External Affairs Senior Specialist

About the role

The External Affairs Senior Specialist will manage and enhance relationships with government agencies, regulatory bodies, strategic partners and community organisations in Saudi Arabia. This role aligns external engagement with national priorities, supports strategic initiatives and contributes to business‑development activities that involve external partnerships.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with government agencies, regulatory authorities and external partners.
• Monitor policies, regulations and national programmes; prepare briefs and recommendations.
• Develop and deliver communication materials for external audiences, including reports, presentations and official correspondence.
• Support leadership in preparing for external meetings, conferences and events by developing agendas, talking points and follow‑up actions.
• Represent the organisation in external meetings, workshops and committees.
• Track emerging issues that may impact the organisation and coordinate internal responses.
• Prepare periodic reports on stakeholder engagement activities, risks and opportunities.
• Identify new partnership opportunities aligned with organisational goals and support proposal development.
• Conduct basic market scans and opportunity assessments to inform decision‑making.
• Coordinate with internal teams to evaluate feasibility and impact of new initiatives.
• Maintain follow‑ups with potential partners and assist in drafting MoUs and collaboration agreements.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Economics, Public Administration or a related field.
• 4–5 years of experience in external affairs, government relations, stakeholder management or a similar domain.
• Proven ability to work with senior leaders and cross‑functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.

Required skills

• Strategic thinking
• Stakeholder management
• Policy awareness
• Communication and presentation
• Professional diplomacy
• Business development awareness
• Project coordination