Position Summary

The position is responsible for tracking and coordinating the progress of grants from inception to completion.

Job Responsibilities

• Assists with identifying opportunities for extramural funding and supports the Principal Investigators (PI) throughout the grant application process.
• Coordinates with the faculty to resolve general administrative issues related to grant proposals in accordance with the proposed research plan.
• Utilizes established tools to assist with reviews of sponsor RFPs, grant proposals and progress reports.
• Tracks the lifecycle of grants/projects, including amendments, extensions, project transfers and formal acceptance notifications.
• Communicates and monitors deadlines related to grants to ensure compliance with reporting requirements.
• Maintains records of changes to sponsor requirements and internal policies and procedures.
• Assists in reviewing and editing of post-award contractual agreements, grant sub-contracts, research agreements, data use and material transfer agreements, non-disclosure agreements.
• Disseminates information to sub-recipients of Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) in accordance with the Fund Management Agreement (FMA).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required

Experience

Bachelor’s degree in administration, science or a related field with 6 – 7 years of relevant experience.

Prior experience in healthcare or research is an added advantage.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of research grants management preferred.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills with an ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills with fluency in English and Arabic (desirable).
• Proficient in MS Office Suite of products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.