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Role Summary:
The position holder will lead the government affairs and policy initiatives in Saudi, Bahrain, Iraq & Kuwait. He or she will set policy strategy, drive company government affairs initiatives, and advise on a broad range of governmental, policy and regulatory issues. The role will report Directly to the BHGE VP for the region.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a strategic approach to BHGE engagement with government entities in Saudi, Bahrain, Iraq & Kuwait.
- Lead internal teams on government affairs initiatives, implementing actions vis-à-vis government institutions and regulatory agencies in a wide range of areas including energy, healthcare, transportation, environmental regulations, international trade, finance/capital, and intellectual property.
- Provide expert advice on the workings of the government institutions and decision-making procedures and changes in government players.
- Support sales to governments by helping sales teams tailor bids to government needs, marshalling government support and advocacy for bids, and utilizing governmental financing
- Identify and quantify top governmental issues for the company and achieve results on those issues and opportunities
Job Requirements
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Undergraduate and/or graduate degree preferably in law, political science, or public policy.
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience working on government affairs matters, including significant relevant experience with a government, global corporation and/or with an international law or consultancy firm.
- Strong relationships with government officials and influencers and the demonstrated potential to build such relationships.
- Deep knowledge of institutions, regulation, policies and priorities and decision processes in both Saudi Arabia & Bahrain.
- Previous experience in the area of transnational support and funding programs would be a significant advantage.
- Ability to cope with pressure and multiple deadlines.
Desired Characteristics:
- Issue advocacy and influencing skills with track record of successful application on behalf of a corporation or government
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, and to lay out clear, logical and implementable game plans
- Proven ability to execute effectively on priority tasks and responsibilities, including linking details to broad outcomes
- Ability to build excellent working relationships within a matrix environment at all levels of the organization
