PROGovernment Relations Officer-Emirati National

Our client is a leading engineering firm in Dubai and currently hiring an experienced PRO.

What will you do

• Maintain good relations and visits to the owning company immigration DTCM health department ministry of information traffic police as well as all government departments and ministries in Dubai.
• Attends complex cases at Police Stations Courts the Ministry of Labor and other Government Offices on behalf of the Group
  
• Maintains an updated indepth understanding of government laws keeping abreast of the changes and advising the investors whenever appropriate on the best and right government practices
• Organize all routine processing of Immigration documents e.g. residence work permits medical examination and visas to complete all the necessary legal formalities
• Organize employee services like visa procurement issue or renewal of passports amendment of details on passport in order to save employees time and cost to the company
• Provides assistance on police and court cases as well as issues related to immigration and labour and other related matters
• Ensure the safekeeping of all team members passports during issuing and the renewal of residence visas.
• Ensures that all food handlers are having occupational health cards and track expiring cards to ensure it is renewed on time

What are we looking for

• Minimum 2 years of experience in government relations preferably with engineering clients in Dubai.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills Arabic & English
• Strong relationship with government departments in UAE including DED Immigration Ministry of Labour DIFC DIP etc.
• Negotiation skills and advanced interpersonal skills
• Good computer literacy including knowledge of Windows XP and Microsoft Office of products including Word and ability to deal with local online applications and government systems
• Must carry a UAE valid driving license

Remote Work :

No