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Government Affairs Manager
Orange Digital Center Mali
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Full Time
Manager
Hybrid
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Government RelationsPublic PolicyRegulatory AffairsStakeholder EngagementNegotiationMicrosoft Office Suite
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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Government Affairs Manager to lead government relations, public policy engagement, and regulatory affairs. The role requires building strategic relationships with government entities, monitoring legislative developments, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Key Skills for This Role
Government RelationsPublic PolicyRegulatory AffairsStakeholder EngagementNegotiationMicrosoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement government affairs strategies, public policy frameworks, stakeholder engagement plans, and regulatory advocacy initiatives aligned with organizational objectives
- Build and maintain strong relationships with government ministries, regulatory authorities, public sector organizations, industry associations, chambers of commerce, and other key stakeholders
- Monitor legislative, regulatory, and public policy developments that may impact the organization, providing timely analysis and strategic recommendations
- Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Corporate Communications, Human Resources, Finance, Operations, Risk Management, and Executive Leadership to ensure alignment with government policies and regulatory requirements
- Coordinate government licensing, permits, approvals, registrations, certifications, and regulatory submissions to support business operations
- Represent the organization in meetings with government officials, regulatory agencies, industry working groups, and public policy forums
- Prepare policy briefs, regulatory analyses, position papers, consultation responses, executive reports, presentations, and strategic recommendations for senior leadership
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including regulatory compliance, stakeholder engagement effectiveness, permit processing timelines, advocacy outcomes, government partnership initiatives, and policy implementation progress
- Support corporate social responsibility (CSR), sustainability, and public private partnership initiatives that strengthen relationships with government stakeholders and local communities
- Ensure all government interactions comply with applicable laws, ethical standards, anti bribery and anti corruption regulations, corporate governance policies, and organizational procedures
- Manage relationships with external legal advisors, public affairs consultants, trade associations, and regulatory experts to support government engagement activities
- Utilize stakeholder management platforms, CRM systems, Microsoft Office Suite, Power BI, document management systems, and project management tools to track regulatory activities and generate actionable insights
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Law, Business Administration, International Relations, Public Policy, Communications, or a related field
- Master's degree or professional certifications in Public Policy, Government Relations, Regulatory Affairs, Corporate Governance, Compliance, or related disciplines are highly advantageous
- Minimum 5 years of experience in government affairs, public policy, regulatory affairs, corporate affairs, legal, compliance, or related roles
- At least 2 years of experience managing government relations, regulatory engagement, or public sector partnerships preferred
- Strong understanding of government processes, legislative and regulatory frameworks, public policy development, stakeholder engagement, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance
- Experience working with government entities, regulatory authorities, public institutions, industry associations, or multinational organizations is highly desirable
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Power BI, CRM platforms, document management systems, stakeholder engagement tools, and project management software
- Strong communication, negotiation, relationship building, analytical, presentation, leadership, stakeholder management, and problem solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple government affairs initiatives while balancing regulatory obligations, organizational priorities, confidentiality, and ethical standards
- Ability to work independently and effectively in remote and hybrid environments, with flexibility to attend government meetings, official events, and stakeholder engagements as required
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About Us
- We are a forward thinking organization committed to responsible corporate governance, regulatory excellence, and building strong relationships with government stakeholders.
- Our teams collaborate across Legal, Compliance, Public Policy, Corporate Communications, Operations, Human Resources, Finance, Risk Management, and Executive Leadership to support sustainable business growth while ensuring alignment with government policies and regulatory requirements.
The Role
- We are seeking an experienced Government Affairs Manager to lead government relations, public policy engagement, and regulatory affairs initiatives across the organization.
- The ideal candidate will develop and maintain strategic relationships with government entities, monitor legislative developments, support regulatory compliance, and advocate for organizational interests while ensuring ethical and transparent engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement government affairs strategies, public policy frameworks, stakeholder engagement plans, and regulatory advocacy initiatives aligned with organizational objectives.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with government ministries, regulatory authorities, public sector organizations, industry associations, chambers of commerce, and other key stakeholders.
- Monitor legislative, regulatory, and public policy developments that may impact the organization, providing timely analysis and strategic recommendations.
- Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Corporate Communications, Human Resources, Finance, Operations, Risk Management, and Executive Leadership to ensure alignment with government policies and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate government licensing, permits, approvals, registrations, certifications, and regulatory submissions to support business operations.
- Represent the organization in meetings with government officials, regulatory agencies, industry working groups, and public policy forums.
- Prepare policy briefs, regulatory analyses, position papers, consultation responses, executive reports, presentations, and strategic recommendations for senior leadership.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including regulatory compliance, stakeholder engagement effectiveness, permit processing timelines, advocacy outcomes, government partnership initiatives, and policy implementation progress.
- Support corporate social responsibility (CSR), sustainability, and public private partnership initiatives that strengthen relationships with government stakeholders and local communities.
- Ensure all government interactions comply with applicable laws, ethical standards, anti bribery and anti corruption regulations, corporate governance policies, and organizational procedures.
- Manage relationships with external legal advisors, public affairs consultants, trade associations, and regulatory experts to support government engagement activities.
- Utilize stakeholder management platforms, CRM systems, Microsoft Office Suite, Power BI, document management systems, and project management tools to track regulatory activities and generate actionable insights.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Law, Business Administration, International Relations, Public Policy, Communications, or a related field.
- Master's degree or professional certifications in Public Policy, Government Relations, Regulatory Affairs, Corporate Governance, Compliance, or related disciplines are highly advantageous.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in government affairs, public policy, regulatory affairs, corporate affairs, legal, compliance, or related roles.
- At least 2 years of experience managing government relations, regulatory engagement, or public sector partnerships preferred.
- Strong understanding of government processes, legislative and regulatory frameworks, public policy development, stakeholder engagement, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.
- Experience working with government entities, regulatory authorities, public institutions, industry associations, or multinational organizations is highly desirable.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Power BI, CRM platforms, document management systems, stakeholder engagement tools, and project management software.
- Knowledge of public policy analysis, licensing and permitting processes, ESG initiatives, risk management, corporate communications, and public private partnerships is advantageous.
- Strong communication, negotiation, relationship building, analytical, presentation, leadership, stakeholder management, and problem solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple government affairs initiatives while balancing regulatory obligations, organizational priorities, confidentiality, and ethical standards.
- Ability to work independently and effectively in remote and hybrid environments, with flexibility to attend government meetings, official events, and stakeholder engagements as required.
What We Offer
- Flexible remote/hybrid work opportunity within the United Arab Emirates.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Professional development and public affairs leadership growth opportunities.
- Exposure to government engagement, regulatory strategy, public policy development, and corporate governance initiatives.
- Collaborative culture focused on integrity, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Opportunity to strengthen strategic partnerships with government stakeholders while supporting sustainable business growth and regulatory excellence.
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