Government Relations Manager

About noon

We’re building an ecosystem of digital products and services that power everyday life across the Middle East—fast, scalable, and deeply customer-centric. Our mission is to deliver to every door every day. We're scaling fast, and we need sharp business minds who can turn complexity into clarity and help us grow profitably

Noon’s fastest hyper-local delivery platform, Noon Minutes, offers a localized assortment of FMCG & grocery products with delivery within 15-minutes. Currently live across the UAE and Saudi Arabia, offering thousands of products to customers in record time.

noon’s mission: Every door, every day.

What you'll do:

Team noon has some of the fastest, smartest, and hardest-working people we've encountered. With a young, aggressive, and talented team, we're driving major missions forward.

We are looking for a highly driven professional to manage all government relationships in Egypt and accelerate our on-ground operations. This person will act as the primary liaison with government authorities, ensure compliance, facilitate approvals, and remove operational roadblocks, with a strong focus on dark store and retail operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and manage relationships with government bodies, regulators, and local authorities across Egypt.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with all regulations affecting dark stores and other retail operations.
• Facilitate timely approvals, permits, and licenses required for business operations.
• Work closely with local authorities to resolve any operational or compliance issues that could impact store setups or day-to-day operations.
• Stay ahead of regulatory changes and advise leadership on potential impacts.
• Act as the point of contact for government audits, inspections, or queries.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (operations, logistics, legal, commercial) to accelerate on-ground execution.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and proactively solve issues to maintain timelines.
• Represent the company in industry forums, trade associations, and government meetings as needed.
• Provide regular updates to leadership on government affairs, compliance, and operational progress.

What you'll need:

• Proven experience managing government relations in Egypt, preferably in retail, logistics, or e-commerce.
• Strong understanding of local regulations, permits, and compliance requirements, including dark store operations.
• Excellent networking and relationship-building skills with government stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to navigate complex operational challenges.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and operate in a fast-paced environment.

Who will excel?

• We’re looking for people with high standards, who understand that hard work matters.
• You need to be relentlessly resourceful and operate with a deep bias for action.
• We need people with the courage to be fiercely original.
• noon is not for everyone; readiness to adapt, pivot, and learn is essential.