72 Government jobs in Abu Dhabi

AVP, Government Relations & Business Development

AVP, Government Relations & Business Development

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced professional. This role will serve as the primary liaison with key government entities in the UAE, including the Department of Health (DoH), Dubai Health Authority (DHA), Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE), and others. The AVP will also play a critical role in fostering business growth through strategic partnerships and collaboration with these entities. This dual-function position requires a blend of government relations ability and business development acumen.

Key Responsibilities :

Government Relations

Stakeholder Engagement

• Cultivate and support strong relationships with key government entities, including DoH, DHA, MOHRE, and other relevant authorities.
• Represent the company at meetings, hearings, and official events with government stakeholders.
• Organize and take part in industry forums to enhance the company's visibility and influence.

Regulatory requirements and Compliance

Internal Advisory Role

Business Development

Strategic Partnerships

Product and Service Development

Business Growth Initiatives

Performance Monitoring and Reporting

Quality & Excellence Management :

People Management Responsibilities :

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Business Development

Industries

Insurance and Financial Services

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Position Overview:

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced professional. This role will serve as the primary liaison with key government entities in the UAE, including the Department of Health (DoH), Dubai Health Authority (DHA), Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE), and others. The AVP will also play a critical role in fostering business growth through strategic partnerships and collaboration with these entities. This dual-function position requires a blend of government relations ability and business development acumen.

Key Responsibilities:

Government Relations

Stakeholder Engagement

• Cultivate and support strong relationships with key government entities, including DoH, DHA, MOHRE, and other relevant authorities.
• Represent the company at meetings, hearings, and official events with government stakeholders.
• Organize and take part in industry forums to enhance the company's visibility and influence.

Regulatory requirements and Compliance

• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to interpret and implement new regulatory requirements.
• Ensure organizational compliance with all relevant healthcare and insurance regulations.
• Develop strategies to promote the company's interests within the regulatory framework.

Internal Advisory Role

• Advise senior leadership on government relations, stakeholders and regulatory landscapes.
• Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration to align business goals with regulatory risks and requirements.
• Develop and deliver training programs for staff on regulatory matters and government engagement protocols.

Business Development

Market Intelligence

• Conduct in-depth market research to identify new business opportunities within the government and public sector.
• Analyze competitor activities and market trends to inform strategic decision-making.
• Develop insights on emerging healthcare initiatives and public-private partnership opportunities.

Strategic Partnerships

• Find and pursue strategic partnerships with government entities and other key stakeholders in the UAE and GCC.
• Lead negotiations for collaborative agreements, memoranda of understanding, and public-private partnerships.
• Develop proposals for joint initiatives that align with government goals.

Product and Service Development

• Work closely with product teams to develop insurance and TPA packages that meet regulatory requirements and market demands.
• Identify opportunities for innovative insurance solutions that address specific government or public sector needs.

Business Growth Initiatives

• Develop and implement strategies to expand the company's market share in government-related insurance segments.
• Identify opportunities to participate in government tenders and projects related to insurance.
• Leverage government relationships to explore new market entry opportunities across different emirates.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting

• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for government-related business development initiatives.
• Regularly report on progress, challenges, and opportunities to senior management.
• Analyze the effectiveness of business development strategies and adjust approaches as needed.

Quality & Excellence Management:

• Oversee the implementation of best practices in business development, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of government contract performance and strategic initiatives.
• Enhance the quality of business development proposals by integrating data-driven insights.

People Management Responsibilities:

• Direct and mentor the business development team, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Authorize training programs to enhance employees' expertise in government healthcare partnerships.
• Communicate clear performance expectations and strategic objectives to the team.
• Envision career growth pathways for high-potential employees within the department.
• Foster a collaborative work environment that encourages innovation and strategic thinking.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, in a related field. A master's degree is preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in government relations, public affairs or related field within the UAE either directly or in a consultancy capacity, preferably in the healthcare or insurance sector.
• Proven record of successful relationship-building with UAE governmental bodies.
• Strong understanding of public-private partnership frameworks.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (both written and spoken) is essential.

Key Competencies:

• Exceptional people skills to build trust-based relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex policy issues and provide actionable recommendations.
• Analytical thinker with the ability to balance long-term goals with immediate priorities.
• Excellent communication skills for drafting reports, presentations, and policy briefs.
• Proactive problem-solving abilities coupled with adaptability to changing circumstances.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working directly with DoH, DHA, MOHRE, or similar regulatory authorities in the UAE.
• Background in business development or strategic partnerships within regulated industries.
• Familiarity with UAE public healthcare systems and private insurance market dynamics.

Senior Political Officer Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Political Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic leadership on key government-to-government relationships between the UK and the UAE.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication, collaboration, and analytical skills, with the ability to build strong networks of contacts within the UAE. They will work closely with other colleagues across the UK Embassy in the UAE to share understanding and insight.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and results-driven individual to make a direct contribution at the heart of the UK's work in the UAE.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provide high-quality oral and written briefings as well as analytical products on UAE international and domestic priorities.

