The EU Delegation to the State of Qatar, Doha, works in close coordination with the Embassies and Consulates of the 27 EU Member States. We are a fully-fledged diplomatic mission and represent the European Union in dealings with the Qatari government in areas that are part of the EU’s remit.

The post of Press and Information Officer (, Group I) in the Delegation’s Political, Press and Information Section, under a fixed-term employment contract of two (2) years, with a possibility of renewal under reserve of budgetary availabilities and operational considerations. For internal candidates holding an indefinite-term contract, alternative contractual arrangements may apply in accordance with institutional policies. The team consists of 3 people and there are occasional atypical working hours.

Under this post, the recruited person will be attributed functions depending on the needs of the Delegation, and on the changes of these needs. The successful candidate will serve under the supervision and responsibility of the Head of Political, Press and Information Section, providing support, expertise and assistance in press and information matters and political reporting.

Following main tasks and duties are currently required:

• Planning, organising and implementing the Delegation’s press and information activities, including translating articles and op-ed from/to Arabic, organising outreach events, assisting in organising high level meetings and EU State visits as well as public affairs and cultural events.
• He/she will also be asked to contribute, where appropriate, to the overall work of the Political, Press and Information Section, including in monitoring and reporting on the political developments.
• He/she will develop contacts/networks with media/press in Qatar. He/she will initiate, prepare, evaluate and monitor press and media actions; draft edit and distribute publication materials; monitor local press, both hard copy and online; manage the Delegation’s website and social media accounts; manage the information budget of the Delegation; advise and support the Delegation on all communication matters, including interviews by the Head of Delegation.