COMPANY OVERVIEW                                                                                                                                     

NEOM is an accelerator of human progress and a vision of what a new future might look like. A region in northwest Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea, NEOM is being built from the ground up to include hyperconnected, cognitive cities, ports, next-generation infrastructure and industries, enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues and tourist destinations.

As a destination, it will be a home for people who dream big and want to be part of building a new model for exceptional livability, creating thriving businesses and reinventing environmental conservation.

As a workplace, it is a place for people who share our core values of care, curiosity, diversity, passion, respect, and becoming a catalyst for change.

Are you ready to help NEOM find solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges? Are you prepared to create a lasting legacy that benefits generations to come? Then we want to hear from you!

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Manager, Regional Projects will play a pivotal role in Represents Government Affairs within the assigned NEOM Stakeholders for the purpose to administrate and execute all the duties related to Government Affairs services in interacting within NEOM Region/Sectors or the external Government Authorities.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES

Key Responsibilities

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• Overseeing project implementation & administration requirements. 
• Reporting, monitoring and evaluation of the project development.
• Create functional strategies and objectives for sub function and
• develop policies/procedures to support projects delivery.
• Support activations and special projects of all NEOM sectors.
• Execute and handle the assigned duties that related to Regional Projects Services to NEOM Regions/Sectors and ensure full compliance with the established policies and procedures related Government Affairs Sector in line with KSA Government rules and regulations.
• Provides to the Manager regular reports and statistics on the progress of the cases he/she handles
• Execute and handle all Stakeholder’s corporate certificates, licenses and permits.
• Observes, advises, and guides NEOM Regions/Sectors in their related matters with the Government entities and makes appropriate recommendation whenever applicable.
• Suggests to the Account Manager improvements in the internal processes or to the processes that GA interacts with Government Entities
• Participates in projects and initiatives beyond the day-to-day operational tasks.
• Participates in the departments strategic planning.
• Receives direction and day-to-day supervision from the Director.
• Interacts with NEOM Regions/Sectors to receive requests or provide answers or guidance as requested.
• Provides and obtains information related to pending cases either internally with NEOM Regions/Sectors or externally with Government Entities
• Responds to inquiries from other departments regarding Government processes and issues.
• Familiarity with local and global regulations such as NCA, NDMO, and GDPR.

BACKGROUND, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge Skills and Experience

Knowledge & Work Experience

• 8+ years of relevant work experience in DPP program management, processes, practices, technologies, risk management, audit, or compliance.
• Ability to work effectively in both informal and highly official settings.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Fluent in English and Arabic oral and writing.
• High standard of character and conduct.
• Ability to work under pressure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with no less than 8 years of experience in Government Relations, Public Relations or relevant area