8 Public Affairs jobs in Kuwait City

The Company

Ooredoo is an organisation on the move. Thanks to our dedicated employees, we continue to move closer towards our vision to be among the top 20 telecommunications companies in the world by 2020.

We are a dynamic global telecommunications player operating in 17 countries across the Middle East, North Africa (MENA) and Asia. We cover a population of more than half a billion people and serve more than 68 million customers.

In Kuwait, we employ approximately 1,000 talented people, all of whom are driving Ooredoo to be the number one choice for world-class communications services in Kuwait. In the face of intensifying competition, increasingly sophisticated technology and rising customer expectations, nothing is more important to our success than our team - and it's a team that you can be part of.

Ooredoo's future is bright, and you can be part of our ongoing success.

The Purpose

**Plays a key role in how customers, employees and the general public perceive Ooredoo and serves as an adviser in managing a company’s reputation. Helps leaders prepare for media interviews, develop messages to deliver to investors, customers and employees and suggest new initiatives to keep companies on the cutting edge of communication with their stakeholders**Key Accountabilities & Activities
- Works with senior management and key stakeholders to develop a comprehensive PR program that will convey to various external constituencies the quality and value of Ooredoo Telecom.
- Develops strategic and tactical public relations plans in support of business goals that clearly articulate the mission, vision and values of Ooredoo and supports all ancillary programs of the organization as a whole.
- Identifies appropriate methods, tools, budgets and vehicles to achieve plan goals.
- Provides proactive and reactive strategic communications consultation on system issues and activities to department heads and senior leadership.
- Leads response team and provides strategic counsel on crisis issues related to public image of Ooredoo.
- Ensures senior leadership is apprised of current issues and events in an on-going, timely and appropriate manner.
- Recommends PR strategies for use with external audiences and seeks direction when appropriate.
- Enhances relationships with the media; develops and implements a proactive and responsive media relations function, designed to increase Ooredoo’s visibility within appropriate primary and secondary markets.
- Generates and pitches stories; responds to media inquiries; makes appropriate arrangements for interviews and directs image of Ooredoo’s senior management
- Serves as official spokesperson for Ooredoo and oversees media relations on-call coverage to respond to media inquiries, and acts as first point of contact for crises, issues or other non-routine after-hours needs.
- Monitors and analyses media trends and coverage related to Ooredoo, its key constituencies, its competitors and issues affecting the telecom industry. Takes action as needed to ensure appropriate messages are being relayed through the media.
- Develops and implements training program for senior leadership to enhance preparation and interaction with the media.
- Responsible for monitoring all media activity and placements. Ensures timely and convenient distribution of daily clips, along with periodic reports for Ooredoo and individual events/topics.
- Researches, writes and disseminates news releases, feature stories, photo releases, calendar announcements and story pitches to appropriate media, as well as special presentations, speeches, talking points and other communication pieces for CEO and other company leaders.
- Serves as member of crisis management team, advising on public relations and media concerns related to critical issues. Develops and manages employee, volunteer and general public communications on critical issues affecting Ooredoo.
- Develops and maintains an acute awareness of interests, needs and sensitivities among Ooredoo’s various audiences, including customers, stakeholders, volunteers, Board of Directors and general public.
- Recognizes problems early and takes necessary steps to achieve goals.
- Generates innovative solutions and ideas that support the goals of the department and the organization, and participates in the implementation of same.
- Provides strategic leadership for the development of PR in collaboration with human resources and marketing communications teams to support the development and maintenance of the corporate culture.
- Provides editorial review on letters, proposals and other communication pieces developed by other departments.
- Works collaboratively with the marketing team to ensure the consistency of messages among all marketing and corporate communications and participates in setting strategic direction for external efforts.
- Maintains the confidentiality of information coming into and being disseminated out of the department.
- Builds and manages team of

Job Title: Public Relations Officer (PRO) and Driver with Driver's License

Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait

**Job Description**:
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Public Relations Officer (PRO) and Driver with a valid driver's license to join our team in Kuwait City. As a PRO and Driver, you will be responsible for managing the relationship between our company and the public, government agencies, and other organizations, as well as transporting staff and guests.

