Head of Government Relations – Middle East

Head of Government Relations – Middle East Description

• Build strong relationships with government entities and major public sector organizations in the territory of Middle East.
• Senior role which requires proactive engagement with regional government bodies, understanding core requirements, communicating and showcasing services and capabilities across various business lines, working with relevant internal and external stakeholders to develop applicable propositions, and winning business with targeted institutions.
• Take ownership for sourcing, preparing and submitting major bids and proposals to government entities and public sector institutions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with regulators, government officials, family offices and influential business leaders.
• Work closely with regional leadership teams in the development and enhancement of their government growth strategy, and ensure delivery of revenue target.

• Develop a strong understanding of our products and services across our business lines.
• Support regional leadership team in the development and refinement of government growth plans, drawing from previous experience to identify opportunities, requirements, and ‘go to market’ strategy.
• Identify government and public sector targets based on strategy and priorities of business, arranging and attending meetings with senior government and public sector representatives.
• Leverage existing contacts, work with third parties and prospect to establish relationships as appropriate.
• Draft formal letters and requests for meetings with senior government officials and representatives.
• Attend high-level networking functions and social events providing access to senior government representatives.
• Communicate our propositions to government and public sector representatives, qualify scope of opportunity and provide clear, structured feedback to internal stakeholders.

• Bachelor's Degree in Economics/Business/Law/Finance/Engineering/IT.
• MBA or Masters Degree Preferred.

• 10+ years experience working with and advising government bodies in the region of Middle East.
• Must have excellent communication/interpersonal skills, and demonstrate a track record of building long-term relationships with government entities.
• Strong consulting/strategy/advisory background preferred, particularly within a fee-generating context.
• Experience in Financial, Legal, Tax, IT and New Media industries preferred.
• Knowledge of products and services in the above fields from a research and SW perspective is an advantage, but is not essential.

New Sourcing International (NSI) is a leading international group specializing in talent acquisition services around the globe. Since our introduction in 1999 we have grown extensively and now have thriving operations globally enjoying success through a network of cities worldwide with clients ranging from SME's to large corporate companies.

Our local offices boast a wealth of regional expertise with consultants whom understand the complexities and cultural sensitivities of each region. We have created a new concept of providing niche specialist recruitment solutions tailored to the needs of specific markets, regions and industries.

NSI is managed by leading industry professionals with diverse domain and location exposure in across various continents. We have a wide selection of databases and tools at our disposal that enable us to gain access to passive as well as active candidates.

We have a growing business presence in countries including Australia, North America, Africa, UK and the UAE. NSI has been providing talent management and recruitment services to a variety of industries for over 11 years. Our portfolio contains a range of offerings starting from recruitment, executive search, head hunting, outsourcing, contract staffing, and project recruitment.