Government and Corporate Relations Officer / PRO

DNV Germany Holding GmbH; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global services provider in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Government and Corporate Relations Officer / PRO. In this role, you will manage visa renewals, trade license renewals, and work closely with various business teams. The ideal candidate has strong public relations experience and familiarity with immigration procedures. Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic are essential. Benefits include flexible work arrangements and generous paid leave.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Generous paid leaves

Pension and insurance policies

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Public Relations Officer.
• Knowledge of immigration and labor permits.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage visa renewals and trade license renewals.
• Coordinate employment and residence visas.
• Assist with document legalization and trade license activities.

Skills

Public Relations experience

Immigration knowledge

Proficiency in English

Proficiency in Arabic

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Team spirit

Problem-solving attitude

Job description

About GSS

As the internal support organization for DNV and DNV-owned companies, we deliver shared services within Human Resources, Finance, IT, and Real Estate & Procurement to DNV globally. Our mission is to enable DNV to grow, succeed with its business goals, and improve competitiveness. Customer experience is at the core of everything we do. GSS is responsible for many tools, processes, and routines that form the backbone of DNV.

Job Title : Government and Corporate Relations Officer / PRO

Location : Abu Dhabi, UAE

DNV United Arab Emirates is seeking a Government and Corporate Relations Officer / PRO to work closely with the Government Relations team. The role involves managing visa renewals, trade license renewals, and other related activities, with regular interaction with Business Area and Global Shared Services representatives.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Employee-related activities :
2. Monitor visa validity and inform employees about renewal requirements
3. Coordinate and obtain employment / residence visas for employees
4. Coordinate with typing centers and employees for family visa renewals
5. Review invoices from typing centers for accuracy
6. Obtain work permits and visas for subcontractors
7. Assist in obtaining business visit visas for other countries
8. Obtain mission work permits and visas
9. Coordinate visa cancellations for employees and families
10. Arrange visa fitness exams for new hires
11. Renew residence visas for employees' families
12. Cancel mission visas
13. Inter-office support :
14. Assist with Ejari registration and related tasks
15. Coordinate visa queries with Pune team, BA HR, and GMT
16. Assist finance team with pension payments and legal entity closures
17. Support legal department with insurance registration and renewal
18. Handle document legalization and trade license activities
19. Ministry-related activities :
20. Trade license renewal, chamber of commerce, Ministry of Economy, environmental and civil defense certificates, nuclear authority, media council, and other approvals and registrations
21. Coordinate with inspectors and obtain visa quotas
22. Renew establishment cards for immigration

Benefits :

• Flexible work arrangements
• Generous paid leaves
• Pension and insurance policies
• Additional benefits like awards, allowances, and subsidies
• Benefits vary based on position and contract terms.

Qualifications & Personal Qualities :

• Proven experience as Public Relations Officer
• Familiarity with immigration, labor permits, and legal procedures
• Proficiency in English and Arabic
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Detail-oriented and confidentiality-conscious
• Team spirit and problem-solving attitude

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace.

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