Government Relations Officer

7 months ago


Dubai, United Arab Emirates Parsons Full time

**What you'll be doing**:

- Establishes and manages communications with government and quasi-government entities as may be necessary to conduct business.
- Maintains knowledge and record of all regulations and legislations for licensing activities and ensure appropriate implementation and prepare strategies for various business groups.
- Renews, updates and keeps up all employees and their dependents’ visas and work contracts on time to guarantee that organization’s records are up to date in the labor and Immigration Departments.
- Proactively manages the timely renewal of all Employment Visas and Labor Permits, and company related licenses; makes sure all business and trade Licenses are updated, follows-up official approvals and permits, to prevent unnecessary violations.
- Assists employees in the process of renewing visas for their immediate dependents.
- Acquires visas from different Embassies in UAE for staff members for business related travels.
- Maintains accurate database of employee’s documents and visa copies
- Deals promptly and productively on general enquiries about PRO functions.
- Ensures to comply with the organization’s rules and procedure to execute and deliver required services.
- Collects and gives regular updates on all work and migration standards from the government offices to keep the office well informed for any changes in procedures and rules.
- Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

**What you'll bring**:

- Preferred Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field
- Experience as PRO or GRO in UAE and/or licensing administration experience.
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills (both Arabic and English), good typing skills in both English and Arabic.
- Experience in UAE Labor law, extensive experience in the licensing and government approvals, proven interpersonal skills, attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in keyboard skills and the utilization of MS Windows and related word processing, with broad IT knowledge on all government official smart apps and websites.

**Minimum Clearance Required to Start**:
Not Applicable/None

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.



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