.Collaboration Platforms Expert

Job Description

Key Result Areas:

• Define and execute the QRDI community development strategy, focusing on identifying target audiences, articulating value propositions, and setting objectives for both launch and long-term sustainability. Success will be measured by engagement metrics.
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  Plan and implement community-building initiatives, such as interactive forums, webinars, and collaborative projects, to foster vibrant participation and collaboration among members.
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  Leverage the QRDI communities to disseminate high-quality content related to research and innovation, including the latest research findings, innovation trends, and expert insights.
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  Establish and nurture strategic partnerships with academia, industry, and government stakeholders to enhance community resources and opportunities.
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  Develop and implement promotional strategies to raise awareness and drive user adoption of the QRDI Portal within the research and innovation community.
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  Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to develop engaging materials that communicate the QRDI Portal's value proposition effectively.
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  Identify and implement enhancements to the QRDI Portal's features and functionality based on stakeholder needs.
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  Develop mechanisms for high-quality data collection and curation from stakeholders for inclusion in the QRDI Portal.
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  Engage with internal and external stakeholders to gather requirements and feedback, ensuring the portal meets the evolving needs of the community.
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  Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders, acting as a point of contact for inquiries and providing guidance on leveraging the QRDI Portal’s capabilities.
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  Conduct training sessions and workshops to educate stakeholders on utilizing the QRDI Portal’s features and maximizing its benefits.
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  Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the QRDI Portal, utilizing metrics and user feedback to measure its impact and identify areas for improvement.
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  Support M&E team in Establishing processes and guidelines for data submission, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and relevance of the collected data.
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  Support M&E team in encouraging stakeholders’ active participation in data sharing, emphasizing the benefits of contributing to the QRDI Portal.
• Support M&E team in exploring opportunities for integrating external data sources and Application Programming Interface to enrich the portal's data offerings. 
• Support other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor. 

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Communications, Information Systems, or Business Administration & 8-10 years of relevant full-time work experience, 3 of which at a supervisory level. 
• Strong understanding of research and innovation ecosystems, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders from various backgrounds. 
• Proficiency in data collection, data curation, and data quality management. 
• Experience with analytics tools such as Power BI or similar data visualization platforms. 
• Excellent knowledge of data analytics techniques and methodologies. 
• project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deliverables simultaneously. 
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft and edit a variety of written reports and communications and to articulate ideas clearly and concisely; Arabic proficiency is an advantage 
• Proficiency in MS Office applications