Public Relation Officer – Emirati National (Dubai)
Job purpose The main focus of this role will be to arrange for visas, work permits and other related documents to assist the Firm and its employees within the UAE.
Key Responsibilities - Renew, update and maintain all employees and their dependant's visas (including family members and domestic workers) and labour cards/contracts in a timely manner to ensure that company’s records are up-to-date in the Labour and Immigration departments;
- Submit, follow-up and collect all new employment and business visas to ensure that the visas are processed in a timely manner to support the business;
- Ensure accurate preparation of documents according to the requirement of the legal authorities maintaining confidentiality and security of company and employee documents at all times;
- Submit business visa applications to various embassies based in Dubai;
- Check and follow up the status of the on-going transactions submitted to government offices;
- Collect and provide periodical updates from the government authorities on all labour and immigration rules to keep the HR department abreast of the changes in the rules and procedures;
- Assist with Emiratsation matters, as needed, and arrange the submission of pension applications for all GCC nationals;
- Assist with other tasks as requested by HR Coordinator – visa and immigration.
Candidate Profile Ideal candidate will:
- be a UAE national with family book;
- have at least two years' experience as a Public Relations Officer;
- have knowledge of government procedures in processing Trade License, Visas, Labor Applications and other government applications; and UAE Federal Laws;
- be computer literate and will possess knowledge of IT systems, and government IT systems;
- possess a high school degree at the minimum;
- speak, read and write fluently in English and Arabic;
- perform assigned duties in an efficient and accurate manner; analyze complex problems, evaluate alternatives and make creative and sound decisions and/or recommendations;
- develop effective and collaborative working relationships with colleagues, superiors and those contracted;
- be familiar with the following government bureaus:
- The Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation
- Department for Naturalization and Residence
- Embassies and Consulates
- Airports
- GPSSA
- Emirates ID Authority
Clyde & Co Overview
A pragmatic and dynamic international law firm with a focus on core sectors of infrastructure, insurance, international trade, natural resources and transportation. Clyde & Co is recognised for its work in and with fast-moving and volatile emerging markets, and for a history of managing complex, multi-jurisdictional transactions and disputes.
From a network of 50+ offices and 3,600+ staff over 6 continents, we are on the front line for our clients' interests, all over the world.
Clyde & Co in the Middle East and North Africa
Clyde & Co's first Middle East office was formally established over 25 years ago, following many prior years of client involvement in and with the region. Our regional offices work as an interconnected and cohesive unit in order to provide advice to clients from all over the world, as well as to regional corporate entities and governments, on their operations and interests throughout the Middle East. Our lawyers are supported by comprehensive in-house translation, government liaison, management and information services teams as we strive to provide first class professional service levels and insight to our clients.
We are one of the major international law firms in the GCC with around 200 specialist lawyers and paralegals, and 300 staff in total, operating as one unit across our regional office network:
- Dubai
- Abu Dhabi
- Muscat in Oman
- Doha in Qatar
- Riyadh in Saudi Arabia
We act as the first point of call for advice across the Middle East region for many of our multinational clients. Through our work across the region over the past quarter century, our market knowledge, experience and networks are second to none. We provide in-depth coverage of the firm's core sectors, as well as strong cross-practice sector teams in place focusing on regionally important sectors such as education, healthcare and hospitality.
