Stakeholder Engagement Manager

Job description / Role

• Ensure effective engagement and management of Stakeholders
• Ensure that relevant communication protocols are in place to inform Stakeholders of Programme and Project related activities
• Manage events, public, media and community relations to strengthen and maintain a strong relationship between the organization and external stakeholders
• Provide approvals for all of the Community Relations, Events and PR activities in conjunction with the senior management and within approved budgets
• Maintains effective working relationships with local and municipal government officials and media representatives
• Manage an organization's reputation with the public in general and clients
• Liaison with internal and external stakeholders
• Engage with the Authority’s management generally to ensure that key messages are effectively communicated
• Manage the progress and planning of events
• Responds to information queries from media and the public
• Identify and proactively take steps to address areas which are impacting or could impact the Programme generally and individual projects (planned or operational)
• Develop and maintain valuable stakeholder relationships
• Develop and implement stakeholder engagement strategies
• Assist business units to effectively consult and engage stakeholders on relevant projects
• Implement the firm’s stakeholder engagement guidelines
• Ensure access and equity principles are considered and included in relevant strategies and programs
• Manage stakeholder satisfaction research projects, including developing and implementing strategies for continually improving stakeholder satisfaction across the scheme
• Manage stakeholder forums, meetings and special events
• Oversee implementation of the firms’ access and equity service level agreement with local law / authorities
• Coordinate stakeholder contact through the implementation of a stakeholder contact management system
• Provide content and updates for various levels of management reporting and environmental scanning processes
• Meet with internal and external stakeholders to identify and facilitate the resolution of Programme / Project pathway challenges
• Work closely with regulatory authorities, developing and maintaining working relationships
• Act as the Programme / Projects key strategic focal point
• Develop, maintain and manage Programme and Project wide stakeholder management plans

Requirements

• University degree from a recognized University in an appropriate field or equivalent. Master’s degree in a relevant field is an advantage.
• Minimum of 10 years post graduate experience with experience in major infrastructure projects or programmes; preference will be given to roads, aviation, structures or rail related experience
• Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years GCC work experience to be considered for this role
• Demonstrable track record in the delivery of large multidisciplinary projects
• Evidence of suitable professional qualification or equivalent is preferable
• Excellent communication skills in English, written and spoken
• Arabic language skills
• Experience of working in Qatar and / or the Gulf region
• Driver’s License

About the Company

Qatar Project Management (QPM) is an independent subsidiary of Barwa Real Estate Development Company that provides expertise in Project Management, Design Management, Construction Management, and Contract Administration together with other associated Project Management functions. Established in 2008, QPM is centralized platform for provision of Project Management services to Barwa and Qatari Diar as well as local and international markets. QPM provides these services through an in-house team of highly-skilled, motivated, and qualified professionals supported by state-of-the-art information technology and highly-effective Project Management systems.