Government Relations Manager

4 days ago


Dubai, United Arab Emirates OGO CONTRACTING LLC Full time

Prepare periodical monitoring and analysis report regarding geopolitical issues, policy and regulation in UAE and other MENA regions.
- Maintain up-to-date sensing and analysis of policies, laws, regulations, movements of key people in public sectors, and any other government & Political developments, to identify risks and business opportunities which could affect business and operations in UAE, GCC and MENA region.
- Maintain and enhance relationship with government officials in all over UAE.
- Assess on a regular basis the roles and influences of key stakeholders in UAE and GCC, MENA region.
- Develop high-level engagement plan to build relationship with key stakeholders.
- Maintain a strong network across sectors and industries, including embassies, Industry associations, and experts to enhance sensing and intelligence of the changing environment.
- Engage directly with government officials on urgent issues affecting company’s operations.
- Develop strategies and advocacy plans to respond to key policies and regulations developments relevant to operations and strategy in UAE, GCC and MENA.
- Engage with colleagues at country level to implement effectively these advocacy plans.
- Represent in forums across UAE, GCC and MENA to share perspectives on key policy and regulatory issues.
- Engage directly with government officials on urgent issues affecting company’s operations.
- Collect information on public investments and strategic projects in order to identify B2G and B2B opportunities.
- Engage with relevant stakeholders to have more visibility on the requirements granting it a competitive edge.
- Collaborate with the sales team through the government procurement process.
- Build government engagement and networking capabilities in subsidiaries to support the implementation of activities at country level. (including guidance, process, tools and training)
- Build crisis management and strategic communications capabilities to communicate with government stakeholders if needed.
- Provide strategic guidance and operational support to subsidiaries and relevant colleagues in MENA.
- Collaborate with internal teams to provide GR guidance: Legal, ESG, B2B.

Experience and Essential Skills
- 7+ years of relevant experience in international companies.
- Previous strong background across UAE, GCC and MENA region.
- Hands-on expertise and knowledge on public policy development, advocacy, and public affairs initiatives.
- Strong network with Dubai and Abu Dhabi governments as well as those in other priority countries.
- Experience in developing and implementing GR strategy, plans and activities.
- Knowledge in policy and regulations assessment.
- Ability to coach and support senior leaders on public speaking and stakeholder engagement opportunities.
- Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation) especially with public sector.
- Excellent problem solving skills with impeccable attention to detail.
- University degree in reputable university, Master degree is plus.
- A strong track record of balancing a corporate controllership with significant ad hoc project experience.
- Ability to work diligently, manage strict deadlines, and summarise complex issue in a clear and concise way.

**Salary**: AED20,000.00 - AED35,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

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



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