Government Relations Associate

Azadea Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Azadea Group in Dubai seeks a Government Relations Associate to coordinate all government-related activities, including visa processing, trade licenses, and permits, ensuring smooth administration and compliance with local regulations.

The role involves handling employee government documentation, deadlines, and sponsorship relations, with an emphasis on accurate filing and timely processing with ministries and authorities.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Arabic.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Knowledge of labor law and visa processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate visa process for new joiners.
• Process and submit national declarations and government filings.
• Manage government documentation for employees and renewals.
• Assist new joiners with government forms.
• Handle requests for visas, work permits, residence permits and social security.

Skills

MS Office

Bilingual English/Arabic

Education

High school degree

Job description

The Government Relations Associate coordinates and manages all government-related activities, including visa processing, trade license issues, legal permits, sponsorship relations, and interactions with ministries (Labor, Immigration, Health, etc.), ensuring efficient administration processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate with the relevant hierarchy to manage the visa process for future joiners.
• Process, validate, and submit the quarterly and yearly NSSF (National Social Security Fund) and MOF (Ministry of Finance) declarations.
• Process employees’ National Social Security procedures, schedule monthly payments of family allowances, and ensure timely compliance with governmental department deadlines.
• Manage the initiation and renewal of all employees' governmental documentation to ensure accurate filing in compliance with local regulatory requirements.
• Assist new joiners in completing government-related forms.
• Handle requests for visas, passports, work permits, residence permits, and social security, ensuring proper registration, documentation, approval, and prompt processing through appropriate authorities.

REQUIREMENTS

• Fluency in English and Arabic.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Relevant knowledge of labor law and visa processes.
• High school degree.
• Zero to two years of experience in Administration, or a similar role.

Azadea Group is an Equal Employment Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by relevant local laws.