International Relations 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 Responsibilities

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

Education

•  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