Internal Public Relations Officer – Government Relations

About the role

The Internal Public Relations Officer (PRO) ensures smooth interaction between the company and government authorities across all locations. You will safeguard compliance by managing visa, work permit, trade licence, and other regulatory processes for staff and the business.

Key responsibilities

• Process employment, residence and visit visa applications for all employees.
• Renew trade licences and commercial registrations within required timelines.
• Handle work permit applications and renewals with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE).
• Manage Emirates ID registration and renewal for staff.
• Liaise with Immigration, MOHRE, the Department of Economic Development (DED) and other government bodies.
• Coordinate medical fitness tests and health screenings required for visa processing.
• Arrange attestation and notarisation of official company and employee documents.
• Maintain accurate records of all government transactions and expiry dates.
• Track renewals proactively to avoid penalties and provide regular status reports to management.
• Provide ad‑hoc administrative support to the team as required.

Required profile

• Previous experience in a PRO or government‑relations role.
• Strong knowledge of UAE visa, immigration and labour procedures.
• Demonstrated experience dealing with MOHRE, Immigration and DED.
• Familiarity with UAE labour law and regulatory compliance.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Proactive, persistent and able to follow up independently.
• Calm and professional under pressure and adaptable to regulatory changes.

Required skills