Pravasi Varthakal

Qatar Jobs Today: Qatar Museums announces new job opportunities. Are you looking for job opportunities in Qatar? Qatar Museums announces the opening of recruitment for many jobs in various specializations in Qatar on today’s date. These opportunities are available to all nationalities. Learn about the available jobs and how to apply through the following advertisement.

Required jobs in Qatar Museums and their details:

1. Curator of North Africa and Middle East

Key Accountabilities:

• Work with the Museum Collection, artists, partners, and colleagues to research and develop highly inventive and relevant exhibitions and programs.
• Initiate, organize and author programs from initial idea to completion, including Collection and special exhibitions, commissions and productions, publications, talks, screenings, broadcast material, digital or online work and investigations of displays and archives.
• Responsible for development and delivery of exhibitions and programs, scheduling, and logistics in coordination with other staff; oversee a timely delivery of exhibitions.
• Provide content for departmental projects related to exhibitions and events, overseeing proper reproduction of images and copyrights. Keep an updated account of all exhibition and artistic program plans.
• Work with colleagues in the Collections, Exhibitions, Education, and Research departments to share curatorial content and updates.
• Develop, coordinate, edit and oversee writing for exhibition and publication related materials (hard copies and digital).
• Preparation and delivery of high-quality presentations to various audiences (e.g. lectures, gallery talks for sponsors, patrons, visitors)
• Responsible for interpretation; support translation and editing of interpretive materials (Arabic/English).

Qualifications/Requirements:

• MA or PhD in Museum or Heritage Studies, Archaeology or Ancient History, Art History or Classics, Natural  Sciences, Anthropology, Art Education, Museum Gallery Practices 
• 10-12 years of experience

2. Gallery Operations Coordinator

This position is to provide operational support and coordination between Temporary Exhibitions, Museum Development, Operations, and external Contractors. The Gallery Operations Coordinator will work closely with internal and external stakeholders from initial planning through to the end of contract for exhibitions and enhancements and be involved in design aspects with consideration to the gallery specifications and existing assets, contract, and scope of work development, supporting tender and procurement processes, develop and communicate schedules and ensure builds and installations meet the design specifications and are delivered on time.

Key Accountabilities:

• Routine
• Provide design, technical and operational support to the temporary exhibition and museum development teams from a gallery perspective from planning through to deinstallation
• Ensure exhibition and development designs are technically feasible with considerations to the existing space and load bearing capacities 
• Support the use of existing assets in exhibition design
• Maintain the temporary exhibition assets register
• Review design and technical aspects of tender and procurement submissions
• Develop and communicate work schedules and processes
• Review and feedback on design and build development to ensure the temporary exhibitions retain their integrity
• Oversee and report on exhibition builds including installation and deinstallation to ensure design specifications and NMoQ/QM policies and procedures are followed
• Provide operational support to build and installation contractors
• Supervise & support internal/external contractors & machinery working in the galleries, workshops and storage areas 
• Support the development of NMoQ Operations policies and procedures
• Support the development and execution of emergency plan
• Support any special projects
• Provide regular reports to Deputy Director Front of House Operations
• Perform any other task as directed by the Deputy Director Front of House Operations.
• Communication
• Communicate effectively within and across  Qatar Museums and National Museum of Qatar teams.
• Communicate effectively with external stakeholders

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Construction/build/fit out planning and management experience
• Demonstrated record of managing projects
• Experience managing contracts
• Experience with tender and procurement processes
• Ability to problem solve and make good decisions under pressure
• Positive and proactive approach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent time management skills
• Effective and persuasive communicative skills with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Fluent in written and spoken English, Arabic is an advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, excellent calendar management skills
• Working knowledge of local and international Workplace Health and Safety practices

3. IT Security Specialist

To establish and maintain an Information Security Management System, IT Governance, Risk and Compliance framework In line with industry-best practices, frameworks and regulatory requirements. Identify potential risks and evaluate existing controls to ensure that; the information security strategy is aligned with organizational goals and objectives, information security risk is managed appropriately and critical and sensitive information assets are secured, avoid information Security breaches and ensure compliance with legal, statutory, regulatory or contractual obligations related Information security requirements of Qatar Museum (QM).

