QAT - Social Media and Communications Senior Officer EO - Foreign amp Commonwealth Office

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

The British Embassy in Doha is part of a worldwide network that represents political economic security and consular interests overseas. We are looking for a Social Media and Communications Senior Officer job grade Executive Officer (EO).

This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of the British Embassy Doha. The Communications Manager plays a critical role in the functioning of the Embassy managing our external communications via press TV radio and online channels working closely with all Embassy teams and His Majestys Ambassador (HMA).

It is a demanding role that requires significant media experience technical skills and the ability to develop a wide network of Ministry and journalist contacts. Strong skills in social media and proficiency in English and Arabic are essential as well as a developed understanding of how strategic communications can help deliver the Embassys objectives.

This role will suit an individual who is a selfstarter team player and is adaptable to changing requirements. The media landscape is constantly evolving so the successful candidate will be expected to adapt and flex to changing priorities during their time with the Embassy.

We are looking for a dynamic individual who pays attention to detail performs well under pressure and brings an existing network.

Duties and responsibilities:

Manage External relationships with Qatars vibrant media network

• Main point of contact for the Embassy with Qatari Ministry communication teams local and local media

Responsible for Embassys digital diplomacy and social media channels

• Develop and deliver a follower growth and audience strategy and implementation plan.
• Collaborate closely with Embassy colleagues to publish timely and innovative content in support of the wider communications strategy.
• Maintain and update information on Embassy website/ social media platforms.

Produce media reports and monitor the media

• Produce daily press analysis and report regularly on local and regional events and developments in the media landscape in Qatar.
• Ensure the Embassys communications strategy reflects the local media environment.

Design and develop products

• Design and develop communications products including newsletters bulletins videos brochures infographics etc.

Strategic Communications Planning

• Support the delivery of impactful public diplomacy campaigns to achieve UK Government objectives in Qatar.
• Advise on priority campaigns to ensure the Embassy is using its public platform as efficiently as possible.

Visits

• Lead on developing and implementing communications plans for inward and outward visits and major events.

The above list is not exhaustive and the jobholder will be required to be flexible and take on other ad hoc tasks as required including participating in the Embassys emergency planning and any other response to a crisis. The job description may be reviewed to meet changes in business needs.

Candidates will need to demonstrate the following Key Behaviours and Diversity & Inclusion during the interview:

Key Behaviours

• Communicating and Influencing Communicate purpose and direction with clarity integrity and enthusiasm. Respect the needs responses and opinions of others.
• Seeing the Big Picture Understand how your role fits with and supports organisational objectives. Recognise the wider Civil Service priorities and ensure work is in the national interest.
• Delivering at Pace Take responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive.
• Working Together Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally from a range of diverse backgrounds sharing information resources and support.

Diversity and Inclusion:

The British Embassy Doha has a zerotolerance approach to any form of bullying harassment or discrimination and is fully committed to ensuring a safe and inclusive work environment for all.

We are committed to valuing diversity and to equality of opportunity. Our aim is to create and promote an environment in which all staff are treated fairly and with respect and feel able to contribute to the best of their abilities.

Essential qualifications skills and experience

• Relevant experience in communications for a local or international organisation.
• Full proficiency in English and Arabic. Able to express ideas and messages clearly and concisely both verbally and in written communication.
• A confident and clear communicator with excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency in a range of social media channels.
• Ability to film and edit videos for social media use and video editing software experience.
• Proven record of organisational skills including the ability to create engaging content to prioritise tasks and to work to deadlines.
• Ability to work independently to prioritise and organise own workload and meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and without compromising the quality of work and to take the initiative as well as being able to work well with others.
• Excellent ability to work well under pressure in a fastpaced environment including prioritising effectively to juggle competing demands.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Teams Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook)

In addition we are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Integrity
• Honesty
• Objectivity
• Impartiality

Desirable qualifications skills and experience

• Graphic design experience.
• Translation experience.
• Previous experience in creating visual content: photography posters banners and other visual designs.
• Awareness of managing online reputation and audience analysis.

Required behaviours Communicating and Influencing Delivering at Pace Seeing the Big Picture Working Together Application deadline 25 June 2024 Grade Executive Officer (EO) Type of Position Fulltime Fixed Term Working hours per week 38 Duration of Post 24 months Region Middle East & North Africa Country/Territory Qatar Location (City) Doha Type of Post British Embassy Number of vacancies 1 Salary Currency QAR Salary plus a transportation allowance of 800 Start Date 1 September 2024 Other benefits and conditions of employment

Eligibility:

Applicants must already reside in Qatar and hold the right to live and work there including those either under spouse sponsorship or be able to transfer an existing sponsorship to the British Embassy. If sponsorship transfer is required all sponsorship incurred fees shall be borne by the successful applicant. The Embassy cannot guarantee how much cost or time it may take for the process to complete.

Working Hours and Remuneration:

The British Embassy offers a competitive remuneration package including nonnegotiable salary of QR 17141 per calendar month and transportation allowance of QR 800 per calendar month paid in arrears. No accommodation and relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.

This position is for a fulltime employment on a fixedterm basis for two (2) years subject to six (6) months probationary period.

Conditioned working hours is 38 hours per week. Embassy working hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. from Sundays to Wednesdays and 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursdays. Due to the nature of the work some out of hours work including evenings and weekends may be required from time to time to support events conferences and other business engagement.

The Embassy supports flexible working including working from home for some part of the working week and is committed to helping its staff maintain a healthy work life balance.

The Embassy has an active Continuous Professional Development Committee and the whole of Post is committed to providing the time and resources for staff to develop professionally. The 70/20/10 learning and development model is applied flexibility with both internal and formal opportunities readily available.

The successful candidate will need to commence security clearance procedures through the Embassy and will be required to have or obtain the appropriate security clearance before employment commences and maintain this clearance throughout the period of employment.

Additional information

How to apply:

Interested candidates must include 1) an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) 2) motivation essay in the relevant sections of the online application form stating how you meet the requirements of the role; and 3) examples in the relevant sections of the online application form of how you meet the key behaviours and skills required.

Applications that do not include this information will not be considered.

Closing date of receiving applications is before 23:55 (Local Time) on 25 June 2024.

Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.

Internal candidates (i.e. those who are currently employed by the British Embassy Doha) applying for this position should consider informing their current line managers upon submission of their application.

Process:

The recruitment process including security clearance is expected to take around 23 months. The security clearance process includes checks available in country and with UK dependant on the security level required for the role and the candidates profile and UK footprint. You may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign and we are working hard to minimise any disruption.

Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful at interview may be placed on a reserve list. If during the reserve period of six (6) months the same or a largely similar role becomes available that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.

The start date mentioned in the job advert is a tentative start date and the successful candidate will be required to undergo securityvetting procedures. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearances medical clearance and reference checks.

The British Embassy Doha is an equal opportunities employer dedicated to inclusivity a diverse workforce and valuing difference. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to Terms and Conditions of service according to local Qatari employment law.

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