Qureos Mentor

Qatar Museum Authority

<div><div><div>Key Accountabilities:</div><div><div><p><b>
Role Purpose: </b>The Senior Communications &amp; PR Specialist plays a pivotal role in promoting Qatar Museums&rsquo; (QM) vision and objectives through strategic communication, media relations, and stakeholder engagement. This individual will be responsible for crafting compelling content in both Arabic and English, managing relationships with media outlets, and supporting the organization&rsquo;s events and campaigns. The role demands a proactive approach, creativity, and a commitment to continuous learning to ensure effective communication and alignment with QM&rsquo;s institutional goals.</p>
<p><b>
Duties and Responsibilities:</b></p>
<p>
1. Communication:</p>
<ul>
<li>Contribute to the creation of QM&rsquo;s strategic communications plan in coordination with the PR agency and the Head of Communications.</li>
<li>Develop and implement short-term and long-term media strategies to align with QM&rsquo;s vision and objectives.</li>
<li>Draft high-quality materials in Arabic and English, including message houses, narrative documents, press releases, biographies, cheat sheets, and media newsletters.</li>
<li>Prepare and edit organizational publications for internal and external audiences, such as employee newsletters.</li>
<li>Ensure consistent application of institutional key messages across all communication materials.</li>
<li>Generate innovative story ideas and media strategies to proactively engage media beyond reacting to press requests.</li>
<li>Monitor media coverage and produce comprehensive media monitoring reports for QM management and stakeholders.</li>
</ul>
<p>2. Media Relations:</p>
<ul>
<li>Serve as the primary point of contact for media inquiries, managing and nurturing relationships with media representatives.</li>
<li>Respond promptly to media requests and designate appropriate spokespersons or information sources when necessary.</li>
<li>Coordinate and arrange interviews, ensuring all spokespeople are adequately briefed.</li>
<li>Lead media outreach efforts for QM exhibitions and organize media attendance at QM events and activities</li>
</ul>
<p>3. Stakeholder Management:</p>
<ul>
<li>Build and maintain relationships with local institutions and stakeholder communication teams.</li>
<li>Collaborate with agencies to organize promotional campaigns across various media platforms for QM initiatives.</li>
</ul>
<p>4. Event Organization:</p>
<ul>
<li>Assist in planning and executing events and activities led by the Communication Department, such as media visits, museum tours, and handling filming requests.</li>
</ul>
<p>5. Continuous Learning and Self-Development:</p>
<ul>
<li>Attend training courses in communication, public relations, or crisis management to enhance professional skills.</li>
<li>Stay updated on the latest trends in corporate communication and adopt innovative strategies.</li>
<li>Learn and utilize tools and programs relevant to QM&rsquo;s communication processes.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
</div></div></div><div><div>
Qualifications/Requirements:</div><div><div><ul>
<li>Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English &ndash; (Arabic desirable).</li>
<li>Strong understanding of media relations and communication strategies.</li>
<li>Experience in creating and managing high-quality content for diverse audiences.</li>
<li>Proven ability to build and maintain professional relationships with stakeholders and media.</li>
<li>Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and multitasking skills.</li>
<li>Proficiency in using communication tools and media monitoring software is a plus.</li>
<li>A proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous professional development.</li>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in media communication, Diploma or master&rsquo;s in social media management.</li>
<li>9 years minimum.</li></ul></div></div></div></div>

