Role: Public Relations Officer (PRO)

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

I'm currently supporting a regional hospitality distribution company, with their search for an Emirati PRO to join their rapidly expanding operations here in the GCC. 

The company operate predominantly within non-food HORECA verticals (imagine uniforms, kitchen equipment, glassware, bar equipment, lighting etc), and they are looking for those who are wanting to make the next step within their career. 

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* Please note, that we can only consider Emirati nationals for this position
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Responsibilities: 

• Collect and give regular updates on all work and migration standards from the government offices to keep the HR office well informed for any changes in procedures and rules.
• Submit, follow-up and gather all new work and business visas to guarantee that the visas are handled and processed on time.
• Renew, update and keep up all workers 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.
  Send notification to employees on required documents before their visa expires.
• Makes sure all business and trade Licenses are updated, follow-up official approvals and permits, to prevent unnecessary violations.
• Accurately prepare and process required legal documents like rent contract attestation in government agencies such as Ministry of Economic, Ministry of Finance, Customs, Court, Chamber of Commerce, Traffic Department and Municipality.
• When the need arises, represent the company at different offices like Airport Embassies, Police Station, Ministries/Municipalities and other government Departments.
• Deal promptly and productively on general enquiries about PRO functions
• Assist the office in determining any issues identified with organization vehicle registration and renewals
• Acquire visas from different Embassies in UAE for staff members for business related travels
• Knowledgeable enough on the process of getting residency permits etc.

Requirements:

• Strong background of the U.A.E.
  Labor lawExperience in similar position in Dubai
• Administration skills
• Good Oral & written English
• Solid background on UAE Labor law most importantly on Immigration rules and regulation
• Effective interpersonal skills to successfully work with local government agencies.
• Great organizational skills