Specialist - PR

Communication
Internal Communication:

• GCEO Office, Other Departments and Strategic Business Units

Purpose:

• To facilitate and coordinate strategic decisions related to media coverage and media relations, and advise on the progress of all work under his/her control
• To monitor and ensure that the media coverage is being implemented in a consistent, effective in line with corporate guidelines
• To liaise and coordinate media coverage of Milaha’s activities and achievements

External Communication:

• Media organisations (print, online, TV etc.)

Purpose:

• To effectively coordinate Milaha’s media coverage across all media platforms

Occupational Health & Safety and Environment
Accountability:
Are accountable for their acts and omissions.
Responsibility:
To follow agreed safe systems of work; to follow training and instructions; and to report accidents, incidents and near misses.
Authority:
To stop work if they think the work is unsafe.

Minimum Qualification/Experiences/Skills
Education & Professional Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Media, Advertising, Public Relations, Journalism or any related field

Professional Experience:

• Past experience of 5 years in media, marketing, communication or a related field with a diverse stakeholder base

Geographic Experience:

• Ability to take ownership of projects, as well as effectively managing multiple stakeholders
• Training in mass media tools and strong understanding of mass/ group psychology
• GCC / Middle East experience a plus
• Willing to work occasional evenings and weekends. Ability to deal and interact with cross geographical agencies and media.
• Ability to deal effectively with urgencies and crisis.
• Strong collaborative interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment

Computer Skills:

• Proficient with MS Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Superior accuracy, attention to detail, creativity, time-management and organizational skills

Language Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, fluency in Arabic is essential.

Market/Industry/Functional Knowledge:
N/A

Minimum Qualification/Experiences/Skills
Education & Professional Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Media, Advertising, Public Relations, Journalism or any related field

Professional Experience:

• Past experience of 5 years in media, marketing, communication or a related field with a diverse stakeholder base

Geographic Experience:

• Ability to take ownership of projects, as well as effectively managing multiple stakeholders
• Training in mass media tools and strong understanding of mass/ group psychology
• GCC / Middle East experience a plus
• Willing to work occasional evenings and weekends. Ability to deal and interact with cross geographical agencies and media.
• Ability to deal effectively with urgencies and crisis.
• Strong collaborative interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment

Computer Skills:

• Proficient with MS Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Superior accuracy, attention to detail, creativity, time-management and organizational skills

Language Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, fluency in Arabic is essential.

Market/Industry/Functional Knowledge:
N/A