Government Liaison Assistant
- LocationErbil, Erbil, Iraq
- Work typeOn-site
- Posted28 October 2026
- SourceGulf Keystone Petroleum (UK) Ltd's careers page (BambooHR)
Live checkFirst seen 11 days ago; still listed on Gulf Keystone Petroleum (UK) Ltd's careers page 2 days ago.
At a glance
- Experience2+ years
- EducationBachelor's degree (preferred)
- LanguagesEnglish
- Skills and toolsMicrosoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint
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About the role
Job Title: Government Liaison Assistant
Location: Erbil Office
Government Relations
- Maintain positive working relationships with government departments and officials.
- Coordinate and schedule meetings, appointments, and correspondence with government entities.
- Represent the company at governmental offices when required.
- Track and follow up on government-related applications, approvals, licenses, and permits.
Documentation & Compliance
- Prepare, submit, and monitor official documentation as required.
- Ensure company licenses, registrations, and permits are valid and renewed on time.
- Maintain accurate records of all government correspondence and approvals.
- Monitor regulatory changes and inform management of potential impacts.
Administrative Support
- Draft official letters, requests, and reports in English, Kurdish and Arabic as required.
- Organize and maintain government relations files and databases.
- Assist in preparing documentation for audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
- Support visa, residency, work permit, and immigration-related processes when applicable.
- Supporting other team members within the department.
Education/qualification:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Public Administration preferred.
Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in government relations and administration.
Technical Competencies
- Strong knowledge of local government procedures and regulations.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Problem Solving.
Non-technical Competencies
- Professional levels of spoken and written Kurdish and English.
- A confident approach with excellent teamwork skills.
- Flexibility and willingness to support others in the Company if required.
Interested candidates should submit their CVs, no later than Saturday, 07 November 2026.
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