Job Type: Permanent (Full Time)

Salary: $xcellent tax Free + Benefits

Location: Doha, Qatar

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Media or PR experienced professional who has vast experience in the communications sector, working in a senior management role.

The Role

• You will oversee and administer all external and internal communications to ensure consistent, accurate and image of this prestigious organisation.
• Develop short and long term communications goals, policies and procedures.
• Develop overall strategic communication plans.
• Develop evaluation measures for all communication activities - media and public.
• Recommend media appearances and interviews in support of stated goals and objectives for the approved strategic communications plans.
• Oversee the development of web site contents.
• Oversee the development of internal office newsletter.
• Oversee and ensure quality control of all press releases, public addresses, speeches and other communications services provided by the department.
• Build competency and ensure on-the-job training and knowledge transfer to staff in the Communications department.

The Requirements

• Educated to University degree level in Communications, Masters degree is a bonus.
• At least 12 years relevant experience in Communications or Journalism.
• Strong leadership and people management experience.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with various senior management and officials across Qatar Government ministries.
• Relevant understanding in the areas of media and public relations, speech writing, web site management and graphic communications.
• Bilingual in Arabic with GCC experience is plus, but not mandatory. Middle East experience is needed for this role.

Our client offers excellent tax free salary, housing allowance, transport allowance, private medical cover, education allowance, annual holiday, relocation expenses and round trip air-tickets.

Apply by sending your CV in Microsoft word and detailed cover letter including your salary to Philip Kay, Coxwold Alburgh, Philip.kay@coxwoldalburgh.com