Public Relation Officer

Rowad Modern Engineering; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Rowad Modern Engineering in Abu Dhabi seeks a Public Relations Officer (PRO) to act as the primary liaison with UAE government authorities. You will ensure seamless processing of employee visas, permits and compliance documentation, while managing construction-specific approvals and labor camp registrations to safeguard project timelines.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in business administration, law, or related field with 3+ years PRO experience in UAE construction and residency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years PRO experience in UAE construction.
• Expertise in MOHRE, GDRFA, TASHEEL, Amer systems and UAE labor law.
• Proven track record processing construction permits (DED/DM approvals).
• Strong network with government stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Process visas, labor cards, Emirates IDs, renewals and exit permits via MOHRE, GDRFA, DED portals.
• Manage construction-specific permits, municipal approvals, site access and environmental clearances.
• Ensure adherence to UAE labor immigration laws, WPS and accommodation standards.
• Oversee labor camp registrations, attestations, and workforce insurance.
• Coordinate onboarding/offboarding, medical testing and bank account setup; finalize settlements.

Skills

Public relations

Government liaison

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, Law, or related field

Tools

MOHRE

GDRFA

TASHEEL

Amer systems

Job description

Role Summary As a Public Relations Officer PRO you will be the primary liaison between our construction company and UAE government authorities You ll ensure seamless processing of employee visas permits and compliance documentation while managing construction-specific approvals labor camp registrations and legal adherence Your expertise will safeguard our workforce operations and project timelines in a high-compliance industry

Key Responsibilities

Process visas labor cards Emirates IDs renewals cancellations and exit permits via MOHRE GDRFA DED DM portals TASHEEL Amer Manage construction-specific permits municipal approvals site access MEP environmental clearances Ensure adherence to UAE labor immigration laws e g WPS midday breaks accommodation standards Oversee labor camp registrations contract attestations and workforce insurance Coordinate onboarding offboarding medical testing bank accounts final settlements Maintain audit-ready records of all government transactions Build relationships with government entities immigration police free zones to resolve issues swiftly Address emergencies repatriation absconding reports Process payments via e-Dirham and reconcile fees Prepare for inspections and resolve labor complaints

Bachelor s degree in business administration, Law, or related field. 3+ years PRO experience in UAE construction and UAE residency. Expertise in MOHRE, GDRFA, TASHEEL, Amer systems, and UAE labor law. Proven track record processing construction permits (DED/DM approvals). Strong network with government stakeholders.