Outline of the role

AMS Consultancy’s Media Agency is looking for a Communication Consultant based in Doha (Qatar), with strong contacts in the Asian media, primarily in India, Bangladesh and Pakistan. The successful applicant will join our media team in supporting a major international development foundation for two months in order to provide maternity leave cover. The client has impacted the lives of millions of young people around the world, and has many inspiring stories to tell about their work and their global community.

This is a contract role located in Doha, Qatar, working full time (approximately 37.5 hours per week Sunday to Thursday), from the client’s office in a central location, with a 2-month contract.

This is an exciting and inspiring opportunity for someone with 3+ years of experience in media and communications roles. Ideally you will bring good relationships with media contacts in India, Bangladesh and Pakistan.

As an Asia-focused Communications Consultant, you will be responsible for shaping and delivering high-quality communications that drive engagement, including digital media campaigns, messaging strategy, event planning and risk management, and branding and messaging development. Much of your work will be creating written products such as identifying stories from among the client’s programmes, writing press releases, media briefings and case studies. Other responsibilities may include stakeholder management, creating and executing media plans, developing communications content, and providing communications advice.

Qualifications

• Extremely proficient or bilingual level English (spoken and written).
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Communications, Marketing, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in communications, public relations or similar field.
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong project management skills including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. This person never misses a deadline; can respond to changing priorities; is able to prioritise work effectively.
• Skilled user of MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Google Docs, Drive, Sheets and Slides. Experience of media monitoring and distribution platforms is an advantage. Experience using AI tools for efficient workflow is also an advantage.
• Optional, not essential: Proven positive relationships with media contacts and the ability to pitch effectively and secure coverage. Experience dealing with media personnel, ideally across print, online, broadcast and podcasts.

Skills and characteristics

• Writing skills: You will be creating written products such as press releases, media packs, brochures and/or web copy. You should be able to distill technical and complex issues in writing for a general audience. You should produce excellent meeting minutes.
• Attention to detail: Your work must be flawless with every detail taken care of.
• Strong work ethic: We all work hard and we share credit for success where it is due.
• Teamwork: you are able to support others and accept help when you need it. Excellent communicator internally as well as externally.
• Fluent spoken and written English. Ability to read and write accurately in Arabic, Spanish or French would be an additional advantage.
• Independent worker: You are able to manage your own workload in an office setting.
• Cultural awareness: You have experience working within diverse teams.
• Experience with international development or non-profits would be a plus.

Key terms and conditions

• 37.5 hours average per week.
• Compensation: $3,000-$3,300 per month depending on skills and experience.
• 2-month contract.
• This role works the Qatar working week, i.e. Sunday to Thursday. Availability all day on Sundays is required; other days are flexible.
• The successful candidate is required to be on-call for urgent work that may come up on Fridays and Saturdays. If called upon, the candidate will be able to take time off in lieu to compensate for these hours.
• The working language is English for meetings and emails.
• You must sign up to the AMS Code of Conduct.

How to apply

• Please complete this online application form. Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis until 17 April 2025, or until the position is filled.