2. Work collaboratively with other colleagues to share understanding and insight.

1. Develop a strong network of stakeholders within the UAE to support the UK's understanding of priorities and opportunities.

2. Lead on stakeholder management approaches to support senior engagement with UAE decision-makers.

1. Take ownership for specific geographic areas of shared UK-UAE priorities to support collaboration on delivery.

2. Agree specific areas with the jobholder dependent on their expertise and strategic priorities.

1. Develop a strong understanding of the UK's approach to international development to support shared development priorities and humanitarian responses.

2. Build an understanding of the linkage between the UAE's expanding regional presence and UK development and prosperity priorities.

1. Play an active and supportive role in wider Embassy delivery, taking on responsibility for key activities such as supporting visits by senior stakeholders and Embassy events.

The above list is not exhaustive, and the jobholder will be required to be flexible and take on other ad hoc tasks as required.

Eligibility

Candidates must be able to obtain an appropriate level of UK Security Clearance and a valid UAE police clearance certificate. Higher clearances can be granted only to certain nationalities.

LXR Hotels & Resorts is a collection of independent, luxury properties that celebrate the unique character of each destination. Every hotel in the LXR portfolio offers a bespoke experience, combining authentic service with refined elegance and cultural richness. At LXR, we believe in creating unforgettable moments for our guests—and extraordinary opportunities for our team members.

As Government Relation Manager, you are ultimately responsible for overseeing the whole immigration and visa responsibilities, as well as manage any legal and government duties related to the hotel while supporting employee relations and departmental goals

What will I be doing?

Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Managing all applications of visas and cancellations and deal directly with immigration department for visa matters for team members, hotel management and their families
• Ensures that all hotel permits and licenses are obtained and in line with the legal and governments' requirements
• Tracking the renewal of hotel permits and licenses
• Manage the government relation department's budget and expenses
• Ensure the safekeeping of all team members passports
• Keep records of passports and visa expiry dates, inform team members in advance of passport expiry dates and extend/renew visas prior to expiry dates
• Maintain good relations and visits to the immigration, labour office, health department, ministry of information, traffic police as well as all government departments and ministries
• Provides assistance on police and court cases, immigration and labour issue and other related matters
• Ensures that all food handlers are having occupational health cards and ensures that expiring cards are renewed on time
• Provides assistance in obtaining visas for travelling key personnel
• Organize/Facilitate appointments for the Emirates ID card for team members
• Maintain and update all required reports in the system
• Carry out the fire, safety and evacuation procedures as required by the hotel fire policy
• Assist with other government relation tasks and resolve team members and management queries

What are we looking for?

A Government Relation Manager is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team members.

To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills and values that follow:

• Previous experience of managing government relation responsibilities
• High level ofcomputer skillsproficiency
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work on own and in teams
• Accountable and resilient
• Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service
• Ability to work under pressure
• Flexibility to respond to a variety of work situations
• Excellent grooming standards both physically and communicatively
• Positive attitude
• Good communication and people skills
• Knowledge of the Abu Dhabi laws and regulations
• Luxury hospitality experience in a similar role

• Fluent in writing and speaking Arabic

What will it be like to work for Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts?

Waldorf Astoria provides guests the exceptional environment and the personalised attention of True Waldorf Service that creates a singular experience. If you understand the value of personalised attention and know how to treat even the most extraordinarily different experiences with the same rich level of customer service, you may just be the person we are looking for

What will it be like to work for Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts?

Waldorf Astoria provides guests the exceptional environment and the personalised attention of True Waldorf Service that creates a singular experience. If you understand the value of personalised attention and know how to treat even the most extraordinarily different experiences with the same rich level of customer service, you may just be the person we are looking for

Government Relations Specialist

This role is responsible for ensuring the smooth functioning of administrative operations to ensure employees, and other internal and external stakeholders, are supported effectively.

About the Job

We are seeking an experienced professional to fill a key role in our organization.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing documentation, ensuring timely processing of employee visas and labor contracts.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Process and follow up on all visa applications, renewals, and cancellations.
2. Handle documentation and submissions for labor contracts, residence permits, trade licenses, etc.
3. Maintain knowledge of current UAE government regulations and procedures.
4. Communicate effectively with government officials and authorities.
5. Translate documents from Arabic to English and vice versa as needed.
6. Ensure timely renewals of company-related licenses and employee visas.

Requirements:

1. Proven experience as a PRO in the UAE.
2. Fluency in both Arabic and English (speaking, reading, writing).
3. Excellent knowledge of UAE labor and immigration laws.
4. Strong communication and organizational skills.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a dynamic team and contribute to the growth and success of the organization.

As a Public Relations Specialist, you will be responsible for maintaining positive relationships with government officials and authorities, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and laws.

You will also be responsible for translating documents, processing visa applications, and handling labor contracts and residence permits.

If you have a strong understanding of UAE government regulations and procedures, excellent communication and organizational skills, and a proven track record of managing documentation, we encourage you to apply for this role.