Working at Qatar Foundation means working in a place where your work and impact are never limited to just your desk.
Introduction
When you join Qatar Foundation, you’re joining fellow catalysts of change that are building the foundations for lifelong learning and discovery, and making an impact in Qatar and around the world.
Our Culture
At Qatar Foundation, we promote a working culture that enables employees to be more accountable, transparent, collaborative, and innovative in their everyday working lives.
Working toward shared objectives is key to our continued success. In order to achieve our organizational goals, we want to engage and unify all employees, ensuring every member of our community is empowered to approach their work in new ways.
That’s why we offer a lot of great facilities and activities, such as staff retreats, cultural integration through the QF+ Cafe, and spaces like the THINK Room designed to facilitate brainstorming.
Our unique ecosystem inspires a shared sense of purpose, and offers exciting and new challenges to help build a future for ourselves, our community, the nation, and the world.
Our Values
Excellence
Our reputation is built on striving to deliver the exceptional every day. We show excellence and lead by example to meet the needs of our country and create a prosperous future for all.
Integrity
Integrity represents our sound moral and ethical principles. It is demonstrated through taking responsibility, being proactive and having pride in the work we do. We fulfill this commitment through attention to detail, being accountable and employing active measures to improve.
Community
We have always focused on the needs of people in Qatar and the world. Our organization is built on partnerships and bringing people together. Providing opportunities and positively developing society is at the heart of all we do. We seek to inspire every member of our community to expand their horizons and unlock their potential.
Innovation
Innovation is to nurture curiosity, encourage originality, foster collaboration between entities of different specialties, and pave the way for ideas to be heard and implemented, no matter how big or small. Across our Foundation, we take the initiative to be creative and curious to explore beyond boundaries. We act with the present and future of our nation in mind. We never fear failure and face every challenge directly.
Rooted
We act as custodians of our heritage, preserving tradition yet extending the influence of our culture. We seek to strengthen our roots and perpetuate and regenerate our resources for future generations. We will create a legacy through leading by example, creating pathways for progress that can benefit the world in ways that inspired and guided by our heritage and culture; all while upholding the Arabic language every step of the way.
When I started my new role as CEO, I came to understand that the greatest asset that our organization has is our people. Since then, everything we have done has been designed to put people at the center, because empowering people is what we stand for.
“Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al ThaniVice Chairperson and CEO of Qatar Foundation”
Why Join the QF Family?
We realize the importance of cultivating teams of people that feel fulfilled at work and outside of it. That’s why we offer a range of benefits to ensure every team member is able to live a balanced lifestyle while helping take our organization forward.
Diverse careers with a diverse community
01. Our workforce of more than 100 nationalities is not only diverse, but part of the wider Education City community where the fusion of East and West fosters new ideas every day. With over 50 entities to explore, you’ve got a ton of options for working in the areas and specializations that interest you most.
Competitive packages
02. We offer highly competitive employment packages that make us one of the top employers, not only within Qatar but throughout the region.
World-class working environment
03. Designed by some of the world’s leading architects, our buildings feature high-quality, eco-conscious, and state-of-the-art facilities.
Training and development
04. We prioritize the growth and development of our staff through programs such as our competency-based leadership program, ‘e-learning’ online portal, and workshops with industry experts.
Qatar Foundation, by the Numbers
We’re proud of the diverse and international community we’ve grown and continue to foster here.
Available Jobs
Any new openings at Qatar Foundation will be posted below. Check back regularly for opportunities in your areas of interest.
Recruitment Process
- Application: You can apply for a position at our organization through our website and on official job boards. We encourage applicants to apply for positions that suit their educational qualifications and previous work experience. If you’re a Qatari fresh graduate, visit our Qatarization page to apply for special internships and career opportunities.
- Review: Our team will review your application against the requirements of the position. We get a lot of applications and, unfortunately, can only respond to those who get shortlisted. However, if you do not get shortlisted for the position you’re applying for, we’ll keep your information in our database and reach out if we find another opportunity that’s more suitable.
- Interview: If you’re shortlisted, we will contact you to schedule a video or face-to-face interview.
- Offer: Once we have a decision, we will contact successful candidates to start our offer process. We may request some initial information and documentation before we can issue an official offer letter.
- Pre-onboarding: The pre-onboarding stage includes a reference/background check and government processes required to obtain work permits for local and overseas hires.
Disclaimer: Recruitment Fraud
We wish to draw the attention of members of the general public to the risk of fraudulent activities by certain individuals/entities claiming to represent Qatar Foundation and its entities for recruitment purposes.
Please note that Qatar Foundation, affiliated centers, and approved recruitment suppliers do not solicit any form of payments or charge any fees from candidates seeking employment with us at any time during or after the recruitment process.
Any official communication and offer letter issued by Qatar Foundation and affiliated centers will be sent from a corporate email address and not from free email service providers like Gmail, Yahoo Mail, or Hotmail.
In case you receive any suspicious, unauthorized, fake, or fraudulent offer or interview call, please send us an Email Us
FAQs
We know applying for a job, especially when it’s in another country, can be a long and confusing journey. To help make this process as smooth as possible, we’ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions that people often have about Qatar, the application process, and more.
If you can’t find an answer here, get in touch with us directly at [email protected] and we’d be more than happy to help.