Government Relations Manager

Job description / Role

Reporting to the Director of HR & Admin you will be responsible for managing employee’s related activities which are required to be pursed with government bodies.

The activities also include obtaining of company registration, registration with chambers of commerce, zakat certificate, visas, work permits, and iqamas for all employees.

• Assist in developing functional strategies and budgets in accordance with companies overall strategies and directions.
• Develop, monitor and implement divisional policies and procedures related to government relations function.
• Keep an update on government regulations and statutory requirements and determine their impact on the company.
• Liaise with the Ministries and other government entities to resolve issues related to obtaining Saudisation Certificates, Company registration certificates, registration with the Chamber of Commerce, etc.
• Promote and build strong positive relationships and reputation with high public officials and their staff.
• Manage and oversee processes relating to Governmental issues concerning employees (. issuance of business visas, visit visas, exit-re-entry visas, renewals of work permits, and Iqamas)
• Assist to manage allocated annual departmental budget by controlling expenditures, taking cost reduction initiatives and reporting variances in actual versus budgeted amounts, to ensure effective cost management practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration
• 6 years related business experience handling Government relations
• To be Fluent in Arabic and English Language Written & Spoken
• Must have good relations with the Government entities and Law Enforcement Authorities in Saudi Arabia

About the Company

United Yousef M. Naghi Co. Ltd. was established in 1995 with a vision of excelling in the expansion and delivery of volume quality and efficient service delivery in products and services ranging from Consumer Electronics, Home Appliances, AC and Home

Under the prolific leadership and precognition of Sheikh Ammar Naghi, the brand expanded its branches and business sectors with many international names. The company has recently expanded its field of interest and specialization by in investing in areas of retail and hospitality; namely EDDY - Electronics and Furnishing and AJWAD Hospitality.

Owing to the company's never ending efforts to expand and attain the best of the international brands to delivery and serve towards various aspects in the Kingdom, United Naghi gathered together a pool of top brands in each product category forming a distinct ranking and brand image in the retail and the hospitality sector.