**Responsibilities**:

- Serve as the main point of contact for government agencies and other organizations on behalf of the company
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders
- Assist in organizing and coordinating company events and activities
- Coordinate with government agencies to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
- Prepare and submit necessary documents and reports to government agencies
- Manage company's social media accounts and other public relations activities
- Transport staff and guests to and from various locations in a safe and timely manner
- Maintain the company's vehicles in good working condition
- Provide support to other departments as needed

**Requirements**:

- At least 3 years of experience in Public Relations or a similar role
- Valid driver's license in Kuwait
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

**Benefits**:

- Competitive salary with commission
- Visa and insurance as per labor law

**Salary**: KD220.000 - KD260.000 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Kuwait City: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Liaising with various Government Departments (Immigration, Labor, Traffic, Municipality) and Agencies to ensure efficient and timely services in order to meet the business requirement.

Be up to date with any changes or amendments to the existing laws/rules/regulations, changes in forms/formats, and other procedures, and keep the Human Resources Department be informed of such changes.

Have a good relationship and network of contacts in all the government departments to support your work.

Should have excellent knowledge of all Kuwaiti, Immigration, and Labor Laws and be able to work independently within the time limit.
**Requirements**:

- Should be a Graduate in any discipline with at least 4 years of experience as a PRO role in Kuwait.
- Excellent Arabic & English communication skills
- both oral & written. Be able to translate and interpret documents from English to Arabic and vice versa.
- Good computer skills and proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, Excel & Outlook).
- Commitment to the employer with a high level of integrity & credibility
- Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently.
- Very good Knowledge of Kuwait Labor Law and immigration procedures.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From KD450.000 per month

VAC9675 - Senior Representative, Government Relations

Field:

HR and Administration Services

Contract Type:

Full Time - Permanent

Location:

Closing Date:

31-Jul-2025

The Company

Ooredoo is an organisation on the move. Thanks to our dedicated employees, we continue to move closer towards our vision to be among the top 20 telecommunications companies in the world by 2020.

We are a dynamic global telecommunications player operating in 17 countries across the Middle East, North Africa (MENA) and Asia. We cover a population of more than half a billion people and serve more than 68 million customers.

In Kuwait, we employ approximately 1,000 talented people, all of whom are driving Ooredoo to be the number one choice for world-class communications services in Kuwait. In the face of intensifying competition, increasingly sophisticated technology and rising customer expectations, nothing is more important to our success than our team – and it's a team that you can be part of.

Ooredoo's future is bright, and you can be part of our ongoing success.

The Role

Act as an administrative assistant and working on providing a complete secretarial/clerical service, including office management, correspondence and clerical responsibilities.

Key Accountabilities and Activities

Manage timely renewal for all gate passes (permanent & temporary) for contractors, subcontractors, and maintenance teams and following them 24/7.

Preparing all the required documents (civil id, car book, passport copy), typing the letters and get it signed by Wataniya managers for all access requests.

Regular follow up with Admin & ministries/authorities (including site visits) for the access requests and capture/update the access issue registers with all access issues.

Maintain all access letter forms, templates, requirements for the ministries/authorities & owners and saving them in separate folder.

Maintain records/files, replenishes stationery and arranges servicing of office equipment to ensure the department staff can function effectively and with minimum disruption.

Delivering the company’s letters and mail to all private and governmental bodies and following them to process the needful.

Apply and follow up for all Ooredoo Licenses in all Ministries.

Prepare and apply the required document to renew the employee residency.

Keeping and following all Admin & the company papers and correspondences to ensure delivering them to the exact receiver in accurate time to avoid any mistake or delay.

Insure to collect data and prepare forms for social security to confirm the number of Kuwaiti staff registered with the Company, under directions of Human Resources for the purpose of obtaining clearance certificates for submission to the Ministry of Labour.

Executing all orders from top management and helping them and all other senior employees in fulfilling their needs and business requirements.

Taking care of the company’s guests from the moment of arrival till their departure.

Achieving and accomplishing all tasks given by project managers to ensure success to such missions.

Observe and apply strict level of confidentiality and discretion in all matters related to work performance and in providing services for the administration of departmental operations.

Establish, maintain & revise filing and record keeping system of all documentation. Classify, sort & file correspondence and other documentation.

Proactively take responsibility for self improvement by staying well-informed of developments, knowledge and innovations in relevant field of expertise.

Other duties as directed by supervisor or other superiors.

Qualifications

High School Graduate.

Other Information

1-2+ Years required experience.

Good command of both written and verbal Arabic and English.

Good knowledge of MS Office applications like Excel, Word etc.

Competent in office automation tools i.e. PC, fax, typewriter.

