Senior PR Strategist: Strategic Communications Lead

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

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.