Description
We are seeking a Senior PR Officer to join our team in Doha, Qatar. As a Senior PR Officer, you will develop and execute communications strategies aligned with project goals. Your responsibilities will include preparing press releases, newsletters, speeches, and content in English and Arabic. You will act as a liaison between WSP, PWA, utility agencies, and the public, coordinating stakeholder engagement and resolving communication-related issues. Additionally, you will organise internal/external events, workshops, and media briefings, draft official responses to public inquiries, and manage media monitoring.
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Communications, PR, Journalism, or a related field, with 5+ years of relevant experience in Qatar or the GCC, preferably in infrastructure projects. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Arabic and English are required, along with strong stakeholder engagement and event coordination experience.
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects, and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute communications strategies aligned with project goals
- Prepare press releases, newsletters, speeches, and content in English and Arabic
- Act as liaison between WSP, PWA, utility agencies, and the public
- Coordinate stakeholder engagement and resolve communication-related issues
- Organise internal/external events, workshops, and media briefings
- Draft official responses to public inquiries and manage media monitoring
- Support reporting, newsletter development, and communication deliverables
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, PR, Journalism, or related field
- 5+ years of relevant experience in Qatar or the GCC (preferably in infrastructure projects)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Arabic and English
- Strong stakeholder engagement and event coordination experience
- Experience working with GECs, government entities, or engineering consultants is a plus