Public Relations Officer

Role overview

This position is central to keeping government-related processes moving smoothly for projects and operations in Dubai. The selected candidate will manage approvals, permits, and compliance tasks to help avoid delays and penalties.

Key responsibilities

• Manage liaison activities with government bodies for visas, labor cards, permits, no-objection certificates, and municipality clearances.
• Coordinate with Dubai Municipality, MOHRE, GDRFA, RTA, DEWA, and Civil Defense to secure construction-related approvals.
• Arrange and follow up on site-level permits needed for mobilization, safety, and inspections.
• Monitor regulatory requirements that may affect project schedules or lead to fines.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline is required.
• The role calls for 5 to 7 years of experience handling immigration and labour-related matters.

Required skills

• Fluency in Arabic.
• Working knowledge of English.
• Strong understanding of UAE labour laws and wider regulatory requirements.
• Comfortable dealing with different stakeholders and officials.
• Good awareness of government procedures and affairs.
• Ability to remain flexible with working hours and resolve immigration or labour issues as they arise.
• Dependable, committed, and willing to work hard.
• Capable of handling highly sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Compensation

Salary is competitive and will be determined based on the candidate’s experience.

Equal opportunity

The employer states that hiring is conducted with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.