Government Relations Officer
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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Government Relations Officer (GRO) to support operations in Saudi Arabia. The role will be responsible for managing and facilitating interactions b.
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Responsibilities
- Maintain professional relationships with government offices, ministries, and regulatory bodies
- Ensure organization complies with Saudi laws, regulations, and administrative procedures
- Manage renewal and updating of company licenses, permits, and legal documentation
- Process visa applications, work permits, Iqama issuance and renewals
- Facilitate registrations of contracts, certifications, and other official documentation
- Address and resolve government related issues, penalties, or disputes
- Stay up to date with Saudi labor laws, visa processes, and regulatory changes
- Provide guidance to management on local regulations and governmental procedures
- Maintain records of government transactions and prepare periodic reports
Requirements
- Experience in government relations and regulatory compliance in Saudi Arabia
- Knowledge of Saudi labor laws, visa processes, and regulatory changes
- Ability to manage visa applications, work permits, Iqama issuance and renewals
- Strong communication and relationship building skills with government entities
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Role Overview
- Seeking an experienced Government Relations Officer (GRO) to support operations in Saudi Arabia.
- Responsible for managing interactions with government entities, ensuring compliance, and processing official documentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Liaise with government entities: maintain professional relationships with government offices, ministries, and regulatory bodies.
- Represent the company in meetings and official communications with Saudi government authorities.
- Ensure regulatory compliance: ensure organization complies with Saudi laws, regulations, and administrative procedures.
- Manage renewal and updating of company licenses, permits, and legal documentation.
- Process visa applications, work permits, Iqama issuance and renewals.
- Facilitate registrations of contracts, certifications, and other official documentation.
- Address and resolve government related issues, penalties, or disputes.
- Monitor legislation: stay up to date with Saudi labor laws, visa processes, and regulatory changes.
- Provide advisory and reporting: provide guidance to management, maintain records, and prepare periodic reports.
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