Senior Associate – Government Relations

JOB PURPOSE •Assist in establishing relationship with Government authorities to ensure that all necessary permits and licenses for the development’s projects are obtained in a timely manner. •Assist the PM team to the successful delivery of a major Infrastructure, Housing and Development projects. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES §Assist processing of all required project developments and construction permits through external government agencies, and follow-up on the reviews and comments of approving agencies. §Ensure close coordination with project teams as required to secure permits from relevant external/internal entities such as Government Authorities across Abu Dhabi Emirate §Coordinate with project teams as necessary to assure that all ongoing project development and construction projects are conducted in line with the licenses and permits obtained. §Monitor related government laws and regulations affecting the development of the different projects and highlight any changes or amendments that might affect it §Ensure that all required permits are obtained in a timely manner to prevent any delays in the project delivery schedule •Assist the validation of prepared documents by the consultant and contractors for Assets handing over. •Learn and maintain assets handing over tracker and plan for each project to ensure and maintain the implementation of assets handing over plan. •Coordinate and under supervision, take a lead in communication/ negotiation with local authorities for as