Note: you will be required to attach the following: #J-18808-Ljbffr

VAC9675 - Senior Representative, Government Relations

Field: HR and Administration Services Contract Type: Full Time - Permanent Location: Closing Date: 31-Jul-2025 The Company

Ooredoo is an organisation on the move. Thanks to our dedicated employees, we continue to move closer towards our vision to be among the top 20 telecommunications companies in the world by 2020. We are a dynamic global telecommunications player operating in 17 countries across the Middle East, North Africa (MENA) and Asia. We cover a population of more than half a billion people and serve more than 68 million customers. In Kuwait, we employ approximately 1,000 talented people, all of whom are driving Ooredoo to be the number one choice for world-class communications services in Kuwait. In the face of intensifying competition, increasingly sophisticated technology and rising customer expectations, nothing is more important to our success than our team – and it's a team that you can be part of. Ooredoo's future is bright, and you can be part of our ongoing success. The Role

Act as an administrative assistant and working on providing a complete secretarial/clerical service, including office management, correspondence and clerical responsibilities. Key Accountabilities and Activities

Manage timely renewal for all gate passes (permanent & temporary) for contractors, subcontractors, and maintenance teams and following them 24/7. Preparing all the required documents (civil id, car book, passport copy), typing the letters and get it signed by Wataniya managers for all access requests. Regular follow up with Admin & ministries/authorities (including site visits) for the access requests and capture/update the access issue registers with all access issues. Maintain all access letter forms, templates, requirements for the ministries/authorities & owners and saving them in separate folder. Maintain records/files, replenishes stationery and arranges servicing of office equipment to ensure the department staff can function effectively and with minimum disruption. Delivering the company’s letters and mail to all private and governmental bodies and following them to process the needful. Apply and follow up for all Ooredoo Licenses in all Ministries. Prepare and apply the required document to renew the employee residency. Keeping and following all Admin & the company papers and correspondences to ensure delivering them to the exact receiver in accurate time to avoid any mistake or delay. Insure to collect data and prepare forms for social security to confirm the number of Kuwaiti staff registered with the Company, under directions of Human Resources for the purpose of obtaining clearance certificates for submission to the Ministry of Labour. Executing all orders from top management and helping them and all other senior employees in fulfilling their needs and business requirements. Taking care of the company’s guests from the moment of arrival till their departure. Achieving and accomplishing all tasks given by project managers to ensure success to such missions. Observe and apply strict level of confidentiality and discretion in all matters related to work performance and in providing services for the administration of departmental operations. Establish, maintain & revise filing and record keeping system of all documentation. Classify, sort & file correspondence and other documentation. Proactively take responsibility for self improvement by staying well-informed of developments, knowledge and innovations in relevant field of expertise. Other duties as directed by supervisor or other superiors. Qualifications

High School Graduate. Other Information

1-2+ Years required experience. Good command of both written and verbal Arabic and English. Good knowledge of MS Office applications like Excel, Word etc. Competent in office automation tools i.e. PC, fax, typewriter. Note: you will be required to attach the following: #J-18808-Ljbffr

VAC9674 - Senior Representative, Government Relations / Phono Subsidiary of Ooredoo Kuwait

Field:

HR and Administration Services

Contract Type:

Full Time - Permanent

Location:

Closing Date:

31-Jul-2025

The Company

Ooredoo is an organisation on the move. Thanks to our dedicated employees, we continue to move closer towards our vision to be among the top 20 telecommunications companies in the world by 2020.

We are a dynamic global telecommunications player operating in 17 countries across the Middle East, North Africa (MENA) and Asia. We cover a population of more than half a billion people and serve more than 68 million customers.

In Kuwait, we employ approximately 1,000 talented people, all of whom are driving Ooredoo to be the number one choice for world-class communications services in Kuwait. In the face of intensifying competition, increasingly sophisticated technology and rising customer expectations, nothing is more important to our success than our team – and it's a team that you can be part of.

Ooredoo's future is bright, and you can be part of our ongoing success.

The Role

Act as an administrative assistant and working on providing a complete secretarial/clerical service, including office management, correspondence and clerical responsibilities.

Key Accountabilities and Activities

Manage timely renewal for all gate passes (permanent & temporary) for contractors, subcontractors, and maintenance teams and following them 24/7.

Preparing all the required documents (civil id, car book, passport copy), typing the letters and get it signed by Wataniya managers for all access requests.

Regular follow up with Admin & ministries/authorities (including site visits) for the access requests and capture/update the access issue registers with all access issues.

Maintain all access letter forms, templates, requirements for the ministries/authorities & owners and saving them in separate folder.

