Corporate Communications

Alshaya | Web Editor

Job Summary

The Role:

The Web Executive is responsible for supporting Alshaya's social media and digital communication strategy by managing content revisions and upgrades to the Alshaya website and intranet.

Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to Alshaya's understanding of social and digital media environment and the opportunities/challenges it presents- Remain current on trends regarding online corporate communication and recommend opportunities to enhance the Alshaya website and intranet
  • Establish appropriate monitoring tools to collect performance information about the sites usage & visitors
  • Manage Alshaya's online corporate reputation- Maintain and update Alshaya's website and intranet in line with the defined content management process and Corporate Communication SLAs
  • Revise Alshaya's website and intranet with content from the Internal / External Communications team
  • Ensure all content is up to date - brands, locations, contact details etc. (working with other parts of the business as necessary)
  • Ensure all site functionality is working correctly
  • Identify opportunities to optimize site content and functionality
  • Evaluate systems in line with new technology and developments 
  • Escalate technical issues to line manager and IT department
  • Create and maintain excellent team and cross functional working relationships- Work as part of a harmonious and productive team
  • Ensure all activity is delivered in line with Alshaya's Vision & Values
  • Contribute to the sharing of best practice within the department and across Alshaya 
  • Work alongside internal and external communications colleagues to deliver communication initiatives
  • Work cross functionally with other teams and functions (including Brand teams, Corporate Marketing, E-commerce and IT) to ensure the efficient implementation of communication initiatives.  
  • Build and manage professional relationships with external partners, including agencies where required
  • Adhere to all Company Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.

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Company Name

Alshaya

Experience Required (Years)

Position Type

Description

Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority | Associate - Corporate Communications

Job Summary

 Job Description

 
About the Division: 
 
The QFCRA Corporate Communications team is responsible for overseeing all aspects of communications functionality including media relations, publishing, reputation management, events, community engagement, external and internal communications and translation services. Led by the Head of Corporate Communications, the team is tasked with establishing effective channels of communications with relevant local, regional and international media, corporate audiences and QFCRA’s own staff in order to facilitate a steady, accurate and high quality dissemination of information and messaging relevant to the Regulatory Authority’s objectives. 
 
Narrative Description: 
 
The Communications Officer will play an important role within the team, responsible for providing expert communications input and supporting the team’s Manager particularly in the work of delivering Arabic and English language internal and external communications material, events support, media & external relations, daily news monitoring as well as internal and external publications. 
 
Main Responsibilities: 
 
Produce assorted in house news and internal communications content 
Monitor the coverage of QFCRA press and media releases as well as updating press cuttings directories 
Draft English and Arabic press releases, articles, thought pieces and assorted promotional and media relations material 
Oversee the regular maintenance of the Corporate Communications component of the QFCRA website 
Assist in the development of corporate relationships with key local, regional and international stakeholders and work on assorted community engagement projects 
Support management and others in the preparation of conference and speaking material 
Strengthen relationships with relevant media, news outlets and marketing suppliers 
Deputise for the Manager, Corporate Communications when necessary.
 
Skills
 
A minimum of 3 years experience working within a significant corporate communications function 
Fluent Arabic and English language skills 
Excellent corporate writing or journalism skills. 
Experience of producing annual reports and other corporate material especially in financial services, business or banking 
Experience of delivering professional media relations especially within bi lingual English / Arabic news, media or business wire environments 
Support in the organisation of events (Symposiums, Career Fairs…) 
Appropriate IT skills and knowledge of on-line environment 
Flexibility to undertake other duties as required and to showcase teamwork 
A degree, equivalent qualification or high levels of proven relevant experience. 
A practical knowledge of web applications, including web publishing tools, Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop and photo editing tools (or similar packages) is highly desirable but not essential
 
Job Details
 
Job Location: Doha, Qatar Company Industry: Financial Services Type of company: Employer (Private Sector) Job Role: Marketing/PR Joining Date: Unspecified Employment Status: Full time Employment Type: Employee Monthly Salary Range: Unspecified Manages Others: Unspecified Number of Vacancies: 1
 
Preferred Candidate
 
Career Level: Entry Level Years of Experience: Min: 1 Max: 3 Residence Location: Qatar Gender: Unspecified Nationality: Unspecified Degree: Bachelor's degree / higher diploma
About This Company
 
The Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority is a dynamic professional organization established in 2005. We offer an international working environment on the leading edge of financial services regulation. 
 
The Regulatory Authority is the independent regulatory body of the Qatar Financial Centre (“QFC”) which reports to the Council of Ministers. 
 
It was created to regulate firms that conduct financial services in, or from, the QFC. 
 
