Key Accountabilities:
Role purpose: Manage all the collection management processes of the museum. Ensure the accession, documentation, loans, storage, and art handling are within QM standard operating procedures.
Duties & responsibilites:
- Works with Director to identify and establish medium to short term strategic priorities and targets, in line with QM's policies and guidelines and ensures their successful execution
- Oversees the development of high-quality and accurate documentation of the Museum's collections.
- Lead the development and implementation of policies and procedures within the collections section in line with internationally recognized best practice.
- Executes policies and procedures review to identify areas of improvement within own function and recommends changes leading to best-practice operations.
- Plans and implements systems/workflow that perform the work and fulfil the objectives of the section efficiently and effectively.
- Manages the Museum's incoming and outgoing loan activity.
- Oversees the development of collection cataloguing information of the highest standards. Review current state of record keeping and contribute to the upgrading and upkeep of cataloguing data Gives direction to collection provenance research.
- Works with other members of QM Collections Division to provide the highest standards of collection management and care.
- Reviews issues of storage, display and handling of objects.
- Contribute as required to programs of display, temporary exhibition, publication, website development, teaching, the museums public programs and staff training.
- Contribute to departmental and staff KPIs, takes corrective action where necessary and produces regular reports with analysis and comment on performance and results.
- Works with the director to plan, recruit, interview, select, and hire staff according to the workforce plan and business needs.
- Builds and mentors a dynamic and vibrant team to deliver strategic goals and objectives of the collection section.
- Provides guidance and ensures staff members comply with QM's policies, processes, practices and systems.
- Establishes clear staff direction, prioritizes tasks, assigns and delegates responsibility; monitors individual performance, provides regular feedback and takes prompt action where necessary.
- Motivates staff and empowers direct reporting by providing the necessary tools and support required to meet business goals.
- Implements Qatarization programs to enable QM to attract local talent and to develop talent over time to take on meaningful roles within QM.
- Builds opportunities for staff members to suggest, participate in and contribute to improvement, innovation and knowledge sharing initiatives.
- Attends conferences, meetings and seminars in order to remain abreast of industry trends and latest developments.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- A minimum of 9 years’ relevant experience in a similar role in a museum or related organization
- Master’s degree in museum studies or related field
- Excellent language skills in English and Arabic
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office. Advance use of office software, particularly for the writing and editing of documents and spread sheets.
- Knowledge of collections management, international loan and museum principles, practices and procedures
- Knowledge of documentation systems and methodologies Demonstrated knowledge of basic economics, budgeting, and accounting principles and practices.
- Knowledge of policies and procedures design and implementation
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills of strategic planning and leadership