Government Relations Officer

6 months ago


Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Elia Grid International Full time

**Who we are
**Elia Grid International (EGI) **is a global engineering consultancy company, part of Elia Group (Belgium) and 50Hertz (Germany), specializing in complex power system challenges. Our goal is to provide **high-quality solutions **for the challenges of the **energy transition **. Our **multidisciplinary team of experts **offers strategic, technical, and regulatory advice in all fields related to power transmission, as well as a range of specialist solutions to a diverse and international client base in the power sector.

Elia Grid International has offices in Belgium, Germany, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Malaysia, and Thailand.

**Your function
EGI wishes to reinforce its **Finance and Corporate Affairs Department **, helping with government relations management for our offices in Riyadh. To achieve this, we are looking for a Government Relations Officer (GRO) who will play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth interactions between our organization and government authorities in Saudi Arabia. Your responsibilities will encompass administrative tasks, compliance, and liaison with local authorities.

**Typical activities involve (but are not limited to):
**Government Liaison**:

- Act as a primary point of contact between our company and relevant government bodies in Saudi Arabia.
- Coordinate with local authorities to facilitate business operations, compliance, and regulatory matters.
- Set up business accounts on government sites such as Absher, Qiwa, Muqeem etc.

**Visa and Work Permit Management**:

- Ensure timely renewals and compliance with immigration regulations.

**Document Preparation and Translation**:

- Prepare and submit correspondence in both English and Arabic to government authorities.
- Provide translation services for official documents related to visas, work permits, licenses, and clearances.

**Compliance and Due Diligence**:

- Stay updated on local laws, rules, and regulations in Saudi Arabia.
- Advise staff and senior management on relevant processes and procedures.

**Record Keeping and Expiry Tracking**:

- Maintain a list of internal and external contacts to facilitate embassy work.
- Track and monitor document expiry dates to ensure timely renewals.

**Requirements:
- Saudi National
- Bachelor’s degree in law, Business Administration Law or related discipline
- 5 - 10 years of experience in a GRO role in Saudi Arabia with relevant experience liaising with government departments
- Legal and Regulatory Knowledge : In-depth understanding of local laws, labour regulations, and government processes
- Bilingual Proficiency : Native Arabic and fluency in both written and spoken English
- Attention to Detail : Ability to manage time-sensitive documents and ensure compliance
- Interpersonal Skills : Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Cultural Sensitivity : Awareness of cultural nuances and protocols
- Autonomous and willing to take initiative

**What we offer:
- Part-time or full-time contract;
- Attractive salary package and an extensive array of fringe benefits;
- Exciting, professional and international environment in a fast-growing company; Unique training, personal development, and growth opportunities;

Choose EGI and help us guide the worldwide power sector into a future of clean and sustainable energy, smarter and more flexible grids, decentralized production, and HVDC systems that span across seas and land to interconnect countries, regions, and different energy markets for the benefit of generations to come.

**Location**

Riyadh



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