International Relation Expert

Purpose of Job

Jobholders at this level are responsible for leading work activities and working autonomously with minor direction towards predetermined long-term objectives. Jobholders might act as internal consultants and facilitators through providing guidance to deliver and perform operational activities. Their main operational role includes participating in regional Gulf/Arab events and tax and customs forums, developing engagement plan for regional Gulf/Arab agreements and treaties, managing relationships with regional Gulf/Arab organizations and government authorities, participating in Free Trade Agreement negotiations, and formulating KSA positions in treaties and agreements.

Job Resposiblites

International Relations Management


  • Participate in international events and tax and customs forums to broaden ZATCA networks, promote KSA image and stay up to date on all international affairs and key discussion topics
  • Identify list of potential international organizations and countries to cooperate with, and evaluate feasibility impact and benefits of prospect relationships
  • Develop engagement plan for international agreements and treaties with global tax and customs authorities and organizations
  • Develop and maintain relationships with international organizations and foreign government authorities to strengthen the Kingdom’s position on international taxation and customs matters
  • Coordinate for the hosting of international events to enhance and expand ZATCA’s reputation, image and credibility
  • Coordinate and perform strategic visits to international authorities and organizations to maintain ZATCA’s international relationships and strengthen bond
  • Organize and conduct workshops, seminars, and trainings programs on international tax and customs matters for key stakeholders
  • Conduct meetings with foreign government authorities on various issues related to tax and customs and zakat


Free Trade Agreements


  • Prepare KSA positions on Free Trade Agreement
  • Participate in Free Trade Agreement negotiations
  • Respond to questionnaires and surveys received from international organizations on Free Trade Agreement in a timely manner
  • Interpret the implementation of FTA and multilateral agreements
  • Contact focal points to activate the agreement
  • Identify and establish cooperation through the approved MOU


Organization and Operations


  • Follow all relevant policies, processes and standard operating procedures so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner
  • Help in solving escalated problems and provide needed support for junior team to ensure work is carried out in an efficient manner
  • Escalate complex problems to the relevant person to ensure cases/issues are closed properly
  • Perform other duties as requested


People Management


  • Train junior staff on the different job activities to ensure transfer of know-how, when applicable
  • Provide clear direction, prioritize tasks, assign and delegate responsibility, and monitor the workflow of subordinates/ junior staff
  • Support junior staff or direct reports in order to execute their duties according to set policies and processes


Job Details

Communication and Contacs

Eductaion


  • Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Public Relations, or equivalent is required
  • Master’s degree in Business Administration, International Relations, Public Relations, or equivalent is preferred


Experience

A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience

Competencies

Tax and Customs Treaties - Proficient

Communication - Developing

Professionalism - Proficient

Coaching and Internal Business Consulting - Advanced

Building Strategic Partnerships - Advanced

Results Oriented - Proficient

Risk Assessment and Management - Advanced

Customer Focus - Proficient

Negotiation and Influence - Advanced

Change Enabler - Developing

Knowledge of Rules and Regulations and Taxation and Customs - Proficient
تاريخ النشر: 08 ربيع الأول 1446 - اليوم
الناشر: LinkedIn
تاريخ النشر: 08 ربيع الأول 1446 - اليوم
الناشر: LinkedIn