Department Head – External Public Relations

Nawras; Muscat; On-site; OMR 20,000 - 26,500; Full time

Job summary

Nawras is seeking a Department Head for External Public Relations to manage the company's communication efforts and enhance its public image in the telecommunications sector. The role involves responsibilities such as planning events, coordinating with teams, and preparing strategic proposals for awards. The ideal candidate will bring over 8 years of experience, strong communication skills, and a relevant degree, contributing to Nawras's mission of innovation and leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, including 3-4 years in English publications.
• Fluent in English and Arabic (written and spoken).
• Outgoing personality.

Responsibilities

• Manage English communication materials and oversee PR agency.
• Plan press events and collaborate with various teams.
• Monitor share of voice and prepare weekly activity reports.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Translation

Education

Degree in journalism, corporate affairs, or a related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Department Head – External Public Relations

As a Department Head - External Public Relations, you will be responsible for managing and administering the company's English communication, overseeing the day-to-day management of the agency of choice, and organizing ExCo's attendance at national and regional conferences.

You will be expected to apply for awards and supervise PR activities to ensure alignment with the company's values, mission, and corporate social responsibility.

The role includes:

1. Planning and organizing press events with excellent execution.
2. Collaborating closely with events, sponsorship, and communications teams.
3. Liaising with Ooredoo PR team for group initiatives and sharing Nawras activities.

You will manage the agency in preparing English communication materials, coordinating with relevant departments for external and internal channels such as the Nawras website, intranet, press releases, SMS, MCN, and social media platforms (blogs, forums, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn).

Your responsibilities also include:

• Developing case studies, articles, and interviews with journalists featuring Nawras.
• Monitoring share of voice and press clipping revenue daily/monthly to maintain and grow recognition.
• Preparing weekly activity reports.
• Submitting proposals for telecom awards to enhance Nawras's reputation as an innovative leader in the Middle East, including technical, engineering, HR, and CEO of the Year awards.
• Proposing and coordinating conference participation on behalf of ExCo, including overseeing presentation and white paper preparations.
• Assisting in formulating the annual media and communication plan.

Qualifications:

• Degree in journalism, corporate affairs, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, including 3-4 years in English language publications.
• Translation skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Fluent in English and Arabic (written and spoken).
• Outgoing personality.
• Proficiency in MS Office.

About The Company:

Nawras, established in Oman in 2004 and launched in 2005, is a leading telecommunications provider, majority owned by the Qtel Group. We value talented, caring individuals and offer a dynamic environment for professional growth and skill development.