Press and Information Officer - Ref.
New opportunity Text Vacancy Notice Job title: Press and information Officer LOCAL AGENT GROUP I Ref: -Political, Press and Information Section We are The European Union (EU) is an economic and political partnership between 27 European countries. It plays an
important
role in international affairs through diplomacy, trade, development aid and working with global organizations. Abroad, the EU is represented through more than 140 diplomatic representations, known also as EU Delegations, which have a similar function to those of an embassy. The EU Delegation to the State of Qatar, Doha,works in close coordination with the Embassies and Consulates of the 27 EU Member States. We are a fully-fledged diplomatic mission and represent the European Union in dealings with the Qatari government in areas that are part of the EU’s remit. We offer The post of Press and Information Officer(, Group I) in the Delegation’s Political, Press and Information Section, under a fixed-term employment contract of two (2) years, with a possibility of renewal under reserve of budgetary availabilities and operational considerations. For internal candidates holding an indefinite-term contract, alternative contractual arrangements may apply in accordance with institutional policies. The team consists of 3 people and there are occasional atypical working hours. Under this post, the recruited person will be attributed functions depending on the needs of the Delegation, and on the changes of these needs. The successful candidate
will serve under the supervision and responsibility
of the Head of Political, Press and Information Section, providing support, expertise and assistance in press and information matters and political reporting. Following main tasks and duties are currently required: Planning, organising and implementing the Delegation's press and information activities, including translating articles and op-ed from/to Arabic, organising outreach events, assisting in organising high level meetings and EU State visits as well as public affairs and cultural events. He/she will also be asked to contribute, where appropriate, to the overall work of the Political, Press and Information Section, including in monitoring and reporting on the political developments. He/she will develop contacts/networks with media/press in Qatar. He/she will initiate, prepare, evaluate and monitor press and media actions; draft edit and distribute publication materials; monitor local press, both hard copy and online; manage the Delegation's website and social media accounts; manage the information budget of the Delegation; advise and support the Delegation on all communication matters, including interviews by the Head of Delegation. The base salary will depend on relevant and verified employment experience, typically starting from 31,974 QAR. There is acompetitive benefits package, subject to certain conditions, including personal leave days and public holidays, health insurances and a retirement savings plan. The expected start date will be 01 January 2027. Minimum requirements / eligibility criteria (necessary for the application to be considered) Education : Candidate should possess a University degree (in international relations, media, communication, journalism or other relevant field) or have obtained an equivalent level of knowledge through extensive professional experience. Professional experience : At least 3 years of working experience in the press and information, media or journalistic sectors or any other diplomatic work relevant to the job functions and duties. The professional experience must be acquired after the date on which the qualification allowing access to the post was obtained. Previous working experience with an Embassy will be considered an advantage. Languages : Excellent command of English and Arabic (written and spoken) ; (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) level C1). The command of other languages will be considered an asset. Knowledge of IT tools : Excellent command of Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, Excel, etc.) Experience in using social media (Facebook, Twitter, IG, Tik Tok, etc.) Right to residence and work in Qatar; Have a clean criminal record Medical fitness to carry out the tasks assigned. Assets/selection criteria (basis for awarding points to select the best applicant) Excellent communication skills, including the use of social media. Proven records of protocol knowledge Fully independent in report writing and excellent drafting skills. Excellent ability to think analytically and innovatively. Capabilities to clearly, efficiently and effectively conceptualise ideas and approaches. Good capability to convert ideas into practical results that optimise the efficiency and effectiveness of the Delegation's public activities. Able to lead/introduce public events. Capacity to focus on priorities, to organise work and meet deadlines. Excellent organisational skills. Capable of producing high quality results within often-tight deadlines. Ability to negotiate at all levels in a multicultural and multilingual environment. Sense of initiative. Capacity to deal with organisational challenges under tight deadlines Excellent knowledge of the Qatari political and media environment. Excellent knowledge and practical experience of formulating (written and oral) and implementing a communication strategy. Excellent ability to carry' out Press and Information projects such as publication editing and organisation of events. Knowledge of the European Union policies and EU-GCC relations/strategy Able to work as a team member with good inter-personal skills. Ability to work in a multicultural environment. EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES: The European Union is committed to an equal opportunities policy for all its employees and applicants for employment. As an employer, the EU is committed to promoting gender equality, preventing discrimination on any grounds and ensuring a zero tolerance approach to any form of harassment. It actively welcomes applications from all qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds. We aim at a service which is truly representative of society, where each staff member feels respected, is able to give their best and can develop their full potential. If pre-selected, candidates with disabilities are invited to contact the Delegation at in order to accommodate any special needs and provide assistance to ensure equality of opportunities with other candidates. If a candidate with a disability is selected and recruited, the EEAS is committed to appropriate measures in order to accommodate his or her special needs to the working place or working conditions in accordance with Art 4 of the Decision ADMIN of the Director-General for Resource Management of the European External Action Service on providing reasonable accommodation for local staff with disabilities working in Union Delegations.