Senior Communications & PR Specialist

<div><div><div>Key Accountabilities:</div><p></p><div><div><br>
<p>
Role purpose:</p>
<p>
The Archive Specialist is responsible for establishing and maintaining comprehensive document management systems across all Lusail Museum departments. This role develops and implements protocols for organizing, preserving, and providing access to architectural documentation, exhibition design materials, research outputs, curatorial content, and other critical information assets.</p>
<p>
Working across departments, the specialist ensures efficient information flow between museum teams, architectural partners, and external stakeholders by refining standardized filing structures, naming conventions, and retrieval systems. The role incorporates innovative digital tools, including AI applications, to enhance searchability, analysis, and accessibility of information while supporting the development of the museum's Digital Library. The Archive Specialist plays a crucial role in navigating complex information environments and creating unified approaches to document management that maintain institutional memory and operational efficiency.</p><br>
<p></p>
<p>
Information Architecture Management
</p><ul>
<li>Develop, maintain, and refine document management frameworks in SharePoint and other platforms across all museum departments</li>
<li>Enhance and adapt existing filing structures, metadata schemas, and naming conventions to improve document retrieval and version control</li>
<li>Establish and manage permissions architecture to ensure appropriate access levels for different user groups and sensitive content</li>
<li>Implement and monitor document retention, archiving, and disposal protocols</li>
<li>Research and integrate AI tools to enhance document categorization, search capabilities, and information analysis</li>
</ul>
<p>Project Documentation Coordination
</p><ul>
<li>Organize and manage architectural drawings, specifications, and design documents from architects, designers, engineers, and other providers</li>
<li>Support standardization of exhibition design documentation and development materials</li>
<li>Maintain comprehensive records of project decisions, meeting notes, and key communications</li>
<li>Assist team members in locating and accessing critical documentation when needed</li>
<li>Navigate and coordinate information between different documentation systems maintained by various project partners and stakeholders</li>
</ul>
<p>Cross-Departmental Information Support
</p><ul>
<li>Work collaboratively with Curatorial, Exhibitions, Collections, Learning and Outreach, Administration, Director's Office, and Lusail Institute teams to align information management practices</li>
<li>Support the development and organization of the Digital Library, ensuring proper cataloging and accessibility of research materials</li>
<li>Develop systems for organizing research outputs and findings across all museum departments</li>
<li>Facilitate information sharing between departments through effective document organization and access
</li><li>Create unified approaches to document management that respect departmental needs while maintaining institutional consistency</li>
</ul>
<p>Digital Systems &amp; Standards Implementation
</p><ul>
<li>Administer and optimize SharePoint environment, including site collections, libraries, and information architecture</li>
<li>Implement technical solutions for document versioning, co-authoring, and workflow automation</li>
<li>Monitor compliance with established naming conventions and filing standards</li>
<li>Develop quick-reference guides and documentation aids for consistent implementation</li>
<li>Provide guidance to team members on document management best practices</li>
<li>Support knowledge transfer and information continuity throughout the museum's development</li>
</ul>
<p>Communication
</p><ul><li>Excellent communication skills with ability to coordinate information management practices across all museum departments
</li><li>Effective collaboration with museum teams to develop unified approaches to document organization while respecting departmental needs
</li><li>Ability to navigate information systems maintained by different project partners, including project management teams, engineering consultants, vendors, and local authorities</li>
<li>Skill in translating external documentation structures into formats and organization systems that align with internal museum requirements
</li><li>Clear documentation of processes, protocols, and systems for institutional reference</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
</div></div></div><div><div>
Qualifications/Requirements:</div><div><div><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in library science, Information Management, Records Management, Digital Humanities, or related field</li><li>Master's degree in relevant field is an advantage but not required</li><li>Certification in document management, digital archiving, or information systems is beneficial</li><li>Minimum of 9 years&rsquo; experience in records management, document control, or digital archiving</li><li>Demonstrated experience implementing and managing document management systems</li><li>Experience with documentation management administration and architecture, including permissions</li><li>Previous work in a project-based environment with multiple stakeholders</li><li>Experience in cultural institutions, architectural firms, or project management environments is beneficial</li><li>In-depth understanding of document management principles and best practices</li><li>Knowledge of access control systems and permissions architecture for information security</li><li>Familiarity with digital preservation techniques and file management systems</li><li>Understanding of metadata standards and information organization frameworks</li><li>Awareness of emerging technologies in information management, including AI applications</li><li>Advanced proficiency with SharePoint administration or similar online document systems and Microsoft Office suite</li><li>Strong organizational abilities with exceptional attention to detail</li><li>Technical aptitude for configuring system permissions and access</li><li>Experience with database management and search optimization</li><li>Problem-solving aptitude for addressing information management challenges</li><li>Ability to work methodically while managing multiple priorities</li><li>Fluent in English; proficiency in Arabic is an asset</li></ul></div></div></div></div>

