Overview:University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) was officially established by the Emiri Decision No13 of 2022, and it is the first national university specializing in academic applied, technical, and professional education in the State of Qatar. UDST has over 70 bachelor's and master's degree programs, diplomas, and certificates. The university houses 5 colleges: The College of Business, the College of Computing and Information Technology, the College of Engineering and Technology, the College of Health Sciences, and the College of General Education, in addition to specialized training centers for individuals and companies. UDST is recognized for its student-centered learning and state-of-the-art facilities. Its world-renowned faculty and researchers work on developing the students’ skills and help raise well-equipped graduates who proudly serve different sectors of the economy and contribute to achieving human, social, and economic development goals nationally and internationally.
With more than 700 staff and over 8,000 students, UDST is the destination of choice for applied and experiential learning. The University is recognized for its student-centered learning and state-of-the-art facilities. Our faculty are committed to delivering pedagogically-sound learning experiences that incorporate innovative learning technologies. Our aim is to enhance students’ skills and help develop talented graduates who can effectively contribute to a knowledge-based economy and make Qatar’s National Vision 2030 a reality.
Responsibilities:Coordinate technical and financial requirements, and negotiate proposals to close new project opportunities.
Liase with the Legal Directorate to draft partnership agreements required for the signature and implementation of new projects.
Contribute to the dissemination and sharing of best practices and lessons learned for planning and knowledge building within Local partnership development.
Provide regular feedback on existing systems, tools and resources to ensure its relevance to day-to-day operations.
Build and sustain collaborative working relationships and networks with external partner organizations and stakeholders to achieve constructive partnerships at an operational level, and to support strategic initiatives and the advancement of the Local partnership strategies.
Support the planning and delivery of visits and conferences held at the University in regards to successful partnerships.
Implement the techniques and approaches established to approach local stakeholders.
Manage the delivery of professional services engagements through local partners.
Follow up with potential donors to facilitate the donations process and maintain good professional networks.
Develop a comprehensive partnership development plan in line with UDST’s Strategic Plan and Local Strategies.
Contribute to the identification, design, formulation and negotiation of new projects and programs and draft concept notes and project document briefs for discussion with partners.
Create and maintain opportunities and engagement functionalities in alignment with local guidelines.
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Experience:
Minimum 5 years of experience in relevant field is required
Fluency in written and spoken English language is required
Fluency in written and spoken Arabic is preferred