Manager Business Relations & Communications

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* Manage and develop Company's business relations and corporate communication activities to strengthen stakeholder relationships, support business priorities, maintain consistent corporate messaging & protect the company's reputation. * Develop and implement annual business relations and communication plans aligned with approved corporate objectives.* Define priorities, deliverables, resource requirements, timelines and performance measures. * Recommend improvements to policies, procedures and stakeholder-engagement frameworks for approval.* Coordinate plans with relevant departments and subsidiaries to avoid duplication and maintain consistency. * Provide regular management reports covering progress, outcomes, risks and required decisions.* Develop and maintain a structured stakeholder map and engagement plan. * Build sustainable relationships with business partners, key clients, government entities and other relevant stakeholders.* Identify potential collaboration opportunities and coordinate their assessment with the relevant business owners. * Coordinate partnership proposals and memoranda of understanding with Legal and relevant departments, ensuring required approvals are obtained before commitment.* Maintain records of stakeholder engagements, commitments, issues and follow-up actions. * Escalate sensitive matters and unresolved issues with recommended courses of action.* Manage the delivery of approved internal and external communication plans. * Oversee the preparation and quality review of corporate announcements, presentations, speeches, publications and digital content.* Ensure Arabic and English communication is accurate, consistent and appropriate for the intended audience. * Maintain compliance with approved brand identity and communication guidelines.* Coordinate employee communication with Human Resources and other relevant departments. * Oversee corporate communication channels within the assigned remit and monitor their effectiveness.* Manage day-to-day media coordination and route enquiries through approved channels. * Prepare briefing materials, key messages and proposed responses for authorized spokespersons.* Monitor relevant media coverage and stakeholder feedback, identifying emerging reputational issues. * Coordinate timely responses with management, Legal and relevant business owners.* Represent the company externally only within explicit delegation; official spokesperson duties require separate authorization. * Coordinate engagement with ministries, government bodies and regulatory entities on matters assigned to the function.* Work with Legal and relevant departments to track enquiries, correspondence and agreed actions. * Manage corporate events, official visits, delegations and protocol arrangements within approved plans and budgets.* Ensuring events and engagements have clear objectives, appropriate representation and documented follow-up. * Support approved sponsorship and community initiatives and report their outcomes.* Maintain communication escalation procedures, stakeholder contact lists and response materials. * Support the development and testing of communication arrangements within the company's crisis-management framework.* Coordinate verified information and proposed messages during incidents, subject to approval. * Maintain an issues log, track corrective actions and incorporate lessons learned into future planning.* Translate functional priorities into clear team objectives, responsibilities and work plans. * Allocate work, delegate appropriately and monitor delivery quality and deadlines.* Identify capability gaps, training needs and succession requirements. * Plan workload coverage and maintain continuity of essential activities.* Prepare the proposed functional budget and monitor expenditure against approved allocations. * Review spending variances and recommend corrective action.* Define service requirements and monitor agency and supplier deliverables in coordination with Procurement. * Bachelor's degree in communications, Marketing, Business Administration, International Relations, or a related field (master's preferred).* Master's degree (preferred) * Minimum 10 to 15 years of relevant experience in business relations, corporate communication, public relations, government relations, or related fields, with at least 5 years in a senior managerial role.* Field experience in local or regional Food & Agri. Businesses (preferred) * Basic Microsoft suite includes Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and other basic programs.* Professional proficiency in written and spoken Arabic and English. * Stakeholder mapping, relationship management and negotiation. * Corporate communication, media coordination and brand governance. * Event management, protocol and issues communication. * Budget planning, project management and performance reporting. * Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel, with familiarity with digital communication and monitoring tools.* Planning, prioritization and delivery accountability. * Team leadership, delegation and coaching.* Diplomacy, influence and relationship building. * Collaboration and constructive problem-solving. * Adaptability and professional composure under pressure. * Commercial awareness and commitment to continuous improvement. Salary: Monthly Rate in QAR (All inclusive) Work Schedule: 8 Hours / 5 Days Duration: Perm-hire Location: Qatar