Government Affairs and Admin Officer

Dark Vision is looking for a Government Affairs and Admin Officer to join the team. You will be based out of Dark Vision's new Damman office in Saudi Arabia reporting to Dark Vision's Director of Operations, this role combines core GRO duties along with administrative activities needed to expand Dark Vision's unique technology in Saudi and GCC markets.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, able to multitask and think creatively. You'll be working with Operations, HR, Finance and Sales, and you'll often be working on critical tasks like logistics, operations and government relationship management. A successful candidate in this role will play a part in Dark Vision's continued expansion into the Saudi and other GCC market, with opportunities for increased responsibilities and growth.

You'll be a key part of our growing Middle East based team at Dark Vision, a fast-growing tech company which is developing new products and entering new markets in the GCC. As such, the work is fast paced, interesting, and we promise you'll never have a dull day! To succeed in this role, you'll need to be personable, flexible and a great communicator, as you will be taking on both routine and unexpected tasks that help scale the business in the region.

• Government Relations:
  You'll be managing the various government portals and keeping the corporation in good standing.
• Logistics, Operations and Office Management:
  This role will support the import and export of equipment, as well as procurement of equipment for the operations team. You will also manage the office, and ensure the facility is appropriately equipped for Dark Vision's business activities.
• Finance:
  You will play a key role in managing our accounts receivable and working closely with customers to build strong, long-term relationships. You will also support the annual audit process, and all required regulatory filings.
• Adaptability and Ownership mindset:
  Our regional team is small and growing, with ambitious plans ahead. As such you'll need to do a wide variety of tasks and projects to help with that. Nothing will be above or below you.

• Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  Exposure in a corporate environment, preferably with experience working in Government portals. Experience with Logistics will be considered an asset.
• Language skills:
  Excellent written and verbal Arabic and English
• Communication and Time Zones:
  This role thrives on proactive, cross organizational collaboration. You'll be most successful if you enjoy building strong working relationships across teams and are comfortable reaching out to colleagues in different locations and time zones. If you prefer strictly a fixed 9-5 schedule, this position may not be the best fit.
• Be available for evening calls with our Vancouver headquarters; typical hours are 8:00-11:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
• The company will offer flexibility to help accommodate these evening hours and support work life balance.
• Some travel within the GCC and beyond will be required.
• General Competence:
  At Dark Vision, Success means taking ownership, applying sound judgment, and delivering work quickly, thoroughly, and effectively-while maintaining a strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
• Attention to Detail:
  We value team members who are organized and detail-focused. Clear processes and careful follow-through to help the whole team perform better.

• Be available for evening calls with our Vancouver headquarters; typical hours are 8:00-11:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
• The company will offer flexibility to help accommodate these evening hours and support work life balance.
• Some travel within the GCC and beyond will be required.
• General Competence:
  At Dark Vision, Success means taking ownership, applying sound judgment, and delivering work quickly, thoroughly, and effectively-while maintaining a strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
• Attention to Detail:
  We value team members who are organized and detail-focused. Clear processes and careful follow-through to help the whole team perform better.

• Development: A natural curiosity, an eagerness to learn, and being receptive to coaching and constructive feedback is necessary for success in this role. You'll be given the opportunity to grow as DV scales in the region into operations or sales roles depending on your aptitude and business needs.

• Competitive salary or higher (Top $ for top talent)
• Full benefits package.
• Lots of autonomy, exciting work, and industry-leading technology.

Government Affairs and Admin Officer
• DAMMAM, Eastern