Senior Public Relations Specialist

Qatar Foundation; Doha; On-site; QAR 360,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Qatar Foundation in Doha is seeking a seasoned Public Relations leader to steer strategic communications across the organization. You will design and execute PR programs, ensure stakeholder engagement, and uphold brand consistency while aligning with QF's mission.

The role requires 6-8 years in PR or communications, including supervisory experience, strong writing and presentation skills, and the ability to manage cross-functional teams and budgets. Arabic proficiency is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field.
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Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Strategic thinking

Data analysis

Team management

Planning

Interpersonal comms

Negotiation

Creative thinking

Problem solving

Arabic language (adv)

Education

Bachelor's degree in PR/Comms/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