Public Relations Supervisor

Job description / Role

VAC7806 - Public Relations Supervisor

Duties & Responsibilities:
- Planning and implementing ooredoo's public relations strategies, policies, and procedures.
- Representing Ooredoo to the press, sector associations and public community.
- Performing field and direct responses to all media-related inquiries.
- Developing and fostering strategic partnerships with governmental institutions, NGOs and civil society organizations.
- Developing contacts and relationships with media representatives to create opportunities for keeping Ooredoo in front of public.
- Researching and writing copy for corporate promotional materials.
- Advising management on community relations projects and activities.
- Managing and organizing all Ooredoo social sponsorships activities.
- Managing and organizing all Ooredoo internal and external events.
- Developing ideas and opportunities for feature articles, interviews, presentations, and other public relations activities that promote awareness of Ooredoo.
- Assisting and coaching Ooredoo staff with public speaking engagements, presentations, and preparation of articles for publication.
- Providing content for the web sites in English and Arabic on a regular basis.
- Working with other departments to create and distribute regular internal newsletter.
- Having a wide network and relationships among influencers groups, media, decision makers
- Capable of working in office and in the field, including the possibility of work after hours, travel abilities internally and externally.

Requirements

Work Experience & Qualifications::
- Minimum 6 years of experience in public relations, events management, and media relations management position.
- Bachelor Degree in related field.

Personal Traits & Special Skills:
- Proven track record of successful management of national PR and Media campaigns.
- Must have a Palestinian ID and driving license.
- Solid crisis management experience.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Advanced public speaking skills.
- Experience in developing communications material including websites, publications, and presentations.
- Experience in managing corporate events.
- Computer Literacy knowledge (Microsoft). Advanced skills in Power Point.
- Proficiency in Arabic and English (oral and written).

Additional language would be a plus.

About the Company

We are a leading international communications company delivering mobile, fixed, broadband internet, and corporate managed services tailored to the needs of consumers and businesses across markets in the Middle East, North Africa and Southeast Asia. As a community-focused company, we are guided by our vision of enriching peoples lives and our belief that we can stimulate human growth by leveraging communications to help people achieve their full potential.

Formerly known as Qtel Group, we have a customer base of 92.9 million and reported revenues of USD 9.3 billion in 2012.