PRO / Public Relations Officer - UAE Local

Role overview

Key responsibilities

• Manage government and public relations with UAE government departments and authorities.
• Handle immigration, labour, licensing, municipal, police, and other government matters.
• Manage employee work and residence visa applications, renewals, and cancellations; handle labour cards and work permits.
• Manage Emirates ID applications, renewals, and cancellations.
• Follow up on company and employee transactions, approvals, licenses, registrations, permits, and documentation.
• Coordinate government submissions, applications, renewals, cancellations, and urgent matters.
• Provide internal guidance on UAE government procedures, visa requirements, labour processes, and formalities.
• Keep accurate records of government transactions and maintain effective relationships with government authorities.

Candidate requirements

• The posting states that Dubai National / UAE National (Emirati citizen) status is mandatory.
• Native-speaker or native-level Arabic and fluent English are required; Chinese is preferred.
• At least 3 years of PRO experience is required.
• Independent management of government transactions and follow-ups is required.
• Strong knowledge of UAE government procedures and understanding of UAE visa and labour regulations are required.
• Microsoft Office proficiency is required; familiarity with UAE government e-services and transaction systems is requested.
• UAE PRO experience, government-relations contacts, and a UAE-recognized PRO qualification are preferred.
• A bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Full-time, long-term availability in Dubai and an early start are requested.

Compensation and benefits

• Pay is AED 20,000–30,000 per month before tax, with possible adjustment based on qualifications and experience.
• Benefits include international health insurance, paid annual leave, and UAE statutory public holidays.

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