Qatar Country Representative

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Amideast is an American non-profit organization established in 1951 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., with country offices and programs in the Middle East and North Africa region and beyond. Amideast provides transformational education, training, testing, and exchanges that enable individuals, companies, and international partners to better address 21st-century challenges at home and abroad. For more information, visit us at www.amideast.org.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking a creative, forward-thinking, and organized professional to represent Amideast in the State of Qatar. The preferred candidate will be currently based in Qatar and have existing professional contacts in the Qatari business, academic, and philanthropic communities. You will assist in establishing and overseeing the local operations of Amideast, develop and maintain relationships with key partners and stakeholders especially from the business and academic communities, and ensure compliance with local regulations. The position will report to the Vice President of Development and External Engagement at Amideast Headquarters in the US, will represent the organization at events, and will spearhead new business and program initiatives. The Qatar Country Representative will also be responsible for monitoring market trends, identifying growth opportunities, and troubleshooting operational challenges. This position requires a balance of demonstrated strategic thinking, marketing and outreach experience, hands-on program and personnel management skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Leadership and Planning:

• Develop and implement strategies for business growth by creating marketing plans and outreach activities that align with Amideast's overall mission and objectives in Qatar
• Identify new programming opportunities and areas where the organization can demonstrate its value and relevance to Qatar business, academic, youth, and government sectors
• Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them

Stakeholder Engagement and Representation:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including business, academic, and government officials, partner organizations, donors, and community leaders
• Represent the organization at meetings, conferences, and other events, advocating for its mission and work
• Establish and maintain relationships with government representatives and policymakers to advocate for the organization's goals and ensure compliance with local regulations
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration amongst Amideast's country office, Headquarters, and external stakeholders

Program Management and Operations:

• Overseeing project implementation, as required, to ensure that projects are implemented effectively and efficiently, meeting agreed-upon goals and objectives
• Managing the country office budget and financial resources, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and policies
• Oversee administrative, logistical, security, and risk management functions for the country office
• Ensure the country office complies with all relevant local regulations, policies, and procedures

Human Resources Management:

• Provide leadership and guidance to staff, as required

Reporting and Communication:

• Prepare regular reports and updates on program activities, outcomes, and challenges
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, both internally and externally, to share information and build support for the organization's work

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• A minimum of a BA/BS degree in a related field (Master's degree preferred)
• Experience working for, or strong knowledge of, non-profit organizations in the international education or development field
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant marketing and sales experience in Qatar
• An established network of active professional contacts in Qatar in the corporate, government, and academic sectors
• Experience developing detailed market analyses and associated business plans
• Dependable team player who can perform regular, detail-oriented duties while also being proactive and offering creative ideas for effective and engaging communication
• Self-starter with the ability to take initiative, meet deadlines, and multi-task in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Current residency in Qatar strongly preferred
• Fluency in Arabic strongly preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The incumbent in this position will work in a professional office environment and will utilize the following equipment when working from an Amideast office or remote home office (on a hybrid basis):

• Computer (laptop or desktop)
• Printer/Photocopier/Scanner/Fax
• Telephone

The physical demands and work environment that have been described is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with local requirements.

This position description is an overview of the major functions and requirements of this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of the position; the Employee's Manager may assign other duties as related or as otherwise deemed appropriate and necessary within the general scope, without the need for additional compensation.

Amideast is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Positions that involve interaction with children will be required to read, acknowledge, and comply with and attend special training in accordance with the Child Protection and Safeguarding policy. All Amideast representatives must comply with the Code of Conduct and all applicable organizational policies which include but are not limited to, Anti-Human Trafficking and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.