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The School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Qatar), which is located in Education City in Doha, Qatar, is a branch of the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service and offers a four-year undergraduate curriculum leading to the Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service (BSFS) degree identical to that offered on the Main Campus of Georgetown University in Washington, DC. Each year, SFS-Qatar admits a class of approximately 50 students, primarily from the Middle East, South and Southeast Asia, who take courses on and will graduate from the Doha campus. The students and facilities of SFS-Qatar are outstanding. Compensation, terms of employment and professional opportunities for SFS-Qatar faculty are highly competitive.

Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Georgetown University is an equal opportunity, and affirmative action employer.

 

Faculty Positions

None at this time.

Staff Positions

Contract Positions (Non-Sponsored):

Building Operations Coordinator – UCL-Q

Georgetown University's Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) is seeking candidates for the position of Building Operations Coordinator in the Office of Facilities Management. This person will assist in the facilities operations for University College London – Qatar (UCL-Q), which is currently located in SFS-Q’s building in Education City. Concerns may include: preventative maintenance, space planning, construction, remodeling and renovation, inventory control, resolving environmental and safety issues, coordinating activities with contractors, reviewing all contractor health and safety paperwork, and issuing SFS-Q/UCL-Q permissions to work. Part of this person’s responsibility will be consulting with contractors to evaluate facility maintenance and repair issues, and determining the appropriate course of action. Therefore this person needs to have experience as a tradesman, preferably an electrician, or a similar qualification. While their focus will be UCL-Q specifically, this individual will be part of SFS-Q’s Facilities Management staff.

    Responsibilities:

    • Liaise with the project team on works impacting UCLQ and GUQ users. Handover of the phased project to GUQ and defects identification and rectification.
    • Coordinate with in-house contractors in mapping out work schedules and material preparation in order to simplify and maximize daily deliveries or services
    • Coordinate and assist all outside contractors by providing basic information on the nature of work to be performed in order to facilitate a smooth execution of services and avoid delays
    • Coordinate with Qatar Foundation Facilities Management to assist and support on all major work orders or requests
    • Assist and coordinate with the Building Operations Manager/Director of Facilities Management to address facilities related concerns and issues of the staff, faculty and students of SFS-Q/UCL-Q
    • Coordinate with Qatar Foundation Safety Officer/Representative and participate in the safety inspections of SFS-Q/UCL-Q premises
    • Address all outstanding findings noted by the Qatar Foundation Safety Officer/Representative during the safety inspection of SFS-Q/UCL-Q premises
    • Assist the Facilities Manager/Director of Building Operations in coordinating the efforts of QF Facilities Management, QF Helpline, and SFS-Q/UCL-Q maintenance workers including reporting on the performance of QFFM against reactive tasks
    • Maintain PPM records and carry out gap analysis against recommended schedules

Requirements:

  • College Degree preferred, but a technical school degree or high school diploma will also be considered
  • Proficient in the English language; reading, writing and speaking
  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to thrive in a multi-cultural environment
  • Must be able to handle multiple tasks at the same time and therefore have the know-how to manage time effectively
  • Must be results-oriented, take initiative, and be self-motivated
  • 3 years minimum as one of the following: an assistant facilities manager, electrical engineer in building services, or a position focused on business management or business-related activities, dealing specifically with customer service or customer-related activities

This position is based in Doha, Qatar.

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Research Analyst

Local candidates only. This is a non-sponsored position that requires all applicants to already have family based sponsorship to live and work in Qatar.

Georgetown University’s Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q), in conjunction with the Center for International and Regional Studies, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Research Analyst. This position will support the Director and Assistant Director in managing CIRS’s research output. The role will contribute towards developing CIRS’s inter-disciplinary research agenda (focused on the politics, economics, society, and culture of the Gulf and Middle East). This position will add actively to all areas of CIRS’s research portfolio, including to research assignments and projects undertaken by the Director and other CIRS staff members as and when necessary.

Responsibilities:

  • Supports the Director and Assistant Director in carrying out research for the Center and identifies critical gaps in the scholarship where CIRS can engage in new research.
  • Undertakes regular, critical, and systematic literature reviews of primary sources/articles/journals/books on The Gulf and Middle East, and provides written and oral summaries to the Director and Assistant Director as needed.
  • Compiles, processes, evaluates, and analyses data from a variety of sources for different research assignments. Generates background research output for the Center’s projects, and contributes to the development of independent and original ideas as appropriate.
  • Assists in the organization of CIRS research meetings and working groups.
  • Contributes to CIRS research publications as needed through written or editorial assignments.
  • Supports the dissemination of the research by attending meetings, assisting in the preparation of reports and publications as appropriate.
  • Provides issue briefs, analytical summaries, other written products under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Research.
  • Assists in preparation of reports for Program Committee meetings and Advisory Board meetings.
  • Review monitoring data and assist in establishing appropriate controls or procedures;
  • Performs other duties associated with the Center’s research projects, which may be assigned by the Assistant Director and the Director.
  • Assists in various editorial duties; including writing, reviewing, and editing various materials for publication.
  • Works towards strict deadlines/project time-lines and manages multiple research assignments simultaneously.
  • The above statement of key activities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of one so classified and does not preclude the incumbent from being assigned additional duties.

