Media Communication Specialist

Position Brief

The Communication Specialist is responsible to support the implementation of the corporate Communications Strategy.

Functional Responsibilities

• Acquire and maintain a detailed knowledge of the companys policies, principles, and strategies, and keep up-to-date with relevant developments
• Develop and implement an appropriate communications strategy to effectively raise understanding and commitment to the Client vision, its corporate values and business challenges. This includes design and delivery of interactive events and full utilisation of electronic and written media.
• Develop and deliver planned and ad-hoc communication campaigns which support business needs and agreed strategic priority change projects.
• Provide communication advice and guidance to project managers responsible for projects
• Advise on and produce innovative communication solutions which develop leaders, engage staff and all key internal stakeholders. Coach and support managers to own and deliver communications. Monitor and report on success and progress.
• Develop an effective partnership with the Corporate Communications Department and the Corporate Planning and Development Department to ensure communication strategy alignment and optimization of available communication media.
• Create and manage regular business-as-usual Drainage O&M & Roads O&M communication channels and assess their effectiveness and relevancy to the business and people needs
• Arrange and coordinate press conferences, and plan events
• Work with key internal role-players to brainstorm content ideas, in line with the companys strategy and in support of various business initiatives
• Perform other duties / tasks as required

Qualification:

• Minimum Bachelors Degree in Communications or other relevant discipline
• Education qualification obtained from North America, West Europe, Australia
• Holder of Accreditation from recognize Institute or similar would be an advantage
• Current/valid Qatar Driving License would be an advantage

Experience:

• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience
• Able to work at all levels with clients and management
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary organization preferably in the Middle East
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders and staff at all levels within and outside the Organisation
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English is mandatory.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in Arabic is mandatory.