Government Relations Manager (UAE National)

Government Relations Manager

Strategic

• Develop and maintain relationships with government authorities to facilitate smooth permitting and planning of Abu Dhabi projects.

Operational

• Plan and lead meetings with municipalities, local authorities and agencies.
• Develop and follow up specific applications and approvals.

Organizational

• Coordinate between Engie project team and local authorities, government and agencies.

Planning & Delivery Of Work

• 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.
• Key relationships

Internal

• Project teams (BD, construction, legal, HR departments)

External

• Governmental and non-governmental authorities, specifically Abu Dhabi and Al Ain municipality authorities.
• Other agencies and advisors, contractors, customs and permitting authorities.

Qualifications

• Higher Diploma/Bachelor's degree in business administration, communication, legal or a related field.

Experience

• 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.
• Knowledge and Skills:
• 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
• ENGIE group is a global reference in low-carbon energy and services.
• Together with our 96,000 employees, our customers, partners and stakeholders, we are committed to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral world, through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally friendly solutions.
• Inspired by our purpose (“raison d’être”), we reconcile economic performance with a positive impact on people and the planet, building on our key businesses (gas, renewable energy, services) to offer competitive solutions to our customers.
• ENGIE’s Business Unit for the Asia Middle East and Africa (AMEA) region is headquartered in Dubai.
• The region has activities in large scale power generation, water desalination, district cooling, energy solutions and renewables including green hydrogen, wind and solar.
• We act throughout the value chain: strategy, design, engineering, energy-efficient asset construction, digital platforms, operations management, financing syndication and outcome assurance.
• And, by using globally leading technologies, we create innovative energy and smart solutions that help to make the world a better place.
• UAE national only