Director of Public Relations

Leads and manages the Public Relations Directorate by developing and implementing public relations strategies that strengthen the Authority's corporate identity and reputation. Oversees stakeholder, media, and client relations, manages official events, and directs communication during crises in accordance with international best practices.

General Conditions:

• Must be an Omani citizen.

• Must be of good character and conduct.

• Must not have been convicted by a final judgment of imprisonment for a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude or dishonesty, unless rehabilitated.

• Must not have been retired from any unit of the State's administrative apparatus or dismissed from service within the last three years.

• Must meet the job requirements specified in the job description.

• Applicants for advertised positions must not have resigned from their service, effective January 1, 2026, from units of the State's administrative apparatus (civilian, military, and security), public legal entities, or government companies in which the government holds a 40% or greater stake, unless a full year has passed since the date of resignation. This excludes positions requiring practical experience.

• Applicants must be at least eighteen years old, as evidenced by their birth certificate or national identity card. • Pass the personal interview and/or test required for the position.

• Be medically fit for service.

• Applications submitted before the issuance of this announcement or after the application period will not be considered.

• Any application that does not meet the specified requirements will not be considered.

• A copy of the national identity card or passport must be attached to the application.

• Academic qualifications and professional experience must be submitted and certified by the relevant authorities before the issuance of this announcement.

• The nomination will be considered void if, at any time, it is found that the applicant violates the general conditions or the specific job requirements, regardless of the reasons or the evaluation results.

##Specific Requirements:

• A PhD in one of the following fields: Public Relations, Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, Communication Studies, Communication and International Relations Management, Event Management, or Marketing, plus at least three (3) years of practical experience in the field of public relations after obtaining the degree.

• A Master's degree in one of the above-mentioned fields, plus at least six (6) years of practical experience in the field of public relations after obtaining the degree. • Bachelor's degree in one of the above-mentioned fields, plus at least nine (9) years of post-graduate experience in public relations.

• A degree in public relations or event management is preferred.

• Ability to plan, develop, and implement public relations strategies.

• Ability to organize events, conferences, and exhibitions.

• Knowledge of how to handle difficult situations and crises professionally, with the aim of minimizing damage and maintaining the organization's image.

• Ability to build strong relationships with the organization's clients.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

• Strong skills in drafting official correspondence and reports in both Arabic and English.

• Proficiency in using computer programs and applications.

• Fluency in spoken and written Arabic and English.