Maintain records/files, replenishes stationery and arranges servicing of office equipment to ensure the department staff can function effectively and with minimum disruption.

Delivering the company’s letters and mail to all private and governmental bodies and following them to process the needful.

Apply and follow up for all Ooredoo Licenses in all Ministries.

Prepare and apply the required document to renew the employee residency.

Keeping and following all Admin & the company papers and correspondences to ensure delivering them to the exact receiver in accurate time to avoid any mistake or delay.

Insure to collect data and prepare forms for social security to confirm the number of Kuwaiti staff registered with the Company, under directions of Human Resources for the purpose of obtaining clearance certificates for submission to the Ministry of Labour.

Executing all orders from top management and helping them and all other senior employees in fulfilling their needs and business requirements.

Taking care of the company’s guests from the moment of arrival till their departure.

Achieving and accomplishing all tasks given by project managers to ensure success to such missions. related to work performance and in providing services for the administration of departmental operations.

Establish, maintain & revise filing and record keeping system of all documentation. Classify, sort & file correspondence and other documentation.

Proactively take responsibility for self-improvement by staying well-informed of developments, knowledge and innovations in relevant field of expertise.

Other duties as directed by supervisor or other superiors.

Qualifications

High School Graduate.

Other Information

1-2+ Years required experience.

Good command of both written and verbal Arabic and English.

Good knowledge of MS Office applications like Excel, Word etc.

Competent in office automation tools i.e. PC, fax, typewriter.

Note: you will be required to attach the following: #J-18808-Ljbffr

VAC9674 - Senior Representative, Government Relations / Phono Subsidiary of Ooredoo Kuwait

Field: HR and Administration Services Contract Type: Full Time - Permanent Location: Closing Date: 31-Jul-2025 The Company

Ooredoo is an organisation on the move. Thanks to our dedicated employees, we continue to move closer towards our vision to be among the top 20 telecommunications companies in the world by 2020. We are a dynamic global telecommunications player operating in 17 countries across the Middle East, North Africa (MENA) and Asia. We cover a population of more than half a billion people and serve more than 68 million customers. In Kuwait, we employ approximately 1,000 talented people, all of whom are driving Ooredoo to be the number one choice for world-class communications services in Kuwait. In the face of intensifying competition, increasingly sophisticated technology and rising customer expectations, nothing is more important to our success than our team – and it's a team that you can be part of. Ooredoo's future is bright, and you can be part of our ongoing success. The Role

Act as an administrative assistant and working on providing a complete secretarial/clerical service, including office management, correspondence and clerical responsibilities. Key Accountabilities and Activities

Manage timely renewal for all gate passes (permanent & temporary) for contractors, subcontractors, and maintenance teams and following them 24/7. Preparing all the required documents (civil id, car book, passport copy), typing the letters and get it signed by Wataniya managers for all access requests. Regular follow up with Admin & ministries/authorities (including site visits) for the access requests and capture/update the access issue registers with all access issues. Maintain all access letter forms, templates, requirements for the ministries/authorities & owners and saving them in separate folder. Maintain records/files, replenishes stationery and arranges servicing of office equipment to ensure the department staff can function effectively and with minimum disruption. Delivering the company’s letters and mail to all private and governmental bodies and following them to process the needful. Apply and follow up for all Ooredoo Licenses in all Ministries. Prepare and apply the required document to renew the employee residency. Keeping and following all Admin & the company papers and correspondences to ensure delivering them to the exact receiver in accurate time to avoid any mistake or delay. Insure to collect data and prepare forms for social security to confirm the number of Kuwaiti staff registered with the Company, under directions of Human Resources for the purpose of obtaining clearance certificates for submission to the Ministry of Labour. Executing all orders from top management and helping them and all other senior employees in fulfilling their needs and business requirements. Taking care of the company’s guests from the moment of arrival till their departure. Achieving and accomplishing all tasks given by project managers to ensure success to such missions. related to work performance and in providing services for the administration of departmental operations. Establish, maintain & revise filing and record keeping system of all documentation. Classify, sort & file correspondence and other documentation. Proactively take responsibility for self-improvement by staying well-informed of developments, knowledge and innovations in relevant field of expertise. Other duties as directed by supervisor or other superiors. Qualifications

High School Graduate. Other Information

1-2+ Years required experience. Good command of both written and verbal Arabic and English. Good knowledge of MS Office applications like Excel, Word etc. Competent in office automation tools i.e. PC, fax, typewriter. Note: you will be required to attach the following: #J-18808-Ljbffr