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