PR Officer – Government Relations

About the role

The PR Officer will coordinate KDD's public relations activities with government entities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and supporting smooth business operations through effective management of licenses, permits, and approvals.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate licensing, permit and regulatory approval processes with ministries, municipalities and other authorities, ensuring timely renewals and proper documentation.
• Support administration and management in issue resolution and relationship management with governmental bodies.
• Handle external relations related to sales, business and employee matters with various ministries.
• Manage payment processes for formalities, certifications and licenses, ensuring accurate receipt handling.
• Liaise with police, fire department and utility services during accidents or emergencies.
• Organise meetings and communications between KDD and government representatives, securing required signatures.
• Adhere to HSE guidelines, use PPE as required and report safety concerns.
• Prepare and submit regular reports on activities and outcomes to the Direct Manager.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Relations, Law, Political Science or related field.
• Minimum 1 year experience in Government Relations, Public Affairs, Regulatory Affairs or Administration.
• Experience dealing with ministries, municipalities and government authorities is preferred.

Required skills

• Government Regulations & Compliance
• Government Liaison Management
• Licensing & Permit Administration
• Documentation & Record Management
• Regulatory Process Management
• External Stakeholder Management
• Report Preparation & Record Keeping
• Microsoft Office Applications
• Administrative Coordination
• Claims & Clearance Processing
• Communication & Correspondence Management
• Data Management and Filing Systems
• Arabic & English Business Communication Skills