Senior Government Relations Manager

An organisation is seeking an experienced government affairs professional to monitor and interpret government activity that could affect its business and clients. What you will doIn this role, you will:Research and monitor government activities that could affect the organisation's business and clientsAssist CXOs and the marketing team with strategic planning for known and potential regulatory activities related to the business and industryBuild and maintain professional relationships with members of federal, state, and local government entities and agenciesDevelop comprehensive strategies focused on the overall advocacy activities of the organisationLiaise with government officials and stakeholders to exchange information, prepare deliverables, and coordinate meetingsSet up processes for collating, interpreting, and distributing key insights from government and related sectors to gain reliable intelligence that strengthens corporate business decisionsUnderstand the different working practices of governments, embassies and associations to support delivery of business objectivesArrange round-table discussions and corporate events with government entitiesWhat we are looking forWe are looking for someone who:Bachelor's degree in a related fieldAt least 8-12 years of experience in a mix of strategic consulting, analytical, business, government/diplomatic and Government Relations or Public Affairs rolesBilingual in Arabic and EnglishStrong networks and links across government, along with excellent understanding of the UAE processesGood analytical skills to quickly identify how changes in policy will affect the business, combined with the ability to explain complex issues in a succinct manner to colleagues and the wider teamStrong relationship building skills with strong interpersonal skills to present confidently and confer well with government personnel as well as internal colleaguesAble to work under pressure to tight time scales, with experience of drawing up and executing Government Affairs programmes with successRole Details

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates