Senior PR & Communications Strategist

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

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