Job Title: Head of Resource Planning and Administration

Location: Doha, Qatar

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Resource Planning and Administration to lead the forecasting, allocation, and management of manpower resources for a major engineering and procurement services directorate. This role also oversees call-off manpower contracts, HR-related support, translation services, and office facilities supervision to meet strategic business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and optimise resource planning and utilisation across multiple projects, providing effective manpower allocation strategies to senior management.
• Provide corporate support on call-off manpower contracts across various directorates.
• Lead the preparation, issuance, and technical evaluation of call-off contract tenders, ensuring schedules are met.
• Oversee contract administration for call-off manpower services, including cost estimates, work change requests, and contract variations, ensuring compliance with organisational procedures.
• Monitor contractor performance, analyse and report on performance metrics quarterly, and manage conflict resolution and claims related to call-off contracts.
• Ensure budgets for call-off contract invoices are approved and payments processed per contractual terms.
• Liaise proactively with legal, finance, insurance, and other stakeholders to resolve call-off contract issues efficiently.
• Guide departments on resource management processes, including re-organisation, job evaluations, promotions, transfers, and contract extensions.
• Supervise accurate translation of key documents between Arabic and English for various directorate departments.
• Review and approve annual budget submissions related to office furniture, equipment, vehicles, telecommunication, stationery, and conference expenses.
• Ensure compliance with manpower resource and administrative
• Responsible for technical evaluation of office equipment and consumables.
• Accountable for division performance and achievement of key performance indicators aligned with business plans.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent.
• 10-12 years of relevant work experience, with at least 5-7 years preferably within the oil and gas or related sectors.
• Proven leadership, organisational, and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Proficient in planning software, preferably Primavera; knowledge of SAP is advantageous.
• High degree of professionalism and ability to manage confidential information.