Samsung Electronics Hiring for Senior Manager – Government Relations Job at Dubai Full Time

To develop and enhance the relationship of Samsung with the governments across UAE, GCC and MENA region in order to pro-actively identify, assess, and manage risks and B2B/B2G opportunities resulting from governments activities, policies and regulations.

• Prepare periodical monitoring and analysis report regarding geopolitical issues, policy and regulation in UAE, GCC and other MENA regions to inform the Samsung leadership (SGE and RHQ level)
• Prepare ad-hoc detailed analysis on specific issues relevant for Samsung
• Maintain up-to-date sensing and analysis of policies, laws, regulations, movements of key people in public sectors, and any other government & politicial developments, to identify risks and business opportunities which could affect Samsung’s business and operations in UAE, GCC and MENA region

• Maintain and enhance relationship with government officials in Dubai and Abu Dhabi and other GCC countries as well as in MENA priority countries (Turkey, Egypt, Jordan and Iraq, etc)
• Assess on a regular basis the roles and influences of key stakeholders in UAE and GCC, MENA region
• Develop high-level engagement plan to build relationship with key stakeholders
• Maintain a strong network across sectors and industries, including embassies, Industry associations, and experts to enhance sensing and intelligence of the changing environment
• Engage directly with government officials on urgent issues affecting company’s operations

• Develop strategies and advocacy plans to respond to key policies and regulations developments relevant to Samsung’s operations and strategy in UAE, GCC and MENA
• Engage with Samsung colleagues at country level to implement effectively these advocacy plans
• Represent Samsung in forums across UAE, GCC and MENA to share perspectives on key policy and regulatory issues
• Engage directly with government officials on urgent issues affecting company’s operations

• Identify tenders and potential sales opportunity for the B2B & B2G business acorss UAE, GCC and MENA region
• Collect information on public investments and strategic projects in order to identify B2G and B2B opportunities across UAE, GCC and MENA
• Collect information on public investments and strategic projects in order to identify B2G and B2B opportunities
• Engage with relevant stakeholders to grant Samsung more visibility on the requirements granting it a competitive edge
• Collaborate with the sales team through the government procurement process

• Build government engagement and networking capabilities in Samsung subsidiaries to support the implementation of Samsung GR activities at country level (including guidance, process, tools and training)
• Build crisis management and strategic communications capabilities to communicate with government stakeholders if needed
• Provide strategic guidance and operational support to subsidiaries and relevant colleagues in MENA
• Collaborate with internal teams to provide GR guidance: Legal, ESG, B2B.

• 7+ years of relevant experience in international companies, consulting firms, institutions at public sectors
• Previous strong background across UAE, GCC and MENA region
• Hands-on expertise and knowledge on public policy development, advocacy, and public affairs initiatives
• Strong network with Dubai and Abu Dhabi governments as well as those in other priority countries
• Experience in developing and implementing GR strategy, plans and activities
• Knowledge in policy and regulations assessment
• Ability to coach and support senior leaders on public speaking and stakeholder engagement opportunities
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation) especially with public sector
• Excellent problem solving skills with impeccable attention to detail
• University degree in reputable university, Master degree is plus
• A strong track record of balancing a corporate controllership with significant ad hoc project experience
• Ability to work diligently, manage strict deadlines, and summarize complex issue in a clear and concise way

• English (mandatory)
• Arabic (preferred)