Key Accountabilities:

• Establish and maintain Information Security Management System, IT Governance, Risk and Compliance Framework in line with industry-best practices, frameworks and regulatory requirements such as MICT: Qatar’s National Information Assurance Policy (NIAP), COBIT and ISO/IEC27001:2013 standards.
• Development and maintenance of Information Security Policies, Procedures and implementation plan.
• Ensure that Information Security Policies, Procedures and implementation plan are implemented within ITD and other BU\SU.
• Development and implementation of Incident and Change Management.
• Handling Information Security Incidents, taking corrective and preventive actions and root cause analysis report submission.
• Development of IT Risk Management Framework
• Risk Assessments, Risk Identification, Treatment, Mitigation, Reporting, Residual Risk Acceptance and recommendation for corrective action.
• Ensure Information Security compliance and practices are considered in projects, initiatives and new implementations.
• Collaborate with other departments such Internal Audit, Legal, Admin, Finance HC to direct compliance issues and resolutions
• IT Audits co-ordination (Compliance with Enterprise Internal/External Audits and Regulatory requirement).
• Formalized Information Security awareness programmes such as Information Security awareness mailer, awareness Banners and awareness Session
• Business Continuity and IT Disaster Recovery (ITDR)
• IT Procurement, Vendor Management and  Project Management
• Technical evaluation for Information Technology product \Applications and Procurement.
• Maintenance and Management Qatar Museums Information Security Technologies and Controls.
• Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) for critical services

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Considerable implementation or management experience with commonly accepted industry standards and/or best practices including “Qatar’s MICT: NIAP”, COBIT, ISO27000, and ITIL.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology / Computer Science / Computer Engineering
• Possess Training \ Certification in one or more of the following: NIAP Implementation \Auditing, ISO/IEC27001:2013, ITIL, COBIT, CISM, CRISK and CGEIT.
• 5 – 7 years of relevant work experience

4. Landscape Engineer

The Landscape Engineer responsibilities include supporting regular maintenance, operations, and monitoring the site. Provide support to our staff and ensure all daily procedures run smoothly.

Key Accountabilities:

• Monitor the implementation of corrective and preventive maintenance schedule for landscape irrigation systems.
• Conduct pre-tender site visit, prepare the minute of site visit and technical clarifications.
• Monitor the projects progress as per the submitted program by the contractor to take appropriate action to catch the delay.
• Supervise and ensure timely resolution of corrective maintenance requests/complaints.
• Supervise and participate in the installation of any lines and ensure that the outsourced technicians/maintenance staffs are adequately utilizing the irrigation systems.
• Maintain the stock of repair parts to ensure appropriate maintenance of irrigation system.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as necessary or as assigned by the head of the section.
• Develop and provide landscape input of daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reports.
• Review all contractor reports and adhere to all QHSE request and coordinate with HSE personnel and familiar with all local and international standards and codes.
•  knowledgeable of native and local plants a nd landscape practices and how to best implement.
• Must have a sound knowledge of horticultural practice with specific regard to the implementation of large-scale hard and soft landscape works common to the Gulf region.
• Must be  computer literate and able to utilize computer technology to access data, maintain records, generate reports, etc.
• Carry out daily site inspection and attend weekly / monthly meetings as necessary with specific regard to landscape and HSE issues
• Maintain confidentiality of information at all times.
• Ensure the timely review of all documents submitted by the contractor
• Setting maintenance strategies as a part of maintenance procedures
• Inspecting and approving report and documentation drafted by the contractor
• Reviewing all the maintenance performance statistics and initiatives and to take corrective action if necessary.
• Participating and assisting in the prompt investigation of any reportable events and ensuring effective measures are taken to prevent recurrence.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must have a sound knowledge of horticultural practice with specific regard to the implementation of large-scale hard and soft landscape works common to the Gulf region.
• B.Sc. in Agriculture Engineering – Irrigation
• 3 years minimum relevant experience
• Field supervision in irrigation maintenance systems with hands-on experience in scheduling and managing technicians
• Irrigation network design experience
• Knowledge of water requirement for lawns, trees, shrubs, ground cover plants seasonal plants, etc.
• Leadership capabilities and able to handle work under pressure
• Knowledge of AutoCAD software and other computer applications
• Excellent spoken and written English, Arabic language is a plus
• Good reporting skills

