Public Relations Officer - Emiratisation | Emirati Talent (m/f/d)

BeWunder; Dubai; On-site; AED 134,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Lunches in Dubai office canteen

Team Engagement Initiatives

Team Socials

Worker’s Compensation and Accident保险

Recruitment Referral Bonus Scheme

Project Referral Bonus Scheme

Culture Day

International collaboration across MEA

Job summary

BeWunder in Dubai is seeking a proactive Public Relations Officer (PRO) to support our People & Culture team with government relations and employment documentation for UAE nationals, ensuring compliance and smooth administrative workflows.

You will coordinate visa applications and work permits with MOHRE, GDRFA, MOFA, Nafis, and other authorities, maintain records, monitor regulatory updates, support onboarding and offboarding, and collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to deliver

Qualifications

• Experience as a PRO, government relations, or HR administration in the UAE is preferred.
• Good understanding of UAE government procedures and labour regulations.
• Familiarity with MOHRE, GDRFA, ICP, Nafis and related platforms.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate government-related processes including visas, work permits, renewals, and documentation.
• Liaise with MOHRE, GDRFA, MOFA and relevant authorities to ensure timely processing.
• Support Emiratisation initiatives and maintain records and documentation.
• Manage Emiratisation-related processes through MOHRE and Nafis platforms.
• Maintain records of visa statuses, documents, and government transactions.
• Coordinate with external PRO service providers and government representatives when needed.
• Provide general administrative support to People & Culture.

Skills

Multitasking

Organisational skills

Arabic/English communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Your mission

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.

Your 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.

Why us?

• 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.