Government Relations Senior Specialist

Objective

Government Relations & Certifications

• Coordinate with government entities including MISA, MC, SBC, ZATCA, MODON, MOL, Qiwa, GOSI, Mudad, MOI, Muqeem, Balady, and Jawazat.
• Manage municipal licensing, renewals, and modifications based on business activity via Balady.
• Handle residency permits (Iqama), visa issuance, sponsorship transfers, and other labor-related services via Jawazat.
• Follow up on document attestations from relevant authorities such as Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Chambers of Commerce, and Embassies.
• Resolve issues related to company accounts on platforms such as Muqeem, Qiwa, GOSI, Balady, and Jawazat.
• Visit government offices to resolve inquiries, violations, or account-related problems.

Business Setup & Development

• Execute company formation procedures including documentation, legal coordination, and official submissions.
• Support contract processing with external entities related to business setup.
• Understand Saudization requirements and manage profession changes in line with company activity and Nitaqat classification.
• Prepare periodic reports on licensing and registration status.

Customs Clearance

• Coordinate with customs authorities for import/export operations.
• Follow up on customs clearance procedures and ensure documentation compliance.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in government relations or business setup.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi government systems and platforms, including BALADY and Jawazat.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Fluent in Arabic and English (spoken and written).
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and decision-making under pressure.

Work Environment

• Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
• Requires frequent visits to government offices and external entities.