5. Network Engineer

To monitor, maintain, support, and optimize of all LAN / WAN Network hardware,  software, and communication Infrastructure to provide maximum performance and availability for system users, and to analyse and resolve network hardware and software problems in a timely and accurate fashion.

Key Accountabilities:

• Administration and Managing Daily Network Security  Operations and Projects 
• Create, oversee and test security measures (e.g. access authentication and disaster recovery)
• Establishes networking environment by designing system configuration; directing system installation; defining, documenting, and enforcing system standards ensuring a reliable operation for fulfilling business objectives and processes
• Installs hardware and software infrastructure according to best practices including routers, Wi-Fi controllers and firewalls
• Ensures network connectivity of all servers, workstations, telephony equipment, fax machines, and other network appliances
• Research products, recommends software and hardware and points out security glitches
• Ensures that all IT equipment complies with industry standards
• Maximizes network performance by monitoring performance; troubleshooting network problems and outages; scheduling upgrades; collaborating with network architects on network optimization
• Identifies, diagnoses and resolves network problems as needed swiftly and efficiently
• Analyses and resolves faults, ranging from a major system crash to a forgotten password
• Performs regular security monitoring to identify any possible intrusions

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 8-10 Years of Expert level experience in Core LAN/WAN/DC/Campus Networking Design and Implementation
• Hands-on Experience in SDN and SDA Technology
• Hybrid Cloud Connectivity and Express Route Implementation
• Expertise on networking products (Switches/Routers) of major vendors (e.g., Cisco, Arista, HP, Brocade)
• Hands-on experience with security products (eg WSA, WAF, Firewall, IPS/IDS, NAC) of major vendors (e.g., Cisco, Bluecoat, Palo Alto, Juniper)
• Experience with network diagnostic, protocol analyzer tools, debugging tools, monitoring/analysis tools
• In-depth working knowledge pertaining to wireless network infrastructure from Cisco, HP
• Expert Level experience in Networking and  Security Solution technologies
• Knowledge of Enterprise of Architecture frameworks
• Familiarity with ITSM (ITIL, Service Now)
• Well versed with the Latest Advancement in respective domain
• Dynamic and Fast learner
• Sharp troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently

6. Photography Conservator

The Conservator will be expected to carry out conservation treatment on the Museum’s photographic collections, care for relevant collections, ensuring their physical safety- stability, keeping detailed records of the works carried out along with communicating the Photography Conservator activities with his/ her colleagues and interest groups.

Key Accountabilities:

• Visits Academics and Scholars
• Ensures adherence to policies and procedures
• Works as part of the Collections section and provide accurate information to the Orientalist Museum staff
• Carries out conservation treatments on the Museum’s photographic collections, cares for relevant collections, ensuring their physical safety-stability, keeping detailed records of the works carried out
• Communicates the works on paper conservation activities with his/ her colleagues and interest groups
• Assists with day to day running of the laboratory (including procuring materials and equipment)
• Ensures familiarity with condition surveys with the ability to undertake same
• Ensures good knowledge of monitoring and controlling the environment in which collections are stored or displayed to prevent deterioration
• Liaises with museum curators, registrars and other colleagues
• Assists with setting up exhibitions
• Applies preventive conservation principles and care of collections with interest on photographs
• Packs objects for transport and accompanying objects in transit to other locations if required
• Takes supervisory roles occasionally (i.e. interns, volunteers and newer staff members)
• Publishes his/her work, under the Orientalist Museum policies and procedures
• Ensures well versed process in mount making
• Any other activity as described by the Head for Conservation

