Government Relations Officer

About the role

We are looking for a Government Relations Officer to join our team at Baker Hughes, a world‑class oilfield services company operating in Libya. The role will focus on managing relationships with government agencies and handling all immigration and work‑permit documentation for international staff.

Key responsibilities

• Liaise with various Libyan government departments and agencies.
• Handle immigration and work‑permit documentation, including visa applications and desert/marine passes.
• Coordinate with People & Culture and Immigration teams for onboarding, temporary mobilisations and off‑boarding of international employees.
• Assist with renewal of licences, permits and other official documents.
• Provide guidance and support to staff on visa and residency matters.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure timely submission of required documents.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of public and government relations experience, preferably in the Libya oil and gas sector.
• Strong analytical, organisational and time‑management abilities.
• In‑depth understanding of Libya labour laws and government procedures.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Experience with expat personnel mobilisation, marine visas and work‑permit processing.

Required skills

What we offer

• Flexible working hours to suit personal productivity.
• Comprehensive private medical care options.
• Life‑insurance and disability programmes.
• Tailored financial and voluntary benefit programmes.
• Work‑life balance policies and wellbeing activities.