Job Purpose:

This job is responsible for managing and coordinating the activities in the Public Relations Section. The key contribution of this job is to lead, supervise and control the Company’s PR and social responsibility activities. Develops and coordinates the implementation of PR programs aiming towards projecting the image of the company in the eyes of relevant stakeholders, shareholders, employees, contractors, suppliers, and community etc.

The job is also responsible for planning and coordinating the organization of the Company’s events, non-official visits to The Company’s and the participation of the Company’s in internal/ external conferences, exhibitions, and events.

The role involves establishing contacts through all levels of the Company’s Management and with other external organizations to identify best collaboration opportunities in order to ensure proper implementation of the Company’s PR and social responsibility programs. Compliance and promoting of the Company’s Management Systems is an essential element in carrying out the activities of this job.

Key Accountabilities:

• Plan, lead and organize the activities of the PR & Events Section to ensure efficient and timely achievement of the planned activities of the section.
• Optimize and efficiently utilize the available resources to achieve the planned targets.
• Train, develop and motivate staff to realize their potential and make significant contributions.
• Prepare PR Section’s Annual Action plan and budget. Continuously monitor progress and priorities and make necessary adjustments to ensure proper implementation and achievements of the planned activities and effective cost control.
• Develop, Supervise, and coordinate the implementation of the Company’s PR strategy. Generate and promote ideas aimed at promoting and stimulating inter-company PR activities as well as developing PR programs targeting external parties to promote the corporate image of the company.
• Coordinate and control the Company’s social responsibility activities including developing a comprehensive social responsibility program, to ensure a cohesive image of the company is presented to the community and stakeholders.
• Plan, Supervise and coordinate the organizing of the Company’s events. Provide leadership in the planning, coordination, and evaluation of the Company’s various events.
• Plan, Supervise and coordinate non-official visits to the Company’s premises.
• Coordinate and oversee the participation of the Company’s in internal/ external conferences and events.
• Manage the Company’s participation in exhibitions as well as in other community events and functions.
• Manage and oversee the providing of protocol services in accordance with the Company’s practices and requirements, during the Company’s events and visits of VIP delegations to the Company’s.
• Carry out periodic section meetings to communicate with employees, ensure seamless flow of tasks and keep staff informed of management decisions and inter-departmental information.
• Carry out any other assignments as instructed by PR & Communications Manager.

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years’ direct & relevant experience with a minimum of 5 years in a middle management role.