Public Relations Officer (PRO)

Keeta; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Dubai is seeking a Public Relations Officer (PRO) to manage government relations, compliance, and document management tasks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in labor laws and immigration regulations, with at least 3 years of experience and fluency in both Arabic and English. Responsibilities include liaising with various authorities, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a PRO (minimum 3 years).
• Familiarity with digital government portals.
• Strong knowledge of labor law and immigration regulations.

Responsibilities

• Act as a main point of contact between the company and government authorities.
• Coordinate with customs authorities for clearance of imported goods.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and immigration rules.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Fluency in Arabic

Fluency in English

Job description

Responsibilities:

1) Government Liaison

• Act as the main point of contact between the company and government authorities (e.g. Ministry of Labor, Immigration, etc.).
• Process and renew work permits, residency permits, employment visas, exit/re-entry visas, and family visas.
• Manage attestation of documents and contracts required by authorities.

2) Customs & Clearance Support

• Coordinate with customs authorities and logistics providers to ensure timely and compliant clearance of imported goods, office equipment, or company materials.
• Prepare and submit required customs documentation, including invoices, certificates of origin, and other supporting documents.
• Ensure all imports/exports meet local customs regulations and company compliance standards.
• Act as the liaison between internal departments (e.g., Procurement, Admin) and customs officials to resolve any clearance issues or delays.
• Maintain accurate records of all import/export transactions and ensure timely payment of duties and taxes when applicable.

3) Document Management

• Ensure timely preparation and submission of all necessary paperwork for onboarding, renewals, and terminations.
• Maintain a tracker of all government-related processes to ensure compliance and renewals are completed on time.
• Handle the registration and renewal of commercial licenses and company-related certifications.

4) Compliance & Advisory

• Stay up to date on local labor laws, immigration rules, and government policy changes.
• Advise HR and management on compliance risks and required updates to HR or business processes.
• Ensure all employee-related government transactions are handled according to the law.

5) Internal Coordination

• Partner with HR, Admin, and Mobility teams to support employee relocation and onboarding.
• Support audits or inspections from government bodies and prepare required documentation.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a PRO (minimum 3 years).
• Familiarity with digital government portals.
• Strong knowledge of labor law and immigration regulations.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (written and verbal).
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Driving license with own vehicle.