Manager - Government Relations & CSR

Samsung Electronics Perú; Dubai; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Government Relations and CSR Manager to join their Global Relations department. This pivotal role involves developing relationships with governments across the MENA region, planning impactful CSR activities, and ensuring a conducive policy environment for growth. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in stakeholder engagement and public policy advocacy, with a strong analytical mindset. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will significantly influence corporate reputation and social development initiatives in the region.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in international companies or public sector.
• Strong background in the MENA region, including UAE and KSA.
• Excellent communication skills, especially with the public sector.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance relationships with MENA governments.
• Prepare policy monitoring reports and conduct analyses.
• Implement advocacy plans and represent the company in forums.

Skills

Government Relations

CSR Management

Policy Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Analytical Skills

Public Speaking

Project Management

Education

University Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Apply remote type On-site locations Butterfly Building, Tower A, Dubai Media City, Dubai, UAE posted on Posted 3 Days Ago time left to apply End Date : May 21, 2025 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition id R100944

Position Summary

We are looking for a Government Relations and CSR Manager to join our Global Relations department to:

• Develop and enhance Samsung's relationships with governments across the MENA region to proactively identify, assess, and manage risks and opportunities arising from governmental activities, policies, and regulations.
• Contribute to creating a conducive policy environment that enables Samsung to prosper and grow in the region.
• Plan and execute social responsibility activities and sustainability initiatives to mitigate potential business risks and enhance corporate reputation.
• Promote social development through impactful CSR activities.

Role and Responsibilities

Pro-active Monitoring and Analysis

• Prepare weekly policy monitoring reports on government developments in MENA.
• Conduct detailed ad hoc analyses on relevant issues for Samsung.
• Assess policies, laws, regulations, and political movements to identify risks and opportunities.
• Gather information on public investments and strategic projects to identify B2G and B2B opportunities.
• Maintain an up-to-date policy sensing dashboard on key areas like taxation, environment, trade, digital economy, data privacy, and standards.

Stakeholder Engagement and Networking

• Evaluate the influence of key stakeholders regularly.
• Develop engagement plans to build relationships with stakeholders.
• Engage directly with government officials on urgent issues.
• Advise on government relations and external affairs for projects in MENA.
• Support strategic thinking to unlock new engagement opportunities.
• Maintain political awareness in key countries like UAE, KSA, Egypt, Morocco, Jordan, etc.
• Prepare communication materials for stakeholder engagement.

Advocacy

• Implement advocacy plans collaboratively with country teams.
• Represent Samsung in forums across MENA on policy issues.
• Support subsidiaries in developing advocacy strategies.

Internal and External Communication

• Build crisis communication and strategic messaging capabilities.
• Provide strategic support to subsidiaries and colleagues in MENA.
• Collaborate with HR and PR teams on newsletters, social media, and CSR website content.
• Maintain relationships with internal teams like Marketing, Legal, and CSR.

Skills and Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in international companies, consulting, or public sector institutions.
• Strong background in the MENA region, including UAE, KSA, Egypt, Morocco, Jordan.
• Experience in technology, FMCG, regulated industries, or public affairs is a plus.
• High analytical skills for policy review, advocacy, and geopolitical analysis.
• Hands-on knowledge of public policy development, advocacy, and public affairs.
• Extensive network with governments in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and other key countries.
• Experience in developing and executing GR strategies and plans.
• Knowledge of policy and regulation assessments.
• Ability to coach senior leaders in public speaking and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, presentation), especially with the public sector.
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• University degree; Master’s degree is a plus.
• Proven ability to balance corporate responsibilities with project management.
• Ability to work diligently under deadlines and communicate complex issues clearly.