Government Relation Specialist vacancy in Bahrain

August 14, 2025

Overview of the role

 Provide high standards of government, Corporate & Admin related duties to the stakeholders, by ensuring a customer focused approach is implemented, compliance with the country’s laws & regulations and group’s policies

What you will do

  • Serve as a support liaison between the company and key Bahraini government entities, including LMRA, NPRA, MOIC, GOSI, the Ministry of Labour, and other relevant authorities.
  • Assist in the preparation, submission, and follow-up of all government-related applications, approvals, licenses, permits, and renewals.
  • Ensure the validity and compliance of all employees’ legal documents, such as CPRs, visas, passports, and work permits.
  • Coordinate closely with HR to support onboarding and offboarding processes from a legal documentation and compliance perspective.
  • Assist HR in matters related to Bahrainisation quotas, labour inspections, employee complaints, and disputes with relevant authorities.
  • Liaise with labour officials regarding contract approvals, labour permissions, penalties, and inspections.
  • Help ensure full compliance with Bahraini laws and regulations related to labour, immigration, commercial registration, and corporate licensing.
  • Monitor updates to government regulations and promptly inform the line Manager of any changes affecting business operations.
  • Provide professional and timely support to internal teams regarding government-related procedures, requirements, and documentation.
  • Stay current with the latest updates and enhancements in Bahrain’s e-government portals and digital services to improve operational efficiency.
  • Perform general administrative duties, including filing, photocopying, data entry, and maintaining organized physical and digital records.
  • Assist in the preparation of internal reports, letters, memos, and correspondence related to government and Admin matters.
  • Coordinate and schedule appointments, meetings, and follow-ups with ministries or external stakeholders as required.
  • Support other departments with document submission, follow-up, or communication with external authorities.
  • Ensure confidentiality and accuracy in handling sensitive employee and company information.
  • Work in close coordination with the line manager to successfully carry out all job-related duties.

Required skills to be successful

  • Diploma or bachelor’s degree.
  • Minimum 2 years in a similar role dealing with Bahraini government entities is preferred.
  • Familiarity with Bahrain’s government portals such as LMRA, Sijilat, NPRA, and GOSI.

What equips you for the role

  • Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage time-sensitive processes.
  • Fluent in Arabic and English (written and spoken)
Experience
Minimum 2 Years
Work Level
Mid-Level
Employment Type
Full Time
Salary
Negotiate
Al-Futtaim
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