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Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead engagement with government entities, regulators, competition authorities, and public sector stakeholders across the region
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Shape and influence policy and regulatory frameworks impacting:
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competition and pricing
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platform regulation
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labour and workforce models
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consumer protection
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digital, data, and sustainability policy
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Develop and execute policy and advocacy strategies aligned with business priorities
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Represent talabat in industry associations, councils, and working groups
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Anticipate regulatory and political risks; advise senior leadership on timing, likelihood, and impact
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Support crisis response and regulatory escalations that affect operationsbr> Partner closely with Communications, Legal, Operations, Finance, and Strategy teams
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Act as an internal centre of excellence for government engagement and public policy standards
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Coach and guide market teams on effective and compliant government relationsQualifications
Desired Candidate Profile
Preferred candidates will be:
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10+ years experience in public policy, government affairs, regulatory strategy, or public sector leadership
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Demonstrated success influencing policy or regulatory outcomes in the GCC and/or wider MENA region
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Hands-on experience engaging with ministers, regulators, senior civil servants, and competition authorities
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Background in highly regulated sectors (technology platforms, telecoms, mobility, energy, financial services, or similar)
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Strong understanding of how regulation impacts growth, margins, market structure, and investor confidence
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Credible, discreet, and trusted at senior levels, with the judgement to operate in politically sensitive environments
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Executive presence, clear communication style, and the confidence to challenge constructively
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Experience working in or alongside multinational or regional businesses is a strong advantage
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Fluency in verbal and written English and Arabic.
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Keywords
- Director Public Policy & Government Affairs
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