Government Relations Officer

Iduast company; Dammam; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Iduast company in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced Government Liaison to manage daily interactions with MHRSD, ministries and law enforcement. You will handle iqama and license processes, monitor regulatory updates, and coordinate external communications for crises.

The role requires a native Arabic speaker with fluent English, 3+ years in government liaison, and strong drafting abilities. Expect cross-cultural collaboration and close work with management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Public Relations, Administration, Human Resources, Foreign Languages or related disciplines
• Foreign-affairs related certificates are preferred
• Native Arabic speaker, fluent in English
• Minimum 3 years of working experience in corporate government liaison and international public relations
• Hands-on experience in government affairs in Saudi Arabia or the Middle East
• Familiar with Iqama procedures, corporate license renewal and official filing processes
• Proven experience in cross-cultural external communication
• Familiar with Saudi official procedures and basic Qiwa / GOSI rules; excellent document drafting skills; able to identify foreign-related risks and work under pressure

Responsibilities

• Government Liaison: Communicate daily with Saudi authorities to complete official business.
• License & Visa Management: Assist in applying for iqama, work permits, renewals and license updates.
• Policy Monitoring: Track updates to local labor and immigration regulations and provide compliance recommendations.
• External Relationship Management: Maintain partnerships with local vendors and coordinate external meetings.
• External Crisis Coordination: Coordinate external communication for overseas employment or foreign affairs incidents as guided by management.
• PR Document Management: File government correspondence and maintain external records ledgers.
• Perform other PR and foreign-affairs tasks assigned by manager.

Skills

Public Relations

Administration

Foreign Languages

Cross-cultural comms

Iqama processes

GOSI/Qiwa knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Key Job Responsibilities:

Government Liaison: Communicate daily with Saudi authorities including MHRSD, Ministry of Investment, Passport Department, Police and Ministry of Foreign Affairs to complete various official business.

License & Visa Management: Assist in applying for employee’ Iqama, work permits, as well as application, amendment, annual renewal and update of corporate licenses. Track document submission and progress to keep all documents valid and compliant.

Policy Monitoring: Collect and interpret updates of Saudi local, labor and immigration regulations, compile risk alerts and provide compliance recommendations to the department and management.

External Relationship Management: Maintain partnerships with local vendors and third-party agencies. Coordinate visitor receptions and organize external meetings.

External Crisis Coordination: In case of overseas employment or foreign affairs incidents, coordinate external communication under the manager’s guidance and prepare required documents for official notifications per local requirements.

PR Document Management: File government correspondence, license copies and external official letters, and establish ledgers for external business records.

Perform other PR and foreign-affairs related tasks assigned by manager.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or above, major in Public Relations, Administration, Human Resources, Foreign Languages or related disciplines
• Certifications: Foreign-affairs related certificates are preferred
• Language: Native Arabic speaker, fluent in English
• Minimum 3 years of working experience in corporate government liaison and international public relations.
• Hands-on experience in government affairs in Saudi Arabia or the Middle East.
• Familiar with Iqama procedures, corporate license renewal and official filing processes.
• Proven experience in cross-cultural external communication.
• Familiar with Saudi official procedures and basic Qiwa / GOSI rules. Excellent cross-cultural communication and official document drafting skills. Capable of identifying foreign-related risks, sorting documents and maintaining ledgers; able to work under pressure.