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Program Specialist, Doha, Qatar (fixed term contract)

Silicon Foundry
Doha, QAT
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Mid
Onsite
1 months ago
Program ManagementStartup EcosystemStakeholder ManagementData AnalysisCRMPortfolio Management
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About the Role

  • The Program Specialist will be responsible for the design, delivery, and ongoing management of entrepreneurship and startup support programs for the creatives industry.
  • The role will focus on supporting founders through incubation, acceleration, advisory services and capacity building initiatives, while ensuring a high quality participant experience and measurable program outcomes.
  • The Program Specialist will manage startup portfolio tracking, founder engagement, mentor and expert networks, and support access to funding and strategic opportunities.
  • This is a hands on role based full time on a client project in Doha, Qatar, offered on a fixed term basis through January 2026.

What You'll Do Program Design & Delivery

  • Lead the 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, participant engagement, and operational effectiveness.
  • Identify opportunities to develop and launch new programs aligned with ecosystem needs and strategic priorities.
  • Support the development of strategic partnerships that enhance program quality and founder outcomes.

Portfolio Management & Founder Success

  • Manage startup portfolio tracking and founder engagement throughout and beyond program participation.
  • Monitor startup growth, milestones, KPIs, and outcomes, maintaining accurate portfolio records and reporting.
  • Design and deliver workshops, masterclasses, and capability building initiatives for entrepreneurs and startups.
  • Lead mentor matching activities and coordinate engagement with advisors, industry experts, and ecosystem partners.

Startup Services & Investment Readiness

  • Assess startup suitability for advisory, funding, and growth support services.
  • Support investment readiness initiatives, including founder preparation, investor engagement, and financing opportunities.
  • Facilitate access to relevant ecosystem resources, strategic partners, and commercialization opportunities.

Reporting & Stakeholder Management

  • Collect, manage, and analyze program and portfolio data.
  • Produce regular reports on program performance, founder outcomes, startup growth, and ecosystem impact.
  • Support preparation of presentations and reports for senior stakeholders and client leadership.
  • Develop clear, visually compelling, executive ready materials that communicate progress, outcomes, and recommendations.

Desired Skills & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Entrepreneurship, Management, Innovation, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in startup programs, accelerators, incubators, venture building, innovation programs, or entrepreneurship support initiatives.
  • Experience designing and delivering founder focused programs and startup support services.
  • Demonstrated 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.

Key Information

  • Full time, client facing role based in Doha, Qatar (applicant MUST currently live in Qatar or willing to relocate).
  • Fixed term contract through January 2026.
  • Potential opportunity for extension and/or transition directly to the client organization following project handover and knowledge transfer activities.

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