Government Relations Officer

Radisson Hotel Group; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Inn by Radisson Kuwait is seeking a Government Relations Officer to support the hotel by handling government transactions, maintaining documentation and ensuring timely visas, residency permits, licenses and approvals. You will build relationships with Kuwaiti authorities and keep HR and management updated on progress.

Ideal candidates will have hospitality sector exposure in Kuwait, fluency in Arabic and English, and strong organizational skills to manage deadlines and confidential

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Government Relations Officer, preferably in the hospitality industry in Kuwait.
• Good knowledge of Kuwait government procedures related to residency, visas, work permits, and hotel licenses.
• Fluency in Arabic and working proficiency in English.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with government authorities.
• Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and government online portals.
• A valid Kuwait driving license.

Responsibilities

• Process and renew team members residency permits
• Issue and renew Civil ID cards
• Process and renew hotel licenses
• Coordinate team members medical examinations
• Process and renew health cards for food handlers
• Arrange the attestation and translation of new joiners documents
• Process work visas and commercial visit visas
• Coordinate with the owner to obtain signatures on required documents
• Handle social security payments and related documentation
• Handle administrative work related to government procedures
• Maintain accurate records and monitor document expiry dates to ensure timely renewals
• Build effective working relationships with government authorities and keep HR and management informed of application progress and procedural updates

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Job description

We are currently seeking a strong Government Relations Officer to join our vibrant team At Park Inn by Radisson Kuwait we look beyond the resume we seek individuals with character skills talents and a passion for creating memorable experiences As a strong Government Relations Officer you will support the hotel and our team members by handling government transactions maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring the timely processing of visas residency permits licenses and approvals strong strong strong

Key Responsibilities

• Process and renew team members residency permits
• Issue and renew Civil ID cards
• Process and renew hotel licenses
• Coordinate team members medical examinations
• Process and renew health cards for food handlers
• Arrange the attestation and translation of new joiners documents
• Process work visas and commercial visit visas
• Coordinate with the owner to obtain signatures on required documents
• Handle social security payments and related documentation
• Handle administrative work related to government procedures
• Maintain accurate records and monitor document expiry dates to ensure timely renewals
• Build effective working relationships with government authorities and keep HR and management informed of application progress and procedural updates

Company Description

• Previous experience as a Government Relations Officer, preferably in the hospitality industry in Kuwait.
• Good knowledge of Kuwait government procedures related to residency, visas, work permits, and hotel licenses.
• Fluency in Arabic and working proficiency in English.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with government authorities.
• Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and government online portals.
• A valid Kuwait driving license.