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Press and Information Officer

EU Delegation to Qatar · Doha, Qatar

This post in plain words

You would support the Political, Press and Information Section of the EU Delegation in Doha, Qatar. The job covers press work, outreach events, media contacts, social media and translation between Arabic and the EU languages.

Local agent (EU delegation) Open to citizens of the host country

Can you apply?

You must have the right to live and work in Qatar. You must have a clean criminal record and be medically fit for the tasks.

Languages
C1 in English and Arabic (written and spoken); other languages are an asset
Education
Bachelor's degree · University degree in international relations, media, communication, journalism or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Experience
At least 3 years in press, media, journalism or relevant diplomatic work
Contract
Local agent, fixed-term contract of 2 years, renewable subject to budget and needs

What they ask for:

  • University degree or equivalent professional experience
  • At least 3 years of relevant work experience after the qualification
  • Excellent English and Arabic, C1 level, written and spoken
  • Excellent command of Microsoft Office and social media use
  • Right to reside and work in Qatar

What you would do

  • Plan and carry out the Delegation's press and information activities
  • Translate articles and opinion pieces between Arabic and other languages
  • Organise outreach events, high-level meetings and EU state visits
  • Build contacts with Qatari media and monitor local press
  • Manage the Delegation's website, social media and information budget

How to apply

Send a signed cover letter and a CV in a Europass format by email, with the reference and job title in the subject line. The email must arrive before the deadline.

Good to know:

  • The contract can be renewed, subject to budget and operational needs.
  • The post may involve occasional atypical working hours.
  • The successful candidate will have a medical check.
  • Do not contact Selection Committee members during the procedure.

How this kind of post works

Most EU posts require EU citizenship, but not all of them: local posts in EU Delegations, some traineeships and some mission posts are open to others.

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We wrote this summary automatically from the official notice, published by EEAS (eeas.europa.eu). Only the official notice counts: read it before you apply.

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