Government Relations Officer

About the Role

Dallah Albaraka Holding is seeking a Government Relations Officer to join Durrat Al Riyadh Real Estate Development Co. Ltd., a subsidiary located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is responsible for providing essential administrative and government relations support to department heads, ensuring efficient handling of correspondence, coordination, and daily administrative activities.

Role Context and Purpose

The Government Relations Officer will focus on following up on government transactions, obtaining necessary licenses and permits, and coordinating with relevant authorities. A key aspect of this role involves managing government procedures specifically related to residential real estate projects, ensuring compliance and timely approvals.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to all relevant administrative policies and procedures to maintain controlled and consistent operations.
• Support daily administrative operations to ensure work continuity and efficient service delivery.
• Supervise and coordinate assigned administrative staff activities for efficient task completion.
• Provide administrative and secretarial support to department heads, including managing correspondence, documentation, scheduling, and meeting coordination.
• Manage and route official correspondence, prepare responses as needed, and communicate management instructions to relevant departments.
• Coordinate with internal departments and government representatives to exchange information and documentation for official transactions.
• Monitor office stationery and administrative supply requirements, initiating replenishment when necessary.
• Represent the company and follow up with government authorities such as municipalities, Civil Defense, and other regulatory bodies.
• Follow up on government transactions, licenses, permits, and approvals pertinent to company operations and real estate development projects.
• Coordinate government procedures for residential real estate projects, including municipal permits, utility connections (electricity and water), and other required approvals.
• Process and follow up on transactions via Saudi government platforms, including Balady, Qiwa, Muqeem, Absher Business, and GOSI.
• Coordinate with Human Resources on employee-related government transactions, such as work permits, residency renewals, and visas.
• Monitor government transaction statuses, regulatory updates, and pending requirements to ensure timely completion and compliance.

Qualifications and Experience

• A qualified professional with 2-5 years of experience in government relations or a related administrative field.
• Demonstrated ability to manage administrative tasks and coordinate with various stakeholders.
• Experience with Saudi government platforms and procedures is essential.

Location

This position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for this full-time opportunity.