Public Relations Officer
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About the Role
VaporVM is hiring a Public Relations Officer (PRO) in Dubai to manage government transactions, visas, labor permits, and trade licenses. The role requires 5+ years of UAE PRO experience and strong knowledge of UAE labor laws.
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Responsibilities
- Liaise with UAE government authorities including GDRFA/ICP, MOHRE, DET/DED, Free Zone Authorities, and municipalities
- Process employment, residence, dependent, and visit visas; handle renewals, cancellations, status changes, and transfers
- Coordinate Emirates ID applications, renewals, medical tests, and biometric appointments
- Process labor contracts, work permits, and employee onboarding/offboarding formalities
- Manage company trade license issuance, renewal, amendment, and cancellation
- Maintain company legal files and compliance records; track visa, license, and permit expiry dates
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Business Administration, Human Resources, Public Administration, or related field
- 5+ years of UAE experience as a PRO or Government Relations Officer
- Strong knowledge of UAE labor laws, immigration procedures, and licensing requirements
- Experience with government portals such as MOHRE, ICP, GDRFA, and Free Zone systems
- Fluent in English
- Valid UAE driving license preferred
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Job Summary
- The Public Relations Officer (PRO) is responsible for managing all government related transactions and ensuring compliance with UAE labor, immigration, licensing, and regulatory requirements.
- The role acts as the liaison between the company and UAE government authorities, handling employee visas, labor permits, trade licenses, legal documentation, and other corporate administrative processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Liaise with UAE government authorities, including UAE Immigration (GDRFA/ICP), UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE), Department of Economy & Tourism (DET/DED), Free Zone Authorities, Municipalities and other regulatory bodies.
- Maintain professional relationships with government departments to ensure smooth processing of company matters.
- Process employment, residence, dependent, and visit visas.
- Handle visa renewals, cancellations, status changes, and transfers.
- Coordinate Emirates ID applications, renewals, medical tests, and biometric appointments.
- Maintain accurate records of employee immigration documents and expiry dates.
- Process labor contracts, work permits, and employee onboarding/offboarding formalities.
- Ensure compliance with UAE labor laws and immigration regulations.
- Monitor legal deadlines and prevent penalties or violations.
- Manage company trade license issuance, renewal, amendment, and cancellation.
- Process Establishment Cards, Ejari renewals, permits, and other corporate registrations.
- Prepare and submit government applications, official letters, and supporting documents.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Business Administration, Human Resources, Public Administration, or related field.
- 5+ years of UAE experience as a PRO or Government Relations Officer.
- Strong knowledge of UAE labor laws, immigration procedures, and licensing requirements.
- Experience with government portals such as MOHRE, ICP, GDRFA, and Free Zone systems.
- Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage.
- Valid UAE driving license preferred.
Required Skills
- Government relations and stakeholder management
- Visa and immigration processing
- Regulatory compliance
- Documentation and record management
- Communication and negotiation skills
- Time management and multitasking
- Problem solving and attention to detail
- Confidentiality and professionalism
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