Government Relations Officer – Saudi National

Are you an expert in navigating government relations in Saudi Arabia? My client is seeking a skilled Government Relations Officer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in managing all internal and external government relations matters, ensuring seamless communication between the company and various government entities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Foster connections with Government Offices, Ministries, Chamber of Commerce, Police Departments etc.
• Collaborate in the development of organizational guidelines and procedures pertaining to government relations.
• Oversee arrangements with immigration, visa, and passport authorities to facilitate the movement of employees and visitors.
• Devise and implement efficient processes for managing passport and visa activities, including progress tracking and reporting.
• Cultivate strong relationships through formal and informal channels, resolving Company-related issues with relevant authorities.
• Act as the primary contact for senior management on government relations matters.
• Manage and update the organization’s employee database, generating GR operations reports.
• Stay updated on the latest government relations trends and best practices.
• Maintain licenses and government certificates, with a focus on Ministry of Commerce matters

Requirements:

• Previous experience with Saudi Arabian immigration, visas, Labor office, and government departments.
• In-depth knowledge of Saudization rules, government policies, and labor laws (GOSI, Mudad, QIWA, Muqeem, ZATCA, Chamber of Commerce, etc.).

Salt is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.