Senior Public Relations Specialist Qatar Foundation Marketing 9 Nov · 13:16

AimGulf; Doha; On-site; QAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Qatar Foundation is hiring a Senior Public Relations Specialist to lead PR strategies and manage stakeholder relations that strengthen the institution’s reputation. The role oversees the PR department and advises on executive communications to align with strategic objectives.

You will develop strategic PR programs, drive high-impact projects, ensure brand consistency, and work closely with the Supervisor on budgets, plans, and performance metrics to support Qatar Foundation’s mission.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of relevant full-time experience in public relations, media, or communications in a large organization, including 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute public relations strategies aligned with Qatar Foundation’s Communications framework, ensuring stakeholder engagement and successful delivery of strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with Supervisor to design and implement comprehensive public relations programs that advance QF’s objectives and enhance institutional reputation.
• Lead the execution of high-impact PR projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, timelines, and quality standards.
• Ensure public communications convey QF’s vision, promote initiatives, and maintain brand consistency across messaging channels.
• Cultivate and enhance relationships with key stakeholders, leveraging partnerships to foster collaboration.
• Refine crisis communication strategies and strengthen proactive risk management frameworks.
• Develop policies, frameworks, and procedures that improve efficiency and align with strategic goals.
• Establish best practices in public relations aligned with global standards and QF’s mission.
• Manage stakeholder relations and foster collaboration across teams.
• Provide strategic counsel on executive communication matters and approvals.
• Deliver high-impact presentations to diverse audiences with clear messaging.
• Assess emerging trends to position QF events and initiatives for visibility.
• Oversee day-to-day PR operations, ensuring performance and alignment with priorities.
• Collaborate on annual business plans, KPIs, scorecards, and budgets.
• Support audits and provide corrective actions as needed.
• Conduct regular reviews of task lists and project status with the team.
• Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned by supervisor

Skills

Team management

Strategic thinking

Data analysis

Project planning

Interpersonal communication

Negotiation

Creative thinking

Problem solving

Written communication

MS Office

Education

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

Job description

Job Title: Senior Public Relations Specialist

The Senior Public Relations Specialist will lead public relations strategies and manage stakeholder relationships to enhance the institutional reputation of Qatar Foundation. The role involves overseeing day-to-day operations of the PR department, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, and providing counsel on executive communication matters.

Key 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

Experience Required: 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.

Education Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.

Skills Required:

• Excellent team management skills
• Ability to think strategically
• Ability to analyse data
• Ability to adapt to changing communications landscapesExcellent planning skills with the ability to establish priorities and complete multiple projects within deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal communication
• Negotiation
• Creative thinking
• Problem-solving skills
• Excellent writing skills, with the ability to draft & edit a variety of written reports and communications and to articulate ideas clearly and concisely
• Proficiency in MS Office applications

Languages: Arabic proficiency is an advantage

Employment / Job Type: Full Time

Nationality: Any Nationality

About the Company:

Qatar Foundation supports education, research, innovation, community development, and social progress in Qatar. Career paths span education, research, technology, sustainability, administration, communications, finance, human resources, project management, and other professional functions.

Company Industry: Education & Academia

Department / Functional Area: External Comms

Closing Date: 22 November 2026