College/Department Profile:     

The College of the North Atlantic - Qatar is inviting nominations and applications for the position of Strategic Planning Specialist in the Institutional Excellence Department. Reporting to the Strategic Planning and Quality Assurance Manager. The Strategic Planning Specialist must be a proven leader with the skills and expertise necessary to support the Institutional Excellence Department in fully implementing the College’s mission and vision. 

College of the North Atlantic - Qatar Profile:

The beautiful and culturally progressive State of Qatar is home to the world-class post-secondary institution, College of the North Atlantic-Qatar (CNA-Q).  Internationally recognized as a comprehensive technical college, CNA-Q is committed to high quality, student-centered education.  This commitment is reflected through state-of-the-art facilities, accessible and responsive technology programs and strong partnerships with industry.

With more than 600 staff and 3,000 students, CNA-Q is one of Qatar’s largest post-secondary institutions offering over 30 diploma programs through student-centred learning. By providing training in a range of technical areas including Engineering Technology, Health Sciences, Industrial Trades, Business Studies and Information Technology, CNA-Q brings the State closer to the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030.

Duties & Responsibilities:     

This position requires an energetic and enthusiastic individual who will support in the development of CNA-Q’s overall strategy, translation of strategic objectives into an annual operational/plan, and monitoring of institutional performance on pre-established parameters.

Candidates should have an outstanding record of industry experience, and possess the qualifications necessary to be successful in the role of Strategic Planning Specialist at the College of the North Atlantic-Qatar. The Strategic Planning Specialist is responsible to support the Institutional Excellence Department with the development of CNA-Q’s strategic and operational plans.  

The successful candidate will keep track of the vision, mission and strategic plan for the College. Other responsibilities include conducting baseline assessments of initiatives and programs, conducting institutional reviews of the existing strategic and operational plans. Facilitating planning workshops for CNA-Q’s Schools and Departments to ensure smooth execution and monitoring of the strategic planning process.  

The successful candidate will stay current with knowledge and leading practices relating to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and maintain up to date communication materials on the strategic and operational plans progress and outcomes to inform CNA-Q’s Board, Executive Management and all relevant stakeholders.  Develop key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and monitor changes in the strategy implementation process in line with the KPI’s. Conduct environmental scanning and analysis to identify and assess the impact of governmental policies and initiatives, stakeholder needs, labour market trends, and local, regional and international higher education trends to inform sound strategic planning and strategic positioning of the College among its peers.

Qualifications   

Education and Certifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Experience:

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Strategic Planning or relevant field

Language: 

Fluency in written and spoken English language

Fluency in written and spoken Arabic is an asset

Other Required Skills:

Strong leadership skills with a desire to achieve organizational success and to lead by example is required. A proactive can-do attitude to work and good time management skill is essential.

The candidate should have the ability to anticipate change and effectively manage quality and risk at all times. Commitment to positive relationship building and effective working relationships across all levels of the organisations is required. Advanced skills in strategic planning with demonstrated knowledge of performance analysis and reporting is required. A commitment to ongoing professional and self-development especially in the area of strategic planning and continuous professional development. Candidates should demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills as well as fluency in English language.

How to Apply:   

Applications should be submitted via our online application portal at https://careers.cna-qatar.com/en/qatar/jobs/strategic-planning-specialist-3926003/