Qualifications/Requirements:

• BA or MA/MSc in Conservation of museum objects – Specializing in works on paper. Master’s Degree is highly preferred.
• Preferable 4 years work experience in conservation
• Be familiar with photography technology and deterioration of photographs
• Excellent  communication skills 
• Strong research ability (scientific, academic, etc.) issues that relate to photography conservation
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team 
• Professional and friendly manner
• Interested in professional development 

7. Project Specialist

To provide professional administrative assistance and support to AMM Director of Concept and AMM team with the objective of ensuring efficient and effective smooth operations for the future museum and its activities. To ensure the smooth running of the office and help to improve procedures and day-to-day operations.

Key Accountabilities:

• Logistical support required to run the office smoothly.
• Maintains office efficiency by planning and implementing office systems, layouts, and equipment procurement.
• Organize and coordinate administration duties and office procedures.
• Manage office budget, ensure accurate and timely estimations and reporting.
• Provide orientation and training to employees and interns.
• Maintain inventory and stock keeping of office supplies.
• Managing the calendar of meetings.
• Planning meetings (in  Doha and zoom meetings).
• Travel organisation and management of the itinerary (Doha and international) for all the AMM team and their guests.
• Managing the list of contacts (including international).
• Liaison between AMM team and all QM Departments.
• Liaison with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Regular updates on general QM news and events.
• Understanding QM systems to convey and apply.
• Organising per diems / reimbursements.
• Follow up with all other QM paperwork and inquiries.
• Assist Director on monitoring of some strategic projects.
• Assistance on all the other activities developed by AMM Director of Concept, and AMM team.
• Monitor projects progress, tracking and ensure project activities are on schedule.
• Prepare reports to project stakeholders and management.
• Identify risk to project success and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Ensure the quality of project deliverables.
• Support project team member.
• Assist in manging changes to project scope.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Excellent organizational and office management experience.
• Extreme attention to detail.
• English and Arabic written and spoken fluently.
• Excellent inter-relational skills.
• Excellent knowledge of office administration and office suite of desktop applications (e.g Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.).

8. Recruitment Specialist (Qatari Nationals Only)

Key Accountabilities:

• Advertising, Sourcing, screening, interviewing potential candidates for the assigned departments/positions
• Create and maintain a talent database for future positions
• Request and review the candidate’s documents
• Offer preparation and negotiation as per the HR Law
• Coordinate between selected candidates and Qatar Museums Government Relations department for employment requirements
• Prepare the employment documents and other administrative activities as required for the candidate’s joining
• Create SAP for new joiners 
• Update and maintain reports for the positions assigned for hiring
• Participate in Recruitment events as and when advised by the Head of Recruitment
• Maintains excellent communication levels within the Stakeholders (Hiring managers and Candidates)
• Represents the section/department/organization as appropriate within the organization, locally and internationally.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Education and certification requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Business / Administration / Human Resources or related field
• Experience required: 9-12 years

9. Senior Digital Products Specialist

The Senior Digital Product Specialist is responsible for the product planning and execution of QM’s digital products, including gathering and prioritising business, user, and stakeholder requirements; defining the product vision; and working closely with the design and development team, IT and other groups within  QM to ensure satisfaction goals and user needs are met and that products align with QM’s mission, priorities and quality standards. This role champions the products and the prioritisation of features across the organisation.  The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing the development of and tracking successful websites, apps, and other digital experiences and will own the roadmap for products, making decisions about prioritisation. Candidates must be able to demonstrate effective communication, collaboration, and project management skills

Key Accountabilities:

