Senior Government Relations (GR) Specialist

About Digikala

Digikala is the leading e-commerce platform in Iran, serving millions of customers and thousands of marketplace sellers nationwide. As a technology-driven organization, Digikala plays a significant role in shaping Iran’s digital economy and online retail ecosystem.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Government Relations Specialist to lead and manage Digikala’s interactions with governmental bodies, regulatory authorities, and public institutions. The ideal candidate will play a key role in monitoring regulatory developments, influencing public policy, mitigating regulatory risks, and ensuring alignment between business objectives and government requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive government relations strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with relevant government authorities, regulators, and policymakers.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments impacting e-commerce, digital platforms, consumer protection, taxation, logistics, and technology sectors.
• Analyze policy changes and provide strategic guidance to senior leadership.
• Represent Digikala in meetings, working groups, industry associations, and public forums.
• Prepare policy briefs, position papers, official correspondence, and regulatory reports.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with Legal, Compliance, PR, Operations, and Marketplace teams.
• Proactively identify regulatory risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support crisis management related to regulatory or governmental matters.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Master’s degree in Law.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in government relations, public affairs, regulatory affairs, or policy advisory roles.
• Strong understanding of Iran’s regulatory environment, particularly in digital economy and e-commerce sectors.
• Established network within relevant governmental and regulatory institutions is highly preferred.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and technology-driven environment.
• Fluency in Persian and professional proficiency in English.

Preferred Competencies

• Experience in large corporations, tech companies, or regulatory bodies.
• Familiarity with public policy advocacy and industry associations.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
• Strong project management skills.