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Research Manager - ICT

Qatar Foundation

Brief Posting Description

Establish a network of institutions and businesses with QSTP for the advancement of multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional commercially oriented research in the ICT sector. Define a strategy and implementation programme (incl. marketing, scouting, business development) aimed at identifying, selecting and supporting ambitious long-term research initiatives that benefit national and international interests. Support the improvement of the way Qatari industry harnesses the output of ICT related research to produce high quality and value services and products. Focus on emerging scientific domains that offer potential to contribute to the National and Regional economic, social and cultural development. 

Detailed Description

• Coordinate the effective delivery of QSTP’s Research programmes across the organisation • Develop strategic direction and plans for future growth of the Research Grand Challenge Research Networks and Corporate Research programmes in the field of ICT, in coordination with QSTP staff, Managing Director and Board 

• Proactively identify, evaluate and select ICT related research projects worldwide that are of national and/or international interest to Qatar 

• Network research projects with institutions and businesses in Qatar 

• Integrate selected projects with other QSTP capacity building programmes 

• Assess and measure business sustainability of the projects by engaging with external parties where and when required 

• Conduct research on external organisations and businesses relevant to the research programme by engaging with external parties where and when required 

• Carry out due diligence of the projects for assessing and recommending an investment 

• Represent QSTP and build relationships at relevant events and meetings, e.g. local and overseas institutions and agencies, roadshows, conferences and exhibitions 

• Prepare written communications to keep audiences and partners informed 

• Share information with QSTP colleagues to keep them abreast of external relationships and developments relevant to their roles

Skills

Job Requirements

• A strong education background (Master degree or PhD preferred) 

• At least five years experience in a business or a management consulting role 

• Excellent knowledge of international ICT markets 

• Robust analytical and strategy development/planning skills 

• Experience in leading the financial and operational aspects of growing programmes 

• Ability to multi-task, handling numerous tasks across multiple functions each day, prioritizing effectively, and managing time well to accomplish all key tasks 

• Proven success in providing deliverables • Good communication skills (written and verbal) 

• Ability to readily establish and sustain positive relationships with new individuals and organisations, and to function as part of a team and to share information within the team 

• Willing to travel internationally

Company Profile

Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development is a private, chartered, nonprofit organization, founded in 1995 by His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Emir of Qatar. Guided by the principle that a nation's greatest resource is the potential of its people, Qatar Foundation aims to develop that potential through a network of centers devoted to progressive education, research and community welfare.

 

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