Government Relation Supervisor Responsibilties:

• Supervise and guide Government Relations Officers/Mandoubs to ensure efficient daily operations.
• Review all submissions before they are filed to ensure accuracy and compliance with requirements.
• Train team members on regulatory procedures, documentation standards, and updates in governmental systems (e.g., Sahel, New MOCI portal).
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports for management on licensing status, processed applications, upcoming renewals, and government interactions.
• Represent the company professionally in all government institutions and ensure a positive organizational reputation.
• Liaise directly with the company’s owners, CEO, and executive management when handling high-level matters with ministries or regulatory bodies.
• Support submission of documents for tenders, company registrations, and compliance updates needed by government-affiliated customers.
• Build strong working relationships with government officers to ensure efficient processing of company requests.
• Prepare and issue official administrative documents, including: (Salary certificates, experience certificates, employment verification letters, and authorized signatory documents)
• Coordinate with HR, Finance, Procurement, Warehouse, and Retail divisions to complete any required documentation for government authorities.
• Oversee the submission and follow-up of applications, approvals, and clearances for new projects, branches, and warehouses.
• Ensure timely processing and renewal of all company licenses, commercial registrations, and regulatory certificates.
• Monitor upcoming regulatory changes and advise management on compliance requirements and potential business impact.
• Maintain a comprehensive calendar of all license expiration dates and ensure proactive renewals.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with key governmental entities, including:

1. Ministry of Interior (MOI) – residency processes, work permits, visa renewals, security approvals.
2. Ministry of Commerce & Industry (MOCI) – company commercial licenses, amendments, advertisement permits.
3. Public Authority for Food & Nutrition (PAFN) – product registrations, import approvals, inspections.
4. Public Tender Committee – tender registrations, submission requirements, compliance documents.
5. Kuwait Fire Force (Fire Department) – fire safety approvals, renewal of fire compliance certificates for warehouses, retail stores, and offices.

Skills

Educational and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Law, or a related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in Government Relations in Kuwait, preferably in distribution, retail, or FMCG

Skills & Competencies: 

• Strong knowledge of Kuwait labor law, commercial laws, residency regulations, and licensing procedures.
• Established relationships with key government entities and familiarity with online government portals.
• Excellent communication skills in Arabic and English (written and verbal).
• Attention to Detail & Compliance Orientation
• Stakeholder Management & Negotiation
• Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
• Confidentiality & Professional Conduct