Our role is to: 
▪ promote a safe and fair financial services market 
▪ promote stable financial institutions in the QFC 
▪ set minimum competency requirements for QFC firms 
 
We have a broad range of regulatory powers to authorise, supervise and, when necessary, discipline QFC firms and individuals. 
 
The Regulatory Authority only regulates firms operating within, or from, the QFC. 
 
Similar regulatory organisations in Qatar include: 
▪ the Ministry of Business and Trade - Insurance 
▪ the Qatar Central Bank - Banks 
▪ the Qatar Financial Markets Authority - Stock Market
 

Company Name

Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority

Experience Required (Years)

Min 3

Position Type

Description

Alshaya | Web Executive - Corporate Communications

Job Summary

The Role

About M.H. Alshaya Co. M.H. Alshaya Co. is a leading international franchise operator for over 55 of the world's most recognised retail brands, including Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids,آ West Elm,آ P.F. Chang's, Office Depot and Boots. The company operates 2,000 stores across 7 divisions: Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food Services, Optics, Pharmaceuticals, Office Supplies and Home Furnishings.آ  Alshaya stores can currently be found in 15 markets across the Middle East, North Africa, Turkey, Cyprus, Russia, Poland, Slovakia and Czech Republic. It employs more than 20,000 people from over 80 nationalities.The company has established itself as the industry leader across these territories through a combination of local market understanding and a comprehensive commitment to customer service. Growth in each of its operating divisions and brands is supported by continuous investment in talent and infrastructure. It applies best practices in retail operations, merchandising, marketing, information technology, logistics, real estate, human resources and financial controls.آ  M.H. Alshaya Co. is the retail business of the Alshaya Group, which was founded in Kuwait in 1890 and today represents one of the most dynamic companies in the Middle East. In addition to its retail operations, the Alshaya Group is active in a number of other sectors including real estate, automotive, hotels, trading and investments.آ  Learn more about the company at http://www.alshaya.com/The Web Executive is responsible for supporting Alshaya's social media and digital communication strategy by managing content revisions and upgrades to the Alshaya website and intranet.

Requirements

* Contribute to Alshaya's understanding of social and digital media environment and the opportunities/challenges it presents* Remain current on trends regarding online corporate communication and recommend opportunities to enhance the Alshaya website and intranet* Establish appropriate monitoring tools to collect performance information about the sites usage & visitors* Manage Alshaya's online corporate reputation* Maintain and update Alshaya's website and intranet in line with the defined content management process and Corporate Communication SLAs* Revise Alshaya's website and intranet with content from the Internal / External Communications team* Ensure all content is up to date - brands, locations, contact details etc. (working with other parts of the business as necessary)* Ensure all site functionality is working correctly* Identify opportunities to optimize site content and functionality* Evaluate systems in line with new technology and developments * Escalate technical issues to line manager and IT department* Create and maintain excellent team and cross functional working relationships* Work as part of a harmonious and productive team* Ensure all activity is delivered in line with Alshaya's Vision & Values* Contribute to the sharing of best practice within the department and across Alshaya * Work alongside internal and external communications colleagues to deliver communication initiatives* Work cross functionally with other teams and functions (including Brand teams, Corporate Marketing, E-commerce and IT) to ensure the efficient implementation of communication initiatives.آ  * Build and manage professional relationships with external partners, including agencies where required* Adhere to all Company Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.* University Graduate with relevant qualification or work experience* Fluent in English* Knowledge of web content best practice* 2-3 years experience in similar role* Proof reading * Ability to adapt text for online use* Strong visual sense* Self starter

About the Company

M.H. Alshaya Co. is a leading international franchise operator for over 55 of the world’s most recognised retail brands, including Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, P.F. Chang’s, Office Depot and Boots. The company operates 2,200 stores across 7 divisions: Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food Service, Optics, Pharmacy, Office Supplies and Home Furnishings. 

 

Alshaya’s stores can currently be found in 19 markets across the Middle East, North Africa, Turkey, Cyprus, Russia, Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and the UK. It employs more than 28,000 people from over 90 nationalities.

 

The company has established itself as the industry leader across these territories through a combination of local market understanding and a comprehensive commitment to customer service. Growth in each of its operating divisions and brands is supported by continuous investment in talent and infrastructure. It applies best practices in retail operations, merchandising, marketing, information technology, logistics, real estate, human resources and financial controls. 

 

M.H. Alshaya Co. is the retail business of the Alshaya Group, which was founded in Kuwait in 1890 and today represents one of the most dynamic companies in the Middle East. In addition to its retail operations, the Alshaya Group is active in a number of other sectors including real estate, automotive, hotels, trading and investments.

 

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Company Name

Alshaya

Experience Required (Years)

2-3

Position Type

Description

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