7 Board Liaison jobs in Saudi Arabia

• Facilitate coordination between the Transportation Control Centre (TCC) and operational teams to ensure efficient traffic management and operational continuity.
• Act as the primary liaison for incident response, ensuring timely communication and resolution of service disruptions.
• Support the TCC in real-time monitoring, dispatch coordination, and operational decision-making.
• Ensure accurate and timely information flow between control center personnel and field teams.
• Assist in the development and implementation of incident management protocols and response strategies.
• Collaborate with O&M Contractors, technical teams, and Employer representatives to align operational priorities and ensure compliance with safety and service standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Transportation, Traffic Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in transportation management systems, preferably within metro or urban rail environments.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and coordinate across diverse teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working in high-pressure, real-time operational settings.

• Familiarity with control center technologies, dispatch systems, and incident tracking tools.
• Experience in metro or railway infrastructure projects.
• Ability to work in a 24/7 operational environment with flexibility and responsiveness.

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage.
• Paid Annual leave.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, as well as personal health, fitness, and nutrition consulting.

• Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.
• Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.
• Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues, and customers are treated equally and with respect.

• Act as the primary communication channel between the Operations Control Centre (OCC) and relevant stakeholders, ensuring seamless and efficient information exchange.
• Facilitate operational support by coordinating real-time updates, incident responses, and service adjustments between OCC and field teams.
• Ensure timely dissemination of operational data, alerts, and instructions to all concerned parties.
• Support OCC in managing service disruptions, emergencies, and routine operational updates by maintaining clear and structured communication protocols.
• Collaborate with O&M Contractors, technical teams, and Employer representatives to ensure alignment in operational priorities and responses.

• Bachelor's degree in Operations, Transport Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in control room operations, preferably within metro, railway, or large-scale transport systems.
• Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to manage high-pressure situations and multi-stakeholder environments.
• Familiarity with OCC systems, operational workflows, and incident management procedures.

• Experience in metro or railway infrastructure projects.
• Ability to work in a 24/7 operational environment with flexibility and responsiveness.
• Proficiency in using control room software, dispatch systems, and reporting tools.

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage.
• Paid Annual leave.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, as well as personal health, fitness, and nutrition consulting.

• Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.
• Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.
• Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues, and customers are treated equally and with respect.

Job Title: Lead Liaison Officer

Department: Administration / Project Coordination

Reporting To: Project Director / General Manager

Job Purpose:

The Lead Liaison Officer acts as the primary point of contact between the company, clients, government authorities, and other external stakeholders. The role ensures smooth communication, coordination, and compliance with all regulatory and contractual requirements, supporting the successful execution of projects and company operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the main representative for all communication and coordination with government ministries, regulatory authorities, and project stakeholders.
• Facilitate approvals, permits, licenses, and clearances required for company operations and ongoing projects.
• Maintain professional relationships with clients, consultants, and local authorities to ensure timely information flow.
• Supervise and guide the liaison team to ensure documentation and procedures are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Monitor and track progress of submissions and approvals, reporting status updates to management.
• Coordinate with internal departments (HR, Finance, Operations, etc.) to ensure compliance with legal and project requirements.
• Resolve issues related to governmental processes or project approvals in a timely manner.
• Represent the company at meetings, inspections, and discussions with authorities when required.
• Maintain records of correspondence, approvals, and government interactions for audit and compliance purposes.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Relations, or related field.
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in liaison, government relations, or project coordination (preferably in construction, oil & gas, or facility management sectors).
• Strong understanding of local laws, procedures, and ministry requirements.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and networking skills.
• Ability to lead a team and manage multiple tasks under pressure.
• Proficient in MS Office and reporting tools.
• Fluency in English; Arabic knowledge is an added advantage.

Work Environment:

• Office-based with frequent visits to ministries, municipalities, and project sites as required.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

AtkinsRéalis is looking for an OCC Liaison Officer, in Riyadh, KSA.

About AtkinsRéalis

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at or follow us on LinkedIn.

