Senior Government Liaison Officer Operations Qatar - Equiom Group

Senior Government Liaison Officer & Operations (Qatar) - Equiom Group
Summary And Overview

• Senior Government Liaison Officer and Operations
• Qatar
• Permanent
• Full Time
• Competitive Salary & Benefits
  

You'll be responsible for providing effective support to new and existing

clients on all matters relating to Labour and Immigration, Operations, end to end company formation and entity maintenance services.

You will also be responsible for all manner of government and semi government liaison for clients and maintaining a high level of confidentiality and all necessary documentation securely and in accordance with government requirements.

Your New Role

This list of duties is not exhaustive and may change from time to time according to business needs:

• To project manage tasks assigned, ensuring that all stakeholders are kept apprised of progress and requirements, reporting in writing to stakeholders and meeting agreed deadlines
  • Keep the PRO log sheet up to date, ensuring all fees and disbursements incurred are logged and recorded daily without fail
  • Follow the company policies and procedures in terms of delivery of service, administration, and client services as well in all other regards
  • Act at all times as an exclusive ambassador for Equiom Group
  • To be the oracle for all government authorities & document processing with the ministries in the State of Qatar
  • Act as the main link for Operations and Client Services team by taking ownership of all Government and local authority requirements, licensing, compliance, and commercial support services
  • Act as point of contact for Labour and immigration tasks, making use of network to problem solve and find solutions
  • Provide clear, accurate and reliable information at all times
  • Lead and support clients through Notary Public/Ministry of Justice and other local authority appointments, in relation to all documentation required for corporate services
• Make sure all the documents are correct prior to attending appointments
• Respectfully advocating for the client where there is certainty of our position being the correct one
• To have strong relationships at the Notary Public and all government departments in the State of Qatar
• Have strong understanding of Company documentation such as AOA’s, MOA’s, resolutions, share transfer instruments, POA’s, being able to draft, review and confirm the accuracy of such documents and providing timely feedback on any suggested changes (limited to the requirements as per the government department and not on points of law)
• Work closely with the Client Services Team, providing clear and accurate feasibility information in relation to new company formation in the State of Qatar
• Provide weekly reports to your manager on relevant changes to current processes, or legal changes within the government departments that would affect any of our clients
• To submit and ensure the processing of all types of applications and paperwork to the local government bodies including but not limited to MOCI, MOI, MOL, MOFA, MOJ, GTA, QFC and QFZA
• Accurately and efficiently, implement and maintain all relevant paperwork for each client, to ensure successful results while ensuring confidentiality and document security
• Ensure compliance with company standards, policies, and procedures
  

What will you need to succeed in this role?

As to be expected, we are searching for someone who can bring a range of skills and experiences to enhance the team. As such, there are a few essential skills we are looking for:

• Strong relationships with government departments in Qatar, particularly Notary Public/Ministry of Justice.
  • Native Arabic and fluent English language skills, reading, writing and verbal is essential
• At least 5 years’ experience in a PRO role in Qatar, within the Corporate Business Services sector
• Exceptional knowledge of company incorporation
• IT skills is essential, particularly Microsoft Outlook, Word & Excel
  

Personal attributes which would be seen in the ideal applicant include;

• Excellent network of resources, with a solid understanding of building beneficial relationships
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Excellent planning & organising skills
• Client orientation: the ability to demonstrate concern for satisfying external customers
• Professional Credibility: having the requisite skills and experience to convey knowledge, responsibility, reliability and trustworthiness to clients and colleagues
• Flexibility: the ability to demonstrate a flexible approach to support the business in achieving results
• Information gathering: the ability to identify the information needed to clarify a situation and seek that information from appropriate sources.
• Forward thinking: the ability to anticipate the implications and consequences of situation and take appropriate action to be prepared for possible contingencies and resolve problems
• Excellent organisation, time management and communication skills