National Impact Manager (Qatarization)
HEC Paris in Qatar · Doha
Company Description
About HEC Paris, Doha
Founded in 1881 by the Paris Chamber of Commerce, HEC Paris is a leading European business school with the ambition to make a positive impact on both business and society. Its mission is driven by a unique “Think, Teach, Act” approach, aimed at fostering a more inclusive, sustainable, and prosperous world. With 167 research professors from around the globe, HEC Paris produces and shares cutting-edge knowledge with over 5,000 students from more than 130 countries. Its campus serves as a true laboratory of innovation and dialogue, fully engaged with the world’s diversity and global challenges.
In 2010, HEC Paris joined Qatar Foundation to bring world-class management education programs and research to Doha and the region. Through its portfolio of programs and its local research activities, HEC Paris, Doha contributes to corporate competitiveness in the global economy, fully aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030 and supporting the transformation of Qatar into a sustainable, competitive, and knowledge-based economy. In addition to offering degree programs, the school partners with corporate clients in Qatar and the region to design and deliver customized executive programs addressing current business and organizational challenges.
HEC Paris is an exceptional workplace, located in state-of-the-art premises in downtown Msheireb, at the heart of Doha. Joining HEC Paris, Doha is a unique opportunity to be part of a close-knit community of talented individuals united around five core values: Curiosity, Excellence, Diversity, Responsibility, and Entrepreneurial Spirit.
https://www.qatar.exed.hec.edu/
Job Description
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.
Qualifications
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.
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.