Government Relations Specialist

***Government Relations Specialist***

Provide essential support to the Director of Government Relations in managing various government-related tasks, embassies, associate relations, and administrative functions.

This position requires outstanding organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a comprehensive understanding of governmental processes and regulations.

Manage the allocated petty cash expenditure through maintaining original receipts and through timely preparation of expense reports. Process government transactions and organize visits to government agencies in an efficient and timely manner to minimize cost and avoid penalties and additional fees. Establish and maintain productive working relationships with key and operational government offices including: Ministry of Interior, Municipality, Ministry of Economy and Commerce, Ministry of Business and Trade and other Ministries and agencies, in order to assist with the efficient processing and approval of requests and formalities. Work closely with HR and Administration teams to ensure the timely completion and execution of relevant government and administrative formalities.

Follow all company policies and procedures; ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect the privacy and security of guests and coworkers.

Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards; anticipate and address guests’ service needs; thank guests with genuine appreciation.

Speak with others using clear and professional language; prepare and review written documents accurately and completely; answer telephones using appropriate etiquette.

Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.

Read and visually verify information in a variety of formats.

Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance.

Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Related Work Experience: At least 1 year of related work experience.

Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience.

Native Arabic skills is mandatory.

License: Driving licenses required

*At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity.

We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated.

Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates.

We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.*

At Westin, we are committed to empowering guests to regain control and enhance their well-being when they need it most while traveling, ensuring they can be the best version of themselves.

To achieve the brand mission of becoming the preeminent wellness brand in hospitality, we need passionate and engaged associates to bring the brand’s unique programming to life.

We want our associates to embrace their own well-being practices both on and off property.

You are the ideal Westin candidate if you are passionate; you are active and take pride in how you maintain your well-being; you are optimistic; you are adventurous. **Be** where you can do your best work, **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing globalteam, and **become** the best version of you.