Senior Public Relations Executive

Tanqeeb; Dubai; On-site; AED 134,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb is seeking a Government Relations & PRO specialist to manage day-to-day relations with UAE authorities, handling visas, work permits, Emirates IDs, and related documentation. The role requires strong knowledge of UAE labour and immigration regulations, accuracy in record-keeping, and coordination with multiple internal teams.

The ideal candidate will have certification in PRO or Government Relations, experience in large organisations, and excellent communication skills to ensure timely

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG, manufacturing, or large corporate organisations is preferred.
• Certification in PRO/Government Relations or UAE Labour & Immigration is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law and Immigration regulations.
• Proficiency in MOHRE, ICP, GDRFA and other UAE government portals.
• Experience processing visa, work permits, Emirates ID, and labour contracts.
• Excellent documentation, record-keeping, and reporting skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and stakeholder management.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day government relations and PRO activities across UAE authorities.
• Handle visa, work permit, Emirates ID, labour contract, and other government transactions.
• Coordinate with MOHRE, ICP, GDRFA, and other authorities.
• Manage employment visas, renewals, cancellations, transfers, and related documentation.
• Ensure timely processing of work permits, labour contracts, Emirates ID, and medical fitness.
• Maintain records and trackers for all government transactions.
• Support renewal and maintenance of trade licenses, establishment cards, registrations, and related documents.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external authorities for approvals and renewals.
• Ensure compliance with UAE labour and immigration regulations.
• Manage company profiles and transactions across government portals.
• Monitor regulatory changes and communicate updates to HR and management.
• Coordinate with HR, Finance, PRO teams, employees, and external service providers to resolve issues.
• Provide guidance to employees regarding visa, labour, immigration processes.
• Maintain proper documentation and provide regular status reports to management.

Skills

PRO/Gov Relations

UAE Labour Law

Immigration Regulations

Stakeholder Management

Documentation

Record Keeping

Communication

Time Management

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Education

PRO/Government Relations certification

Tools

MS Office

PRO tracking systems

MOHRE/ICP Portals

Job description

• Manage day-to-day government relations and PRO activities across relevant UAE authorities.
• Handle visa, work permit, Emirates ID, labour contract, and other employee-related government transactions.
• Coordinate with MOHRE, ICP, GDRFA, economic departments, municipalities, and other government authorities.
• Manage the complete process for employment visas, renewals, cancellations, transfers, and related documentation.
• Ensure timely processing of work permits, labour contracts, Emirates ID, medical fitness, and other employee documents.
• Maintain accurate records and trackers for all government transactions.
• Support renewal and maintenance of company trade licenses, establishment cards, registrations, and government-related documents.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external authorities for company-related approvals and renewals.
• Ensure compliance with UAE labour and immigration regulations and government requirements.
• Manage company profiles and transactions across relevant government portals.
• Monitor regulatory changes and communicate relevant updates to HR and management.
• Coordinate with HR, Finance, PRO teams, employees, and external service providers to resolve government-related issues.
• Provide guidance to employees regarding visa, labour, immigration, and other government processes.
• Maintain proper documentation and provide regular status reports to management.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Experience in FMCG, manufacturing, or large corporate organizations is preferred.
• Professional certification in PRO / Government Relations / UAE Labour & Immigration is an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law and Immigration regulations preferred.
• Proficiency in MOHRE, ICP, GDRFA and other UAE government portals.
• Expertise in visa, work permit, Emirates ID and labour contract processing.
• Knowledge of company licensing, establishment cards and government registrations.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Excel and PRO transaction tracking systems.
• Strong documentation, record-keeping and reporting skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Coordination and stakeholder management.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Confidentiality, integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities.