Community Engagement Specialist

Aspire Zone

Qatar

Ref: GP993-132

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

* Develop and implement PR and community outreach programs to cater for the local communities. i.e. community outreach, awareness campaigns, social and educational activities towards, sport organizations, schools, universities, clubs, etc.
* Assess the prevalent public image of AZF in the local community and recommend and implement action plans to mitigate a positive image of AZF’s contribution to the local community, and address all issues and negative opinion about AZF through outreach programs.
* Plan and coordinate with the VIPs & Visitors Relation Senior Specialist of surrounding communities to AZF (social and sports clubs, schools and municipalities, etc.).
* Coordinate with the Head of PR & Media and other relevant AZF and SUBs departments the outreach program towards local organizations.
* Represent AZF in the local community whenever advised by PR & Media Manager.
* Contribute to the promotion of AZF and its SBUs by identifying/recommending opportunities for participation in community domestic events. Assess such opportunities and submit recommendations to the Head of PR & Media. Actively take part in these events.
* Assist in the development of AZF communication tools (brochures and other publications material, promotional material) designed for community outreach and public awareness campaigns.
* Initiate and organize non-commercial events such as environmental and family days in order to promote AZF and build positive relationships with local communities and other interested parties.
* Liaise with end-user focal points to develop community outreach program and other events that might be required to promote AZF and its end users in the local communities.
* Develop and implement programs and activities for AZF staff that contribute in building a positive relationship between the staff.
* Develop an effective administration system for this function by compiling an annual community outreach plan for all important events.
* Assume any other responsibilities as directed by the direct supervisor.

Requirements

* Understanding of popular social networks, functionality, users.
* Bachelor’s degree Business Administration with specialization in Marketing/Public Relation.
* Excellent oral and written English and Arabic.
* Strong presentation, interpersonal and negotiation skills.

About the Company

Rising to international prominence through successful staging of the 2006 Asian Games, Qatar’s Aspire Zone boasts some of the world’s finest sport stadium and venues offering a unique sport, sports medicine, research and education destination for the international sports industry. Aspire Zone is able to service the highest sporting demands ranging from hosting major sports events to training and pre-competition camps to conferences and research as well as injury diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation through :

  • Award winning world class sport venues and venue management services for numerous sports including Football, Athletics, Swimming, Diving, Basketball, Volleyball, Gymnastics, Handball, Martial Arts, Squash, Table Tennis, Fencing and many more outdoor and indoor sports

  • The internationally renowned ASPIRE Academy for Sports Excellence, offering a comprehensive sports education program and unprecedented facilities of international caliber

  • ASPETAR Qatar Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Hospital – including its FIFA Accredited Medical Center of Excellence.

Aspire LOGISTICS was established by Emiri Decree number 1 for the year 2008 as the strategic business unit of Aspire Zone Foundation responsible for supporting the activities of Aspire Zone by:

• Building, operating and managing high quality international standard sport facilities • Providing support for staging of sport events and activities • Providing shared services support for the precinct’s business partners – ASPIRE Academy and ASPETAR

Aspire LOGISTICS is comprised of three Directorates: Venues, Operations and Technical and Corporate Services.

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