Press and Public Affairs Officer - Bahrain

A position is available at the British Embassy for a

Press and Public Affairs officer.

• This is a diverse role with many opportunities to develop key skills in communication, project management and media analysis, working in a busy Embassy.
• We are seeking a proactive self starter with a strong interest in Bahraini, and regional affairs.
• They will be a native Arabic speaker with excellent command of English, both written and spoken, as
• well as highly IT literate.
• Experience of communications work and / or project management would be useful.
• The Embassy would be especially interested in candidates who are able to start by 18 July.
• This position may also have potential for internal promotion in 2011 for the right candidate.

The role will cover:

• Monitoring the local media, especially Arabic press &TV where possible, with analysis as required.
• Presenting a daily press summary to the Political team
• Preparing press releases and public diplomacy information for publication in local media and Embassy website.
• Arranging and managing press coverage at Embassy events
• Assist with Embassy's information gathering and political reporting.
• Project management

Applications must be sent to the address below by no later than 28 June: PPAO Recruitment
British Embassy Bahrain / PO Box 114, Kingdom of Bahrain