Government Relations Manager (UAE National)
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About the Role
ENGIE Middle East is seeking a Government Relations Manager to be based across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with government authorities to facilitate permitting and planning of projects.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain relationships with government authorities to facilitate smooth permitting and planning of Abu Dhabi projects
- Plan and lead meetings with municipalities, local authorities and agencies
- Develop and follow up specific applications and approvals
- Coordinate between Engie project team and local authorities, government and agencies
- Plan and manage government relations activities, including securing special licenses and permits
- Coordinate with relevant agencies to arrange in house and external events, meetings, and other functions
Requirements
- Higher Diploma/Bachelor's degree in business administration, communication, legal or a related field
- At least five years of experience working as a Relationship Manager or in a similar role in Abu Dhabi governmental or government related entities
- Project and construction related experience dealing with key stakeholders and ensuring administrative steps are dealt with timely and efficiently
- Proven experience in public relations and a strong understanding of project documents and local UAE laws
- Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English and Arabic
- In depth understanding of office management procedures and departmental and legal policies
- Proficiency with UAE government processes (including familiarity with CICPA processes)
- Understanding of complex project structure with multiparty and involving international and local stakeholders
- UAE national only
Full Job Posting
Government Relations Manager
- We are looking for a Government Relations Manager to be based across our Dubai and Abu Dhabi locations.
- Reporting to the Director of Government Relations and Public Affairs, this role is key in driving our growth in the region; fostering relationships with key contacts and ensuring alignment between our company and the UAE's long term vision.
Key activities and competencies
- Develop and maintain relationships with government authorities to facilitate smooth permitting and planning of Abu Dhabi projects.
- Plan and lead meetings with municipalities, local authorities and agencies.
- Develop and follow up specific applications and approvals.
- Coordinate between Engie project team and local authorities, government and agencies.
- Plan and manage government relations activities, including securing special licenses and permits.
- Coordinate with relevant agencies to arrange in house and external events, meetings, and other functions.
Required Qualifications
- Higher Diploma/Bachelor's degree in business administration, communication, legal or a related field.
- At least five years of experience working as a Relationship Manager or in a similar role in the Abu Dhabi governmental or government related entities.
- Project and construction related experience dealing with key stakeholders and ensuring administrative steps are dealt with timely and efficiently.
- Proven experience in public relations and a strong understanding of project documents and local UAE laws.
- Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English and Arabic.
- In depth understanding of office management procedures and departmental and legal policies.
- Proficiency with UAE government processes (including familiarity with CICPA processes)
- Understanding of complex project structure with multiparty and involving international and local stakeholders.
- Understanding of typical construction related issues with an ability to preempt and resolve issues when they arise.
Note
- UAE national only
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