Public Relations Officer

BeWunder; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Daily Lunches

Team Engagements

Team Socials

Awards & Recognition Program

Job summary

BeWunder in Dubai is seeking a proactive Public Relations Officer to support our People & Culture team. You will manage government-related processes, ensure regulatory compliance, and help deliver a positive employee experience for UAE nationals and our diverse workforce.

This role focuses on visa and work permit handling, liaising with MOHRE, GDRFA, MOFA and Nafis platforms, maintaining records, monitoring legal changes, and coordinating onboarding and offboarding across teams.

Qualifications

• Previous PRO or HR admin experience in UAE preferred.
• Strong understanding of UAE government procedures and labour regulations.
• Familiarity with MOHRE, GDRFA, ICP, Nafis and related platforms.
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Professional communication with government representatives and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate government-related processes: visas, work permits, renewals and documentation.
• Liaise with MOHRE, GDRFA, MOFA and other authorities for timely processing.
• Support Emiratisation initiatives and maintain relevant records.
• Handle MOHRE and Nafis submissions and platform coordination.
• Maintain records of visa statuses, document expiry dates and related transactions.

Skills

Organisational skills

Arabic & English communication

MS Office proficiency

Independent with team

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

As part of our commitment to Emiratisation, we are looking for a proactive and organised Public Relations Officer (PRO) to join our People & Culture team in Dubai. This opportunity is exclusively open to UAE Nationals.

In this role, you will support our day-to-day government relations and employment-related processes, ensuring smooth coordination with UAE authorities and compliance with local regulations. Working closely with our People & Culture team, you will contribute to efficient internal operations and help create a positive experience for our team members.

Your scope will include:

• Management and coordination of government-related processes, including employment visas, work permits, renewals, cancellations and other employment-related documentation.
• Liaison with UAE government authorities, including MOHRE, GDRFA, MOFA and other relevant entities, to ensure timely processing of applications and documentation.
• Support the organisation's Emiratisation initiatives, including compliance with applicable requirements, monitoring targets and maintaining relevant records and documentation.
• Coordination of Emiratisation-related processes through MOHRE and Nafis platforms, ensuring accurate and timely submissions.
• Maintain and update our organisation's records, establishment cards, trade licences and other government-related documentation, coordinating renewals where required.
• Monitor changes in UAE labour law, immigration regulations and government procedures, keeping the People & Culture team informed of relevant updates.
• Support the onboarding and offboarding of team members by coordinating employment-related documentation and government formalities.
• Maintain accurate records of visa statuses, application progress, document expiry dates and government-related transactions.
• Coordination with external PRO service providers, typing centre and government representatives when required.
• Provide general administrative and operational support to the People & Culture team, contributing to efficient and well-organised internal processes.

• Previous experience in a PRO, government relations, HR administration or similar role in the UAE is preferred.
• Good understanding of UAE government procedures, employment visa processes and labour regulations.
• Familiarity with MOHRE, GDRFA, ICP, Nafis and other relevant government platforms.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks, deadlines and administrative processes simultaneously.
• A confident and professional approach to communicating with government representatives, external service providers and internal stakeholders.
• Good communication skills in Arabic and English, both written and spoken.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and confidence in working with online government portals.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently while collaborating closely with the team.
• A high level of accuracy, discretion and professionalism when handling confidential employee and company information.

• Unified CAT A Silver Premium Medical Insurance provided as standard to all team members yes, you read that correctly, we all enjoy the same insurance category benefits!
• Complimentary lunches provided daily in our Dubai office canteen.
• Team Engagement Initiatives team-building activities, health and wellness drives, etc.
• Team Socials team BBQs, season opening and closing parties.
• Worker s Compensation and Accident Insurance.
• Recruitment Referral Bonus Scheme for team members who refer successful applicants for our open positions.
• Project Referral Bonus Scheme for team members who refer successful project leads.
• Community & Diversity Programme, including an annual BeWunder Culture Day celebrating our international and multicultural team.
• The opportunity to work in an international and multi-cultural team with collaboration across our offices in the Middle East and Europe.
• Collaborative and motivated working environment.
• Trusting and partnership-based cooperation across all units.
• An innovative and growth-oriented company with a matrix organizational structure and an open corporate culture.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Previous experience in a PRO, government relations, HR administration or similar role in the UAE is preferred.
• Good understanding of UAE government procedures, employment visa processes and labour regulations.
• Familiarity with MOHRE, GDRFA, ICP, Nafis and other relevant government platforms.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks, deadlines and administrative processes simultaneously.
• A confident and professional approach to communicating with government representatives, external service providers and internal stakeholders.
• Good communication skills in Arabic and English, both written and spoken.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and confidence in working with online government portals.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently while collaborating closely with the team.
• A high level of accuracy, discretion and professionalism when handling confidential employee and company information.