Government Relations Director

CM Punjab Green Credit Program; Dubai; On-site; AED 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation

Senior leadership role

Cross-functional collaboration

Job summary

CM Punjab Green Credit Program is seeking a strategic Government Relations Director to lead government engagement, strengthen ties with public sector stakeholders, and support regulatory and policy objectives. The role requires leadership, excellent communication, and deep knowledge of government affairs and public policy.

The candidate will oversee strategy development, policy briefs, and engagement with agencies to advance business initiatives, while ensuring compliance and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Political Science, Public Policy, Law, Public Administration, International Relations or related field.
• Extensive experience in government relations, public affairs, regulatory affairs, or stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement government relations strategies aligned with corporate objectives.
• Build and maintain relationships with government officials, regulators, policymakers, and public sector organizations.

Skills

Government relations

Public policy

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Regulatory affairs

Policy analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Political Science or Public Policy

Master’s degree (advantage)

Job description

WE’RE HIRING: Government Relations Director

Employment Type: Full-Time

Level: Director / Senior Executive Leadership

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Government Relations Director to lead government engagement initiatives, strengthen relationships with public sector stakeholders, and support the organization’s regulatory and policy objectives. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership capabilities, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of government affairs, public policy, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement government relations strategies aligned with corporate objectives and business priorities.
• Build and maintain relationships with government officials, regulatory authorities, policymakers, and public sector organizations.
• Monitor legislative developments, regulatory changes, and public policy trends that may affect business operations.
• Represent the organization in government meetings, industry forums, policy discussions, and stakeholder consultations.
• Provide strategic advice to senior management on government affairs, regulatory matters, and emerging policy developments.
• Coordinate engagement with government agencies to support business initiatives, regulatory processes, and organizational objectives.
• Lead the preparation of policy briefs, government submissions, position papers, and stakeholder presentations.
• Identify opportunities for public-private partnerships, government programs, and strategic collaborations.
• Work closely with legal, compliance, communications, and business teams to ensure consistent government engagement.
• Assess political, regulatory, and policy-related risks and recommend appropriate response strategies.
• Oversee government relations projects, establish engagement priorities, and evaluate the effectiveness of stakeholder initiatives.
• Develop communication strategies to support the organization's position on relevant public policy issues.
• Ensure government engagement activities follow applicable laws, ethical standards, and internal compliance procedures.
• Lead and develop government relations teams while managing external consultants and relevant strategic partners.
• Present government affairs updates, policy assessments, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Law, Public Administration, International Relations, or a related field; a master's degree is an advantage.
• Extensive experience in government relations, public affairs, regulatory affairs, or stakeholder management.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with government agencies and senior stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of legislative processes, public policy development, and regulatory environments.
• Experience developing government engagement strategies and managing policy-related initiatives.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical abilities and the capacity to assess regulatory and policy developments.
• Proven leadership experience and the ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships.
• High ethical standards, sound judgment, and a strong commitment to compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate effectively with executive leadership.

What We Offer

• Competitive executive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunities to shape government engagement and public affairs strategies.
• A senior leadership position with significant organizational influence.
• Collaboration with executive leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Opportunities to build strategic partnerships and contribute to long-term business objectives.
• A professional environment that values leadership, integrity, strategic thinking, and relationship management.