The Role

Purpose: This role is responsible for leading the Marketing Communication function and establishing the communication & branding strategy and the implementation plan.

Context/ Background: Marketing Communication function would look after end to end communication solutions for products & services and ensure proper brand management and correct delivery of communication messages.Overview:

Branding and Corporate Communications

* Develop and manage the brand strategy and architecture. * Responsible for managing Qtel's Corporate Brand and Product/Service Brand in line with Brand Strategy and Guidelines. * Ensure development of a strong brand positioning and consistency of communication across all channels * Support development of any sub-brand for new business lines like Mobile Money, Media house * Formulate key metrics to evaluate & measure brand equity / effectiveness. * Support segment managers in developing effective communication strategies and campaigns. * Manage the overall communications plan and ensure consistency amongst communications initiatives. * Track communication effectiveness and define eventual corrective actions آ

Public Relations

* Manage the Public Relation function including Press Releases, Translations, etc. * Develop and implement a process for capturing and disseminating all press releases or other press cuttings through all appropriate channels to the organization. * Plan and develop comprehensive strategies for all media channels ensuring that Q-Tel's interests are protected and promoted at all times. * Revise and monitor any advertorials in order to ensure alignment with Qtel style guide. * Ensure there is in place storage and retrieval system for all media publications/press releases/journals/editorials etc. آ

Commercial Sponsorship and Corporate Social Responsibility

* Design and develop the commercial sponsorship strategy and ensure RoI for all investments. * Develop and implement CSR strategy and provide expertise and support to all parts of the business including internal and external stakeholders. * Represent Qtel in external CSR events, ensuring & creating a pro- CSR brand image for Qtel among key stakeholders in the community * Managing relationships with external bodies such as Charities/ NGOs آ

Campaign Management

* Develop and deliver overallآ marketing communication strategy * Deliver the communication projects as per specification, time and within the approved budget. * Manage the execution of the co-branding agreements. * Efficient support to the distribution sales channel, ensuring proper positioning to Qtel branding image and marketing awareness. * Manage documentation of all-marketing development activities. * Facilitate the activities and productions to ensure quality results and expediency of the ATL, retail and BTL projects. آ

Digital Marketing and Social Engagement

* Develop, maintain and supervise the execution of Qtel digital marketing strategy through extensive use of social media. * Define requirements and enhancements for new and existing digital services and manage their implementation. * Stay updated on the business and technological developments. * Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to guarantee proper delivery of content, services and products * Manage content update life-cycles. * Create, develop and manage content for Qtel's digital presence. * Manage the digital advertising campaigns and activities across all digital delivery channels. * Take responsibility for making daily editorial decisions on digital content and for making content live. * Responsible for managing the Online Shop and ensuring it meets revenue and profitability targets. آ

Field Marketing and Events

* Manage a broad range of events that Qtel organizes ranging from major national events and road shows through to customer/employee specific mini-exhibitions and seminars. * Ensure return on investment for all events and ensure they are in line with overall marketing strategy. * Ensure availability of all Point of Sale materials for campaigns in retail stores and ensure brand compliance.

Requirements

* 12 years of work experience * Experience in managing Corporate Brand/ Product Brands * Experience in managing Marketing Communication * Experience in Social Media Management * Significant experience of direct line management * Bachelor's Degree in Marketing/Marketing Communication * Advanced degrees (Masters, MBA) preferred * Multilingual a plus * Strong negotiations skills * Problem solving & decision making * Results oriented * Skilled in managing across a dispersed team of business stakeholders; strong selling skills * Leadership & management * Strong team leader and ability to develop the team's capability and skill

About the Company

Qatar Telecom (Qtel) is the exclusive telecommunications provider in Qatar. Its principal activities include local and international fixed telephone, mobile, Internet, data and cable television services. Qtel is committed to growing its presence in the Middle East and internationally. In 2004, Qtel led a consortium and won the public tender for the second mobile license in Oman, and launched its Nawras subsidiary services in March 2005, capturing more than 500,000 new customers (over 31% of the Omani mobile market) in just over 20 months of operations. In November 2006 signed an agreement to acquire a strategic stake in NavLink, a leading provider of managed data services to businesses in the Middle East, with AT&T Inc. In January 2007, Qtel further extended its international presence through the acquisition of an approximate 25% equity stake in ST Telemedia’s Asia Mobile Holdings Pte. Ltd. (“AMH”). In March 2007 Qtel had sealed what was rightly described as the 'biggest ever telecommunications deal in the Arab world' when it acquired 51% of the share capital of Kuwait based National Mobile Telecommunications Company KSC - (Wataniya) from Kuwait Projects Company for a total cash consideration of $3.8 billion, in a deal that is expected to give Qtel an increasingly important and prominent role in the MENA region.

