Parsons Corporation Looking for Public Relations Officer at Doha, Qatar Full Time

**Minimum Clearance Required to Start:**

Not Applicable/None

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**PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER**

**Qatar**

**Creativity like yours makes a positive difference**

Just because something has always been done a certain way doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the best way to meet present requirements. Circumstances change, and you have a talent for discovering fresh, effective ways to respond to those changes. You’re aware of what is working and what is slowing the process down. And you can apply your observations to procedures that can change the whole picture.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

The Public Relations Officer performs a variety of public relations and liaison functions for the project. He will liaise directly with the general/public and the project stakeholders during the construction of the works. He will respond to all enquiries from the general/public and be involved in resolving conflicts arising from the effects of the construction works on the general/public. He will prepare the media information from the project to be used for the client with different media resources.

Assist in the planning and launching of the public relations programme, to include but not limited to the design, print and supply of notices and flyers and other material to inform the public of the commencement of works on site, traffic diversions, lane closures, etc.

Provide a continued response to inquiries from the general public about the ongoing construction works and be involved in resolving any conflicts resulting from the effects of the construction works on the public.

Develop a plan to inform the public of the impact and progress of the project works throughout all of its phases of construction.

Develop appropriate methods of communicating the construction of the project to local business people and residents.

Periodically prepare communications for the media (Newspapers/TV/Radio and Internet) and other interested parties regarding the progress of the construction work on site to be used by the client.

Dealing, handling and resolving conflicts, feedbacks, complaints from the public and residents about the project.

Initiate dialogue with the public, residents, Municipalities etc. on public relation issues as directed by the Senior Resident Engineer / Resident Engineer as applicable.

Conduct regular visits and ad-hoc visits to residents affected by the construction works and make necessary reports and feedback to the Senior Resident Engineer / Resident Engineer as applicable.

Ensure safety goals are achieved on the project and oversee implementation of safety procedures on the project.

Ensure quality goals are achieved on the project and oversee implementation of quality procedures on the roadworks.

**EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS**

Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or related field from an internationally recognized accredited University plus a minimum of five (5) years post graduate experience in a similar role

Must have good communication skills.

Must be fluent in Arabic and English both written and spoken skills.

Must be fully computer literate and able to utilize computer technology to access data, maintain records, generate reports, etc. and any project specific engineering and construction relevant software.

Good knowledge / skilled in digital photography.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, union affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, pregnancy, employable physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, immigration status, or any other basis protected by all applicable laws.