Manager International & Government Relations - China
Team: International & Government Relations
Activity: Full-time
Role grade: Manager (6)
Direct reports: 0
Indirect reports: 0
Reporting to: Director International & Government Relations
Role location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Job Purpose: As the Manager International & Government Relations - China, you will lead the Esports Foundation’s engagement with key international stakeholders, with a particular focus on China. You will act as the primary liaison for Chinese partners, institutions, and government representatives, ensuring culturally informed, strategic collaboration aligned with EF’s objectives and Saudi governmental priorities.
You will support the development and execution of market-specific engagement strategies, enable high-impact partnerships, and facilitate diplomatic interactions across public and private sector stakeholders.
Duties and Responsibilities
Lead and manage relationships with Chinese stakeholders, including publishers, partners, and institutional entities
Act as a key liaison with Chinese government representatives and regulatory bodies
Navigate cultural, political, and business dynamics to enable effective collaboration and trust-building
Support partnership structuring, stakeholder mapping, and engagement strategies specific to China
Provide internal guidance on the China market dynamics, risks, and opportunities
Facilitate high-level delegations, official visits, and bilateral engagements
Develop and manage strategic relationships with international stakeholders, with a priority on China
Lead the development of partnerships and Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) aligned with EF objectives
Facilitate high-level meetings with government entities and strategic partners
Ensure effective communication across languages and cultural contexts
Monitor and drive the execution of joint initiatives with partners to ensure impact
Support the development and execution of EF’s international engagement strategy
Contribute to defining operating models, governance, and coordination mechanisms across stakeholders
Identify opportunities to expand EF’s global footprint through strategic collaborations
Align international initiatives with Saudi national priorities and broader diplomatic objectives
Represent EF in international forums, industry events, and stakeholder engagements
Support alignment of messaging with government priorities in collaboration with Media & PR teams
Promote esports as a strategic platform for economic, technological, and cultural collaboration
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in international relations, Business Administration, Political Science, or a related field
5+ years of experience in international relations, government affairs, partnerships, or similar roles
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Proven experience working with Chinese stakeholders or within the China market
Experience engaging with government entities or regulatory bodies
Fluency in Mandarin Chinese/Mandarin (spoken and written) is required
Strong understanding of Chinese business culture, regulatory environment, and stakeholder landscape
Proven ability to manage high-level stakeholder relationships across public and private sectors
Strong negotiation, diplomacy, and influencing skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Experience working in complex, international, and cross-cultural environments
Exposure to esports, gaming, or technology sectors is a plus
Benefits
Relocation support
Transportation allowance
Competitive compensation
Housing allowance
VIP medical insurance
Opportunity to work on a new exciting project with a group of passionate professionals. You will get the freedom to excel and make a real impact
Diversity disclaimer
Our mission is to build a diverse organization where our members, regardless of background or identity, have a sense of belonging. We genuinely believe that thanks to creating a collaborative environment where different perspectives are valued, we can achieve more. Together, we want to reshape the boundaries of what is achievable in the esports domain.
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- Do you or any of your immediate family members (including spouse or domestic partner, parents, children, or siblings) hold a financial interest—such as ownership or investment—in any entity that presently maintains a contract, partnership, vendor relationship, or active proposal with Esports Foundation?
- Are you currently serving as an officer, director, board member, employee, or consultant for any organization that has an active contract, partnership, vendor relationship, or proposal with Esports Foundation, even if you do not have any ownership in that organization?
- Do you or any of your immediate family members (including spouse or domestic partner, parents, children, or siblings) hold any ownership stake or financial interest in an esports team, esports organization, tournament operator, or game publisher, regardless of whether they have dealings with Esports Foundation?
- Do you have a family relationship (by blood, marriage, or adoption) with any Esports Foundation employee or anyone representing an entity that does business with Esports Foundation? Family relationships include spouse/domestic partner, parents, children, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, aunts/uncles, nieces/nephews, cousins, in-laws, stepfamily members, and household members.
- Do you, or any of your immediate family members (including your spouse or domestic partner, parents, children, or siblings), have a personal connection to any vendor or supplier who is part of procurement, vendor selection, or contracting decisions?
- Have you received any gifts, hospitality, or benefits of significant value or that could be perceived as influencing your impartiality from any individual or entity doing business with Esports Foundation?
- Are you professionally fluent in Mandarin Chinese, both spoken and written?