Duties & Responsibilities

Job Summary

This position supports SESRI faculty and researchers in the successful implementation of research projects through effective project management. The Research Project Manager works closely with Principal Investigators (PIs) and SESRI staff to ensure timely delivery and high-quality execution of projects. The role also involves coordinating across SESRI units-including Policy, Survey Operations, and Administration-to ensure smooth project execution from initiation to completion.
Key Responsibilities

• Participate in developing the center's research plans and targets.
• Facilitate effective communication among project team members, research operations, administration, leadership, clients, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Develop and implement project management processes, including project planning, defining milestones and timelines, tracking progress, and reporting on deliverables.
• Support project teams in quality control processes, including monitoring data collection activities.
• Organize and lead project meetings, including preparing agendas and documenting meeting minutes.
• Identify project issues, troubleshoot challenges, and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders at regional and international levels.
• Anticipate and resolve project timeline and resource conflicts.
• Monitor ongoing work to ensure compliance with established procedures and specifications.
• Prepare and deliver regular project status reports.
• Develop presentations related to the center's research projects, as required.
• Contribute to writing research papers, reports, and articles.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications
Education and Certifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Sciences, Business, Survey Methodology, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).

Languages

• Excellent proficiency in English and Arabic (written and verbal).

Experience

• Proven experience in project management, with familiarity in using project management tools.
• Strong knowledge of survey methodology and survey operations processes.
• Demonstrated experience using statistical software such as STATA, SPSS, SAS, or R.
• Strong numerical and technical aptitude.
• Proven ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• High level of attention to detail.

Required Documents

Academic:

1. Current Curriculum Vitae.

2. Cover letter.

3. Teaching, research, and service philosophy.

4. Three referees' contact information (physical and email addresses as well their telephones contact).

5. Copy of highest earned credential (transcript of highest degree if graduated from an institution where course work was completed. However, if no course work was completed, an copy of certificate letter from the registrar of your highest credential granting institution regarding your highest academic degree).

6. Any additional documentation that you feel is relevant to your application.

Benefits

Academic:

1. A three-year renewable contract.

2. Salary is commensurate with experience.

3. Tax-free salary.

4. Furnished accommodation in accordance with QU HR policies.

5. Annual round trip air tickets for faculty member and dependents in accordance with QUHR policies.

6. Educational allowance for candidate's children (eligible candidates only) in accordance with QU HR policies.

7. Private health care and health insurance in accordance with QU HR policies.

8. Annual leave in accordance with QU HR policies.

9. End-of-contract indemnity.

How To Apply

1. Returning Applicant: Please login in QU Recruitment Online website ( https://careers.qu.edu.qa ) to update/edit your saved profile. Use this profile to apply for this position.

2. New Applicant: You need to setup an account with QU Recruitment Online website ( https://careers.qu.edu.qa ) and complete your personal profile. Once your profile is complete you may use it to apply for an open Position.

Job Category Academic

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