Government Affairs Lead - Middle East (UAE or Saudi Arabia based)

the opportunity to help shape the policy environment supporting responsible AI adoption. - An undergraduate degree in political science, international relations, public policy, law, business, economics, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). ## **Preferred Qualifications** - Professional proficiency in Arabic. - Existing relationships with government stakeholders in both the UAE and Saudi Arabia. - Experience engaging with GCC institutions or regional organizations. - Experience in enterprise software, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, or another emerging technology sector. - Experience supporting government procurement, digital transformation, or national AI initiatives. ## **Full-Time Employees at Cohere enjoy these Perks:** - A weekly lunch stipend of $75/£75 or equivalent in your local currency for lunch. - Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget for mental health. - RRSP matching, 401K, Pension Scheme. - 100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months, for either parent. - Annual enrichment benefits: Arts & culture, fitness/wellness, quality time, and a workspace improvement credit. Education & learning stipend for conferences, courses, and coaching. - 6 weeks of paid vacation (30 working days!) - Budget for traveling to other offices if you are remote, plus an annual company offsite. ## **How and Where We Work:** - Cohere is remote-friendly, but we also have offices in Toronto, London, New York City, San Francisco, Montreal, Paris, Berlin and Seoul with more opening soon. - For those in the office: a daily lunch program, plenty of snacks, and regular community and social events. - For those not near an office: a co-working benefit so you can work alongside others in your city. - Everyone receives a $500 home office stipend to set up your workspace properly. If any of the above doesn’t line up exactly with your experience, we still encourage you to apply. We strive to create an inclusive work environment for all; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities. Should you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please submit an [Accommodations Request Form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12a6IrLdF3kI2nonKSr4tiFuz18rLQbaeYV-JM9L4o9Q/edit), and we will work together to meet your needs. We may use AI-enabled tools to screen and assess applicants against the criteria for this position. This helps our recruiters identify potentially qualified candidates, but it doesn't limit the applications our recruiters may review or consider. _Beware of Scams: Cohere will never ask for payment or third-party services (e.g., CV writing) as part of our hiring process. All legitimate roles are listed on the Cohere careers page and LinkedIn only, with all communications from Cohere employees coming from an @cohere.com or @cw.cohere email alias. If jobs are viewed on other sites then please verify these through our_ [_official careers_](https://cohere.com/careers) _page._ [Apply for this Job](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/cohere/2dc8b505-128a-4bc8-b8c1-7084e7d26530/application)