Archive Specialist

<div><div><div>Key Accountabilities:</div><div><div><p><b>
Role Purpose: </b>To translate museum/exhibition content for books and exhibition guides. Translation from English to Modern Standard Arabic or vice versa ensuring meaning and context is maintained. To liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
</p><p><b>Duties and Responsibilities:</b></p>
<p>
1. Translation.</p>
<ul>
<li>Translate written material from source language into the target language &ndash; English to Modern Standard Arabic or vice versa.
</li><li>Translate complete books for exhibition catalogues, collection books, gallery guides etc.</li>
<li>Proofread and edit working drafts and final translated versions.</li>
<li>Retain and develop knowledge on specialist areas of translation &ndash; culture, art history, museum interpretation.</li>
<li>Set project priorities and schedules.
</li><li>Develop glossary with exhibition, museum, art and culture terminology in Modern Standard Arabic.</li>
<li>Contribute to the development of the translation style-guide in alignment with other departments/museums.</li>
<li>Closely liaise between departments to ensure consistency and relevance of all content related to publications.</li>
<li>Assist editorial team in outsourcing translators for languages other than English and Arabic and ensuring their deliverables are up to the standards.
</li></ul><p>2. Quality Control.</p>
<ul>
<li>Verify facts, dates and statistics using standard reference sources.
</li><li>Ensure all content produced meets the stakeholders&rsquo; objectives and precisely reflects their tone and intent.</li>
<li>Ensure all translated content is consistent and follows style guides.</li>
<li>Liaise with design team on the best way to deliver content and information hierarchy.</li>
<li>Quality control over all text before production.
</li></ul><p>3. Communication.</p>
<ul>
<li>Support editorial team in liaising with content providers (authors / curators / artists) to ensure accurate text delivery and style consistency.</li>
<li>Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with key internal (museums, centralized departments) and external (content providers, graphic designers, publishers) stakeholders.</li></ul><p><br>
</p></div></div></div><div><div>Qualifications/Requirements:</div><div><div><ul>
<li>Good communicator with exceptional verbal and writing skills in English and Modern Standard Arabic languages.</li>
<li>Ability to work with complex art concepts.</li>
<li>The ability to use specialist dictionaries, thesauruses and reference books to find closest equivalents for terminology and words used.</li>
<li>Produce daily translation output of at least 1000 words.
</li><li>Detail-oriented and performs well under deadlines.</li>
<li>Good organizational and time-management skills.</li>
<li>Technically savvy with strong skills in MS Office.</li>
<li>Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language.</li>
<li>Self-starter, ability to work independently and with an entrepreneurial attitude.</li>
<li>Passion for creating and implementing new initiatives.</li>
<li>Commitment to working collaboratively with all constituent groups, including staff, board members, volunteers, program participants, and other supporters.</li>
<li>Bachelor, preferably master&rsquo;s degree in English or Arabic Literature/Language, Translation.</li>
<li>
<p>At least 6 years of experience in translating museum/art related content.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Experience in translating exhibition/art material from English to Modern Standard Arabic and vice versa.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Proof of translated cultural publications produced by respected global institutions or presses.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Understanding of Publications translation requirements.</p></li></ul></div></div></div></div>

