Commercial Government Relations Officer-UAE National
Education/Certification and Continued Education
o A university diploma or bachelor’s degree is preferred.
o Years of Experience Min. of 2 years of relevant experience, preferably with previous Retail, F&B or Hospitality experience
Knowledge and Skills
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Previous GR experience within UAE & GCC jurisdictions is an advantage.
o Developing/good knowledge of UAE/GCC Company law, Business/Commercial Law, and legal and regulatory requirements pertaining to commercial operations, trading, import/export, distribution, store opening and operations, etc.
o Basic knowledge of Retail/F&B/Hospitality and distribution industries is an advantage.
o Good influencing, stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
o Good numerical and commercial skills with an ability to negotiate.
o Proactive, collaborative and consultative in style.
o Strong communication and presentation skills.
Languages
o Bilingual. Arabic is a must, with good written and spoken English.
Additional Requirements
o Safe driving skills and ability to drive for long hours
o Self-starter, proactive and results-driven.
o Ability to work under high pressure and to strict deadlines.
o Resilient and adaptable team-member.
o Reliable team-member who will contribute their knowledge and experience into a team environment.
Organized and methodical