Learn more about our career opportunities at:

The OCC Liaison Officer will serve as the primary communication channel between the Operations Control Centre (OCC) and relevant stakeholders involved in the metro project's Operations & Maintenance (O&M) phase. This role is critical to ensuring efficient information flow, operational coordination, and timely support across all functional teams and contractors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary communication channel between the Operations Control Centre (OCC) and relevant stakeholders, ensuring seamless and efficient information exchange.
• Facilitate operational support by coordinating real-time updates, incident responses, and service adjustments between OCC and field teams.
• Ensure timely dissemination of operational data, alerts, and instructions to all concerned parties.
• Support OCC in managing service disruptions, emergencies, and routine operational updates by maintaining clear and structured communication protocols.
• Collaborate with O&M Contractors, technical teams, and Employer representatives to ensure alignment in operational priorities and responses.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Operations, Transport Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in control room operations, preferably within metro, railway, or large-scale transport systems.
• Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to manage high-pressure situations and multi-stakeholder environments.
• Familiarity with OCC systems, operational workflows, and incident management procedures.

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience in metro or railway infrastructure projects.
• Ability to work in a 24/7 operational environment with flexibility and responsiveness.
• Proficiency in using control room software, dispatch systems, and reporting tools.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage.
• Paid Annual leave.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, as well as personal health, fitness, and nutrition consulting.

Your difference makes a difference. We care for our people and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where you can thrive and build a future you want to be a part of.

AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforces. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction, or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.

Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We pursue this commitment by:

• Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.
• Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.
• Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues, and customers are treated equally and with respect.

AtkinsRéalis is looking for a TCC Liaison Officer, in Riyadh, UAE.

About AtkinsRéalis

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at or follow us on LinkedIn.

Learn more about our career opportunities at:

The TCC Liaison Officer plays a vital role in ensuring seamless coordination between the Transportation Control Centre (TCC) and operational teams during the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) phase of the metro project. This role is essential for maintaining smooth traffic management, timely incident response, and effective communication across all stakeholders involved in metro operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate coordination between the Transportation Control Centre (TCC) and operational teams to ensure efficient traffic management and operational continuity.
• Act as the primary liaison for incident response, ensuring timely communication and resolution of service disruptions.
• Support the TCC in real-time monitoring, dispatch coordination, and operational decision-making.
• Ensure accurate and timely information flow between control center personnel and field teams.
• Assist in the development and implementation of incident management protocols and response strategies.
• Collaborate with O&M Contractors, technical teams, and Employer representatives to align operational priorities and ensure compliance with safety and service standards.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Transportation, Traffic Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in transportation management systems, preferably within metro or urban rail environments.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and coordinate across diverse teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working in high-pressure, real-time operational settings.

Preferred Attributes:

• Familiarity with control center technologies, dispatch systems, and incident tracking tools.
• Experience in metro or railway infrastructure projects.
• Ability to work in a 24/7 operational environment with flexibility and responsiveness.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage.
• Paid Annual leave.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, as well as personal health, fitness, and nutrition consulting.

Your difference makes a difference. We care for our people and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where you can thrive and build a future you want to be a part of.

AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforces. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction, or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.

Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We pursue this commitment by:

• Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.
• Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.
• Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues, and customers are treated equally and with respect.

Senior Operations Officer/Senior Government Liaison
Job #: req34267

Organization: World Bank

Sector: Operations

Grade: GG

Term Duration: 3 years 0 months

Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment

Location: Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

Required Language(s): English, Arabic

Preferred Language(s)
Closing Date: 9/29/2025 (MM/DD/YYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description
Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank Group (WBG) provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. For more information, .

Regional Context
The Middle East and North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan Region serves twenty two countries across different income groups, of which fourteen are active/potentially active IBRD/IDA borrowers (Afghanistan, Algeria, Djibouti, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Pakistan, Syria, West Bank and Gaza, Tunisia, and Yemen), with a total of 251 projects and over $51 bn in total commitment. Eight are users of the Region's non-lending services, mostly on a reimbursable basis (Bahrain, Kuwait, Libya, Malta, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates). The mission of the region is to foster sustainable growth with a focus on job creation and poverty reduction, economic and social inclusion, and good governance. The region attaches importance to creating a supportive work environment based on the values of teamwork, transparency, trust, and client service, underlined by professional excellence. The region places high value on diversity. The region is organized into seven Country Departments (CMUs), the Office of the Regional Chief Economist, and the Development Effectiveness Unit (MNADE).