• Planning & Direction
• Defines product development roadmap for specific digital products
• Carries out requirements gathering with key stakeholders and user groups to inform the product roadmap
• Carries out roadmap prioritisation aligning with QM milestones, direction of travel and digital strategy
• Creates and maintains product specifications to brief design and development teams effectively and be the point of contact for all information about QM’s digital products
• Captures requirements from the public and the business and prioritises them for sprint
• Fulfils the role of Scrum Master in some cases, managing prioritised epics and user stories for product development team for iterative releases
• Writes scopes of work for delivery of back-end solutions from external suppliers
• Quality / Efficiency
• Aligns business objectives with user needs to prioritise features for development
• Ensures QM’s products are designed to the highest possible UX and UI standards and reflect QM’s brand values
• Ensures a focus on user-friendly and audience-focused experiences
• Conducts retrospectives to identify and resolve any outstanding issues
• Proactively works with the team to resolve bottlenecks or blockers
• Measures and tracks results based on defined goals and KPIs, including web analytics and SEO tracking
• Coordinates with Quality Assurance Specialist
• Measures and tracks results based on defined goals and KPIs, including web analytics and SEO tracking
• Stakeholder Relations
• Aligns with QM staff across the organisation during the planning and developing of digital products
• Works closely with the UX specialist to interprets business and user requirements into wireframes
• Collaborates with colleagues in IT to ensure the necessary infrastructure is in place to meet the needs of the
• digital program 
• Manages approvals processes to ensure web and app designs are approved by senior management in a timely fashion
• Identifies opportunities for user testing
• Talent Management
• Oversees the work of professional staff, technical experts, consultants, and contractors to develop and maintain QM’s digital products
• Supports, focuses, and motivates team members to meet their deadlines

Qualifications/Requirements:

• At least 9 Years of total experience
• 7+ years of managing digital products using agile methodology
• Knowledgeable about Agile and Lean processes and digital project management methodologies
• Knowledgeable about web development fundamentals, proficiency in HTML and CSS preferred
• Ability to take on a variety of tasks as required on a small team
• A motivated self-starter able to collaborate with others
• Detail-oriented with ability to project manage both longer-term initiatives and shorter-term updates
• Ability to communicate clearly about technology to non-technical colleagues
• Ability to question prioritization and recommend alternative approaches to senior staff
• Skilled in leading digital product teams through an agile process
• Experience with product management, features prioritisation in large scale organisations
• Experience with current web development practice and agile project management
• Experience tracking and reporting on the outcome of digital projects and making data-informed decisions
• Experience with online ticketing and membership systems preferred
• Experienced working with a web CMS
• Experience in working with agile and lean development methodologies
• Essential: Bachelor’s degree and professional experience managing digital products, including websites and apps
• Professional qualification in Agile and Lean development and/or digital project management methodologies

10. Senior Exhibition Registrar

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide registrar support across all areas and managing exhibitions projects. 
• Coordinate with  QM legal department for loan agreements and contracts. 
• Provide administrative support across all areas and manage the financial tracking and administrative systems underpinning the work of the Registrar. 
• Be an expert user of the museum system collection management database (KE EMu), responsible for a substantial amount of data entry, data queries and running reports.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Master of Arts Degree in Art History, Museum Studies, Studio Art Library  Science or relevant field.
• No less than 6 years of experience

11. Structural Engineer

Key Accountabilities:

