Government and Corporate Relations Officer / PRO

DNV; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global service provider is seeking a Government and Corporate Relations Officer / PRO based in Dubai, UAE. The role involves coordinating visa processes and trade license renewals while ensuring compliance with local regulations. Candidates should have proven experience in public relations, familiarity with immigration procedures, and proficiency in both English and Arabic. This position offers flexible work arrangements and various benefits designed for a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Generous Paid Leaves

Pension and Insurance Policies

Additional Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven working experience as Public Relations Officer.
• Familiarity with Immigration system and labor permit processes.
• Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations.
• Computer literacy is essential.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor visa validity and flagging off visa renewal requirements.
• Coordinate visa applications for new and existing employees.
• Review invoices submitted by typing centers.
• Assist Global Mobility team with Ejari registration.

Skills

Proven working experience as Public Relations Officer

Familiarity with Immigration system

Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations

Computer literacy

Proficiency in English and Arabic

Job description

Description

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

Responsibilities

• 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*

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender religion race national or ethnic origin cultural background social group disability sexual orientation gender identity marital status age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

Qualifications

• 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

Personal Qualities

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Clear and effective communication is a must
• Ability to manage a variety of different tasks at the same time
• Accurate and eye for details
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and ensure compliance
• Positive and team spirited
• Solution oriented willing to take initiative to solve problems

Required Experience

Unclear Seniority