Analyst - Government Relations

Qiddiya; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya in Riyadh is seeking an Analyst – Government Relations to support the function by coordinating with government entities, monitoring regulatory requirements, and managing official documentation for permits, licenses, visas, registrations, and compliance.

The role involves building relationships with authorities, submitting applications, tracking approvals, and ensuring timely updates across HR, Legal, Procurement, and Finance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in Government Relations, Public Affairs, Administration, HR Operations, or a related field.
• Experience dealing with Saudi government platforms and authorities is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or related field; professional certifications in Government Relations or Regulatory Compliance are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with government authorities and regulatory bodies to facilitate organizational requirements.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with relevant government stakeholders.
• Support the submission and follow-up of official applications, permits, and approvals.
• Monitor changes in government regulations, policies, and procedures that may impact the organization.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with local labor, immigration, municipality, and commercial regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of government-related activities and compliance requirements.
• Prepare, review, and track government correspondence, applications, and official documents.
• Maintain records of licenses, registrations, permits, and renewals.
• Ensure all government documentation is updated and filed appropriately.
• Track KPIs related to government transactions and approvals.
• Prepare periodic reports on application status, compliance activities, and government engagement.
• Analyze process bottlenecks and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Support internal departments regarding government-related procedures and requirements.
• Coordinate with HR, Legal, Procurement, Finance, and other functions on government-related matters.
• Provide timely updates on pending requests and approvals.

Skills

Saudi regulations

Stakeholder management

Document management

MS Office

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Law, Political Science, or HR

Tools

Qiwa

Muqeem

GOSI

Mudad

Absher

Ministry of Commerce portals

Job description

Job Title: Analyst – Government Relations

To support the Government Relations function by coordinating interactions with government entities, monitoring regulatory requirements, managing official documentation, and ensuring timely processing of organizational permits, licenses, visas, registrations, and compliance-related activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with government authorities and regulatory bodies to facilitate organizational requirements.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with relevant government stakeholders.
• Support the submission and follow-up of official applications, permits, and approvals.
• Monitor changes in government regulations, policies, and procedures that may impact the organization.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with local labor, immigration, municipality, and commercial regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of government-related activities and compliance requirements.
• Prepare, review, and track government correspondence, applications, and official documents.
• Maintain records of licenses, registrations, permits, and renewals.
• Ensure all government documentation is updated and filed appropriately.
• Track KPIs related to government transactions and approvals.
• Prepare periodic reports on application status, compliance activities, and government engagement.
• Analyze process bottlenecks and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Support internal departments regarding government-related procedures and requirements.
• Coordinate with HR, Legal, Procurement, Finance, and other functions on government-related matters.
• Provide timely updates on pending requests and approvals.

Experience Required:

• 2+ years of experience in Government Relations, Public Affairs, Administration, HR Operations, or a related field.
• Experience dealing with Saudi government platforms and authorities is preferred.

Education Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Law, Political Science, Human Resources, or a related field. Professional certifications in Government Relations or Regulatory Compliance are advantageous.

Skills Required:

• Knowledge of Saudi government regulations and procedures.
• Familiarity with platforms such as Qiwa, Muqeem, GOSI, Mudad, Absher, and Ministry of Commerce portals.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent organizational and document management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Employment / Job Type: Full Time

Nationality: Any Nationality

About the Company:

A giga project under development near Riyadh, planned as a destination for entertainment, sports and culture. Backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, it is building theme parks, motorsport and sporting venues, performance spaces and residential districts as part of Vision 2030.

Company Industry: Entertainment & Tourism

Department / Functional Area: Human Resources

Closing Date: Not mentioned (apply as soon as possible)