Grants & Research Operations Lead

Employment; Doha; On-site; QAR 546,000 - 837,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) invites a grants administrator to oversee pre- and post-award processes, ensuring adherence to UDST policies and sponsor requirements. You will support faculty with proposals, budgets, and compliance across multiple projects in a dynamic research environment.

The role requires strong English and Arabic communication, 5+ years in grants or research administration, and a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in grants/research administration, budget development/management, or grant writing.
• Relevant education certifications are required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty staff with proposal development, review and submission process for pre-award agreements to ensure alignment with UDST’s policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with the Applied Research and Innovation (ARI), Academic Manager in grant submissions, budget preparation and track payments of all research grants.
• Act as liaison between faculty staff, funding institutions and government bodies and review and update sponsor agreements as recommended by the ARI, Academic Manager.
• Coordinate proposal requirements with faculty staff and external participants and review proposals and research initiatives to ensure compliance with regulatory laws, policies and procedures.
• Provide written feedback to university faculty regarding necessary changes and suggestions for proposal enhancement.
• Maintain positive relationships with pre and post award Stakeholders, and government representatives to promote University applied research initiatives.
• Assist faculty with the completion of administrative forms and others’ electronic systems to secure funds for research and other project initiatives.
• Prepare reconciliation of actuals to budget variance and analysis for annual audit to contribute to grant audit review activities and to ensure timely closeout of audit recommendations.
• Document and communicate pre/post awards outcomes to faculty through reports and presentations to promote and contribute to UDST’s award scheme initiatives.
• Maintain up to date knowledge on award-funding bodies’ policies and guidelines and serve as an information resource, disseminating key information to faculty, students, and staff.
• Participate in University-wide awards workshops and training sessions as required.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

English

Arabic

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Master’s degree

Job description

University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) invites a grants administrator to oversee pre- and post-award processes, ensuring adherence to UDST policies and sponsor requirements. You will support faculty with proposals, budgets, and compliance across multiple projects in a dynamic research environment.

The role requires strong English and Arabic communication, 5+ years in grants or research administration, and a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.