Immediate Joiners Preferred
The Public Relations Officer (PRO) is responsible for managing all government-related processes and documentation for the organization across the UAE, with primary coverage in Abu Dhabi and support across other emirates as required, ensuring full compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The role requires extensive experience in handling immigration, labor, and legal documentation, as well as liaising effectively with relevant government authorities and regulatory bodies.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Government Liaison
- Acting as the primary point of contact between the company and various government departments, including the Ministry of Labor (MOL), Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratization (MOHRE), Immigration, and KEZAD authority.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with government departments across the UAE, with a focus on Abu Dhabi.
Immigration & Visa Processing
- Manage end-to-end visa processes including employment visas, residence visas, visit visas, family visas, and cancellations.
- Oversee Emirates ID applications, renewals, and cancellations.
- Coordinate medical tests, biometrics, and visa stamping procedures.
- Track visa expiry dates and ensure timely renewals.
License Management
- Ensuring timely renewal and maintenance of business licenses, trade licenses, registrations and other necessary permits.
Compliance & Documentation
- Ensure full compliance with UAE labor, immigration, and commercial regulations.
- Handle employee labor-related matters in coordination with relevant authorities when required.
- Manage legal documentation, including notarization, attestation, and certified translations.
- Prepare and submit official documentation to government entities (e.g., trade licenses, tenancy contracts, work permits, residency visas).
- Stay updated on regulatory changes and proactively align company practices with legal requirements.
- Support employees in obtaining government approvals (e.g., visas, labor cards, insurance-related documentation).
- Maintain accurate records and tracking of all government-related transactions and documentation.
Educational and Technical Qualifications
- Must have 57 years of proven experience as a PRO in the UAE, with strong exposure to Abu Dhabi.
- Demonstrated experience handling immigration, MOHRE processes, and legal documentation.
- Hands-on experience dealing with KEZAD and relevant economic departments across the UAE.
- Strong knowledge of UAE labor laws, visa regulations, and government procedures.
- Fluency in English and Arabic is mandatory.
- Ability to review and interpret legal documents with accuracy.
- Strong networking and relationship management skills with government authorities.
- High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.
Interpersonal Skills
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle urgent government-related matters.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Proactive and well-organized with a high level of integrity.
