Public Relations Officer

Qatar Foundation - Doha, Qatar

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Job Description

Job Purpose:
The Public Relations Officer will be a key part of QNRF’s Public Relations group, reporting to the Public Relations Manager, and partially managing the work of design and editorial staff. The incumbent is responsible for the day-to-day implementation, monitoring and review of the organization’s public outreach, media and constituent communication projects. The Public Relations Officer will report to the Deputy Director of Support Services until such time as an External Relations Manager can be hired.

Key Result Areas:
• Implement international communication tactical plans and work with the program counterparts to promote QNRF’s activities and accomplishments
• Consult with staff, leadership and counterparts for successful completion of projects
• Make recommendations for marketing communication activity and ensure that organizational messaging and delivery remain consistent
• Actively work to write, edit, design and produce organizational
• Work with the various branches of QNRF to develop content for Web, print and collateral materials
• Manage relations with vendors
• Support the Public Relations Manager in responding to ad hoc information requests from media and other external organizations

Skills

• B.A./B.S. degree
• Ability to work effectively with outside vendors as well as internal clients and colleagues
• Ability to make recommendations and find solutions to client needs that fit identified outreach strategies
• Strong copywriting and editing skills
• Customer service orientation with a demonstrated ability to recognize audience/client/colleague needs and respond accordingly
• Ability to function both independently and in a team environment
• Proficiency in office productivity software and working knowledge of Web and graphic design software
• English language fluency required, Arabic strongly preferred
• 3-5 years of solid organizational communications and/or marketing experience
• Experience in international promotions and development of marketing communications plans

About This Company

Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development is a private, chartered, nonprofit organization, founded in 1995 by His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Emir of Qatar. Guided by the principle that a nation's greatest resource is the potential of its people, Qatar Foundation aims to develop that potential through a network of centers devoted to progressive education, research and community welfare.