Government and Corporate Relations Officer / PRO

DNV United Arab Emirates is looking for a Government and Corporate Relations Officer / PRO to be based in our regional office in Abu this role you will work closely with the Government relations team to ensure timely renewal of visas and work permits trade license renewals and all other required activities. The role holder will need to have regular and frequent interaction with the Business Area and Global Shared Services representatives.

Employee-related activities:

• Monitoring visa validity and flagging off visa renewal requirements to employees
• Coordinate and obtain employment/ residence visa for new employees/ existing employees
• Coordinate with typing centers and the employee enquiry for family visa renewal
• Reviewing invoices submitted by typing center for correctness
• Obtain work permit and visa for the Subcontractors
• Assist and coordinate to obtain business visit visa to other countries
• Obtain mission work permit and visa
• Coordinate cancellation of visa for employees and families
• Arranging for a visa fitness exam for the newly hired employees
• Obtain residence visas and renewal for families of IA employees
• Cancellation of Mission visa

Inter- office support:

• Assisting the Global Mobility team regarding Ejari registration as and when needed
• Coordinate with Pune team/BA HR/GMT related to visa queries and requirements
• Assisting GSS finance team with Emirati pension payments
• Assisting GSS finance in resolving issues for closure of Legal Entity without penalties
• Supporting legal department with the Insurance Authority registration and renewal
• Support with the official documents legalization
• Adding/ removing activity for Abu Dhabi trade license
• Support with the adding/removing activity for the other legal entities (if needed)
• Proven working experience as Public Relations Officer
• Familiarity with Immigration system labor permit process legal procedures and protocols
• Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations
• Computer literacy
• Proficiency in English and Arabic

Ministry related activities:

• Trade License Renewal
• Chamber of commerce certificate renewal
• Ministry of Economy registration renewal
• Environmental agencies certificate renewal
• Civil Defense certificate renewal
• Nuclear Authority approval
• National Media Council registration and renewal
• Coordinating with Labour Inspectors
• Coordinating with Municipal Inspectors
• Getting visa quota from Ministry of Labour
• Establishment card for Immigration renewal

• Flexible work arrangements for better work-life balance
• Generous Paid Leaves (Annual Sick Compassionate Local Public Marriage Maternity Paternity Medical leave Household Moving Hajj Leave Exam leave Unpaid leave)
• Pension and Insurance Policies (Medical Insurance Group Life Insurance Pension Policy)
• Additional Benefits (Long Service Awards Mobile Phone Reimbursement Car Allowances Relocation Allowances Housing Allowances Health / Fitness Club Subsidy Professional Membership Fees School Fee Contribution)

*Benefits may vary based on position tenure/contract/grade level*