Government Relations Junior Officer

About the role

The Government Relations Junior Officer supports the alignment of employee activities with business objectives while ensuring compliance with Saudi government regulations. This role involves frequent interaction with external authorities, embassies, and internal departments to facilitate visa, licensing, and documentation processes.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement programs that connect employees with corporate goals.
• Visit passport offices, embassies, and government departments in Riyadh to resolve documentation, visa, and legal matters.
• Manage regulatory and operational visits to Dammam Port and Dammam yard.
• Identify situations requiring policy, procedure, or regulatory changes and diagnose organizational issues.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with all company government requirements.
• Handle employee Iqama issuance/renewal, exit & re‑entry visas, and visit visas via the Muqeem platform.
• Process work visa applications through the QIWA platform.
• Coordinate licensing and regulatory needs with transportation authorities using the TGA platform.
• Address traffic‑related issues, vehicle registration, fines, and driver services via the TAMM platform.
• Process attestations and visa applications with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and liaise with the Ministry of Human Resources.

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• Clear understanding of government relations and local employment legislation.
• Strong written and spoken English and Arabic.

Required skills

• Experience with government‑relation ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP (preferred).
• Familiarity with platforms: Muqeem, QIWA, TGA, TAMM.
• Preferred experience in the upstream Oil & Gas sector.