Director Public Policy & Government Affairs
talabat
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Experience
10 - 15 Years
Job Location
Education
Any Graduation
Nationality
Any Nationality
Gender
Not Mentioned
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Lead engagement with government entities, regulators, competition authorities, and public sector stakeholders across the region
Shape and influence policy and regulatory frameworks impacting:
- competition and pricing
- platform regulation
- labour and workforce models
- consumer protection
- digital, data, and sustainability policy
Develop and execute policy and advocacy strategies aligned with business priorities
Represent talabat in industry associations, councils, and working groups
Anticipate regulatory and political risks; advise senior leadership on timing, likelihood, and impact
Support crisis response and regulatory escalations that affect operationsbr> Partner closely with Communications, Legal, Operations, Finance, and Strategy teams
Act as an internal centre of excellence for government engagement and public policy standards
Coach and guide market teams on effective and compliant government relationsCompany Description
Desired Candidate Profile
Preferred candidates will be:
- 10+ years experience in public policy, government affairs, regulatory strategy, or public sector leadership
- Demonstrated success influencing policy or regulatory outcomes in the GCC and/or wider MENA region
- Hands-on experience engaging with ministers, regulators, senior civil servants, and competition authorities
- Background in highly regulated sectors (technology platforms, telecoms, mobility, energy, financial services, or similar)
- Strong understanding of how regulation impacts growth, margins, market structure, and investor confidence
- Credible, discreet, and trusted at senior levels, with the judgement to operate in politically sensitive environments
- Executive presence, clear communication style, and the confidence to challenge constructively
- Experience working in or alongside multinational or regional businesses is a strong advantage
- Fluency in verbal and written English and Arabic is mandatory.
Company Industry
- IT - Software Services
Department / Functional Area
- Corporate Planning
- Consulting
- Strategy
- M&A
Keywords
- Director Public Policy & Government Affairs
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talabat
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