Role Purpose

Zain Iraq Actively recruiting to hire a Government Relations Senior Coordinator who is responsible for guiding activities pertaining to government relations and regulatory operations making sure that business activities are compliant with regulatory standards and government regulations and regulatory requirements. Positions in this family contribute to managing and handling complaint cases received from the regulator and facilitate relations with governmental agencies based in regions

Responsibilities

• Understand Government and Regulatory Relations strategy and plans and participate in the achievement of objectives and targets

• Implement Government and Regulatory Relations policies and procedures

• Research and analyze government regulations and statutory requirements and report changes/amendments to H.Q for action to contribute to keeping an updated file

• Follow up on any new governmental procedures in the area of operations and communicate to the supervisor to support proper decision-making 

• Confer with government officials and facilitate operational transactions with related governmental institutions

• Share with H.Q regional political environment status and directions to help decision-making

• Follow-up processes relating to Governmental issues concerning Zain IQ operational requirements including the issuance of visas, work permits, licenses, airports relations, green zone entry permits, regulatory permits, etc…, report delays that will influence the business negatively

Education, Experience and Competencies

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in law, public relations-related field or equivalent

Experience

• A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience with at least 2 years in a similar role

Competencies

Behavioral

• Achievement Driven

• Team Work

• Information Seeking

• Relationship Building

Technical

• Oral & Written Communication

• Negotiation

• Managing Information

• Technology Application

• Contract Administration and Legal Proficiency

• Policy and Regulations Setting

IDE Competency

• Courage to Engage

• Addressing Bias

• Allyship