GOVERNMENT RELATIONS OFFICER (PRO)
Role Overview
The Government Relations Officer (PRO) manages employee visas, company licensing, and regulatory compliance with UAE government entities.
The role supports employees through immigration processes and ensures documentation is timely, accurate, and compliant with national laws.
Key Skills for This Role
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About Yolk Brands
Yolk Brands is a hospitality group with concepts including Pickl, BonBird, and SouthPour, focused on food and beverage experiences and operational excellence.
Role overview
The Government Relations Officer (PRO) manages employee visas, company licensing, and regulatory compliance with UAE government entities.
The role supports employees through immigration processes and ensures documentation is timely, accurate, and compliant with national laws.
Government relations and compliance
- Process and renew trade licenses, Ejari, and chamber of commerce registrations; maintain employee Emirates IDs, labor cards, occupational health cards, and related documents.
- Support government audits and inspections and monitor compliance with UAE labor laws, immigration regulations, and freezone requirements.
- Administer government and freezone portal accounts, including MOHRE, DHA, and GDRFA, and maintain relationships with relevant authorities.
Employee immigration services
- Manage employment visa, work permit, Emirates ID, and residence visa processes, including renewals, cancellations, transfers, and dependent or family applications.
- Provide timely visa-status and procedural updates to HR and deliver PRO services that minimize delays and administrative risk.
Reporting, licensing, and permits
- Ensure Emiratisation compliance and manage Nafis and Ma’ashi registrations and government reporting data.
- Handle entity registrations, licensing renewals and amendments, business activity approvals, and operational permits.
- Apply for and renew Civil Defense and facility licenses; manage food-safety, hygiene, and municipality compliance.
- Coordinate event permits and special approvals for operational or marketing activities.
Requirements
- Manage employee visas, work permits, Emirates IDs, residence visas, and related immigration documentation.
- Maintain company trade licenses, registrations, corporate licenses, and operational permits.
- Ensure compliance with UAE labor laws, immigration regulations, freezone requirements, and government obligations.
- Maintain accurate and timely employee and company documentation and updates.
- Support Emiratisation targets and government reporting requirements.
- Maintain food-safety, hygiene, Civil Defense, and municipality-related permits and compliance.
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