Translator

<div><div><div>Key Accountabilities:</div><div><div><p><b>
Role Purpose: </b>To take full responsibility of conceptualising, designing and producing a wide range of publications (booklets, exhibition catalogues, monographs, children&rsquo;s stories etc.) ensuring highest design, creativity and production standards.</p>
<p><b>
Duties and Responsibilities:</b></p>
<p>
1.Design.</p>
<ul>
<li>Deliver publication design projects from concept to execution</li>
<li>Develop unique creative designs that meet design briefs</li>
<li>Demonstrate mastery in design fundamentals: typography, composition, colour, hierarchy and balance</li>
<li>Take ownership of projects assigned and present/pitch finalized ideas and concepts to relevant stakeholders in a creative manner</li>
<li>Take feedback and provide creative solutions for design problems</li>
<li>Develop production scopes of work</li>
<li>Design publications in multiple languages</li>
<li>Assist in photo shoots and printing production to ensure that outcome meets requirements.</li>
<li>Prepare files for production and liaise with the printers/publishers</li>
</ul>
<p>2.Management.</p>
<ul>
<li>Plan, organise and prioritise workload in order to manage multiple projects and deadlines.</li>
<li>Ability to prioritize to meet deadlines and be flexible to challenges</li>
<li>Work collaboratively with the design team and with internal and external stakeholders
</li><li>Liaise with editors to implement editorial requirements.</li>
<li>Organise files for accurate version control.</li>
</ul>
<p>3.Quality control.</p>
<ul>
<li>Ensure final production quality and accurate delivery of concepts.
</li><li>Take responsibility of colour proofing to ensure highest reproduction standards</li>
<li>Attend press checks if needed</li>
<li>Research production techniques and materials</li>
<li>Work creatively within brand guidelines</li>
</ul>
<p>4.Communication.</p>
<ul>
<li>Develop presentation and pitch finalized ideas and concepts in a creative manner.</li>
<li>Communicate and liaise with internal and external stakeholders effectively to ensure workflow and quality.</li>
</ul></div></div></div><div><div>Qualifications/Requirements:</div><div><div><ul>
<li>Expert knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.</li>
<li>Critical thinker who is able to question and challenge briefs and solve design problems creatively.</li>
<li>Knowledge of printing and pre-press processes, paper types and book production techniques and materials</li>
<li>Excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills.</li>
<li>Takes initiative and is self-motivated.</li>
<li>Curious and passionate about book design, with a keen awareness of the evolving landscape of available tools, technologies, resources, and trends.</li>
<li>Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to multitask.</li>
<li>Proactive problem-solving proficiency, and collaborative approach, with ability to work on a wide variety of projects and subjects.</li>
<li>Advanced organisational skills.</li>
<li>High quality portfolio of work demonstrating concept driven designs with well-crafted executions.</li>
<li>Experience working within a creative team environment</li>
<li>Previous experience in working within a museum, art institution, and/or book publishing is desirable</li>
<li>Experience in colour proofing.</li>
<li>Experience in book production and press checks.</li>
<li>Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design with focus on publication design.</li>
<li>6Years Experienced.</li></ul></div></div></div></div>

