Doha Startup Programs Lead - Founder and Mentor Networks

Employment; Doha; On-site; QAR 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Silicon Foundry, a Kearney company, seeks a Program Specialist to design, deliver, and manage entrepreneurship programs in Doha, Qatar. You will support incubation, acceleration, and advisory services for founders, while building mentor networks and identifying funding opportunities.

The role is full-time, client-facing, based in Doha, with a fixed-term contract through January 2026 and potential extension.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Entrepreneurship, Management, Innovation, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in startup programs, accelerators, incubators, venture building, or entrepreneurship support.
• Experience designing and delivering founder-focused programs and startup support services.
• Experience working directly with startups, founders, investors, mentors, and ecosystem stakeholders.
• Experience supporting startup assessment, diligence, investment readiness, or venture portfolio management.
• Proven track record managing multi-stakeholder projects with measurable outcomes.
• Strong analytical and research capabilities with the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and visual storytelling skills, including development of executive-level materials.
• Familiarity with the Qatar startup ecosystem and the creative and cultural industries sector is highly desirable.
• Experience leveraging CRM systems, portfolio management tools, event platforms, and AI-enabled research tools to drive operational effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design and execution of entrepreneurship programs, ensuring a high-quality participant experience and outcomes.
• Source and manage trainers, facilitators, and subject matter experts; continuously improve program content and engagement.
• Develop partnerships to enhance program quality and founder outcomes.
• Manage startup portfolio tracking and founder engagement before, during, and after participation.
• Design workshops, masterclasses, and capability-building initiatives for entrepreneurs and startups.
• Lead mentor matching and coordinate engagement with advisors and ecosystem partners.
• Assess startup suitability for advisory, funding, and growth services; support investment readiness initiatives.
• Produce regular program performance reports and communicate progress to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Startup programs

Project management

Stakeholder mgmt

Analytical skills

Communication

CRM systems

Ecosystem engagement

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Silicon Foundry, a Kearney company, seeks a Program Specialist to design, deliver, and manage entrepreneurship programs in Doha, Qatar. You will support incubation, acceleration, and advisory services for founders, while building mentor networks and identifying funding opportunities.

The role is full-time, client-facing, based in Doha, with a fixed-term contract through January 2026 and potential extension.