Government Relations Officer

About the Role

Iduast Company is seeking a Government Relations Officer to join their team in Dammam, Eastern Region. This full-time role involves managing daily interactions with Saudi authorities and ensuring compliance with local regulations. The position requires 2-5 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate daily with Saudi authorities, including MHRSD, Ministry of Investment, Passport Department, Police, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to complete official business.
• Assist in applying for employee Iqamas and work permits, as well as the application, amendment, annual renewal, and update of corporate licenses.
• Track document submission and progress to ensure all documents remain valid and compliant with regulations.
• Monitor and interpret updates to Saudi local, labor, and immigration regulations, compiling risk alerts and providing compliance recommendations to management.
• Maintain partnerships with local vendors and third-party agencies, coordinating visitor receptions and organizing external meetings.
• Coordinate external communication during overseas employment or foreign affairs incidents, under manager guidance, and prepare necessary documents for official notifications.
• Manage public relations documents by filing government correspondence, license copies, and external official letters, and establishing ledgers for external business records.
• Perform additional PR and foreign-affairs related tasks as assigned by the manager.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of working experience in corporate government liaison and international public relations.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in government affairs within Saudi Arabia or the Middle East.
• Familiarity with Iqama procedures, corporate license renewal, and official filing processes.
• Proven experience in cross-cultural external communication.
• Knowledge of Saudi official procedures and basic Qiwa / GOSI rules.

Required Skills

• Excellent cross-cultural communication skills.
• Proficiency in drafting official documents.
• Ability to identify foreign-related risks.
• Capable of sorting documents and maintaining ledgers.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Dammam, focusing on government relations within the Eastern Region. The role requires consistent interaction with various external government bodies and third-party agencies.

Application Process

Interested candidates who meet the qualifications are encouraged to apply. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.