Senior Publications Designer

<div><div><div>Key Accountabilities:</div><div><div><p><b>
Role Purpose :</b></p>
<ul>
<li>The Digital Asset is the critical knowledge owner for the collection&rsquo;s visual assets and supporting software.
</li><li>Organizes and manages the collection, distribution, and archiving of the museum&rsquo;s diverse digital assets.</li>
<li>Responsible for all digital asset management system (DAMS) operations, including organizing, cataloguing, preserving, and managing all digital media and associated metadata necessary to support the collection, exhibitions, and programming.</li>
<li>They provide all staff with access to images and media and develop long-range plans for efficient and sustainable digital asset archiving procedures.</li>
<li>Major responsibilities include developing and drafting workflow procedures, creating a metadata taxonomy framework, uploading and tagging assets, managing and troubleshooting imports, sorting and uploading of backlog assets into CMS, updating metadata, and general system maintenance.
</li><li>Also responsible for training existing staff in the new workflows, using the equipment and DAM standards.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Duties and Responsibilities:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Support in recruiting photographers, assessment, training, and supervising his/her work.
</li><li>Serves as the General Collection&rsquo;s lead for cooperation with other museum digital asset managers and stakeholders requiring GC support.
</li><li>DAM Developer Creates, defines, and documents policies, procedures, and workflows for storing and delivering digital assets and associated metadata supporting the DAM system infrastructure.
</li><li>Maintains the integration between the collections management system (CMS) and the DAM system.
</li><li>Trains, supervises, and manages the uploading of assets to the DAM system, including developing and updating embedded metadata.
</li><li>Develops and implements metadata schemas &ndash; input descriptive metadata to add value to digital assets and improve search results including controlled vocabularies.</li>
<li>In collaboration with the head of collection manages User Access &ndash; Creates user accounts with variable security and access rights &ndash; Defines user roles and responsibilities within the CMS/DAM system.</li>
<li>Defines requirements/criteria for all end assets to be approved and communicates to all internal staff.</li>
<li>Communicate with relevant stakeholders to ensure the CMS/DAMS functions properly, updates are applied and tested, and new functionalities are tested and implemented.</li>
<li>Leads efforts to locate and transfer high-value digital assets from museum staff, internal servers, and local hard drives to the DAM system.</li>
<li>Train and educate museum staff on proper CMS/DAM system usage and best practices. Promote use of the DAM system and provides technical support.</li>
<li>Leads efforts to evaluate, integrate and test with other technologies to deliver better access to digital assets.</li>
<li>Maintains current awareness of digital technology and trends, especially within the museum profession.</li>
<li>Consults the Acquisitions section and Legal department on content usage and licensing rights needed.</li>
<li>Develop processes and procures copyrights for the general collection.</li>
<li>Dedicates time to innovation and quality improvement by identifying new ways to achieve goals, keeping current with trends, and applying new concepts and solutions accordingly.</li>
<li>Establishes DAM system metrics and reports.</li>
<li>Investigates, proposes and implements a strategy to preserve digital assets.</li>
<li>Participation in online digital resources such as the Online Collections Project and Google Art Project and Microsoft platforms.</li>
<li>Plans and participation in the assessment.</li>
<li>Participate in conferences and symposia.</li>
<li>Provide quality control for all metadata to assure accuracy and consistency across the collection. This includes the development and management of metadata tools, controlled vocabularies and other metadata standardization solutions.
</li><li>Works on bringing existing assets up to appropriate standards, including reorganizing file directories and metadata cleanup projects.
</li><li>Perform quality control on assets.</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with records management and retention policies, laws, and regulations.</li>
</ul></div></div></div><div><div>Qualifications/Requirements:</div><div><div><ul>
<li>Advance knowledge in object handling &middot; Background in photography; preferable background in videography, visual arts, photo/prop styling.</li>
<li> Knowledge of studio equipment including DSLR Cameras, lighting equipment &amp;other photography accessories.</li>
<li>Comprehensive knowledge, fluency and demonstrated professional experience with the latest version of Adobe Photoshop &amp; Lightroom.</li>
<li>Excellence in digital image editing and enhancement skills, including but not limited to: outlining and masking, retouching, and colour correction.</li>
<li>Creativity to stage unique photo compositions with available props and backdrops for various seasonal themes.</li>
<li>Ability to take direction &amp; be receptive to constructive feedback.</li>
<li>Productivity-focused and able to meet tight deadlines.</li>
<li>Flexible in accommodating last minute additions to schedules and changes in direction.</li>
<li>Very good attention to detail.</li>
<li>Strong work ethic and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment; &middot; Strong computer and software skills essential, preferably within PC environment (O&#64259;ce 36).</li>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s or master&rsquo;s degree or equivalent years of experience.</li>
<li>12 years experienced</li></ul></div></div></div></div>

