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Public Relations Officer (PRO) cum HR Assistant
SCAFFCO
Abu Dhabi Industrial City, UAE
Full Time
Mid
Onsite
3 weeks ago
Government LiaisonRegulatory ComplianceVisa ProcessingLabour ContractsEmirates IDTrade License Management
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Government LiaisonRegulatory ComplianceVisa Processing
About the Role
SCAFFCO seeks an experienced PRO to manage government liaison, regulatory documentation, and compliance for Abu Dhabi operations. The role also provides HR support for visa processing and onboarding.
Key Skills for This Role
Government LiaisonRegulatory ComplianceVisa ProcessingLabour ContractsEmirates IDTrade License Management
Responsibilities
- Liaise with MOHRE & ICP (Immigration) for visa processing
- Liaise with Department of Economic Development (DED) for trade license matters
- Liaise with Abu Dhabi Municipality, AD Ports & KIZAD
- Liaise with Chamber of Commerce, Notary Public, and other authorities
- Liaise with Customs/Port Authorities, Civil Defense, Police & Interior Departments
- Process employment visas, labour contracts, Emirates ID, and medical formalities
- Manage establishment cards and immigration quotas
- Handle trade license issuance and renewals
- Coordinate document attestations and legal translations
- Ensure WPS related compliance documentation
- Handle Certificate of Origins, Duty Exemption and other Import/Export related documentations
- Support HR department in visa processing and onboarding documentation
Requirements
- 5–6 years of PRO experience in Abu Dhabi
- Strong knowledge of UAE immigration & labour procedures
- Strong knowledge of Abu Dhabi mainland regulatory processes
- Fluency in Arabic & English (mandatory)
- Strong government liaison and follow up capabilities
- Valid UAE driving license
Full Job Posting
Job Overview
- We are seeking an experienced and proactive Public Relations Officer (PRO) to manage all government liaison, regulatory documentation, and compliance matters for our Abu Dhabi operations, with coordination responsibilities for our JAFZA entity.
- Fluency in Arabic is mandatory. Emirati candidates will be given preference.
Key Responsibilities
- Liaise with MOHRE & ICP (Immigration)
- Liaise with Department of Economic Development (DED)
- Liaise with Abu Dhabi Municipality, AD Ports & KIZAD
- Liaise with Chamber of Commerce
- Liaise with Notary Public & other authorities
- Liaise with Customs/Port Authorities
- Liaise with Civil Defense, Police & Interior Departments
- Process employment visas, labour contracts, Emirates ID, and medical formalities
- Manage establishment cards and immigration quotas
- Handle trade license issuance and renewals
- Coordinate document attestations and legal translations
- Ensure WPS related compliance documentation
HR Support
- Support HR department in visa processing and onboarding documentation
- Maintain employee immigration and regulatory files
- Assist in exit procedures (visa cancellation & final documentation)
- Provide documentation support during audits
Requirements
- 5–6 years of PRO experience in Abu Dhabi
- Strong knowledge of UAE immigration & labour procedures
- Strong knowledge of Abu Dhabi mainland regulatory processes
- Fluency in Arabic & English (mandatory)
- Strong government liaison and follow up capabilities
- Valid UAE driving license
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