Requirements:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Politics, or related social-science disciplines; Master’s degree preferred.
  • Previous experience in social science research is preferable, with demonstrated analytical and writing skills; familiarity with quantitative and/or qualitative research methods and social science databases.
  • Substantial knowledge of Arabic language preferred.
  • 2 to 3 years previous experience in a professional setting, preferably an academic institution; close familiarity with the culture of academia and/or research institutions.
  • Must possess adequate knowledge of computer programs necessary to manage academic databases, perform analysis, create graphs/spreadsheets, and conduct internet-based research.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Notes:

  • Ideal candidate is available to start in early August 2012. Some flexibility in regard to start date may be available.
  • This is a non-sponsored position. Successful candidate must be on husband or family sponsorship.
  • For this role, a writing sample is a required part of the application. The sample, which can include any of the following, are acceptable: abstracts, articles, essays, newsletter or portions of a larger academic piece.

To apply, please send an email with your resume, cover letter and writing sample attached to SFSQJobs. Applications without these three items will not be considered. Please make certain "Research Analyst" is in the subject line. This position is based in Doha, Qatar. No relocation assistance is available.

(Temporary) Communications Coordinator

Locally based candidates only. This is a non-sponsored position that requires all applicants to already have family based sponsorship to live and work in Qatar.

The Communications Coordinator is primarily responsible for providing executive-level administrative and clerical support to the department and/or member of senior management. The position will have access to confidential information and therefore, require a high-level of discretion and judgment. The individual must have initiative and be able to follow through and obtain necessary information to complete various tasks. This role is a temporary position and is anticipated to be a contract from June – September.

    In particular, this person will:

  • Assist the department personnel and/or Unit Head in the preparation of a variety of documents, including purchase requests, administrative reports and presentations;
  • Review reports, conduct background research and prepare summary and/or other documents as necessary;
  • Perform day-to-day administrative and clerical support in anticipation of the department and/or Unit Head’s needs, including, but not limited to meeting preparation, agenda scheduling and any pre or post activity follow-up ;
  • Assist in the development and communication of departmental guidelines, policies, and procedures;
  • Support the various members of the department and/or Unit Head on assigned project-based work, including conducting research and analyzing data;
  • On behalf of the department and/or Unit Head, prepare and edit correspondence to both internal and external parties;
  • Schedule and coordinate appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements for the department and/or Unit Head;
  • Prepare memos, correspondence and documents for signature;
  • Interact with other SFS-Qatar departments to obtain and/or provide information on unit activities, projects, etc.;
  • Maintain records and files and organize department procedures. Make suggestions on process and execute routine oversight of internal office functions;
  • Scan and read newspapers, websites and FB/Twitter threads to track mentions of GUSFSQ and bring positive or negative remarks in social media/cyberspace to the attention of the department team;
  • Maintain digital and print news archives by cutting and scanning GUSFSQ or related news stories and organizing them in the communications drive;
  • Manage the day-to-day activities of student workers;
  • Maintain records and files in accordance with departmental objectives/guidelines
  • Check, answer, forward or escalate emailed/phoned inquires appropriately with regard to priority and type of request;
  • Assist the department in supporting all aspects of communications activities;
  • Monitor and post responses to social media streams including but not limited to FB/Twitter as required;
  • Assist in translations, editing and communication between Arabic and English language media and vice versa;
  • Assist in implementation of all strategies aimed at promoting the university;
  • Undertake all roles, responsibilities and activities for the successful promotion and brand management of the university;

Requirements

  • AA degree or completion of secretarial, business school; consideration will be given to experience;
  • 2 to 3 years experience providing administrative, clerical, and/or secretarial support to a department or executive, preferably for a multinational organization;
  • Professional appearance;
  • The ability to multi-task, organize work, and maintain a high level of confidentiality;
  • The position requires a strong command of the English language, both verbally and in writing; Capabilities in the Arabic language are a plus;
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and a desire to learn Adobe Creative Suite;
  • Desire to take on unexpected challenges, new assignments and tasks for successful university operation and representation as needed;

To apply, please send an email with your resume and cover letter attached to SFSQ Jobs. Please make certain "Communications Coordinator" is in the subject line. This position is based in Doha, Qatar.