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The Role

Our client is a Global Leading Full Service Agency. Is responsible for developing Events service line as well as oversees planning and execution of events (conferences, corporate events, exhibitions and any other) for clients globally. Supports preparation of proposals by providing inputs on Events services scope and effort required as well as develops initial creative events’ concepts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business Administration or other related area MBA degree is an advantage At least 10 years of experience in planning and delivery of corporate events, with at least 5 years of managerial experience • Very good planning skills • Good understanding of creative agency business and value drivers • Outstanding understanding of Events industry and best practices

About the Company

Kawader Manpower is one of the leading Recruitment Agencies in Qatar and is registered under the act of Ministry of Labor We take pride in initiating connections and building relationships between talented individuals and focused organisations. We deliver value through our commitment to the development and success of our partners and ourselves. Working with energy, integrity and unquestionable dedication, together we achieve unrivalled excellence. Our clients benefit from a valued service that is not centred solely around cost-cutting. We truly understand the business drivers surrounding any resourcing campaign. With a combination of professional expertise and an acute understanding of the business our methods ensure that we are able to deliver an unrivalled end product that can be tailored to suit any requirement. The Kawader client base transgresses every industry throughout Qatar and other Middle Eastern countries. With our team of experienced consultants we are able to partner each client ensuring that together we breed success.

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The Role

Overview

My Client is one of the most reputable agencies in the region. They are looking for an Account Director to look after the agency’s key Governement and Real Estate clients.

The Role

The Account Director will report into the Group Account Director. They will manage a team of account managers and account executives. Furthermore they will be responsible to: 

Be the direct point of contact for the Client

Coordinate all strategy and manage the client relationship

The ability to assess short term and long term opportunities and challenges

Responsible for team performance and client satisfaction

Requirements

The Person

Must possess the following:

Minimum 3 years Existing Account Director

Government and/or Real Estate focused and experienced

Male, Arabic Speaker

Masters of Strategy and Client Servicing

About the Company

Mackenzie Jones are a specialist Marketing and Sales, HR, Finance, Agency and Creative recruitment consultancy based in the Middle East. Mackenzie Jones Middle East has decades of recruitment expertise across the GCC and Levant regions. Along with a deep understanding of key market sectors, we never forget to treat clients, companies and candidates as individuals who have unique needs. 

So we always listen, constantly learn, occasionally challenge – and frequently advise. It’s all part of a service renowned for its courtesy, consideration and dedication. 

We’re growing rapidly because people appreciate our honesty, commitment – and results

Specialties:

Marketing Recruitment, Finance Recruitment, HR Recruitment, Agency and Creative Recruitment.

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Leaders Premium Services is a Management Training and Consultancy based in the State of Qatar. We need highly qualified trainers and instructors to give training in the following course subjects. Our public courses are: Purchasing & Supply Chain Management Leadership & Management Human Resources Management Business Process Improvement Financial Management Courses are run in the Middle East and South East Asia (Malaysia) Kindly provide us with your detailed CV and how much notice period do you require (the availability) and the rate per day in US Dollars. Thank you!

PROFILE SUMMARY 

PROFILE SUMMARY 

The Corporate Communications team is looking for a content editor who is required to update and upload content changes across a range of websites including intranet and social media sites, and ensure accuracy of content and high quality of presentation. The candidate will manage e-content workflows within the corporate communication unit and assist with the rollout and execution of the organisation’s digital strategy. 

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

 Prioritise and coordinate content updates across all affiliated websites, and ensure that content in all its forms is compelling and relevant, SEO optimized, customer-friendly and commercially-focused 

 Develop content and update new sections and pages on the websites in excellent English and oversee upload on Arabic mirror sites 

 Upload and manage image and video content 

 Maintain and disseminate website statistics as required

Skills

 Excellent written and spoken English. Proficiency in Arabic is an advantage 

 Web content management systems (CMS) 

 Microsoft packages 

 Basic HTML 

 Photoshop/graphic design skills 

 Understanding of SEO 

 Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar position

Company Profile

A tri million dollar Qatari conglomerate, and a publicly traded shareholding company, established over 50 years ago, providing world class shipping & maritime services leveraging a strong regional foothold on transport & logistics, in a safe, environmentally friendly and reliable manner, dedicated to high quality standards, efficiency and proactive result orientation in all business activities, and committed to the development of human capital as main asset. A recent corporate strategy review, is positioning itself to achieve a strong growth trajectory that includes significant business expansion beyond the region.

