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Director – Government Affairs (Legal background) Jobs in Cairo, Egypt at Qatari Diar
Title: Director – Government Affairs (Legal background)
Company: Qatari Diar
Location: Cairo, Egypt
We are currently hiring for a senior and seasoned Government affairs professional at Director level, who will focus on leading and managing the QD-Egypt’s relationships with governmental, regulatory, and public authorities.
The role will ensure timely approvals, permits, licenses, and regulatory clearances required for land acquisition, development, construction, utilities, operations & HR, while proactively managing government relations to support the company’s strategic growth agenda and mitigating regulatory risk.
The Ideal candidate for the role should possess:
- Bachelor's degree in public administration/ political science/ Engineering/ Business Administration or Law. Master's degree would be an advantage.
- Min. 12 years of experience in government affairs, regulatory relations or public sector engagements, preferably within real estate, infrastructure, construction, or large-scale development.
- Strong understanding of Real estate development regulations, land administration, utilities, and construction permitting frameworks.
Job Responsibilities:
Government Relations & Stakeholder Management
- Act as the primary interface between QD-Egypt and relevant government entities, authorities, and regulators (ministries, governorates, municipalities, utilities, and special economic authorities).
- Build and maintain strong, credible, and long-term relationships with key government stakeholders to facilitate smooth project execution across all sites.
- Represent the company in official meetings, negotiations, and forums with government and public-sector counterparts.
Regulatory Approvals & Permits
- Oversee and coordinate the end-to-end process for obtaining all governmental approvals, licenses, permits, and clearances required for development, construction, sales, and operations.
- Ensure alignment between governmental requirements and internal functions including project delivery, development, legal, commercial, finance & HR.
- Track approval timelines, identify bottlenecks, and proactively resolve issues that may impact project schedules or commercial launches.
Policy, Compliance & Risk Management
- Monitor changes in regulations, policies, and government directives affecting real estate development, land use, construction, sales, and asset operations.
- Assess regulatory and political risks and advise executive management on potential impacts and mitigation strategies.
- Ensure full compliance with applicable governmental regulations and reporting obligations across all projects.
Strategic Advisory & Executive Support
- Advise executive leadership on government-related matters, regulatory strategy, and stakeholder positioning.
- Support strategic initiatives such as new land acquisitions, new city developments, public–private partnerships, and major infrastructure or utility negotiations.
- Prepare high-quality briefs, position papers, and updates for executive management on governmental and regulatory matters.
Internal Coordination & Leadership
- Coordinate closely with Legal, Project Delivery, Development & Asset Management, Commercial, Finance & HR to ensure integrated execution of government-facing activities.
- Establish internal processes and governance for managing governmental interactions, documentation, and approvals.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the governmental affairs team, ensuring high professional standards and accountability.
Key Deliverables
- Timely securing of all required governmental approvals and permits.
- Strong, constructive relationships with key public-sector stakeholders.
- Reduced regulatory risk and minimized delays impacting project delivery and sales.
- Clear visibility to executive management on governmental risks, timelines, and dependencies.
Main Interfaces would be:
- Relevant ministries and govt. authorities
- Governorates, municipalities, and local administrative bodies.
- New Urban Communities Authority and similar development authorities.
- Utility providers (electricity, water, gas, telecommunications).
- Regulatory bodies and licensing authorities.
- Public sector agencies involved in land allocation, planning and infrastructure.
- Government appointed consultants and technical committees.