100000000603.Senior Public Relations Specialist

Qatar Foundation; Qatar; On-site; QAR 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Qatar Foundation seeks an experienced Public Relations leader to develop and execute strategic PR programs aligned with its framework. You will collaborate with supervisors to advance objectives, manage crises, and maintain brand consistency across channels.

The role requires 6–8 years in PR/communications with a supervisory background, strong writing and leadership skills, and the ability to engage diverse stakeholders. Arabic skills are a plus.

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 in a supervisory role.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, data analysis and adaptability to evolving comms.
• Excellent planning, prioritization and deadline management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute PR strategies aligned with QF’s framework and stakeholder engagement.
• Collaborate with Supervisor to design PR programs advancing objectives and reputation.
• Lead high‑impact PR projects with timelines and quality standards.
• Ensure communications reflect QF’s vision, promote initiatives, and maintain brand consistency.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders and strategic partners.
• Refine crisis communication strategies per Crisis Plan and risk management.
• Develop policies and procedures with Supervisor to improve efficiency.
• Establish best practices aligned with global standards and QF mission.
• Manage stakeholder relations across teams to support objectives.
• Provide strategic counsel on executive communications and approvals.
• Deliver high‑impact presentations to diverse audiences.
• Assess emerging trends to position QF events for visibility.
• Lead day‑to‑day PR operations and performance.
• Collaborate on annual plans, KPIs, scorecards, and budgets.
• Support audit processes and advise on corrective actions.
• Hold regular review meetings and report on task status.
• Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Data analysis

Planning & prioritization

Interpersonal communication

Negotiation

Creative thinking

Problem solving

Excellent writing

Arabic proficiency (advantage)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field

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