Government Relations Officer

The client is considering only Saudi Nationals for this role.

This role is available for immediate joining and is a direct hire, permanent placement with our client.

**Key Responsibilities**:
As a Government Relations Officer you are responsible for processing and carrying out all transactions relating to visas permits licenses registration pertaining to employees, vehicles and the business itself liaising with various Government Departments and Agencies and your role will include key responsibilities such as
- Representing the client in any Ministry MOL MOI Jawazat amp Immigration etc
- Support in the attestations from MOFA in Saudi
- Renew and update any company licenses in the Government sectors office rental and vehicle rental insurances and registrations
- Maintaining and cultivating goodwill and good relationships with all government departments and agencies
- Collection & Handing over of Documents to/from consultants including contracts, sponsorship transfer certificates, Iqamas and health cards
- Aware about Business Visa procedures and has experience in dealing with Offshore visa agencies
- Aware of Saudi portals
- Presenting client in the governments sectors
- Following and Maintain client category NITAQAT to keep it in high Category
- Renew and updating the Commercial Registration and company accounts in governments websites
- Attesting all company paperwork at MOFA
- Renewing all company licenses in the Government sectors
- Liaising with municipality economic department and any other government departments in relation to Trade License and immigration matters
- Keeping the HR informed with current labor immigration laws and update the HR staff on any changes
- Responding to staff enquiries on visa labour passport matters
- Monitors the implementation of an improvement process for all immigration & labour records to be tracked and maintained through the company system
- Organises attestation of certificates and legal translation of documents and other activities related to immigration and labour
- Oversees the implementation of the immigration & labour responsibilities of the company in Saudi
- Monitors administration to establish standards and procedures Identifies opportunities for improvement and resolves any discrepancies
- Provides advice to management on local and government services
- Coordinate with outside counsel and third party vendors regarding immigration issues
- Communicates with various government agencies for certification of documents and coordinates with third parties on documentation needs
- Coordinate with the HR department regarding processing and acquiring of all staff visas and labour cards as well as related PR duties
- Renew update and maintain the trade licenses and other government certificates of all company s legal entities to ensure that the documents are up-to-date
- Arrange processing attestation of employee qualifications as required
- Coordinate with HR and Legal department and update them for new hiring status
- To have a limited POA for some activities at the bank
- Obtain quarterly quota sponsorship reports from the immigration labour office and tally sponsorships and re-submit to immigration labour office with relevant support documents

**Government Relations Officer Experience**:

- Saudi National Fluent Arabic both verbal and written
- Good English Communication
- Microsoft Office Literate Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook
- Have the ability to embrace and values operational guidelines and brand standards
- Have the ability to plan and prioritize in order to achieve deadlines
- Enjoy working in a team setting Positive and pleasant personality
- Have immaculate personal presentation e g grooming and conversational ability
- Punctual and on time
- Team player detail oriented and hands on uphold ethical business practices
- Have the potential to develop into a leader motivate and develop self and other associates

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent