Public Affairs & Policy Research Associate

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

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd seeks a Government Relations Associate - Public Affairs in Riyadh to support engagement with government entities, conduct policy research, and coordinate regulatory activities. The role offers exposure to public sector policy, advocacy materials, and cross-team collaboration in a major infrastructure environment.

Fresh graduates or early-career professionals with 0-2 years of experience will find a structured pathway to grow in government relations, regulatory coordination,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Law, or related discipline.
• 0-2 years of experience as fresh graduate or early-career professional.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to organize information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research and analysis of government policies, regulations, and administrative requirements relevant to organizational activities.
• Prepare reports, presentations, policy summaries, briefing materials, and supporting documentation for government relations activities.
• Monitor regulatory developments and help communicate relevant updates to internal stakeholders.
• Support preparation of policy briefs that summarize key issues, requirements, and potential business implications.
• Participate in meetings with government officials, public sector representatives, and other external stakeholders when required.

Skills

government relations

public affairs

policy research

regulatory analysis

government policy monitoring

stakeholder engagement

advocacy support

policy briefs

government correspondence

stakeholder mapping

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Political Science

Public Administration

Law

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

AECOM Middle East Ltd seeks a Government Relations Associate - Public Affairs in Riyadh to support engagement with government entities, conduct policy research, and coordinate regulatory activities. The role offers exposure to public sector policy, advocacy materials, and cross-team collaboration in a major infrastructure environment.

Fresh graduates or early-career professionals with 0-2 years of experience will find a structured pathway to grow in government relations, regulatory coordination,