Government Relations Manager

Position Overview

We are looking for a highly organized and proactive Government Relations Manager to serve as the Host Country Integration Manager for a major event in Saudi Arabia. This role involves close coordination with government authorities and stakeholders to ensure smooth integration and cooperation throughout the event lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Arrange and coordinate meetings with various government bodies.
• Maintain comprehensive records of all stakeholders and their contact information.
• Track and follow up on action points arising from meetings.
• Ensure that each department within the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) liaises with the appropriate government counterpart.
• Compile detailed reports on stakeholder engagement and outstanding tasks.
• Manage coordination requirements concerning transportation, infrastructure, mobility, and necessary government approvals.
• Organize integration sessions to facilitate collaboration.
• Provide continuous support for government entity cooperation during the entire event timeline.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least six years of professional experience working within public sector coordination, government relations, stakeholder engagement, or event management in an organized environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-stakeholder integration processes, maintain engagement logs, and assist formal government coordination mechanisms in complex event delivery schedules.

Preferred Background

• Experience with major sports tournaments, the Olympics, or comparable competitions.
• Familiarity with international or large-scale events.
• Exposure to multi-venue event management.