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Public Relations Officer
COOEC
Abu Dhabi Emirate, UAE
Full Time
Mid
Onsite
3 days ago
Government RelationsVisa ProcessingUAE Labor LawMOHREICPTAMM
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About the Role
COOEC seeks a Public Relations Officer to manage government relations and corporate administration in Abu Dhabi. The role involves processing visas, licenses, and compliance with UAE labor laws.
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
- 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
- Assist in obtaining client, project, and industrial zone access passes when required
- Coordinate with local service providers, vendors, and government representatives
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
Full Job Posting
Public Relations Officer
- Manage government relations and PRO services for COOEC in Abu Dhabi.
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.
- 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.
- Assist in obtaining client, project, and industrial zone access passes when required.
- Coordinate with local service providers, vendors, and government representatives.
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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