Lead Liaison Officer

Job Title: Lead Liaison Officer

Department: Administration / Project Coordination
Reporting To: Project Director / General Manager

Job Purpose:
The Lead Liaison Officer acts as the primary point of contact between the company, clients, government authorities, and other external stakeholders. The role ensures smooth communication, coordination, and compliance with all regulatory and contractual requirements, supporting the successful execution of projects and company operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the main representative for all communication and coordination with government ministries, regulatory authorities, and project stakeholders.
• Facilitate approvals, permits, licenses, and clearances required for company operations and ongoing projects.
• Maintain professional relationships with clients, consultants, and local authorities to ensure timely information flow.
• Supervise and guide the liaison team to ensure documentation and procedures are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Monitor and track progress of submissions and approvals, reporting status updates to management.
• Coordinate with internal departments (HR, Finance, Operations, etc.) to ensure compliance with legal and project requirements.
• Resolve issues related to governmental processes or project approvals in a timely manner.
• Represent the company at meetings, inspections, and discussions with authorities when required.
• Maintain records of correspondence, approvals, and government interactions for audit and compliance purposes.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Relations, or related field.
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in liaison, government relations, or project coordination (preferably in construction, oil & gas, or facility management sectors).
• Strong understanding of local laws, procedures, and ministry requirements.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and networking skills.
• Ability to lead a team and manage multiple tasks under pressure.
• Proficient in MS Office and reporting tools.
• Fluency in English; Arabic knowledge is an added advantage.

Work Environment:

• Office-based with frequent visits to ministries, municipalities, and project sites as required.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent