Junior Public Relations Officer (PRO) – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Overview

Government Liaison & Compliance

• Process visas, work permits, Iqama issuance/renewals, transfers, exit/re-entry, final exit procedures, and other immigration-related documentation.
• Coordinate with ministries such as:
• + Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development.
• + Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
• + General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat).
• Track regulatory changes and ensure company compliance.
• Handle document attestation, notarization, and official submissions.

Government Platforms

• Experience or familiarity with: Qiwa, Absher, Muqeem, GOSI.
• Using online platforms like Absher Business and Mudad to process employee records.

Administrative Support

• Maintain accurate records of employee documentation and government transactions.
• Monitor deadlines—missed renewals can result in fines, and accountability tends to fall on this role.
• Assist HR and legal teams with compliance-related paperwork.
• Ensuring company adherence to Saudi labor laws, Saudization regulations, and keeping business licenses/commercial registrations updated.

External Communications

• Support basic corporate communications (letters, official correspondence, Arabic translations if applicable).
• Coordinate logistics for meetings with government officials or external stakeholders.
• Assist in organizing company participation in local events or exhibitions (execution-heavy, not strategic).

Internal Coordination

• Act as a bridge between HR, legal, and project teams for regulatory matters.
• Follow up relentlessly—delays are common, and progress often depends on persistence rather than process efficiency.
• About you
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Business Administration, Communications, or related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in a PRO, administrative, or government relations role in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Internship experience in Saudi Arabia is helpful.
• Familiarity with Saudi government portals (e.g., Absher, Muqeem, Qiwa) is a strong advantage.
• Strong organizational skills.
• High attention to detail with documentation and deadlines.
• Fluent in Arabic. English proficiency is required.
• Patience and persistence.
• Ability to work under pressure when issues escalate.
• Proactive and highly organized.
• Strong understanding of the labour laws in Saudi Arabia.
• Frequent travel to government offices across Riyadh.
• Time-sensitive tasks with little margin for error.
• Minimal compliance violations or penalties.
• On-time processing of all employee documentation.
• Ability to navigate government systems independently within 3–6 months.
• Building working relationships that reduce friction over time (though this is never guaranteed)
• Work may extend beyond standard hours during peak periods (visa processing cycles, audits, etc.).
• Saudi **drivers license is mandatory.**
• We’re committed to a fair and human hiring process.
• All applications are reviewed by a member of our team and are not automatically screened or rejected by AI.
• Why Ausenco?
• We support individual growth and aim to allow you to work in a way that plays to your strengths.
• Beyond a competitive remuneration package we offer:
• **Career advancement** - Embark on a journey of continuous growth through technical training, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities.
• **Work Life Balance** – Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, allowing you to balance office days with working from home; and progressive parental leave benefits to foster family needs and professional life.
• **Holistic approach to wellness** – Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing.
• Access to confidential counselling, information services and a benefits program that supports your health & wellness.
• **Accessible leadership team** – Work with highly reputable industry leaders who value your contribution.
• Our people don’t settle for the status quo.
• If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we’ll help you find your place.
• This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition.
• We’re proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative.
• We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.
• As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability.
• Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.
• **Expected Salary:** Variation in salary is determined by factors such as qualifications, relevant years of experience, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.
• Join us and work a better way.
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