Role Summary
Supervisor Government Relations Officer acts as the main point of contact with Iraqi authorities ensuring compliance with local regulations and timely handling of licenses registrations and government transactions. The role provides expert guidance to internal teams maintains strong relationships with key government bodies and supports the Assistant Government Relations Manager with regular updates risk reporting and administrative tasks.
Whats On Your Plate
- Act as the companies primary representative in government matters in Iraq reporting all developments updates and risks to the Assistant Government Relations Manager.
- Provide expert consultations and guidance Legal and other internal departments on government requirements processes and best practices.
- Maintain strong proactive relationships with relevant authorities including but not limited to the Ministry of Interior Municipality Labour Traffic Police Fire Department and Customs.
- Ensure timely renewal and proper tracking of all company licenses and documents in Baghdad including trade license CR municipality permits chamber of commerce and import/export approvals.
- Supervise and follow up on amendments related to company ownership or directorship in the commercial registry.
- Stay continuously updated on changes to laws regulations formats and procedures issued by Baghdad-based authorities and reflect them in internal processes.
- Supervise the submission and follow-up of government transactions through respective e-portals and ensure document compliance at all times.
- Lead on the issuance of new branch licenses in Iraq or CRs for new Baghdad locations coordinating all necessary inspections approvals and training requirements.
- Coordinate with authorities in cases of investigations complaints or information requests involving the company ensuring professional and timely representation.
- Oversee the process of obtaining and renewing health certificates and any staff-related official documentation as per local requirements.
- Coordinate closely with the Assistant GR Manager and provide weekly updates summaries and risk alerts regarding all GR activities in Iraq.
- Support any administrative work such as drafting official letters managing documentation creating reports and assisting with legal follow-ups in Baghdad.
- Undertake tasks as directed by the line manager.
Qualifications :
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Government Relations.
Strong knowledge of local GR and regulations related to delivery companies.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time