Senior Public Relations Officer Manager

AJYAL HR Solutions & Services; Muscat; On-site; OMR 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

AJYAL HR Solutions & Services in Muscat seeks a Senior Public Relations Officer (PRO) Manager to oversee government liaison, regulatory compliance, and public relations for multiple clients. The role requires deep knowledge of Oman procedures and the ability to manage time-sensitive requirements accurately.

You will handle visas, labour cards, residency permits, licensing and corporate compliance, and maintain relationships with MOL, ROP, and other authorities.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years senior PRO/government liaison experience in Oman
• Bachelor's degree (business-related preferred)
• Proven network in ministries and government departments
• Strong understanding of Oman government systems (MOL, ROP eVisa, Invest Easy, Municipality, Tax Authority, Chamber of Commerce)
• Proven visa processing, labour clearances, licensing, and corporate compliance experience
• Fluent Arabic and strong English written and verbal communication

Responsibilities

• Managing multiple clients and ensuring government and regulatory compliance.
• External relations and representation with key government authorities.
• Government liaison tasks: visas, labour cards, residency permits, renewals.
• Corporate services and licensing, including registrations and filings.
• HR management exposure with knowledge of Oman Labour Law.
• Onboarding expatriate employees and maintaining visa renewal tracking.
• Collaborate with Operations and Finance to meet KPIs and service standards.

Skills

Fluent Arabic

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (business-related preferred)

Job description

Job Purpose: The Senior Public Relations Officer (PRO) Manager is responsible for managing government liaison, regulatory compliance, and public relations activities for multiple clients. The role requires strong knowledge of government procedures and the ability to manage complex, time-sensitive requirements accurately and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing Multiple Clients: Serve as Corporate Services Manager and authorized signatory, where applicable, for multiple international clients, ensuring government and regulatory requirements are handled accurately and compliantly.
• External Relations & Representation: Maintain strong relationships with key government authorities and represent the company in official meetings, inspections, and public forums.
• Government Liaison & Compliance: Manage visas, labour cards, residency permits, renewals, cancellations, and related government processes. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Oman Labour Law, ROP immigration requirements, Civil Status regulations, and ministry procedures. Liaise with MOL, ROP, MoCIIP, municipalities, Tax Authority, OCCI, and other authorities.
• Corporate Services & Licensing: Oversee commercial registration updates, license renewals, activity amendments, statutory filings, document attestations, and embassy-related requirements. Support legal and corporate matters involving government authorities.
• HR Management Experience: Bring at least 5 years of HR management experience or close exposure to HR operations, with good knowledge of Oman Labour Law.
• Employee Mobility & HR Support: Coordinate government-related onboarding for expatriate employees, support employment documentation, and maintain accurate tracking of visa and renewal requirements.
• Operational Management: Work closely with Operations and Finance to ensure timely service delivery, achieve KPIs, and maintain compliance and client service standards.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years’ senior-level PRO/government liaison experience in Oman
• Bachelor’s degree (business-related preferred).
• Proven network in the relevant ministries and government departments.
• Strong understanding of Omani government systems (MOL, ROP eVisa, Invest Easy, Municipality, Tax Authority, Chamber of Commerce).
• Proven experience in visa processing, labour clearances, licensing, and corporate compliance.
• Fluent Arabic (mandatory) and strong English written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid Omani driving license.
• Strong employer referrals demonstrate reliability and integrity.

Note: We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted