Regional Director, Government Relations (MENA)

Boeing; Dubai; On-site; AED 440,000 - 588,000; Full time

Job summary

A global aviation company seeks a Regional Director for Government Relations in Dubai. This role involves advocacy on telecommunications policy in the MENA region, requiring strong government relations experience and fluency in both English and Arabic. The ideal candidate will develop relationships with regulatory officials, support licensing efforts, and navigate complex regulatory challenges. This position does not offer relocation assistance, and candidates must already reside in the area.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of government relations experience in telecommunications or regulatory policy.
• Experience in advocacy and working with government affairs related to telecommunications.
• Fluent in English and Arabic, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advocacy strategies for Boeing in the MENA region.
• Establish relationships with regulatory officials and industry leaders.
• Support Boeing’s licensing efforts and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Government relations experience

Telecommunications and regulatory knowledge

Relationship building

Advocacy

English proficiency

Arabic proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Regional Director Government Relations (MENA)

Boeing International Corporation United Arab Emirates

The position develops coordinates and implements advocacy on behalf of the Boeing Company's telecommunications and radio frequency spectrum policy regulatory and licensing business interests in Europe Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

The role requires high level knowledge of telecommunications navigation and surveillance systems and technologies with the ability to become an expert in international telecommunications radio regulations government affairs and regulatory processes in different countries.

The position requires the ability to establish relationships with key telecommunications regulatory and policy officials at the national regional and international levels as well as work closely and develop coalitions with industry leaders and associations. A passion for aviation satellite and defense interests is highly desirable.

Scope of Responsibilities:

• Represent Boeings interests on telecommunications policy and licensing issues before government agencies international and intergovernmental organizations trade and industry associations within the assigned geographic area.
• Specifically support Boeings advocacy efforts before the European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT) and the Arab Spectrum Management Group (ASMG) as well as in regional satellite and aviationrelated telecommunications and radio frequency spectrum groups.
• As needed obtain telecommunications licenses and authorizations in support of Boeing programs products and services.
• Establish and maintain close contact with internal engineering and business leaders to understand their regulatory and policy requirements particularly Boeing leadership in Europe the Middle East and North Africa.
• Write concise internal memos external regulatory filings and presentations to internal and external executive level audiences. Experience explaining complex technical issues to a nontechnical audience.
• Work with all groups within the organization being responsive to requests for support in a timely manner.
• Work on multiple parallel issues demonstrated English language and writing skills and the ability to work closely with a small remote team are critical to success in this position. Arabic language ability is advantageous.

External Relationship Management

External relationships and influence are critical to this position. The ability to work across cultures and diverse teams to find solutions to complex technical and regulatory problems is a large part of this position. The person in this position must have sufficient contacts and the ability to develop contacts and relationships in Europe the Middle East and North Africa.

The ability to successfully advocate on behalf of Boeing spectrum initiatives across a range of satellite defense commercial space and aviation projects.

It is critical the candidate can develop and maintain professional relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.

Basic Qualifications Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of government relations experience with telecommunications or radio frequency spectrum regulatory and policy issues
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in government affairs preferably on telecommunications radio frequency spectrum aviation satellite or defense issues.
• English language proficiency (both written and spoken) is required.
• Arabic language proficiency (both written and spoken) is required.
• Willing to travel up to 30% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Advanced degree preferred.

Typical Education/Experience

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (Bachelors degree) and typically 5 years of experience related work experience as a minimum.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Language Requirements

Not Applicable

Education

Not Applicable

Security Clearance

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift

Not a Shift Worker (United Arab Emirates)

Required Experience

Director

This requisition is for an international locally hired position in Dubai United Arab Emirates Doha Qatar or Riyadh Saudi Arabia. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing payroll and will commensurate with experience and qualifications and in accordance with the applicable local law.

Employment is subject to the candidates ability to satisfy all UAE labor and immigration formalities.