RDI Program Manager

Job Purpose:

Manage the implementation of RDI programs and initiatives, in support of the implementation of QRDI2030; engaging the Qatar RDI ecosystem and key stakeholders (support entities, private sector, government, academic institutions and research institutions) to achieve QRDIC objectives and goals.

Key Result Areas:

• Manage the design and implementation of key strategic RDI programs and initiatives as detailed in QRDI2030
• Develop program requirements, seek feedback from QRDIC management team and other stakeholders and launch programs
• Engage key RDI stakeholders (including other funding entities) on the key insights, challenges and requirements to support the prioritization, development and execution of QRDIC programs and initiatives
• Support benchmarking and analysis of the various Research & Innovation programs which are relevant, ensuring understanding of the program landscape, what exists, what is missing the potential opportunities in line with QRDI2030
• Provide guidance and support to potential applicants and ensure guidance documents are clear and up to date
• Oversee the evaluation and review process, including identifying external reviewers (as required) and recommendations for awards and declinations
• Manage ongoing programs and initiatives ensuring any terms and conditions developed by QRDIC are enforced
• Manage all evaluation of existing or new programs and initiatives through close consultation with various actors and quantitative and qualitative assessments of the talent programs and initiatives
• Ensure management of all information related to above mentioned programs targeting relevant beneficiary, complete archiving of all documents in a timely manner, ensure that information is continuously updated and dissemination to other team members is completed as required
• Provide input to the communication plan related to RDI programs, ensuring the successful launch and awareness of any talent programs/initiatives and events
• Support collaboration efforts locally and internationally
• Draw support from functional teams in RDI Secretariat, as required, to achieve initiative objectives and provide inputs to functional teams in QRDI Council on matters pertaining to talent
• Support development of partnerships and support RDI actors to establish partnerships to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes
• Participate in targeted national and global RDI workshops, conferences, panels, roundtables, and forums as necessary
• Other reasonable tasks as assigned by supervisor

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study & 8-10 years of full time work experience. -
• Demonstrated ability to be innovative, take the initiative and achieve objectives on time, on target, on budget
• Outstanding negotiation skills; able to influence, manage & build consensus among stakeholders
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to develop and maintain effective business/team relationships; excellent networking skills
• Outstanding leadership and management skills
• 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