Senior Government Relations Officer

About the role

The Senior Government Relations Officer will lead the Government Relations function, acting as the primary liaison between the company and Kuwait government authorities. The role ensures timely, compliant completion of all company and employee‑related government transactions.

Key responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day activities of the Government Relations function, handling permits, licenses, work permits, residency documentation and other official submissions.
• Coordinate with HR, Finance, QHSE and Operations to meet employee and company government requirements.
• Monitor pending transactions, maintain tracking systems and ensure closure within agreed deadlines.
• Develop, monitor and report on KPIs such as turnaround time, pending cases and compliance levels.
• Prepare weekly/monthly reports, dashboards and management presentations on performance and risks.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources or related field.
• 4–7 years of experience in government relations, administration or HR government services within Kuwait.
• Strong knowledge of Kuwait government procedures, ministries and regulatory entities.
• Fluency in Arabic and English with high professionalism and confidentiality.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office suite – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Experience preparing KPIs, reports and dashboards.