for audits as per QF policies and procedures.
- Manage the relation with QF procurement
- Ensure compliance with procurement directorate policies and procedures and wide QF policies and procedures.
- Manage warehousing and logistics for QNL materials.
- Negotiate contracts with vendors and suppliers in accordance with QF policies and
- procedures.
- Coordinate purchasing activities with other departments such as Logistics and Finance.
- Familiarize, understand and implement QF health, safety, and environment policy, procedures, legal regulations and objectives applicable to areas of responsibility.
- Ensures coordination with HSE department in implementing, monitoring and reviewing of HSE performance to ensure work under his/her control is performed in a safe, healthy and environmentally sound manner.
- 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.
7. Director of Distinctive Collections
To provide leadership, oversight and strategic vision for the Division in line with QNL’s mission and vision to be the custodian of Qatar and the region’s heritage as well as to inspire discovery, learning and research.
Key Result Areas:
- Work closely and collaboratively with QNL-ED and the rest of the management to realize the Library’s mission and vision. Provide advice to QNL management on matters pertaining to distinctive collections.
- Lead and provide strategic vision for the Distinctive Collections division. Lead, oversee and manage an effective operations, budget and human resources for the division. Responsible for the development of the strategic plans and annual workplans. Continuously assess and iterate programmes to improve services and advance initiatives.
- Oversee the development of the distinctive collection of the library which includes acquisitions, processing, organizing, cataloguing, preserving, promotion, and making accessible the collection which covers varied formats like printed documents, archives, photographs, manuscripts, audio-visual media, and digital collections. Develop and refine the QNL collection development policy and other policies related to exhibitions, collection usage, assessment, and services, in collaboration with other divisions.
- Lead, oversee and manage the development and delivery of the conservation, preservation, and heritage science functions for the physical collection. Oversee the physical space needs of collections both on and off site, monitor the movement and condition of items, and provide safe and expedient access to collections within reading rooms and in public displays.
- Oversee the development of a robust program of events, services, and initiatives such as symposia, lectures, exhibitions, and scholarly conferences that showcase QNL’s collections and the research use of such collections, and for the IFLA Preservation and Conservation Centre of which QNL is the MENA focal point.
- Leverage knowledge of professional best practices to create or facilitate collaborations on distinctive collections initiatives to develop innovative engagement for the public and research.
- Oversee the development and implementation of proposals for educational programs that enhance the scholarly use of QNL's unique collections and services and provides reference and consultation to researchers and visiting scholars; collaborates with local universities and museums to devise new innovative ways of understanding history. Develop and foster relationships with donors and prospective donors of collection materials and funding to enhance QNL’s holdings and programming. Lead and manage the team, ensuring a supportive and inclusive working environment, high performance, prioritization, and a culture of continuous improvement.
- Work closely with the Library's IT and Cataloging departments to continue QNL's digitization program to enable staff to be aware of, inform the development of, and understand standards, policies, procedures, technical, and copyright legal requirements for acquisition and curation of the physical and digital collections.
- Work collaboratively with professionals, researchers and museums and other unique collection entities in Qatar.
- Promote awareness and use of QNL’s collections within the country, region, and internationally in support of original scholarship and research.
- Actively serve on QNL committees and committees of regional, national, and international organizations and associations that promote preservation and access to special collections.
- Actively engage with professional organizations in special collections, archives and other cultural fields and engage in scholarly pursuits that feature QNL unique collections.
- Other reasonable tasks as assigned by supervisor.
How to apply for jobs
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- To go to the application page. (Job opportunities for Qatar Foundation)
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Source and additional details
- Job source: The official website
- Posted Date: 29-12-2025 (Please check the date before applying).
- Required Nationalities: All nationalities.