Qureos Mentor

Khalifa University

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 Procurement Planning Specialist is responsible for planning and conducting vendor risk assessments and vendor compliance reviews, ensuring that vendors are in compliance with University, regulatory and client requirements and perform all duties in accordance with the University policies and procedures.
 
 
 
 
 
 The Procurement Planning Specialist is responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and monitoring of Khalifa University&rsquo;s procurement planning and supplier management activities. The role focuses on procurement planning, spend and market analysis, supplier categorization and prequalification, and maintenance of supplier data to ensure cost efficiency, supply continuity, regulatory compliance, and effective sourcing across procurement categories.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Roles &amp; Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Support the Department in vendor management engagement activities, including regulatory and compliance reviews.
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 Support the development and implementation of sourcing strategies for assigned procurement categories.
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 Maintain the annual procurement plan and procurement calendar, and monitor performance against approved plans and timelines.
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 Define and maintain supplier categories and classify suppliers based on the products and services offered.
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 Coordinate vendor registration processes for potential suppliers in accordance with approved policies and procedures.
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 Develop supplier prequalification criteria for each procurement category in coordination with relevant sectors to ensure fairness, accessibility, and compliance.
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 Perform and coordinate supplier prequalification activities in accordance with approved regulations and procedures.
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 Maintain an accurate, complete, and up-to-date commercial supplier register for Khalifa University.
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 Serve as the primary point of contact for suppliers to obtain required financial and compliance documentation.
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 Coordinate and evaluate vendor performance scorecards, including the publication and analysis of high-risk vendor scorecards.
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 Review and approve vendor certification, re-certification, and vendor due-diligence packages
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 Prepare and submit reports on supplier prequalification outcomes to the Supplier Evaluation Committee (SEC).
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 Study supply markets and prepare bidder lists for tenders in coordination with procurement and contracting teams.
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 Conduct spend analysis to identify cost optimization opportunities and monitor procurement and contracts expenditure against the approved procurement plan.
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 Conduct market surveys and supply market analysis to identify new vendors and recommend actions to expand and strengthen the supplier base.
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 Monitor inventory levels in coordination with relevant stakeholders to balance supply and demand, reduce holding costs, and ensure availability of required materials.
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 Coordinate audits of suppliers, agencies, and material specifications in collaboration with relevant sections to support supplier registration and evaluation processes.
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 Develop, update, and maintain supplier-related databases, including supplier profiles, areas of specialization, completed projects, and performance or evaluation records, in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
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 Ensure accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality of procurement and supplier data in line with University policies.
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 Adhere to the University's information security and confidentiality policies and procedures, and report breaches or other security risks accordingly
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 Coordinate with other departments to facilitate the accomplishment of tasks and responsibilities, as and when needed
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 Demonstrate a strong commitment and practice to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
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 Perform any other tasks assigned by the Line Manager.
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 Qualifications &amp; Experience:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration or any other related field.
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 A minimum of 5 years of experience
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Procurement Planning Specialist

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 KU is seeking a highly motivated
 
 Research Associate
 
 to make a positive contribution to our research team. The Research Associate for the Palm project will play a key role in managing, executing, and analyzing this multidisciplinary research initiative. The project aims to harness advanced genomic technologies to accelerate the breeding of improved date palm varieties with key market traits. By integrating PacBio HiFi sequencing, Illumina WGS, GWAS, and high-throughput bioinformatics, the study aims to generate a comprehensive catalog of polymorphic markers linked to key economic traits, enabling the development of a custom genotyping chip, marker-assisted breeding strategies, improved cultivars, and detailed documentation of UAE date palm germplasm at both phenotypic and genomic levels. The position requires strong scientific, organizational, and leadership skills to ensure the smooth coordination of fieldwork, laboratory analysis, data management, and team collaboration across multiple research domains. The project aims to harness advanced genomic technologies to accelerate the breeding of improved alfalfa varieties with key market traits. By integrating PacBio HiFi sequencing, Illumina WGS and GWAS, and high-throughput bioinformatics, the study aims to generate a comprehensive catalog of polymorphic markers linked to key economic traits, enabling the development of a custom genotyping chip, marker-assisted breeding strategies, improved cultivars, and detailed documentation of UAE alfalfa at both phenotypic and genomic levels.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Strategic Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 The Biotechnology Center is looking to recruit a research associate to make a positive contribution to our research team:
 
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 Oversee study design, protocol development.
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 Prepare project reports and publications.
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 Operational Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 The Research Associate will be responsible for the following activities:
 
