Government Relations Officer

Role overview

This position manages the company’s interactions with government entities in Saudi Arabia, covering labor, immigration, customs, industry, and municipal matters. The role also includes handling iqama and passport processes, securing chemical permits and clearances through Fasah, and carrying out industrial transactions on the Sinaie platform, including material additions and customs-duty exemption requests.

Core duties

• Secure and process Fasah permits and clearances for chemical substances and materials needed for business operations, coordinating with the appropriate authorities to ensure legal and timely release.
• Prepare, submit, and track requests on the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources’ Sinaie platform, including onboarding raw materials and arranging duty exemptions for industrial equipment and inputs.
• Coordinate with government contacts across all business divisions to support approvals, document handling, and the acquisition of Baladya licenses and permits.
• Maintain regular communication with officials and stay current on procedures, obligations, and protocols that affect company activities.
• Keep records updated for import/export taxes, registration and licensing requirements, quotas, and related government rules.
• Ensure company records with authorities remain accurate and current to avoid delays or complications in future operations and transactions.
• Arrange payment of all official fees, fines, and outstanding government dues to preserve smooth working relationships.
• Review complaints, warnings, or concerns raised by government officers about any division or company representative and work toward resolution and approval.
• Prepare management updates on government-related issues and the possible effects on operations.
• Monitor social, economic, and political developments that could influence government relations or business activity.
• Develop internal policies and procedures for communication, interaction, and transactions with government officials across the organization.
• Track changes in government laws and policies and share relevant updates with management.
• Handle immigration-related processing, including visas, extensions, and ERE visas.
• Guide foreign employees on immigration requirements and visa procedures.
• Continuously review immigration processes and the legal status of expatriate employees.
• Monitor foreign policy developments that may affect operations.
• Coordinate with government offices on employee visa requirements and travel arrangements for corporate and branch staff.
• Oversee passport and visa approvals, iqama processing, exit/re-entry procedures, and coordination with labor offices and embassies for new hire visa processing.

Experience and education

The role requires 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in Government Relations, Public Relations Officer work, or a similar function. A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Public Administration, Law, or another related discipline is expected.

Additional information

This is a full-time onsite position based in Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia.