Government Relationship Manager

ENGIE group is a global reference in low-carbon energy and services. Together with our 96,000 employees, our customers, partners and stakeholders, we are committed to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral world, through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally friendly solutions. Inspired by our purpose (“raison d’être”), we reconcile economic performance with a positive impact on people and the planet, building on our key businesses (gas, renewable energy, services) to offer competitive solutions to our customers.

ENGIE’s Business Unit for the Asia Middle East and Africa (AMEA) region is headquartered in Dubai. The region has activities in large scale power generation, water desalination, district cooling, energy solutions and renewables including green hydrogen, wind and solar. We act throughout the value chain: strategy, design, engineering, energy-efficient asset construction, digital platforms, operations management, financing syndication and outcome assurance. And, by using globally leading technologies, we create innovative energy and smart solutions that help to make the world a better place.

About the job:

Business Line: AMEA

Primary Location: UAE

Employee Status: Permanent

Schedule: Full Time

Key activities and competencies

Strategic:

• Develop and maintain relationships with government authorities to facilitate smooth permitting and planning of Abu Dhabi projects.

Operational:

• Plan and lead meetings with municipalities, local authorities and agencies.
• Develop and follow up specific applications and approvals.

Organizational:

• Coordinate between Engie project team and local authorities, government and agencies.

Planning & Delivery of Work:

• Plan and manage government relations activities, including securing special licenses and permits.
• Coordinate with relevant agencies to arrange in-house and external events, meetings, and other functions.

Key relationships

Key relationships are as follows:

Internal:

• Project teams (BD, construction, legal, HR departments)

External:

• Governmental and non-governmental authorities, specifically Abu Dhabi and Al Ain municipality authorities.
• Other agencies and advisors, contractors, customs and permitting authorities.

Required Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Higher Diploma/Bachelor's degree in business administration, communication, legal or a related field.

Experience:

• At least five years of experience working as a Relationship Manager or in a similar role in the Abu Dhabi governmental or government related entities.
• Project and construction related experience dealing with key stakeholders and ensuring administrative steps are dealt with timely and efficiently.
• Proven experience in public relations and a strong understanding of project documents and local UAE laws.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English and Arabic.
• In-depth understanding of office management procedures and departmental and legal policies.
• Proficiency with UAE government processes (including familiarity with CICPA processes)
• Understanding of complex project structure with multiparty and involving international and local stakeholders.
• Understanding of typical construction related issues with an ability to preempt and resolve issues when they arise

UAE national only, Abu Dhabi