Head of Government Engagement- UAE, QAtar, Kuwait

3 weeks ago


Dubai, United Arab Emirates Jobs for Humanity Full time

**Company Description**

Company Name: USD 437

Company Description

Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose - to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa.

**Job Description**:
This dynamic position, to be based in Visa’s Dubai office, requires a proactive, solution oriented, articulate, strategic thinker, who is able to operate and interact at the highest levels of Government.

The position will be responsible for managing all of Visa's interaction with key government officials, policy makers, public influencers and regulators in the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait.
- The expansion of the industry in general, and Visa in particular, is not hindered by intrusive political or regulatory intervention:

- Visa's profile and reputation are optimized through the delivery of coordinated communications and education targeted at key central bank officials, regulators, government officials, and other policy makers
- Visa's outreach and messaging in the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait is consistent with similar efforts in other key markets around the world

Key responsibilities for the position
- Develop and implement an effective Government Engagement strategy for the area of responsibility
- Lead the development and building of stakeholder relationships with Governments, businesses and non-governmental organizations at all levels
- Ensure that Government Engagement plans are aligned with Visa's strategic business objectives
- Establish and maintain effective long term relations with Governments and other external stakeholders at the appropriate levels
- Monitor the regulatory and policy management environment in the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait in order to make timely interventions to protect Visa's commercial interests
- Identify opportunities and support business development programs and initiatives
- Manage day to day Government Engagement operations and represent Visa at relevant forums in the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait countries
- Ensure optimization of meeting targets and Government Engagement objectives by introducing best practices
- Build and maintain internal relationships and enhance an understanding of the function within the company

Job Scope
- Reports to the VP of Government Engagement for the GCC & NALP region
- Works very closely with country, group-level, and global colleagues including Country Management, Corporate Communications, Legal, Marketing, Strategy, Risk Management, Social Impact and Products departments.
- Liaises closely with Government Engagement colleagues around the world to develop and refine best practices
- This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs._

**Qualifications**:

- General understanding of the digital payments industry and its economic and social impact
- Proven track record and experience in all aspects of developing and implementing stakeholder relations strategies
- In-depth knowledge of the local business and political environments in the region
- Political and business acumen
- Ability to think creatively and innovatively
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- A motivated, self
- starter who is able to work independently, within a team, and without daily supervision
- A team player, able to work across various Visa functions
- Computer literacy
- Fluency in English and Arabic is essential

Additional Information

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.



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