Role Summary
At talabat were transforming how people connect with food and essential services across the region. As we grow so does the importance of our relationships with governments regulators and policy influencers. Were looking for a seasoned Public Affairs professional to enhance our government engagement across the GCC and broader MENA region.
Youll play a critical role in shaping a regulatory environment that supports innovation while fostering meaningful relationships with key stakeholders at the highest levels. This is a highimpact role for a strategic thinker with access to decisionmakers and a deep understanding of the regions political and economic landscape.
Whats On Your Plate
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Government Engagement:
Update talabats government engagement strategy across the MENA region with a strong focus on the GCC. Serve as the primary point of contact for seniorlevel government officials regulatory bodies and policy influencers.
Policy Advocacy:
Anticipate monitor and assess relevant regulatory and political developments. Develop policy positions and advocacy strategies that align with business priorities and regional realities.
Executive Advisory:
Act as a senior advisor to talabats leadership providing counsel on political risks public policy trends and government affairs strategy.
Stakeholder Management:
Build and maintain a network of trusted relationships with ministries regulators public institutions industry associations and diplomatic missions.
Crossfunctional Alignment:
Collaborate closely with the wider Public Affairs Communications Operations legal and other internal teams to ensure coordinated compliant and strategic external engagement.
Crisis & Issue Management:
Lead response strategies related to regulatory risks government investigations or reputational threats with highlevel public stakeholders.
Qualifications :
What Did We Order
Preferred candidates will be:
A trusted and connected expert in public affairs with 10 years of experience in government relations policy or regulatory affairs in the MENA region.
Deep network within GCC government institutions and regional stakeholders with a proven track record of access and influence.
Strong political acumen business sensitivity and understanding of how government decisions impact digital platforms and consumer services.
Exceptional communication persuasion and executive presence skills.
Fluent in English and Arabic (mandatory).
Experience in tech digital economy or highly regulated sectors is preferred.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
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