We are hiring a Director of Public Policy & Government Affairs to lead talabats regulatory and government engagement across priority GCC and MENA markets.
This is a senior leadership role for a policy professional with a proven track record of influencing regulatory outcomes in complex highly regulated environments. You will work closely with senior leadership to anticipate policy risk shape government frameworks and position talabat as a credible long-term partner to regulators and public institutions.
The role combines external influence policy strategy and internal leadership with direct exposure to C-suite decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead engagement with government entities regulators competition authorities and public sector stakeholders across the region
Shape and influence policy and regulatory frameworks impacting:
competition and pricing
platform regulation
labour and workforce models
consumer protection
digital data and sustainability policy
Develop and execute policy and advocacy strategies aligned with business priorities
Represent talabat in industry associations councils and working groups
Anticipate regulatory and political risks; advise senior leadership on timing likelihood and impact
Support crisis response and regulatory escalations that affect operations
Partner closely with Communications Legal Operations Finance and Strategy teams
Act as an internal centre of excellence for government engagement and public policy standards
Coach and guide market teams on effective and compliant government relations
Qualifications :
Preferred candidates will be:
10 years experience in public policy government affairs regulatory strategy or public sector leadership
Demonstrated success influencing policy or regulatory outcomes in the GCC and/or wider MENA region
Hands-on experience engaging with ministers regulators senior civil servants and competition authorities
Background in highly regulated sectors (technology platforms telecoms mobility energy financial services or similar)
Strong understanding of how regulation impacts growth margins market structure and investor confidence
Credible discreet and trusted at senior levels with the judgement to operate in politically sensitive environments
Executive presence clear communication style and the confidence to challenge constructively
Experience working in or alongside multinational or regional businesses is a strong advantage
Fluency in verbal and written English and Arabic.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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