Public Relations Officer (PRO)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates Community management
Job description
Tasks
Reporting
Head of Human Resources
Main Objective
Assist employees and their families in visa, work-permit and other regulatory procedures. Assist in filling out and submitting various forms to the ministry for residence permits, labor cards, and all other legal activities. Apply for renewal of visa when applicable. Update employee salaries and job titles registered with JAFZA when required. Custom clearance, driving and assist in banking (cheque drop-off/pick-up).
Tasks
· Employment visa applications/cancelations and labor card applications/cancelations of hired staff, assisting to obtain all required documents of business travel visas for staff and office visitors
· Assist staff in the residence visa sponsorship for family/maid of employees
· Ensure that all foreign/international assignee employees of the company have required legal documentation e.g., visas, work-permit, attested documentation
· Renewal of office documents (trade license, P.O. Box, Chamber of Commerce, representative card, labor card, firm card, etc.)
· Delivery and collection of business visa applications to embassies/consulates.
· Maintain data of all employment visas and apply for visa renewal/cancelation whenever necessary
· Special support to international assignees: renewal of passport, driving license, legal documents
· Ensure that all documents are filed and archived both physically and electronically
· Proactively identify regulatory procedures in Middle East for any work-force/legal requirements
· Customs clearance when required
· Registration of company cars
· Delivery and collection of cheques to selected suppliers
· Collection and delivery of urgent/valuable business related items
· Pick-up and drop off of VIPs
Qualifications
Attributes
· Passion
· Integrity
· Discipline
· Respect
Knowledge/Skill/Experience
· Ability to deal with sensitive information in a confidential manner
· Time management and organizational skills with a structured approach to tasks (manage a diverse and demanding workload within tight deadlines and capacity)
· Knowledge of various government official procedures, local laws
· Professional & Interpersonal skills: High communication skills
· Valid UAE driving licence
· Full command of written and spoken English and Arabic
· Intercultural competencies
· Excellent people management skills, customer focused – familiar with working with a range of partners, both internal and external
· Understanding of UAE Labor Law legislation
· Be adaptable and enthusiastic to improve the capacity of the role and to move forward
· Microsoft Office knowledge especially MS Excel and Outlook
Qualification
· Work experience: 3 – 5 years’ experience as a Public Relations Officer in the UAE
· Industry experience
· Education: bachelor degree in any subject, excellent writing and reading skills
Start date
· ASAP
Desired profile
Qualifications
Attributes
· Passion
· Integrity
· Discipline
· Respect
Knowledge/Skill/Experience
· Ability to deal with sensitive information in a confidential manner
· Time management and organizational skills with a structured approach to tasks (manage a diverse and demanding workload within tight deadlines and capacity)
· Knowledge of various government official procedures, local laws
· Professional & Interpersonal skills: High communication skills
· Valid UAE driving licence
· Full command of written and spoken English and Arabic
· Intercultural competencies
· Excellent people management skills, customer focused – familiar with working with a range of partners, both internal and external
· Understanding of UAE Labor Law legislation
· Be adaptable and enthusiastic to improve the capacity of the role and to move forward
· Microsoft Office knowledge especially MS Excel and Outlook
Qualification
· Work experience: 3 – 5 years’ experience as a Public Relations Officer in the UAE
· Industry experience
· Education: bachelor degree in any subject, excellent writing and reading skills
Start date
· ASAP