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Government Relations & Administration Officer
COOEC
Abu Dhabi Emirate, UAE
Full Time
Senior
Onsite
3 weeks ago
Government RelationsVisa ProcessingUAE Labor LawMOHREICPTAMM
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About the Role
COOEC is seeking a Government Relations & Administration Officer in Abu Dhabi to manage government relations, visa processing, and corporate administration. Requires 5+ years of UAE experience in PRO and government relations, with strong knowledge of UAE labor law and immigration procedures.
Key Skills for This Role
Government RelationsVisa ProcessingUAE Labor LawMOHREICPTAMM
Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate all company related matters with UAE government authorities including MOHRE, ICP, TAMM, GDRFA, Abu Dhabi Chamber, and other relevant entities
- Process and monitor employment visas, residence visas, Emirates IDs, labor permits, visa renewals, cancellations, and status changes
- Ensure compliance with UAE immigration and labor regulations
- Maintain and track visa validity, company registrations, and government approvals to avoid penalties and compliance risks
- Manage company licenses, Establishment Cards, Chamber Memberships, and other corporate registrations, including renewals, amendments, and cancellations
- Coordinate document attestation, notarization, legalization, and government approvals
- Maintain company records, licenses, and statutory documents
- Support onboarding and offboarding processes for employees
- Coordinate business travel arrangements, hotel bookings, airport transfers, and related logistics
- Assist with GCC business visa applications, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, and Bahrain
- Coordinate company vehicle registration, insurance, renewal, and traffic related matters
- Support project mobilization activities and site access requirements
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Business Administration, Human Resources, Public Administration, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of UAE experience in PRO, government relations, and administration functions
- Strong knowledge of UAE labor law, immigration procedures, and government platforms
- Experience dealing with MOHRE, ICP, TAMM, GDRFA, and Abu Dhabi government authorities
- Experience in engineering, construction, oil & gas, EPC, or industrial sectors is highly preferred
- Familiarity with ADNOC related administrative processes is an advantage
- Excellent communication and coordination skills
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Fluent English (written and spoken) is mandatory
- Arabic language capability is highly preferred
- Chinese language capability is an advantage but not mandatory
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Key Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate all company related matters with UAE government authorities, including MOHRE, ICP, TAMM, GDRFA, Abu Dhabi Chamber, and other relevant entities.
- Process and monitor employment visas, residence visas, Emirates IDs, labor permits, visa renewals, cancellations, and status changes.
- Ensure compliance with UAE immigration and labor regulations.
- Maintain and track visa validity, company registrations, and government approvals to avoid penalties and compliance risks.
- Manage company licenses, Establishment Cards, Chamber Memberships, and other corporate registrations, including renewals, amendments, and cancellations.
- Coordinate document attestation, notarization, legalization, and government approvals.
- Maintain company records, licenses, and statutory documents.
- Support onboarding and offboarding processes for employees.
- Coordinate business travel arrangements, hotel bookings, airport transfers, and related logistics.
- Assist with GCC business visa applications, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, and Bahrain.
- Coordinate company vehicle registration, insurance, renewal, and traffic related matters.
- Support project mobilization activities and site access requirements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Business Administration, Human Resources, Public Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of UAE experience in PRO, government relations, and administration functions.
- Strong knowledge of UAE labor law, immigration procedures, and government platforms.
- Experience dealing with MOHRE, ICP, TAMM, GDRFA, and Abu Dhabi government authorities.
- Experience in engineering, construction, oil & gas, EPC, or industrial sectors is highly preferred.
- Familiarity with ADNOC related administrative processes is an advantage.
- Excellent communication and coordination skills.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Fluent English (written and spoken) is mandatory.
- Arabic language capability is highly preferred.
- Chinese language capability is an advantage but not mandatory.
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