Onshore Communication Specialist in Doha: Profession with future

Qatar, Doha, .

Fulltime: 60 hrs a week

Experience: 5 years

Closing: 06 January 2025

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Introduction

Works with the Onshore Project Leadership Team to support the delivery of all aspects of the internal and external communications for the Onshore Project.
Provides guidance and solutions on various project related communication requests such as Contractor press releases, site tours for VIPs and other visitors, All Team Meetings (Townhalls), teambuilding exercises and key messages from the Leadership Team on topics of importance (e.g. Safety, Quality, Business)
Reports to the Onshore Head of Project Engineering and works across the four (4) Project delivery packages and Engineering, SHES, Quality, Construction and Business Shared Resources to assist in the development of communication strategies and recommendations on innovative solutions to gather project information and develop LNG internal media (written and audio-visual) output and manage Contractor media requests and press releases in alignment with LNG Public Relations protocols.
Responsible for the development and delivery of effective communication strategies in line with overall project objectives.
Supports and coordinates communications flow (e.g. memos, newsletters).
Participates in key planning meetings, supports the development of key messages and themes regarding project status, news, accomplishments and issues for internal (within the PMT) and external communication (within LNG) and engagements.
Reviews project internal and external press releases, memos, attends key meetings, interacts with Project Management Team members to identify communication gaps and provide recommendations to the Leadership Team to ensure consistent messaging across the Onshore project with timely delivery of communication to personnel.
Major challenge will be the development and review of copious requests to support the Onshore Leadership Team and its Contractors and Subcontractors to ensure timely approval and communication of Contractors’ press releases for external sources and memos / project information for internal use in collaboration with various groups while ensuring compliance with procedures and protocols to effectively implement the Onshore Communication Strategies while building a long-term relationship with key stakeholders.

About this role

Responsible for the development and recommendation of project communication strategies to enable internal and external communications on project status and achievements.
Continuous review of project status while staying current on industry trends, Contractors’ and Subcontractors’ status and worldwide events to provide guidance to the Head of Project Engineering and the Onshore Project Leadership Team on key public relations topics or events.
Works with the Onshore Head of Project Engineering to evaluate communications strategies and develops recommendations for the Onshore Project to take forward to Major Projects for consideration based on trends, achievements and issues within the Onshore Project.
Reviews and evaluates existing project procedures related to internal and/or external communications and recommends revisions or develops new procedures to address deviations from existing plans or procedures.
Establishes and manages the communication protocols between the Onshore Project and various internal and external interfaces with guidance from the Head of Project Engineering and the Senior Project Manager.
Develops presentations, writes content for LNG intranet website, reviews press releases and media inquiries from Contractors, Sub-Contractors and Vendors for approval via existing LNG protocol, drafts memos to support the Leadership Team in the communication of messages across the Onshore Project, upline with LNG Senior Management and with the Project Shareholders and Stakeholders.
Plans, organizes, and supports key Onshore events in collaboration with internal and external interfaces (e.g. VIP / Shareholder site visits, Annual and Bi-Annual Safety Summits, Major Projects Events)
Develops and keeps a repository of standard project information with description of all facilities, key project facts as well as narratives for use in internal and external project communications to support events such as VIP site visits, special events organized by other departments that require information input from Onshore.
Supports Onshore Leadership Team in the development and delivery of teambuilding to enable a positive environment within the Project Management Team as part of the Onshore Project Vision, Mission and Values.
Identifies and coordinates activities for team alignment, development and project culture surveys to promote project team comradery and effectiveness.
Engages with third party consultants and/or Contractors to support these activities when necessary.

Is this you?

Bachelor or Masters degree in Communications, Public Relations, or similar relevant field.
5-10 years’ experience with 5 years of previous working experience in the communication and / or Public Relations field with a proven track record of successful communications management preferably in project management and / or experience with corporate level activities.
Broad knowledge in project management and safety along with general project leadership experience in administration and coordination.
Excellent written and spoken English skills.
Strong communication, proofreading, and editing skills.
Strong organizational, planning and coordination skills.
Good organizational and time management skills.
Experience with content production (Photos, Video, other media form) is a plus.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Strong interpersonal, interface, and influencing skills.