100000000603.Senior Public Relations Specialist

Qatar Foundation International; Doha; On-site; QAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Qatar Foundation International is seeking an experienced Public Relations leader to shape and deliver strategic communications across the organization, aligning with QF’s framework and brand. You will manage stakeholder relations, lead high-impact PR projects, advise on executive messaging, monitor trends, and drive crisis communication planning while guiding policies and budgets.

The role requires 6–8 years in PR within a large organization, strong leadership, and excellent writing and planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in PR, communications, journalism, marketing, or related field.
• 6-8 years in public relations, media, or communications in a large organization; 2 years supervisory.
• Excellent team leadership, strategic thinking, and data analysis.
• Excellent planning and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong writing and communication skills; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute public relations strategies aligned with QF’s Communications framework.
• Collaborate to design and implement PR programs that advance QF’s objectives and reputation.
• Lead high-impact PR projects, ensuring timelines and quality standards.
• Ensure communications convey QF’s vision, promote initiatives, and maintain brand consistency.
• Cultivate relationships with stakeholders and strategic partnerships.
• Refine crisis communication strategies with risk management in mind.
• Develop policies, frameworks, and procedures to enhance efficiency and alignment.
• Establish best practices in public relations with global standards.
• Manage stakeholder relations across teams to support QF’s objectives.
• Provide strategic counsel on executive communication and approvals.
• Deliver high-impact presentations to diverse audiences.
• Conduct forward-looking assessments of trends and align events to enhance visibility.
• Lead day-to-day operations of the Public Relations department.
• Develop annual business plans, KPIs, scorecards, and budgets.
• Support Supervisor during audits and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct regular operational review meetings and report on status of PR projects.
• Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned.

Skills

Team management

Strategic thinking

Data analysis

Adaptability

Planning

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Negotiation

Creative thinking

Problem solving

Writing skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in PR/Communications/Journalism/Marketing

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Key Result Areas:

• Develop and execute public relations strategies aligned with QF’s Communications framework, ensuring stakeholder engagement and the successful delivery of strategic initiatives
• Collaborate with Supervisor to design and implement comprehensive public relations programs that advance QF’s strategic objectives and enhance institutional reputation
• Lead the execution of high-impact public relations projects, ensuring strict adherence to strategic goals, timelines, and quality standards
• Ensure public communications consistently convey QF’s vision and mission, promote Qatar’s initiatives, and maintain brand consistency across all messaging channels
• Cultivate and enhance relationships with key stakeholders, leveraging strategic partnerships to foster collaboration and achieve mutual objectives
• Drive the continuous refinement of crisis communication strategies, ensuring alignment with QF’s Crisis Communication Plan and strengthening proactive risk management frameworks
• Collaborate with the Supervisor to develop policies, frameworks, and operational procedures that enhance efficiency and ensure alignment with strategic communication goals
• Establish and promote best practices in public relations, ensuring alignment with global standards and QF’s mission to advance its strategic objectives
• Manage stakeholder relations and foster collaboration across various teams to support QF’s objectives
• Provide strategic counsel to the Supervisor and QF Communications teams on executive communication matters, managing approvals and facilitating high-level cross-functional collaboration
• Deliver high-impact presentations to diverse audiences, ensuring that strategic messaging aligns with QF’s broader vision and goals
• Conduct forward-looking assessments of emerging trends, topics, and speakers, strategically positioning QF events and initiatives to enhance visibility and relevance
• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Public Relations department, ensuring operational efficiency, high performance, and alignment with QF’s strategic priorities
• Work closely with Supervisor to develop business plans, performance metrics, and budget frameworks, conducting reviews and implementing corrective actions to ensure sustained excellence
• Collaborate with Supervisor in formulating the annual business plan, KPIs (key performance indicators), scorecards, and departmental budgets
• Provide support to Supervisor during the audit process and advise on corrective actions identified
• Conduct regular operational review meetings with the team to discuss task lists and report on the status of existing jobs and PR projects
• Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned by supervisor

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field
• 6-8 years of relevant full-time work experience in public relations, media, or communications in a large organization, 2 of which at a supervisory level
• Excellent team management skills, ability to think strategically, analyse data, and adapt to changing communications landscapes
• Excellent planning skills with the ability to establish priorities and complete multiple projects within deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal communication, customer service, negotiation, creative thinking, and problemsolving skills
• Excellent writing skills, with the ability to draft & edit a variety of written reports and communications and to articulate ideas clearly and concisely; Arabic proficiency is an advantage
• Proficiency in MS Office applications