• Structural Design: Develop detailed structural designs for buildings and infrastructure projects based on architectural plans and project requirements. Ensure designs comply with relevant building codes, standards, and regulations.
• Structural Analysis: Use engineering software and mathematical modeling to perform complex structural analyses, evaluating the strength, stability, and performance of structural components and systems.
• Material Selection: Determine appropriate materials for construction based on structural requirements, cost considerations, and sustainability factors.
• Construction Oversight: Collaborate with architects, construction teams, and other professionals to oversee the implementation of structural designs during the construction phase. Provide technical guidance and address any design-related issues that may arise.
• Safety and Compliance: Ensure that all structural elements meet safety standards and are compliant with building codes and regulations. Conduct thorough inspections and assessments to identify potential risks and structural deficiencies.
• Technical Drawings: Create detailed technical drawings and specifications for construction teams to follow during the building process.
• Project Management: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring that deadlines and budgets are met while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Problem-Solving: Analyze and address engineering challenges during the design and construction phases, proposing efficient and effective solutions.
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated with the latest advancements in structural engineering practices, materials, and technologies to enhance design efficiency and safety.
• Provide technical advice to managers and staff on all aspects of civil engineering relating to the department’s operations.
• Carry out any required site visits and inspections to determine the Structural engineering aspects of planned works.
• Carry out feasibility studies for major and minor works and recommend new projects as department’s plan.
• Direct and control civil engineering projects to ensure that they are completed to the standards required within agreed timescales and to the agreed budget level.
• Maintain regular contact with other professionals and staff involved in large engineering projects to ensure that there is effective overall coordination.
• Prepare reports on the Structure engineering aspects of projects to ensure that decisions are based on the best possible information and take account of all resource implications and time and budgetary constraints.
• Maintain knowledge of modern civil engineering techniques and processes and recommend any new systems that will enhance the effectiveness of the Structural engineering function especially for old buildings.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Education and certification requirements: Bachelor’s degree in civil or Structure engineering.
• Experience required: 5 years of experience

12. Painting Conservator

The conservator will be expected to carry out conservation treatments on the museum’s paintings collections, provide detail records of the works carried out, care for relevant collections and ensure their physical safety- stability. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs a broad range of conservation treatments on the paintings collection, ensuring their physical safety and stability, while retaining historical and artistic context.
• Provides detailed records of the works carried out, examines, analyses, research, notates, photographs, and explains all findings in reports.
• Asses and condition check the paintings collection.
• Provides knowledgeable expertise on the caring, handling, and addressing condition issues of paintings collections for acquisition, loan, exhibit, transport, and storage. Performs condition assessments of individual collections, surveys groups of collections and requests for loan.
• Ensures good knowledge of monitoring and controlling the environment in which collections are stored or displayed to prevent deterioration and applies preventive conservation principles and care of collections with interest on paintings.
• Provide guidance and consultation to the exhibition team, to recommend specific display parameters for materials and frame requirements.
• Ensures adherence to policies and procedures, engages in review, interpretation, and development of conservation-related policies, methods, procedures, and services; works with others to update plans and implement recommendations for preservation strategies.
• Assists with day to day running of the Conservation laboratory.
• Works collaboratively and liaises with the staff across Lusail Museum to meet overall goal.
• Communicates the conservation activities with his/ her colleagues and interest groups and publishes findings exploring artist methods and degradation processes.
• Advocates for conservation practices and policies across  Qatar Museums
• Participates in packing and transport of collection items, and accompanying objects in transit to other locations, if required.
• Takes supervisory roles occasionally (i.e., interns, volunteers, and newer staff members)

Qualifications/Requirements: 

• Must have a Master’s degree in Conservation with specific focus on paintings.
• 4-6 Years of relevant experience  
• Demonstrated exceptional manual skills and ability to perform a broad range of complex conservation treatments on paintings.
• Demonstrated competency with advanced technical equipment related to conservation documentation.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of history, manufacture, technology, and deterioration of paintings.
• Demonstrated knowledge of chemistry and material  science research related to conservation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong collaborative and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

How to apply for jobs

To apply for the aforementioned jobs, you can follow these steps:

1. To go to the application page. (Job opportunities for Qatar Museums )
2. Click on a job title to view details.
3. Please click the Easy Apply button at the top of the page.
4. Enter the required information in the pop-up screens.
5. Click Review to review the form.

Source and additional details

• Job source: The official website
• Posted Date: 12-11-2024 (Please check the date before applying).
• Required Nationalities: All nationalities.