Government Relations Associate - Public Affairs Support

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd in Riyadh is hiring an entry-level Government Relations Associate to support public affairs, regulatory research, and government communications.

You will work with stakeholders, prepare policy materials, and coordinate with internal teams to inform decisions.

This early-career role offers exposure to policy analysis and government engagement within Saudi Arabia's public sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Law, or related field.
• Fresh graduates with 0-2 years experience encouraged.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate information across teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare government relations reports and briefing materials.
• Develop policy briefs and stakeholder presentations.
• Research regulations, policies, and administrative requirements.
• Summarize regulatory developments for senior review.
• Support meetings with government representatives and stakeholders.
• Draft meeting notes and track action items.
• Coordinate with legal, project, and admin teams as needed.

Skills

Policy research

Stakeholder engagement

Government communications

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Law

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Government Relations Associate - Public Affairs Support Job Snapshot

Role: Government Relations Associate - Public Affairs Support

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Industry: Government Relations

Function: Public Relations

Experience: 0-2 years

Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

Government Relations Associate - Public Affairs Support in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is a Government Relations opportunity designed for a fresh graduate seeking practical exposure to public affairs, policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and government communication. AECOM is hiring an entry-level professional to support regulatory research, prepare policy materials, coordinate internal information, and contribute to constructive engagement with government entities and external stakeholders.

Job Details

Country: Saudi Arabia City: Riyadh Industry: Government Relations Function: Public Relations Salary: 7000-11000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Government Relations Associate will support the team in maintaining effective engagement with government authorities while developing a practical understanding of policies, regulations, and public-sector processes relevant to AECOM 's activities. This position is structured as an early-career opportunity, giving the successful candidate direct exposure to policy research, stakeholder meetings, advocacy support, internal coordination, and government-facing communication. By organizing information accurately and helping the team interpret regulatory developments, the associate will contribute to stronger institutional relationships and more informed business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support preparation of government relations reports and internal briefing materials.
• Assist with development of policy briefs and stakeholder presentations.
• Research government regulations, policies, and administrative requirements.
• Summarize regulatory developments for review by senior team members.
• Help analyze how new policies may affect organizational activities.
• Participate in meetings with government representatives and external stakeholders.
• Prepare meeting notes, action items, and supporting documentation.
• Assist in coordinating follow-up activities after government meetings.
• Support preparation of communication materials for advocacy and public affairs initiatives.
• Gather information from internal departments for government-related submissions and briefings.
• Coordinate with project, legal, administrative, and management teams when information is required.
• Help maintain organized records of government correspondence and policy materials.
• Learn applicable laws, regulations, and administrative procedures.
• Apply relevant regulatory knowledge when supporting government relations activities.
• Assist in monitoring policy developments relevant to the organization.
• Support preparation of PowerPoint presentations for government and stakeholder engagement.
• Use Microsoft Word to prepare reports, correspondence, and briefing documents.
• Use Microsoft Excel to organize basic regulatory and stakeholder information.
• Help maintain accurate contact and stakeholder records.
• Support internal communication regarding government-related requirements.
• Assist with scheduling and logistical coordination for meetings when required.
• Contribute to research on public-sector initiatives and regulatory priorities.
• Support preparation of background notes before stakeholder engagements.
• Help ensure information provided to government entities is accurate and complete.
• Follow internal procedures when handling sensitive or official correspondence.
• Work collaboratively with team members on multiple government relations assignments.
• Maintain professional communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support day-to-day administrative activities within the Government Relations function.
• Build practical knowledge of public affairs and regulatory engagement through assigned responsibilities.

Ideal Profile

Candidates should hold a bachelor 's degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Law, or a related discipline. This opportunity is suitable for fresh graduates with 0-2 years of experience. Relevant internships in government relations, public affairs, policy, law, administration, or stakeholder engagement will be considered an advantage. Strong written and verbal communication skills are important, together with the ability to prepare clear reports, presentations, and briefing documents. The successful candidate should demonstrate curiosity about government processes, regulations, public policy, and institutional relationships. Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required. Candidates should be organized, dependable, and able to coordinate information across different internal teams. A willingness to learn is essential, as the role provides substantial exposure to government engagement, policy interpretation, and public affairs practices. Strong teamwork and professional interpersonal skills are required for working with colleagues and external stakeholders.

Skills Set

Government relations Public affairs Policy research Policy analysis Government regulations Regulatory research Public administration Stakeholder engagement Government communication Advocacy support Policy briefs Briefing notes Report preparation Presentation preparation Government correspondence Regulatory monitoring Legal research Public policy Institutional relations Stakeholder coordination Government meetings Meeting documentation Action tracking Internal coordination Information gathering Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint Administrative support Communication materials Public-sector engagement Regulatory documentation Research skills Written communication Verbal communication Team collaboration Document organization Stakeholder records Government liaison support Policy monitoring Public affairs support Regulatory awareness Professional communication

Why Join Us

Government relations and public affairs roles provide valuable exposure to the policy, regulatory, and stakeholder environment that influences major infrastructure and development organizations in Saudi Arabia. For a fresh graduate, this position offers a practical entry point into government engagement, policy analysis, regulatory affairs, and institutional communication. AECOM 's multidisciplinary presence in the Kingdom also provides the opportunity to understand how government relations interacts with engineering, infrastructure, project delivery, legal, administrative, and business functions. The experience can support future progression into government relations, public affairs, regulatory affairs, stakeholder management, policy advisory, or broader corporate affairs roles.

About the Company

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm with more than 50000 professionals working across planning, design, engineering, digital solutions, program management, and construction management. The company supports major public and private sector projects across buildings, transportation, water, energy, and environmental markets, combining technical expertise with coordinated stakeholder engagement and long-term infrastructure development across Saudi Arabia and international markets.