Head of Unit – Government Relations

Full time @SWITCH in Management / Development
  • Baghdad, Iraq
  • Post Date : 15/10/2025
  • Apply Before : 30/10/2025

Job Detail

  • Job ID 6632
  • Career Level  Manager
  • Experience  6-10 Years
  • Gender  Male or Female
  • Industry  Finance
  • Qualifications  Bachelor s Degree

Job Description

This job holder is responsible for leading the company’s strategic engagement and partnerships with government entities. The role focuses on identifying and developing business opportunities within the public sector, driving government sales initiatives, and ensuring alignment with regulatory and compliance standards. This position requires strong leadership, deep knowledge of government procurement processes, and the ability to build and maintain high-level relationships across governmental institutions.

*Main Responsibilities and Duties*

– Develop and implement a comprehensive government relations and sales strategy aligned with the company’s business objectives and growth plans.
– Build, strengthen, and maintain strategic relationships with key stakeholders across ministries, agencies, and other governmental bodies.
– Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities with government clients through tenders, direct sales, and partnership models.
– Lead the preparation and submission of proposals, bids, and contracts, ensuring compliance with all government procurement and regulatory requirements.
– Monitor and analyze market trends, government policies, and funding priorities to anticipate opportunities and inform decision-making.
– Manage, mentor, and develop a team of government relations professionals, fostering a high-performance and results-driven culture.
– Coordinate with internal departments (Marketing, Finance, Legal, and Operations) to ensure efficient delivery of solutions to government clients.
– Establish and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure and report the effectiveness of government relations and sales activities.
– Ensure full compliance with legal, contractual, and ethical standards related to government engagements.
– Represent the company in meetings, forums, and events related to government affairs and partnerships.

*Education and Training/ Experience*
– Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Public Administration, or a related field (master’s degree preferred).
– Minimum 8 years of experience in business development, sales, or government relations, including at least 3 years in a leadership role focusing on government sales or B2G engagements.
– In-depth understanding of government procurement processes, public sector dynamics, and regulatory frameworks.
– Proven experience managing end-to-end government contract cycles and relationship management at a senior level.

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