Senior Government Relation and Authority Manager - Dubai Experienced
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About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Government Relation and Authority Manager to manage relationships with local government entities and regulatory authorities. The role involves ensuring compliance, coordinating permits and certifications, and advising leadership on regulatory changes.
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Responsibilities
- Manage and strengthen relationships with local government entities and regulatory authorities.
- Ensure full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and licensing requirements.
- Coordinate submissions, approvals, and renewals for permits and certifications.
- Act as the primary point of contact for public sector stakeholders.
- Monitor regulatory changes and advise leadership on implications for the group’s construction and transportation activities.
- Represent the company in official meetings and hearings.
- Prepare reports and documentation for authorities.
- Support internal teams with regulatory guidance.
- Contribute to strategic planning related to government policies and initiatives.
Requirements
- Strong Government Relations and Local Government experience, with a proven record of managing authority approvals and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent Communication skills, including the ability to build and maintain professional relationships with public sector stakeholders.
- Robust Analytical Skills for interpreting regulations, assessing policy impacts, and developing appropriate compliance strategies.
- In depth understanding of Public Sector processes and frameworks in the UAE, especially those related to construction, transportation, and environmental standards.
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Law, Business, Political Science, or a related field; advanced qualifications are an advantage.
- Demonstrated experience in a senior government relations or regulatory affairs role, preferably within construction, infrastructure, or transportation sectors.
- Fluency in English; Arabic language skills and familiarity with UAE government e services and portals are highly beneficial.
- Strong organizational and negotiation skills, with the ability to work under time constraints and manage multiple authority related processes simultaneously.
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Company Description
- Western Bainoona Group (WBG) is a diversified organization operating across construction, land transportation, and crusher operations, serving major projects throughout the UAE. The group is recognized as a trusted name with a strong heritage, a solid reputation for reliability, and a forward lookin
Role Description
- This is a full time, on site role based in Dubai for a Senior Government Relation and Authority Manager. The role involves managing and strengthening relationships with local government entities and regulatory authorities, ensuring full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and licensing req
Qualifications
- Strong Government Relations and Local Government experience, with a proven record of managing authority approvals and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent Communication skills, including the ability to build and maintain professional relationships with public sector stakeholders.
- Robust Analytical Skills for interpreting regulations, assessing policy impacts, and developing appropriate compliance strategies.
- In depth understanding of Public Sector processes and frameworks in the UAE, especially those related to construction, transportation, and environmental standards.
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Law, Business, Political Science, or a related field; advanced qualifications are an advantage.
- Demonstrated experience in a senior government relations or regulatory affairs role, preferably within construction, infrastructure, or transportation sectors.
- Fluency in English; Arabic language skills and familiarity with UAE government e services and portals are highly beneficial.
- Strong organizational and negotiation skills, with the ability to work under time constraints and manage multiple authority related processes simultaneously.
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