Job description

Position : Public Affairs and Communications Specialist (PAC Specialist)
Location: Baghdad
Open to: Locals Only

Roles and Responsibilities:

Provide specialist advice to Head of Corporate affairs and sustainability and assist in the formulation of Government and External Relations strategies and policies related to the company in Iraq.
Building strong relations with key government officials, public corporates, and media agencies.
Develop Government relations, Internal and external communications strategies to use in resolving Company operational challenge in Iraq.
Lead on the internal communication channels (press, email, meetings … etc.).
Prepare media kit and speeches for internal and external purposes.
Prepare press-releases for internal and external media.
Develop daily and monthly reports for communications team in Iraq
Establish good relations with key speakers and opinion leaders in Iraq.
Assist Head of CAS on Company reputational risks in Iraq.
Lead company Iraq CSR programs in Iraq, in line with the vision of the key aspects of environment protection.
Lead an effective internal and external communication on CSR issues to contribute in maintaining the image and reputation of company in Iraq.
Lead CSR events in Iraq, in collaboration with relevant departments.

Capabilities:

Experience in public and private sectors for at least 5 years.
Bachelor's degree in Media/ Political science or Business Management.
Advance in English is required.
Computer literate.
Good knowledge of government processes.
Ability to manage requests efficiently and effectively.