Job Purpose:This position will create opportunities for researchers, community members, students, and lifelong learners to learn, write and communicate better. To realize this goal, the incumbent will be responsible for the development, management and operations of a national Community Learning and Engagement Centre within the Qatar National Library. Regularly scheduled evening and weekend work will be required.

KEY RESULT AREAS Develop, implement, and evaluate policies, procedures, operational plans and service standards associated with a National Community Learning Centre developmentally appropriate practices aimed at researchers, community members, students, and lifelong learners to learn, write and communicate better. Assist the Associate Director for Public Services and Departmental Heads to develop strategic objectives, budget, and business plans for all activities within the areas of responsibility and the Public Services department. Assess needs, develop, deliver, and evaluate innovative programs, outreach activities and national initiatives. Recommend, lead, supervise, and evaluate departmental staff which may include Graduate Trainees, Interns, full and part-time staff and volunteers. Lead the team in creating and contributing content to the Qatar National Library website. Maintain regular interaction with faculty, students and the general public to determine user needs. Develop displays and communication messages in order to highlight and interpret services. Continuously explore new applications of pedagogy and technology in order to design and deliver active learning, critical thinking and learner collaboration. Serve on designated committees throughout the library. Participate in library-wide outreach programs to support research, education and community needs. Contributes to the profession by publishing, presenting or participating in professional organizations. Keep abreast of developments, trends and issues in all areas of responsibilities. Familiarize, understand and implement QF health, safety, and environment policy, procedures, legal regulations and objectives applicable to areas of responsibility. Ensures coordination with HSE department in implementing, monitoring and reviewing of HSE performance to ensure work under his/her control is performed in a safe, healthy and environmentally sound manner. This position includes, but is not limited to, other duties as required and defined by the scope, purpose, and spirit of the institution and are not always indicative of the title and grade of the position.