Government Relations Officer - UAE National

Would you like to build key relationships and partnerships?

Would you like to help shape the future of our global energy?

Join Baker Hughes

A leader in the oilfield services industry. Baker Hughes offers opportunities for qualified people who want to grow in our high-performance organization. Our leading technologies and our ability to apply them safety and effectively create value for our customers and shareholders

Collaborate with dynamic, cross-functional and international teams

As a Government Relations Officer, your job duties include staying current on existing and proposed legislation in UAE, building good relations with relevant government officials, and updating management on relevant laws and regulations.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

·        Handling all government-related processes in compliance with local regulations, including visa and labour procedures.

·        Facilitating meetings with government officials and represent the organization in all regulatory matters.

·        Processing and renewal of various licenses, permits and other legal documents required by the government.

·        Being Well versed with the continually changing labor laws, localization requirements, vehicle registrations, social security clearance and other government related policies and procedures ​

·        Ensuring all visas, passes and labor permits are up to date and arrange for timely renewals.

.        Effectively communicate with government entities and internal stakeholders on all relevant matters

.        Ensuring & supporting continuous process improvements

Fuel your passion

​To be successful in this role you will:

·         Have a Bachelor's degree or diploma from an accredited university or college is preferred.

·         Have 3+ years of experience in a Government Relations role in UAE

·         Should have relevant experience working with government departments and handling visa and immigration processes. 

·         Display excellent communication skills with fluency in written & spoken English & Arabic

·         Ability to multi-task effectively and balance priorities in an ever changing, fast-moving, time-sensitive environment

·         Be able to anticipate needs and make judgement calls within your area of expertise and responsibility

·         Display a high value for integrity, kindness and show a sense of humor

·         Be a proactive, motivated self-starter, maintaining discipline and focus in managing long term initiatives without close supervision

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

·         Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

·         WFH -but be available for face-to-face meetings with key individuals and groups

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

·         Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities

·         Comprehensive private medical care options

·         Safety net of life insurance and disability programs

·         Tailored financial programs

·         Additional elected or voluntary benefits