Public Relations Officer

Job description / Role

Wood Is looking Public Relations Officer to join our team in Iraq Basra .

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Act as a Ghabet El Iraq & Ghabet AlMajal JV Iraqi PRO supporting all business in Iraq
- Coordinate Oilfield Paperwork and entry paperwork for expats and Iraqi nationals to get to the client Site; further expansion as required.
- Coordinate all blood tests and visa applications for all assigned projects.
- Act as an Arabic speaker and translator for any in-country issues and any relevant management issues as appropriate.
- Foster a good working relationship and liaise with the BOC/immigration/MoI/O.
- Prepared to assist and liaise between the business and local Iraqi business'. Bus company, airport taxis, hotel and conference venues; as required.
- Link between client Local National Managers and Wood management as required.
- Assist the Wood SPRO with visa applications and BOC approval in coordination with relevant agencies.
- Provide local intelligence by meeting and liaising with the Oilfield Regional Commanders.
- Act as the Wood PRO in the event of an emergency evacuation and liaise with the border/port authorities.
- Act as the company represent native in the local clinic during blood test for all Wood employees.
- Assist the Iraq Operations Lead and Iraq Operations Manager in all matters by ensuring compliance with Wood process and procedures.

The fact the role involves a close working relationship within Iraq then the Safety and Assurance core value together with the Integrity core value are key in ensuring the safety of employees and the reputation of the company are maintained and kept intact.

- Ability to plan strategically and working within plans, rosters, mobilization charts, Microsoft projects and SharePoint.
- Provide quality field office support and operations compliance with GEI procedures.

Essential Qualifications:
- Proficient knowledge of MS Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in attribute skill

Knowledge, skills and experience:
- At least 1 years' experience in Iraq working within the security team of an Oil & Gas company.
- Experiance working in an office based team
- Sound judgment, high degree of initiative and ability to work independently

Personal attributes:
- Good Communication skills
- High standard of ethical integrity

About the Company

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.