International Relations Senior Specialist

Purpose of Job

Jobholders at this level carry out specific tasks independently but are subject to close supervision. They research, collect and analyze information, draft reports and documents, participate in specific meetings and develop their own professional expertise. They undertake simple operational activities including identifying potential regional Gulf/Arab organizations and countries to cooperate with, coordinating for regional Gulf/Arab events to be hosted in KSA, and coordinating for workshops/ seminars/ training on regional Gulf/Arab tax and customs matters.

Job Responsibilites

International Relations Management

• Participate in international events and tax and customs forums to broaden ZATCA networks, promote KSA image and stay up to date on all international affairs and key discussion topics
• Identify list of potential international organizations and countries to cooperate with, and evaluate feasibility impact and benefits of prospect relationships
• Develop engagement plan for international agreements and treaties with global tax and customs authorities and organizations
• Develop and maintain relationships with international organizations and foreign government authorities to strengthen the Kingdom’s position on international taxation and customs matters
• Coordinate for the hosting of international events to enhance and expand ZATCA’s reputation, image and credibility
• Coordinate and perform strategic visits to international authorities and organizations to maintain ZATCA’s international relationships and strengthen bond
• Organize and conduct workshops, seminars, and trainings programs on international tax and customs matters for key stakeholders
• Conduct meetings with foreign government authorities on various issues related to tax and customs and zakat
  
  
  

Free Trade Agreements

• Prepare KSA positions on Free Trade Agreement
• Participate in Free Trade Agreement negotiations
• Respond to questionnaires and surveys received from international organizations on Free Trade Agreement in a timely manner
• Interpret the implementation of FTA and multilateral agreements
• Contact focal points to activate the agreement
• Identify and establish cooperation through the approved MOU
  
  
  

Organization and Operations

• Follow all relevant policies, processes and standard operating procedures so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner
• Help in solving escalated problems and provide needed support for junior team to ensure work is carried out in an efficient manner
• Escalate complex problems to the relevant person to ensure cases/issues are closed properly
• Perform other duties as requested
  
  
  

People Management

• Train junior staff on the different job activities to ensure transfer of know-how, when applicable
• Provide clear direction, prioritize tasks, assign and delegate responsibility, and monitor the workflow of subordinates/ junior staff
• Support junior staff or direct reports in order to execute their duties according to set policies and processes
  
  
  

Job Details

Communication and Contacs

Eductaion

Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Public Relations, or equivalent is required

Experience

0-2 years of relevant experience

Competencies

Negotiation and Influence - Developing

Communication - Developing

Professionalism - Developing

Coaching and Internal Business Consulting - Developing

Building Strategic Partnerships - Developing

Results Oriented - Developing

Customer Focus - Developing

Knowledge of Rules and Regulations and Taxation and Customs - Developing

Change Enabler - Developing

Risk Assessment and Management - Developing

Tax and Customs Treaties - Developing