Job Description

Job title
National Development Coach - Nationalization
Ref #
229680
Location
Qatar - Doha
Job family
Corporate & Commercial
Closing date: 25-Jan-2026

About the Role

Plays a pivotal role in preparing Nationals to become high-performing professionals within Qatar Airways
Group. Acting as both mentor and career steward, the Coach ensures that graduates progress through the
structured Graduate Development Programme (GDP), gaining the technical, professional, and leadership
competencies required to succeed. The role bridges strategic workforce development objectives with day-today
coaching and performance monitoring, ensuring Nationals are aligned with business needs while also
receiving tailored guidance and support.

Key operational duties would include:

Shape and embed a coaching culture by introducing modern coaching methodologies, frameworks, and

digital tools that strengthen leadership capability and drive behavioral change among national talent.Design an innovative development approaches such as group coaching, peer learning circles, and

experiential learning modules to accelerate the growth and readiness of National talent in alignment with
the nationalisation strategy.Influence strategic decision-making by translating coaching insights and workforce data into actionable

recommendations that inform succession planning, talent mobility, and long-term workforce planning.Establish governance, standards, and measurement mechanisms for coaching and development

programs, ensuring consistency, quality assurance, and alignment with organisational KPIs and
nationalisation objectives.Champion cultural transformation by acting as a thought partner to leaders, promoting accountability,

inclusion, and continuous learning, and fostering a high-performance mindset within the national talent
community.Align the development of Nationals with the organisation's Nationalisation strategy and long-term talent

pipeline objectives. Translate corporate workforce requirements into structured development pathways that
develop Nationals for critical roles.Act as a cultural ambassador, embedding Qatari values, organisational culture, and professional standards

into graduate development.Serve as the primary coach for the Nationals, oversee the graduates rotations, career development, and

competency acquisition.Set clear learning objectives, milestones, and performance expectations for each graduate in alignment

with programme phases.Monitor and assess Nationals' progress through structured feedback, reports, and regular review

meetings.Identify performance gaps early and work collaboratively with Nationals, line managers, and trainers to

implement development interventions.Support Nationals in building professional networks, gaining exposure to key projects, and understanding

career pathways within the Group.Facilitate workshops, career development sessions, and one-to-one coaching conversations to accelerate

professional readiness.Partner with the Program Managers, business leaders, Retention Department and relevant HR

Departments to ensure Nationals' learning experiences are tied to strategic capabilities needed for future
growth.Provide insights on Nationals performance and progression trends to shape programme design, structure,

and duration (e.g., 2-year phased model).Perform other department duties related to his / her position as directed by the Head of the Department

Be part of an extraordinary story

Your skills. Your imagination. Your ambition. Here, there are no boundaries to your potential and the impact you can make. You'll find infinite opportunities to grow and work on the biggest, most rewarding challenges that will build your skills and experience. You have the chance to be a part of our future, and build the life you want while being part of an international community.


Our best is here and still to come. To us, impossible is only a challenge. Join us as we dare to achieve what's never been done before.


Together, everything is possible.

Qualifications

About You

We are looking for a passionate and experienced professional to join the team.

Bachelor's degree qualified. Minimum 8 years of job-related experience 5+ years of experience in talent development, graduate programmes, or coaching. Certified Professional Coach (ICF, EMCC, or equivalent internationally recognised coaching certification) -- mandatory. Strong knowledge of competency frameworks, career development, and performance management. Proven ability to coach, mentor, and inspire young professionals. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to liaise with senior leaders and line managers. Strong communication, facilitation, and reporting skills.

About Qatar Airways Group

Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We've grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don't slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what's never been done before.


So whether you're creating a unique experience for our customers or innovating behind the scenes, every person contributes to our proud story. A story of spectacular growth and determination. Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where your ambition will know no boundaries, and be part of a truly global community.

About Qatar Airways Group

Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We've grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don't slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what's never been done before.



So whether you're creating a unique experience for our customers or innovating behind the scenes, every person contributes to our proud story. A story of spectacular growth and determination. Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where your ambition will know no boundaries, and be part of a truly global community.

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