Government Relations Officer

About the role

The Government Relations Officer is a full‑time, on‑site position based in the Eastern Region. You will be the primary liaison between AFCC and local and regional government bodies, ensuring our projects align with regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain productive relationships with government entities, regulatory agencies, and public‑sector stakeholders.
• Monitor legislation, policies, and regulatory developments affecting AFCC’s operations.
• Prepare briefs, reports, and presentations for internal and external audiences.
• Coordinate and attend meetings with officials to support approvals, permitting, and compliance processes.
• Represent AFCC’s interests in consultations, advocacy initiatives, and public discussions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align business strategies with regulatory frameworks and communicate policy changes to leadership.

Required profile

• 2‑5 years of experience in government relations, public affairs, or regulatory engagement.
• Strong knowledge of local government structures and decision‑making processes in the Eastern Region.
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Law, Business or a related field.
• Experience in the energy, utilities, infrastructure or construction sectors is preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High level of integrity, discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information.
• Fluent in English and Arabic; Saudi nationals only.

Required skills

• Proficiency with standard office software and digital collaboration tools.