Public Relations Officer (Emiratization)

Overview

Role Overview

Government Liaison & Relations

• Serve as the official point of contact between Mtransform and all government departments including TAMM, MOHRE, ICP, ADJD, DED, ADNOC, HAAD/DOH, and other relevant authorities.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with government officials, PRO counterparts, and typing centres.
• Represent Mtransform professionally in all government offices and public-facing interactions.

Visa & Immigration

• Process all employee visa transactions including new employment visas, renewals, cancellations, and transfers.
• Manage visit visas, mission visas, and dependent visas for employees and their families.
• Coordinate Emirates ID applications, renewals, and cancellations in a timely manner.
• Handle entry permits, status changes, and immigration-related queries end to end.

Labour & Employment Compliance

• Process labour contracts, labour cards, and work permits through the MOHRE portal.
• Ensure all employee files are compliant with Labour Law and remain audit-ready at all times.
• Submit and follow up on Emiratization (NAFIS) registrations, quotas, and incentive claims.
• Manage WPS (Wages Protection System) compliance documentation as required.

Licensing & Corporate Documentation

• Renew and maintain Mtransform's trade licence, establishment card, chamber memberships, and all commercial registrations.
• Process company attestations, notarisations, and Ministerial approvals as required.
• Manage all Tawteen, MOHRE, and free zone-related corporate compliance submissions.

Internal Administration

• Maintain a proactive tracker for all visa, licence, and documentation expiry dates to ensure zero lapses.
• Liaise with HR and Finance to coordinate document requirements, invoices, and payments to government entities.
• Provide timely updates and guidance to employees regarding their visa status and documentation.
• Draft formal letters, NOCs, and official correspondence in Arabic and English.

Essential

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Law, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 1–4 years of experience in a PRO, government relations, or administration role.
• Strong working knowledge of government portals: TAMM, MOHRE (Tasheel), ICP (GDRFA), ADJD, DED, and Amer centres.
• Fluency in Arabic (essential) and proficiency in English — written and spoken.
• Valid driving licence.

Preferred

• Prior experience in a technology, consulting, or professional services company.
• Familiarity with NAFIS/Emiratization incentive schemes and reporting.
• Knowledge of Abu Dhabi-specific authority portals and free zone entities (e.g. ADGM, KIZAD).
• Proficiency in MS Office and document management systems.