Senior Digital Assets Specialist

<div><div><div>Key Accountabilities:</div><div><div><p><b>
Role Purpose: </b>The Preventive Conservator is responsible for protecting the museum&rsquo;s collections through proactive measures that mitigate environmental and physical risks. This role focuses on monitoring and improving storage, display, and environmental conditions to ensure long-term preservation. The position supports cross-departmental collaboration to integrate preventive conservation into all aspects of museum operations.</p>
<p>
Duties and Responsibilities:</p>
<p>
Environmental Monitoring &amp; Control:</p>
<ul>
<li>Monitor and analyze environmental conditions (temperature, relative humidity, light, pollutants) in storage, galleries, and exhibition spaces. Communicate anomalies or risks (e.g., RH spikes, HVAC failure) to the Head of Conservation and QOSM Facilities Management Team.</li>
<li>Recommend and implement solutions to address environmental anomalies and fluctuations.</li>
<li>Advise and support the QOSM Facilities Management Team to maintain appropriate HVAC performance and preventive maintenance.</li>
<li>Calibrate data loggers in accordance with manufacturers&rsquo; guidelines to ensure accurate readings.</li>
</ul>
<p>Display &amp; Storage Management:</p>
<ul>
<li>Inspect and evaluate existing showcases and display mounts for environmental integrity, material compatibility, and conservation safety.</li>
<li>Advise on design and specifications of new showcases and mounts to meet conservation standards.</li>
<li>Ensure object-safe display, lighting, and storage practices are implemented and maintained.</li>
<li>Advise on and lead the implement of object rotation schedules.</li>
<li>Assist with the regular cleaning of the objects on display.</li>
</ul>
<p>Preventive Conservation Strategy:</p>
<ul>
<li>Lead the museum&rsquo;s Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program, including trap monitoring, data analysis, and pest mitigation strategies. Liaise with other departments as required.</li>
<li>Develop and implement a comprehensive preventive conservation program for all collections, both on display and in storage.</li>
<li>Provide input into collections care policy and procedures</li>
<li>Develop and implement housekeeping plans in collaboration with cleaning staff and collections teams.</li>
<li>Support emergency preparedness planning, including risk assessments, salvage planning, and staff training.</li>
<li>Conduct risk assessments and contribute to conservation planning and prioritization.Environmental monitoring.</li>
</ul>
<p>Collections Care</p>
<ul>
<li>Conduct regular condition assessments and risk evaluations for stored and displayed collections.</li>
<li>Oversee the implementation of best practice in packing, transport, and handling of objects.</li>
<li>Collaborate with the QOSM Collections Team in the reorganization of museum storage and rehousing of the objects.</li>
<li>Collaborate with the QOSM Curators, Collections Team, and other stakeholders to ensure proper handling, storage, packing, and transportation of objects.</li>
<li>Monitor and report on storage and display environments to ensure object safety.</li>
</ul>
<p>Data Management &amp; Reporting:</p>
<ul>
<li>Maintain up-to-date records of environmental data, pest activity, and conservation interventions.</li>
<li>Prepare reports, recommendations, and risk assessments for internal use and external stakeholders.</li>
<li>Training &amp; Collaboration</li>
<li>Provide training to staff and contractors on preventive conservation standards and safe object handling.</li>
<li>Liaise with conservation, curatorial, exhibitions, and facilities teams to ensure preventive conservation is integrated into planning and daily operations.</li>
<li>Stay informed of current research and developments in preventive conservation and environmental monitoring.</li>
</ul>
<p>Exhibition:
</p><ul><li>Conduct condition reports and prepare objects for travel (e.g., packing specifications, handling protocols).</li>
<li>Assist in the preparation, installation, and maintenance of objects for exhibitions while ensuring adherence to international museum standards.</li>
<li>Assess loan venue facilities to ensure they meet environmental and security standards.</li>
<li>Coordinate with couriers and conservators from the borrowing institution to oversee installation and monitor conditions.</li>
<li>Ensure safe transport and providing input on packing, shipping logistics, and emergency contingencies.</li>
<li>Assess environmental conditions in galleries and ensure they meet conservation standards (e.g., temperature, humidity, light levels).</li>
<li>Evaluate and approve display materials, mounts, and showcases for their suitability and safety for objects.</li>
<li>Collaborate with exhibition and curatorial teams to integrate preventive conservation into exhibition planning, installation, and deinstallation.</li>
<li>Monitor conditions during the exhibition and address risks such as overcrowding, vibration, or pest activity.</li>
<li>Coordinate preventive measures for incoming and outgoing loans and exhibitions.</li>
<li>Documentation Photograph objects for documentation.</li>
<li>Carry out condition checks and create condition reports in the QM Collections Management System and any other documentation as required.</li>
<li>Use QM CMS system to document and improve the departments' documentation of pest management and environmental monitoring.</li>
<li>Monitor and recor the Museum's environmental conditions using the appropriate software and systems.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
</div></div></div><div><div>Qualifications/Requirements:</div><div><div><ul>
<li>Proven experience with environmental monitoring equipment (e.g., Miniclimas, data loggers) and interpreting environmental data.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of safe handling, collections care, rehousing, and storage methods for diverse collection materials.</li>
<li>Solid knowledge of materials science and the impact of environmental agents on museum collections.</li>
<li>Demonstrated manual dexterity and experience using hand and power tools.</li>
<li>Familiarity with museum-grade storage and display materials, as well as preventive conservation, best practices.</li>
<li>Knowledge of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and emergency preparedness, including risk assessment and salvage procedures.</li>
<li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in improving and maintaining environmental conditions.</li>
<li>High attention to detail and accuracy in preventive tasks and documentation.</li>
<li>Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines independently.</li>
<li>Excellent oral and written English communication skills, with a high standard of professional and interdepartmental collaboration.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively, with a proactive and team-oriented approach.</li>
<li>Proficient in computer use for research, documentation, project coordination, and data management.</li>
<li>Master degree in Conservation with a specialization or demonstrable experience in prepventive conservation.</li>
<li>Minimum 5 years of professional experience in a museum, archive, or cultural heritage institution.</li></ul></div></div></div></div>

