National Impact Manager (Qatarization)

The National Impact Manager develops and leads HEC Paris Dohas local impact strategy ensuring alignment with the Qatar Foundation priorities and Qatar National Vision 2030. Working across academic corporate and public sectors the role drives initiatives that create measurable societal educational and economic value.

The position focuses on maximizing HEC Paris contribution within Qatar through strategic partnerships stakeholder engagement knowledge-sharing research dissemination and community initiatives.

Strategy and Planning

• Develop and deliver the National Impact strategy in line with HEC Paris Dohas priorities and Qatars national priorities.
• Identify strategic opportunities for HEC Paris expertise to contribute to national priorities through education research and public engagement.
• Define annual impact objectives KPIs and reporting mechanisms to measure outcomes and support continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across Qatar including government Qatar Foundation academia businesses and community organizations.
• Identify and support collaborative initiatives across Qatar Foundation Education City and the wider local ecosystem that respond to national priorities.
• Collaborate with Academic Affairs Executive Education Admissions Marketing Communications Research and Alumni Relations to integrate impact objectives into institutional activities.

Program Development and Delivery

• Design and manage public lectures executive forums policy dialogues and knowledge-sharing events that strengthen HEC Paris Dohas contribution to Qatar.
• Develop and deliver research dissemination activities innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives and cross-campus collaborations within Education City.
• Design and coordinate alumni student and participant engagement activities.
• Support the development of new initiatives that reinforce HEC Paris Dohas long-term commitment to Qatar.

Communications and Visibility

• Strengthen HEC Paris Dohas visibility as a thought leader on issues relevant to Qatars development.
• Work with Marketing and Communications to share the outcomes and value of National Impact initiatives.
• Develop engaging content that highlights the Schools contribution to Qatar and reaches relevant internal and external audiences.

Measurement and Reporting

• Develop meaningful indicators to measure the reach outcomes and value of National Impact initiatives.
• Produce periodic impact reports for senior management and Qatar Foundation.
• Recommend improvements based on data and stakeholder feedback.

Qualifications :

Education and experience

• Masters degree in business administration management education or related discipline. A Bachelors degree with significant relevant experience may also be considered.
• 5 years of relevant professional experience in higher education public affairs stakeholder engagement strategy corporate social responsibility foundations or ecosystem development.
• QF alumni preferred 

Skills and competencies

• A self-starter with demonstrated ability to initiate and deliver projects independently turn broad objectives into practical plans and establish priorities and ways of working for a new function.
• Strong understanding of Qatars institutional landscape and national development priorities.
• Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate institutional and national priorities into actionable plans.
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex stakeholder relationships across multicultural academic corporate and public-sector stakeholders.
• Strong program design and project management capabilities with experience delivering strategic programs with measurable outcomes.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences effectively.
• Strong influencing and collaboration skills across multiple organizational levels.
• Strong analytical skills with experience developing KPIs reporting frameworks and measuring institutional impact.
• Strong cultural awareness and knowledge of official protocol in Qatar particularly when engaging senior government stakeholders and dignitaries is an advantage.
• Fluent English and Arabic required; French is an advantage.

Additional Information :

Disclaimer 

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities tasks and duties. The responsibilities tasks and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in this job description and other duties as assigned may be part of the job.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time