Qatar
UrbaCon Contracting & Trading Company
Full time
Job Summary
The Government Affairs Manager represents and advocates for the interests of the company to government officials, policymakers, and regulatory bodies. The role is crucial in building and maintaining positive relationships with government stakeholders, influencing public policy, and ensuring the organization’s interests are considered in the formulation of laws and regulations. Their expertise in government relations and strategic advocacy helps shape policy outcomes and contributes to the organization’s overall success and reputation. The position holder is also responsible for being the primary custodian of company visa quota, working with all HR functional teams to manage the efficient coordination of all immigration and visa processes for all employees.
Job Responsibilities 1
Work with top management to develop strategies that align government and regulatory requirements with the organization’s HR policies and business objectives.
Handling and overseeing the process of employee documentation, such as work visas, especially important in KSA where there are specific laws and regulations concerning the employment of foreign workers.
Manage and analyze legislative and regulatory developments at the local, regional, and national levels that may impact the organization’s operations or industry.
Engage in lobbying efforts to promote the organization’s interests, communicating its positions and concerns to government officials and policymakers.
Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with government officials, agencies, and key decision-makers to promote the organization’s interests.
Ensuring the organization complies with all government regulations related to employment, labor laws, and HR practices. This would also involve preparing for any audits or inspections by government bodies; such as and not limited to QIWA, TAMHEER, NITAQAT, ABSHER, GOSI, SAUDI LABOR LAW PORTAL, etc.
Represent the organization at relevant government meetings or functions. They might need to advocate for the organization’s interests in discussions of new regulations or changes to existing ones.
Regularly report to higher management about the status of government relations and any potential issues that might arise.
Communicate government affairs updates and activities to internal stakeholders, including senior management and relevant departments
Job Responsibilities 2
Manage the budget allocated for government affairs activities and optimize resources to achieve desired outcomes.
Work with the concerned department to ensure the company adheres to government norms on nationality quotas for expatriate hires.
Policy Understanding and Implementation: Keeping up-to-date with all relevant laws, regulations, and policies from the government that could affect the organization’s HR policies and procedures. They would then communicate these policies to the HR team and help implement any necessary changes.
Provide training for other HR staff on compliance with government regulations and the impact of new laws or policies.
Additional Responsibilities 3
Job Knowledge & Skills
Proven track record in building and maintaining effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
A capacity to operate in a rapidly changing environment.
Competence in providing critical review and challenge to business cases.
Strong public relation skills to manage relationships in government offices, as part of the job.
Job Experience
Minimum 8 years of experience in Government Affairs or related working experience.
At least 4 Years of in a managerial position related to Government Affairs Minimum 2 years in GCC, specifically KSA is preferred.
Competencies
Accountability
Collaboration
Creates Strategy – Developing
Develops Future Leaders – Developing
Drives Performance – Developing
Employee Relations L3
Government Liability L3
Labor Compliance L3
Leadership
Public Authority Coordination L3
Quality
Resilience
Visa Requirements L3
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in any related field
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