With an expanded regional strategy, the World Bank aims to help the region weather the current crises, move from stabilization to transformation, unlock its vast economic potential of youth and women, develop its human capital to adapt to global megatrends, and foster innovation (

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The World Bank's GCC Country Department:

The Senior Operations Officer will primarily focus on the WB KSA program. The program is delivered through a Technical Cooperation Program (TCP) Agreement with the Ministry of Finance and stand-alone agreements with various ministries and government entities. It covers activities in a wide range of sectors connected with the Vision 2030 goals with clearly defined deliverables. In addition, the Senior Operations Officer will also serve as a Senior Government Liaison to foster and deepen the trusted relationships with clients and partners in Saudi Arabia.

The Senior Operations Officer will report to the Country Director based in the Riyadh office.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Client/Country Relations:
• Develop and maintain excellent and trusted relationships with the government counterparts, actively contributing to business development and growing the World Bank's Reimbursable Advisory Services (RAS) program in Saudi Arabia.
• Actively support the country and project teams by playing a critical role in coordinating the implementation of the World Bank RAS program in the Kingdom and working with the Program Manager in the Bank dialogue with the government counterparts.
• Provide support to visiting technical teams and join key meetings with senior government agencies.
• Liaise with Global Practices and task teams to ensure consistency in reports and correspondence with the government.
• Coordinate and facilitate close partnership with IFC and MIGA towards development and implementation of joint World Bank Group programs.
• Keep abreast of latest developments in KSA and their implications for the WBG, including identification of new business opportunities.
• Develop and maintain close working relations with the Washington-based Country Anchor Unit, the CMU staff in Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Oman, GP colleagues, operational services and quality staff, and regional management.
• Portfolio Monitoring and Implementation
• Undertake a monthly analysis of operational data and information.
• Oversee the development of a TCP monitoring dashboard with MoF.
• Track and report on key deliverables, the work program and budget execution.
• Monitor Program Delivery and Provide Quality Assurance
• Implement monitoring system to formally track concept notes, aide memoires, completion summaries, and budget utilization.
• Conduct regular monitoring of activities with the Operations Team in the Country Office and Headquarters.
• Participate in the review of CMU budgets and RAS billing in close cooperation with the World Bank Budget department.
• Monitor and follow up on payment arrears where needed.
• Play a key role on facilitating VIP visits to the Kingdom
• Lead the preparations for the visit, liaising with the relevant government entities and World Bank teams.
• Contribute to the preparation of briefing documents and internal and external correspondence for Bank management, and external audiences.
• Serve as the Security focal point for KSA.

Selection Criteria

• Masters, or higher degree in a relevant field/discipline (economics, public policy, business administration, finance, or similar field relevant to the Bank's mission).
• Minimum eight years of directly relevant experience in Bank Operations.
• Wide range of operational experience as leader of teams.
• recognized as an operations/portfolio expert by peers and managers.
• Solutions oriented and ability to actively shape, drive, and provide high level contributions.
• Strong Organizational skills and can multi-task and reliably deliver under tight deadlines.
• Aptitude to respond quickly to client demands, find ways to enhance effectiveness.
• Strong team player, able to collaborate closely with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong client orientation and ability to operate effectively in complex situations, with due regard to political economy, social and cultural contexts.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic, verbal and written with ability to adapt complex messages to a variety of stakeholders, balancing flexibility, with firmness and clarity of message.
• Ability to focus on big picture and overall country framework for development.

Required Competencies: COS Competencies

WBG Culture Attributes

• Sense of Urgency – Anticipating and quickly reacting to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
• Thoughtful Risk Taking – Taking informed and thoughtful risks and making courageous decisions to push boundaries for greater impact.
• Empowerment and Accountability – Engaging with others in an empowered and accountable manner for impactful results.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

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