Government Relations Officer; GRO

AHTARAFION is your strategic partner for achieving success in the Saudi Arabian market. Founded in 2023, we offer a range of services to facilitate your company's entry and growth within the Kingdom. With deep local expertise and a strong network, we provide customized solutions to navigate the complexities of the Saudi landscape. Our core offerings include corporate services, corporate mobility, government relations, and recruitment services.

Our client, a Riyadh-based company specialized in geo-surveying, is seeking an experienced Government Relations Officer (GRO) to join immediately. The GRO will manage end-to-end government platform operations, including issuing and renewing permits and licenses, ensuring ongoing compliance, and handling related follow-ups. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience across Saudi government portals and a solid understanding of visa processes and requirements.

• Manage day-to-day operations across relevant Saudi government platforms/portals (end-to-end submissions, follow-ups, and issue resolution). In office and on project sites if required
• Issue, renew, and monitor all company permits and licenses, ensuring continuity and timely renewals.
• Follow up on company compliance requirements and related obligations, ensuring no suspensions, holds, or penalties.
• Handle visa-related processes and requirements (applications, updates, and tracking) and coordinate with internal stakeholders for document readiness.
• Maintain accurate records, trackers, and status reports for all government transactions, renewals, and compliance tasks.
• Liaise with relevant authorities and stakeholders to ensure smooth processing and fast resolution of issues.

• Experience:
  
  5+ years in a Government Relations / GRO role in Saudi Arabia.
• Strong understanding of Saudi visa processes and requirements.
• Strong operational experience with government platforms/portals (hands-on, daily usage).
• English proficiency (spoken and written).
• Strong follow-up skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under deadlines.
• Immediate availability to join.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• High accuracy in documentation and submissions.
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to navigate portal issues efficiently.
• Strong organization and reporting skills.