About the opportunity
Role Summary
Supervisor Government Relations Officer acts as the main point of contact with Iraqi authorities, ensuring compliance with local regulations and timely handling of licenses, registrations, and government transactions. The role provides expert guidance to internal teams, maintains strong relationships with key government bodies, and supports the Assistant Government Relations Manager with regular updates, risk reporting, and administrative tasks.
What's On Your Plate?
- Act as the companies primary representative in government matters in Iraq, reporting all developments, updates, and risks to the Assistant Government Relations Manager.
- Provide expert consultations and guidance Legal and other internal departments on government requirements, processes, and best practices.
- Maintain strong, proactive relationships with relevant authorities including, but not limited to, the Ministry of Interior, Municipality, Labour, Traffic Police, Fire Department, and Customs.
- Ensure timely renewal and proper tracking of all company licenses and documents in Baghdad, including trade license, CR, municipality permits, chamber of commerce, and import/export approvals.
- Supervise and follow up on amendments related to company ownership or directorship in the commercial registry.
- Stay continuously updated on changes to laws, regulations, formats, and procedures issued by Baghdad-based authorities, and reflect them in internal processes.
- Supervise the submission and follow-up of government transactions through respective e-portals and ensure document compliance at all times.
- Lead on the issuance of new branch licenses in Iraq or CRs for new Baghdad locations, coordinating all necessary inspections, approvals, and training requirements.
- Coordinate with authorities in cases of investigations, complaints, or information requests involving the company, ensuring professional and timely representation.
- Oversee the process of obtaining and renewing health certificates and any staff-related official documentation as per local requirements.
- Coordinate closely with the Assistant GR Manager and provide weekly updates, summaries, and risk alerts regarding all GR activities in Iraq.
- Support any administrative work such as drafting official letters, managing documentation, creating reports, and assisting with legal follow-ups in Baghdad.
- Undertake tasks as directed by the line manager.
What you need to be successful
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Government Relations.
Strong knowledge of local GR and regulations related to delivery companies.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Who we are
talabat is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70+ countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.
