Head of Special Projects and Outreach (Qatarization)

About the role

The Head of Special Projects and Outreach (Qatarization) will lead the design, implementation and evaluation of women’s and girls’ sports programmes in Doha. This senior position reports directly to senior management and is responsible for aligning sport initiatives with community engagement goals and organisational strategy.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic plans for women’s and girls’ sports programming that drive community participation and athletic excellence.
• Design and manage comprehensive community‑engagement strategies that integrate sports programmes.
• Coordinate high‑impact sports events and optimise the use of sports facilities, ensuring operational efficiency and participant satisfaction.
• Build and maintain relationships with sports federations, community leaders and partner organisations.
• Oversee the maintenance, safety and compliance of all sports facilities.
• Regularly evaluate programme effectiveness and facility conditions, providing data‑driven recommendations.
• Lead and mentor programming and facility‑management teams, fostering a culture of excellence.
• Ensure health and safety standards and regulatory compliance across all activities.
• Manage financial planning, budgeting and resource allocation for programmes and facilities.
• Conduct operational audits and produce management reports to drive continuous improvement.
• Identify and implement innovative approaches to keep the organisation at the forefront of community sports.
• Secure partnerships and hosting rights for prestigious regional and international sports events.

Required profile

• Proven leadership experience in sports programming and facility management.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute community‑engagement strategies.
• Strong track record in financial planning and resource allocation for sports initiatives.
• Experience conducting operational audits and delivering improvement recommendations.

Required skills

• Negotiating broadcast rights
• Ms Office Applications
• Facility Management
• Financial Planning
• Sports programming
• Operational audits
• Community engagement strategies