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The Graphic Design Department at VCUQatar seeks a full-time faculty member to teach courses in the graphic design program at all undergraduate levels with the following focus: Candidates with demonstrated knowledge and teaching experience in/with multilingual typographic treatments including focus on Arabic typography, Arabic/Latin type design and Arabic type history. Candidates must show proficiency with software and technology appropriate to the contemporary practice of design. Additional experience in creative 3D manifestations such as packaging/exhibition/experiential design would be welcome and encouraged. We are searching for a candidate who promotes a culture of learning and teaching design in a multi-cultural context with thorough attention and aptitude to supporting, developing and promoting cultural diversity. We will look for dedication and accountability to this approach in the candidate’s teaching philosophy.

This candidate will join a team of eight highly collaborative and dynamic faculty members in the Department of Graphic Design. The design curriculum is based on the well-respected VCU course of study including a global sensibility. VCUQatar prides itself on being responsive to the educational, business, cultural and communication needs of Qatar, the Gulf region, and the Middle East. The students are diverse, are admitted to the university on a competitive basis and into the Graphic Design major by portfolio and interview. Faculty teach 15 semester credit loads per year, engage in the development and delivery of significant research, contribute to the function and educational objectives of the department, serve as academic advisers, provide service to the university, the community in Qatar and the profession, and perform all other duties as assigned.
 
Sample Courses this candidate may teach include:
·          Typography I and II (Sophomore/Junior + Senior level electives)
·          Print I and II (Junior level)
·          Form and Communication (Sophomore level)
·          History of Graphic Design
·          Senior level Graphic Design electives
 
 
Qualifications
·          MFA preferred, or equivalent graduate degree and professional experience.
·          Minimum of two years proven higher education teaching experience.
·          Professional experience and expertise in Arabic typography, multilingual typography and type design
·          Knowledge of history of Arabic typography and design, and experience in 2D/3D digital skills.
·          The top candidate will possess strong collaboration and communication skills and will interact closely with an interdisciplinary teaching and research faculty community.
·          Candidates must show interest in collaborative teaching and learning experiences.
·           Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU and VCUQatar.
 
Benefits
·          Competitive international salary
·          Tax protection for U.S. Taxpayers
·          30% Off-shore supplement to base salary
·          Medical Insurance (100% employer funded premium and employer cost shared options available)
·          Fully furnished villa or apartment including wireless internet
·          Annual travel allowance to home of record (to include a spouse and dependents relocated to Qatar)
·          Monthly transportation allowance
·          Educational reimbursement for up to 4 dependent children enrolled in an accredited K-12 program
·          International Professional Development and Research Opportunities
 
Application Process:  Qualified applicants who have a record of achievement appropriate to VCUQatar should submit a letter of interest with a curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, 20 examples of personal work and 20 examples of student work, unofficial transcripts, and the names of five references including email and telephone contact information to Tomaree L. Porter (tlporter@vcu.edu), Human Resources Administrator. Only Electronic submissions will be accepted.
 
Virginia Commonwealth University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
 
For more information on VCUQatar and this unique international opportunity, please visit
www.vcu.edu/arts/employment/qatar

The Role

Fields and directs responses to media-related inquiries.

Plans and implements, in collaboration with the GM Marketing & Communications, organization's public relations strategies, policies, and procedures.

Researches and writes copy for corporate promotional materials.

Develops contacts and relationships with media representatives to create opportunities for keeping the company and its products or services in front of public and the trade.

Maintains database of public relations contacts.

Advises on the preparation and presentation of product or service information at trade shows, displays, and exhibits.

Develops ideas and opportunities for feature articles, interviews, presentations, and other public relations activities that promote awareness of the company and its products or services.

Assists and coaches company staff with public speaking engagements, presentations, and preparation of articles for publication.

Works with marketing and advertising personnel to coordinate public relations activities with promotional and sales activities.

Advise GM Marketing & Communications and management on community relations projects and activities.

Report on periodic basis, or as requested, to the GM on communications activities and processes.
Requirements

Undergraduate degree in marketing, communications or similar discipline from an internationally recognized university. Post graduate degree is a plus.

Minimum 10 years communications/public relations experience of which 5 have been at a management level

Firm understanding of the processes associated with executing effective real estate communications plans preferred.

Knowledge of communications best practices and principles with regard to selling business value propositions. Hands on experience in tracking program results

Computer literacy

Ability to develop and drive the implementation of communication initiatives

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong relationship management skills
About the Company

United Development Company (UDC) was established in July 1999 as one of the leading private sector shareholding companies in the State of Qatar and the Middle East, and has been listed on the Doha Securities Market since June 2003.

UDC’s mission is to identify and invest in long-term projects contributing to Qatar’s growth and providing good shareholder value. The company has an authorized share capital of QR 1.072.5 billion (US $294 million), a market capitalization of US$ 902MM and total assets of US$ 1,131 MM.

From day one, the company’s mandate and mission has been to become a cornerstone of the development of Qatar, creating lasting value and maximizing returns for partners and shareholders.

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The Role

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