Governmental Relations Manager (Qatari National)

Overview

Accountability & Responsibilities of Role

Government Liaiso

• n:Act as the primary point of contact between the company and various government agencies. Develop and maintain strong relationships with key government officials and stakeholder
• s.Qatari Talent Development: Support national hiring programs by working closely with government bodies to attract and retain Qatari nationals and children of Qatari women, in line with Qatar National Vision 203
• 0.Public-Private Partnerships: Lead new collaborations with government agencies in areas such as training, infrastructure, and digital innovation to create business value and national impac
• t.Regulatory Complianc
• e:Ensure the company complies with all relevant local, regional, and national regulations. Monitor changes in legislation and advise the company on necessary actions to remain complian
• t.Policy Engagement and Advocac
• y:Advocate for the company's interests in governmental and regulatory matters. Prepare and present policy positions to government officials and regulatory bodie
• s.Policy Engagement: Represent the company in key discussions with regulators. Share insights in public consultations, industry meetings, and policy workshops to shape a supportive regulatory environmen
• t.Internal Policy Support: Turn external laws and regulations into practical, easy-to-understand guidance for internal teams. Offer training to help them stay informed and complian
• t.Strategic Plannin
• g:Develop and implement strategies to influence public policy and regulatory decisions that impact the company. Identify opportunities for the company to participate in government programs and initiative
• s.Communicatio
• n:Prepare and deliver reports, presentations, and briefings to senior management on governmental and regulatory issues. Communicate the company's positions and policies to government officials and other stakeholder
• s.Crisis Managemen
• t:Manage and respond to governmental inquiries, investigations, and audit
• s.Develop and implement strategies to mitigate risks associated with governmental action
• s.Networkin
• g:Attend industry events, conferences, and meetings to represent the company and build a network of contacts within the government and industr
• y.Financial Managemen
• t:Develop and manage the Governmental Relations Dept budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources and monitor spending and return on investment for all activitie
• s.Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising on quality when possibl
• e.Collaboration and Cross-functional Suppor
• t:Cultural & Regulatory Risk Advice: Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on how to navigate local norms, political dynamics, and regulatory risks when making key business decision
• s.Collaborate with all relevant depts and any other relevant departments to align the depts strategies and initiative
• s.Provide support to business units to drive revenue growt
• h.Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within the tea
• m.Position Requirement
• s:

Education

• al Backgrou
• nd:Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Law, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferr
• ed.Work Experien
• ce:Minimum of 2 years of experience in governmental relations, public affairs, or a related fie
• ld.

Experience

• working in Qatar highly desirab
• le.Key Competenci
• es:Shaping Strategy: Ability to make sense of complex data, trends and dynamics on a continually evolving basis, understand and anticipate the potential impact these may have, and use them to shape the direction of the busine
• ss.Driving Change: Recognizing and anticipating the need for change. Demonstrating openness, flexibility and support for change, aligning people to move in new and challenging directions. Dealing effectively with uncertainty and adapting to new situations and ways of working while staying focused, organized and positi
• ve.Leading Teams: Demonstrating the drive required to succeed in a demanding work environment by taking ownership, aligning, building, enabling and inspiring effective teams, not limited to own team. Creating momentum and gaining commitment towards a common go
• al.Delivering Results & Fostering Ownership: Drive for improving business results and attaining higher levels of performan
• ce.Building Customer Value: Gaining insights into internal and/or external customers' experience. Anticipating their needs and demonstrating concern for satisfying them. Building productive customer relationships. Ensuring clear communication with customers on expectations and beyo
• nd.Networking & Influencing Collaboratively: Developing rapport with a diverse range of people. Building and leveraging networks horizontally and vertically. Proactively influencing and persuading others to gain support for initiatives. Maintaining collaborative stakeholder relationshi
• ps.