Government Affairs Manager/Head
Client of Michael Page
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Posted on 31 Mar
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Any Nationality
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Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
- Lead government affairs and regulatory strategy across the UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman
- Build and maintain relationships with key ministries including Finance, Commerce, Industry, Health, and Food Safety authorities
- Drive fiscal and excise tax negotiations supported by robust economic, legal, and market analysis
- Develop structured government engagement plans and briefing materials for leadership
- Monitor regulatory developments and advise internal teams on business impact and response planning
- Manage public policy consultancies with clear KPIs and performance oversight
- Collaborate closely with commercial teams and distributors to resolve market access issues
Desired Candidate Profile
- Native-level Arabic with strong English communication skills
- Proven GCC government affairs experience with demonstrated policy influence
- Direct engagement with ministries in areas such as fiscal policy, commerce, health, or regulatory bodies
- Strong analytical ability and comfort working with economic, legal, and regulatory data
- Experience operating in complex, matrixed, fast paced environments
- High resilience, follow through, and ability to navigate sensitive government relationships
Company Industry
Department / Functional Area
Keywords
- Government Affairs Manager/Head
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Client of Michael Page
A dynamic, fast growing consumer focused organisation with a strong global and regional footprint across the Middle East. Operating through a complex multi market model, the company places high importance on regulatory excellence, responsible industry engagement, and effective government partnerships. The environment is fast paced, collaborative, and built on empowerment, ownership, and cross functional agility.