Administration & Govt Admin Officer (UAE National)

About the Employer

Job Purpose

Government Relations and PRO

• Monitor government regulations and statutory requirements and advise management on their operational impact.
• Prepare and submit documents for licenses, permits, and other approvals for project sites and company offices.
• Coordinate with government authorities to obtain required licenses and permits for company operations and projects.
• Maintain license and permit records and monitor validity and timely renewal.
• Liaise with government departments and other bodies to resolve licensing, registration, inspection, and operational issues.
• Highlight nonconformities, follow up on corrective actions, and ensure certificates or clearances are received on time.
• Attend government inspections at projects and offices when required.
• Assist HR with employee matters requiring intervention from police, courts, immigration, or other authorities.
• Maintain relationships with government authorities and submit required license, permit, undertaking, and status reports.
• Assist with outstanding receivables from clients or authorities as assigned by management.
• Follow company policies and maintain applicable quality, health, safety, and environmental management systems.

Labour Camp Operations

• Manage accommodation allocation within the labour camp and address housing, utilities, and amenities issues with relevant departments.
• Liaise with government bodies on labour camp inspections and legal matters and submit required documents on time.
• Oversee camp operations for compliance with local laws, company policies, and health and safety regulations.
• Inspect camp facilities to maintain cleanliness, safety, and employee welfare standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma in public relations, communications, or a related field, or at least a high school education.
• At least 7–10 years of experience as a PRO, preferably with a construction company.
• Knowledge of UAE construction code is preferred.
• Good contacts in government departments and knowledge of labour camp requirements.

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to network and work flexibly, including weekends or holidays based on business needs.
• Understanding of cultural differences to support communication and camp operations.
• Ability to lead camp staff and align operations with company policies.
• Strong interpersonal skills for resolving disputes within the camp and with authorities.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with electronic document management systems is preferred.