Government Liaison & Stakeholder Management

Government Liaison & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary interface between the project and government authorities.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with relevant ministries and authorities.
• Coordinate official correspondence with government entities.
• Attend government meetings and represent the project when required.
• Facilitate inspections, approvals, and regulatory reviews.

Relevant authorities may include:

• Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD)
• General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat)
• Ministry of Interior
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Municipal Authorities
• Civil Defense
• Chamber of Commerce
• ZATCA
• Saudi Electricity Regulatory Authorities
• Environmental Authorities

2. Workforce Mobilization & Immigration

• Process employment visas for expatriate personnel.
• Coordinate work permits, residence permits (Iqama), exit/re-entry visas, and visit visas.
• Manage employee sponsorship transfers.
• Monitor visa expiry dates and renewal requirements.
• Support mobilization and demobilization of project personnel.
• Ensure compliance with Saudization requirements and labor regulations.

3. Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure project compliance with all applicable Saudi laws and regulations.
• Maintain records of statutory permits, licenses, and approvals.
• Monitor regulatory changes affecting project execution.
• Coordinate periodic government compliance inspections.
• Support audits conducted by regulatory authorities.

4. Permit & License Management

Coordinate and maintain:

• Commercial Registration (CR)
• Municipal Licenses
• Civil Defense Permits
• Site Access Permits
• Vehicle Registrations
• Equipment Certifications
• Temporary Construction Permits
• Utility Connection Approvals
• Environmental Permits
• Worker Accommodation Approvals

Maintain an updated permit tracker and proactively initiate renewals before expiry.

5. Labor Relations Administration

• Support onboarding and registration of project employees.
• Coordinate labor office requirements.
• Assist with employment contract administration where required.
• Facilitate medical insurance registrations.
• Coordinate employee documentation with HR and P&C teams.
• Support compliance with labor regulations and workforce reporting requirements.

6. Site Administration Support

• Support project administration activities.
• Coordinate transportation-related permits and registrations.
• Assist management in arranging official government visits.
• Manage official document attestation and notarization.
• Coordinate translation of official Arabic documents when required.

7. Reporting & Documentation

Maintain and issue periodic reports covering:

• Visa Status
• Iqama Status
• Permit Tracker
• License Renewal Schedule
• Government Correspondence Log
• Compliance Monitoring Reports
• Saudization Status Reports

Ensure all records are traceable, auditable, and properly archived.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in:
• Business Administration
• Public Administration
• Human Resources
• Law
• Government Relations
• Equivalent discipline

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in Government Relations.
• At least 3 years supporting major construction or industrial projects.
• Experience dealing with Saudi governmental authorities.
• Prior experience on power, oil & gas, petrochemical, infrastructure, or EPC projects is preferred.

Preferred

• Experience on large-scale CCGT, Power Generation, or Infrastructure Projects.
• Familiarity with Saudi labor and immigration regulations.
• Experience managing 1,000+ site workforce mobilization activities.