Government Relation Manager (UAE National)

Zohorecruit; United Arab Emirates; Vor Ort; AED 279.000 - 469.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Black & Grey HR in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is seeking a Government Relations Manager to oversee interactions with UAE government entities and regulatory bodies across the group. The role requires strong leadership to guide a government relations team and ensure compliant, timely submissions of visas, licenses, permits, and attestations.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience with UAE government bodies, fluency in Arabic and English, and a deep understanding of local labor and

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience working directly with different government bodies across the UAE.
• Experience within a large conglomerate or holding company is advantageous.
• Must have prior experience handling, supervising, or leading a team.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (written and verbal).
• Deep understanding of UAE labor law, immigration rules, and municipal procedures.

Aufgaben

• Government Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact between the conglomerate and UAE government departments, municipalities, and regulatory authorities.
• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and lead the government relations team, ensuring efficient handling of all government-related transactions and documentation (e.g., visas, licenses, permits, attestations).
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay abreast of changes in local laws and government procedures, advising internal stakeholders to ensure the group's operations remain fully compliant.
• Process Optimization: Streamline internal processes related to government affairs for timely and accurate submissions.
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain relationships with key government officials to facilitate smooth business operations.
• Reporting: Provide regular updates and reports to the Group CHRO regarding government relations activities, challenges, and metrics.
• Strategic Support: Advise senior leadership on the governmental landscape to support growth and infrastructure projects.

Kenntnisse

Government liaison

Team leadership

Arabic language

English language

Regulatory awareness

Jobbeschreibung

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Black & Grey HR is working with a well-established UAE-based leading company with a long-standing presence in the region. Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Emirati national to join their team as a Government Relations Manager. This role is pivotal in managing the organization's interactions with various government entities across the UAE.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of local regulations and protocols, coupled with proven leadership experience in managing a team.
- Government Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact between the conglomerate and various UAE government departments, municipalities, and regulatory authorities
- Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and lead the government relations team, ensuring efficient handling of all government-related transactions and documentation (e.g., visas, licenses, permits, attestations).

- Regulatory Compliance: Stay abreast of changes in local laws and government procedures, advising internal stakeholders to ensure the group's operations remain fully compliant.

- Process Optimization: Streamline internal processes related to government affairs to ensure timely and accurate submission of applications and renewals.

- Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with key government officials to facilitate smooth business operations across the group's diverse divisions (engineering, logistics, manufacturing, etc.).

- Reporting: Provide regular updates and reports to the Group CHRO regarding government relations activities, challenges, and operational metrics.

- Strategic Support: Advise senior leadership on the governmental landscape to support the company's strategic growth and infrastructure projects.

Requirements

- Proven experience working directly with different government bodies across the UAE. Experience within a large conglomerate or holding company is highly advantageous.

- Must have prior experience handling, supervising, or leading a team.

- Exceptional ability to organize workflows, manage multiple deadlines, and handle high-volume documentation accurately.

- Fluency in Arabic and English (written and verbal) is required.

- Deep understanding of UAE labor law, immigration rules, and local municipal procedures.

- Attractive Salary & Benefits along with an opportunity to join a market-leading conglomerate with a diverse portfolio, working closely with executive leadership to drive the group's governmental affairs strategy.