University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) is the first national applied University in the State of Qatar, offering applied Bachelors and Master’s degrees in addition to certificates and diplomas in various fields. UDST has over 70 programs in the fields of Engineering Technology and Industrial Trades, Business, Computing and Information Technology, Health Sciences, Continuing and Professional Education and more.

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.

The Human Capital Directorate invites applications for Manager, Talent Management position.

Reporting to the Human Capital Director of University for Doha Science and Technology the successful candidate will lead and monitor talent management activities across UDST, including learning and development, Qatarization, career planning and succession planning across non-academic BU’s. In addition, the incumbent will monitor grievances and disciplinary actions and administer the performance management for all UDST employees across all Colleges and BU’s.

The successful candidate will support the development of the HC business plan in alignment with UDST’s strategy.

The successful candidate will manage the development and implementation of a Talent Management plan that caters for UDST’s strategic directions and its objectives, aiming at developing and retaining high potential employees and incumbents of critical positions.

The successful candidate will direct the continuous research of leading practices in Talent Management areas and ensure UDST’s Talent Management plan is updated accordingly.

The successful candidate will ensure that the competency framework is implemented for UDST, in coordination with Workforce Planning.

The successful candidate will be responsible for acting as the main point of contact for the stakeholders to provide effective advice and guidance on talent mobility/leadership succession related decisions.

The successful candidate will serve as the principal liaison to frontline leaders for talent strategies (philosophies and initiatives within the organization)

The successful candidate will contribute to the identification of training gaps and development of appropriate solutions for our customers and align with overall Human Capital strategies and plans.

The successful candidate will develop, monitor and deliver Qatarization business plans to ensure that the related strategies and objectives are implemented, achieved and improved.

The successful candidate will develop a Qatari Talent pool, ensuring high level candidates are sourced and managed.

The successful candidate will maintain and provide statistical reports/surveys/questionnaires- in coordination with HCI&Q on Qatar national employees as and when requested by the official authorities such as Ministry of higher education, Ministry of Administrative Development, Labor & Social Affairs (ADLSA), Civil Services and Government Development Bureau.

The successful candidate will monitor annual learning needs analysis conducted across non-academic Bu’s and collaborate with Business Units Heads to undertake this activity in an effective and efficient manner.

The successful candidate will establish and implement a learning evaluation methodology and guidelines to measure the outcome of learning and development activities.

The successful candidate will direct the development of flexible career paths and succession plans in collaboration with non-academic BU managers and lead the internal movement of staff across various Business Units at UDST.

The successful candidate will oversee resolution of conflict in the workplace by ensuring compliance to HC policies related to grievances, disciplinary actions and guiding the Employee Relations Specialist in the investigations and to take the appropriate actions accordingly.

The successful candidate will provide professional development support and perform periodic performance reviews for direct subordinates based on UDST’s Employee Performance Management framework to ensure continual high performance of employees in alignment with UDST's mission and mandate.

Education and Certifications:

• Master’s degree required in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field
• Professional certification is preferred in Human Resources or another related field

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in HC or related field
• At least 1 years of managerial experience

Language

Fluency in written and spoken English language is required.

Fluency in written and spoken Arabic language is required.

Other Required Skills

Analytical thinking, Problem-Solving, Teamwork and Collaborative Working individual, Time Management and Service Excellence competencies are required. A proactive can-do attitude to work and good time management is essential. Technical competencies such Workforce Planning, Strategic Human Resource Management, Labor Law & Legal Compliance and Organizational Development are required.