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

BeWunder; Dubai Emirate; On-site; AED 67,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (CAT A Silver)

Daily lunches

Team engagement initiatives

Team socials

Worker’s compensation and accident 보험

Recruitment referral bonuses

Project referral bonuses

BeWunder Culture Day

Job summary

BeWunder in Dubai is seeking a proactive Public Relations Officer to join our People & Culture team. This UAE Nationals exclusive role focuses on government relations, visa administration and employment documentation to ensure compliant, smooth operations.

You will liaise with MOHRE, GDRFA, MOFA and Nafis, maintain records, monitor regulatory changes, and support onboarding and offboarding while coordinating with external PRO providers.

Qualifications

• Previous PRO or government relations experience in UAE preferred.
• Solid knowledge of UAE government procedures and visa processes.
• Familiar with MOHRE, GDRFA, ICP, Nafis platforms.
• Excellent organizational skills, able to handle multiple tasks.
• Professional communication with government reps and stakeholders.
• Strong Arabic and English communication (written and spoken).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; comfortable with online portals.
• Independent, proactive, with team collaboration.
• Discretion and professionalism with confidential info.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate government-related processes (visas, permits, renewals).
• Liaise with MOHRE, GDRFA, MOFA to ensure timely submissions.
• Support Emiratisation initiatives and record-keeping.
• Coordinate Emiratisation processes via MOHRE and Nafis.
• Maintain records, establishment cards, trade licenses.
• Monitor changes in UAE labour and immigration laws.
• Support onboarding and offboarding with gov't formalities.
• Track visa statuses and document expiry dates.
• Coordinate with PRO service providers and typing centres.
• Provide general admin support to People & Culture.

Skills

Public relations

Government relations

Arabic

English

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Problem solving

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.