National Impact Manager

The National Impact Manager develops and leads HEC Paris Doha s 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 Doha s priorities and Qatar s 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 Doha s 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 Doha s long-term commitment to Qatar

Communications and Visibility

• Strengthen HEC Paris Doha s visibility as a thought leader on issues relevant to Qatar s development
• Work with Marketing and Communications to share the outcomes and value of National Impact initiatives
• Develop engaging content that highlights the School s 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

Education and experience

• Master s degree in business administration management education or related discipline
• A Bachelor s 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
• Master s degree in business administration, management, education, or related discipline. A Bachelor s 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 Qatar s 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

Education and experience

• Master s degree in business administration, management, education, or related discipline. A Bachelor s 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 Qatar's 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.

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