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 Conduct sample collection of palm plant materials, ensuring proper handling, labeling, and documentation for downstream genomic analyses.
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 Conduct DNA extraction, library preparation, and sample QC for PacBio HiFi sequencing.
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 Support the design, optimization, and validation of SNP arrays for high-resolution genotyping.
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 Perform genome-wide association studies (GWAS), including data preprocessing, statistical modeling, and visualization of trait&ndash;marker associations.
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 Assist in developing a catalog of polymorphic markers associated with key agronomic and economic traits.
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 Contribute to the development and validation of a custom genotyping chip for date palm.
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 Participate in establishing and refining
 
 marker-assisted breeding schemes
 
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 Document
 
 phenotypic and genomic data
 
 from UAE date palm germplasm collections, ensuring proper data curation and metadata management.
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 Maintain laboratory records, sequencing logs, sample inventories, and data management systems in compliance with project standards.
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 Troubleshoot laboratory and computational workflows and contribute to continuous optimization of protocols.
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 Prepare technical reports, SOPs, and data summaries for internal reviews, collaborators.
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 Support training of junior researchers and interns in laboratory techniques and data analysis workflows as needed.
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 Ensure compliance with safety guidelines, data governance policies, and institutional quality assurance standards.
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 Supervisory Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Supervise and mentor research assistants, laboratory technicians, and graduate students working on sample processing and data collection.
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 Oversee the daily activities of field and lab teams, ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
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 Facilitate regular team meetings, updates, and progress reports.
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 Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality assurance standards across study activities.
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 Masters gained from and/or experience working in a top 200 QS or THE ranked University
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 At least 2 years of increasingly accountable relevant experience as a researcher in academia or in industry
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Research Associate

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 Position Summary
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Programs Coordinator will support the execution and coordination of accelerator, incubator, and entrepreneurship programs at Khalifa University Enterprises Company (KUEC). This role focuses on ensuring smooth program operations, coordinating with external service providers delivering program components, and providing hands-on support to participating startups and entrepreneurs from both within Khalifa University and the broader community.
 
 
 Working alongside the Senior Community &amp; Outreach Specialist, the Programs Coordinator will manage day-to-day program logistics, facilitate participant engagement, and coordinate mentors and resources to ensure program participants receive comprehensive support throughout their journey. This position reports directly to the Executive Director.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Program Coordination &amp; Execution
 
 
 
 
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 Coordinate the execution of accelerator, incubator, workshops, hackathons, and training programs for internal (KU students and faculty) and external participants.
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 Manage day-to-day program operations, including scheduling, logistics, venue coordination, and resource allocation.
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 Ensure programs run smoothly and align with established objectives and timelines.
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 Support the onboarding process for new program cohorts and participants.
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 External Service Provider Coordination
 
 
 
 
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 Serve as a key point of contact for external companies delivering program components (curriculum delivery, workshops, training sessions).
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 Coordinate workflows and schedules between KUEC and external program delivery partners.
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 Monitor external provider deliverables and flag any issues or delays to the Executive Director.
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 Ensure seamless integration of externally delivered content with overall program objectives.
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 Participant Support
 
 
 
 
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 Serve as a point of contact for startups and entrepreneurs participating in KUEC programs.
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 Provide operational support to participants, addressing queries and facilitating access to resources.
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 Track participant progress and engagement throughout program duration.
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 Collect and compile participant feedback to support program improvement efforts.
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 Mentor &amp; Resource Coordination
 
 
 
 
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 Coordinate mentor and advisor sessions, matching participants with appropriate expertise.
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 Schedule and facilitate workshops, guest speaker sessions, and networking events.
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 Maintain updated records of mentors, advisors, and available resources.
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 Support the recruitment and onboarding of new mentors and advisors as needed.
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 Event Support
 
 
 
 
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 Assist in organizing program-related events such as demo days, pitch sessions, and graduation ceremonies.
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 Coordinate event logistics including invitations, registrations, materials, and venue setup.
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 Work with the Senior Community &amp; Outreach Specialist and external partners to ensure successful event execution.
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 Documentation &amp; Reporting
 
 
 
 
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 Maintain accurate program records, including participant data, schedules, and milestone tracking.
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 Prepare regular status updates and reports on program activities for the Executive Director.
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 Document lessons learned and best practices to support continuous program improvement.
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Required
 
 
 
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, Entrepreneurship, or a related field.
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 Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in program coordination, project management, or event management.
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 Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
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 Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
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 Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Arabic and English.
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 Proficiency in using collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, project management software).
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 Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
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 Preferred
 
 
 
 
 
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 Experience in startup accelerators, incubators, or innovation/entrepreneurship programs.
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 Familiarity with the UAE and regional startup ecosystem.
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 Experience coordinating with external vendors or service providers.
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 Knowledge of early-stage venture challenges and startup support methodologies.
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 Experience in higher education or university settings.
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Program Coordinator

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