Conservator (Qatari Nationals Only)

<div><div><div>Key Accountabilities:</div><p></p><div><div><br>
<p>
Role purpose: The Translator is responsible for providing accurate, high-quality written translations between Arabic and English across a range of museum content, including curatorial texts, exhibition labels, educational materials, publications, official correspondence, reports, and digital content. The role ensures that translations reflect the intended tone, terminology, and cultural nuance of the source material. The Translator may also be required to edit, proofread, or summarize content and will work closely with curators, editors, and other museum staff to ensure consistency and clarity in all bilingual communication.</p>
<div>
Duties &amp; responsibilities:<br>
<ul><li>Read and analyze source material to accurately understand content and context, conduct research on industry-specific or specialized terminology as needed.</li><li>Translate written texts and audio recordings from Arabic to English and English to Arabic, ensuring accuracy, fluency, and cultural appropriateness.</li><li>Ensure translated content conveys the original meaning, tone, and intent of the source material across a range of document types and audiences.</li><li>Prepare subtitles and translated scripts for videos, online presentations, and multimedia content.</li><li>Cross-reference specialized dictionaries, glossaries, and digital translation tools to verify terminology and improve translation quality.</li><li>Proofread and edit translated texts for grammar, spelling, punctuation, formatting, and clarity.</li><li>Edit translations while preserving the structure, layout, and formatting of the original documents where required.</li><li>Follow up with internal team members&mdash;including curators, educators, and communications staff&mdash;to ensure translations meet content and audience expectations.</li><li>Adapt tone and style appropriately for different end-users, including museum visitors, sponsors, management, families, and school audiences.</li><li>Maintain consistency across all bilingual content and contribute to the development of internal translation style guides and terminology databases.</li></ul></div>
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Qualifications/Requirements:</div><p></p><div><div><br>
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Translation, Interpreting, Linguistics, or a related field.</li><li>Additional certification in Linguistics, Arabic/English Language Studies, or related areas is an asset.</li><li>Minimum of 4 - 6 years of professional experience translating written texts between Arabic and English.</li><li>Experience working in a cultural, academic, publishing, or museum environment is highly desirable.</li><li>Native-level fluency in Arabic and English, with the ability to translate accurately in both directions</li><li>Excellent writing, proofreading, and editing skills with impeccable grammar, spelling, and punctuation in both languages.</li><li>Clear and adaptable writing style suited to different audiences and content types, including formal, academic, and public-facing materials.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and high standards for accuracy, consistency, and tone.</li><li>Ability to understand and quickly learn new concepts and terminology, including technical or specialist vocabulary relevant to museum content.</li><li>Familiarity with translation software and digital tools used for content editing, formatting, and file management.</li><li>Skilled in preparing content summaries and adapting content for various formats, including subtitles, presentations, and web-based materials.</li><li>Experience using content editing and publishing tools and uploading content through custom or bespoke applications when required.</li><li>Strong time management skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple translation tasks simultaneously.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments and consult with experts as needed.</li><li>Ability to maintain professional relationships with internal stakeholders and external collaborators.</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and confident in conducting internet-based research to support translation accuracy.</li></ul></div></div></div></div>

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