Public Relations Officer (PRO)

CDHORIZON United Arab Emirates; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

CDHORIZON United Arab Emirates is seeking a skilled Government Relations & PRO specialist to manage CICPA, Oil & Gas, licensing, and regulatory compliance across the UAE. You will act as the company representative with government authorities and handle visa operations for deployment of equipment and personnel.

The role requires 3–5 years’ UAE PRO experience, fluency in Arabic and English, and knowledge of MOHRE, GDRFA, ICP procedures. A UAE driving license is required for field visits.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of dedicated PRO experience within the UAE.
• Well versed with OIL & GAS and CICPA Processes and regulations.
• Knowledge of UAE labor laws, immigration procedures, and online government portals MOHRE, GDRFA, ICP.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken) is mandatory for direct government counter-dealing.
• A valid UAE Driving License is required for field visits to typing centers, free zone authorities, and government offices.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, time management, and ability to handle shifting government regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage CICPA and OIL & GAS government requirements.
• Act as company representative with MOHRE, GDRFA, ICP and DET; manage licensing and documentation.
• Manage trade license renewals, amendments, and official doc clearings; renew registrations and permits.
• Process employment work permits, residency visas, renewals, transfers, and cancellations.
• Handle Emirates ID applications, medical fitness tests, and document attestations; assist with family and golden visas, exits.

Skills

PRO experience UAE

Labor law knowledge

Bilingual AR/EN

Organizational skills

Job description

To manage all government relations, immigration, licensing, and regulatory compliance requirements across the UAE, ensuring smooth administrative and visa operations for the company and its employees with special focus on OIL & GAS and CICPA related processing and deployment

Core Responsibilities

1) Management of CICPA and OIL & Gas related government requirements

Act as the company representative with government authorities and complete CICPA and OIL & GAS related government guideline and documentation for deployment of equipment and personnel

2) Government Relations & Licensing:

Act as the company representative with local authorities, including MOHRE (Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation), GDRFA (General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs), ICP (Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security), and Department of Economy and Tourism (DET).

Manage trade license renewals, amendments, and official company document clearings.

Keep track of and renew commercial registrations, chamber of commerce memberships, and municipal permits.

Process employment work permits, residency visas, renewals, transfers, and cancellations.

Handle medical fitness test appointments, Emirates ID applications, and document attestations.

Assist with family visas, golden visas, and employee exit formalities.

4) Compliance & Record Keeping:

Ensure strict adherence to UAE labor laws and regulations.

Monitor expiry dates for company trade licenses, employee passports, visas, and health insurance/Labor cards.

Support HR with NAFIS, pension updates (for Emirati staff), and Involuntary Loss of Employment (ILOE) tracking.

Maintain confidential employee and corporate government files.

Key Requirements & Qualifications

Experience: 3 to 5 years of dedicated PRO experience within the UAE.

Well verse with OIL & GAS and CICPA Processes and regulations

Knowledge: Deep, practical familiarity with UAE labor laws, immigration procedures, and online government portals (MOHRE, GDRFA, ICP).

Language: Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken) is mandatory for direct government counter-dealing.

License: A valid UAE Driving License is required for field visits to typing centers, free zone authorities, and government offices.

Skills: Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, time management, and the ability to handle shifting government regulations.