GOVERNMENT RELATION MANEGER
Middle East Retail Co. (L.L.C)
Total years of experience :24 years, 4 Months
Maintain strong working relationships with Regulators, Authorities and Ministries to ensure access to effective and prompt support and advice when needed. Ensure any interactions with government bodies are always conducted in the best interests of the Company and represent the business in a professional manner
• Ensure that all federal and governmental applications and processes are completed in a timely and efficient manner in line with the demands of the business
• Manage the Admin Team including the PRO, Typist and Drivers
• Manage and control all financial implications related to visa processing and administration
• Obtaining of company registration with any related government authorities which includes but not limited to license renewal s, new business licensing and new activity listing.
• Assist in developing functional strategies and budgets in accordance with companies’ overall strategies and directions.
• Develop, monitor and implement divisional policies and procedures related to government relations function.
• Promote and build strong positive relationships and reputation with high public officials and their staff.
• Manage and oversee processes relating to Governmental issues concerning employees (. issuance of business visas, visit visas, exit-re-entry visas, renewals of work permits, and residency)
• Collect and give regular updates on all work and migration standards from the government offices to keep the HR office well informed for any changes in procedures and rules.
• Submit, follow-up and gather all new work and business visas to guarantee that the visas are handled and processed on time.
• Renew, update and keep up all workers and their dependents’ visas and work contracts on time to guarantee that organization’s records are up to date in the labor and Immigration Departments. Send notification to employees on required documents before their visa expires.
• Makes sure all business and trade Licenses are updated, follow-up official approvals and permits, to prevent unnecessary violations.
• Accurately prepare and process required legal documents like rent contract attestation in government agencies such as Ministry of Economic, Ministry of Finance, Customs, Court, Chamber of Commerce, Traffic Department and Municipality.
• When the need arises, represent the company at different offices like Airport Embassies, Police Station, Ministries/Municipalities and other government Departments.
• Deal promptly and productively on general enquiries about PRO functions
• Assist the office in determining any issues identified with organization vehicle registration and renewals
• Acquire visas from different Embassies in UAE for staff members for business related travels
• Knowledgeable enough on the process of getting residency permits etc
¥ Managing Immigration/Labour formalities and requirements for the company in liaison with the officers of the Ministry of Labour and Immigration and act in par with the company policies and procedures.
¥ Submission of new Employment Visas, Issuance/Renewal/Cancellation of Residence Visa, Labour Card at the Department of Immigration and Ministry of Labour for staff.
¥ Renewal of Industrial License, Navigation License, in liaison with the officials at the Economic Department and Chamber of Commerce, Dubai Municipality, Ministry of Industry and Ministry of Labour and Immigration.
¥ PRO work related to Dubai Customs, Cargo Village, Civil Aviation Authority, Dubai Police and RTA.
¥ PRO work relating to Labour and Immigration in coordination with Human Resources and Legal.
¥ Provide administrative and other requested support.
¥ Assist with ad hoc assigned by Managing Director and Finance Director.
¥ Deals on all the transactions as Public Relations Officer (PRO)
¥ Knowledgeable about all the rules and procedures of the Government of Dubai.
¥ Typing and Clerical Works / Document Clearing
¥ Documents preparation for application either online of personal filing, typing, submission to government departments/agencies up to the posting of residence visa to passport.
¥ Coordinates with all the Government Departments in Dubai.
¥ Full knowledge of all types of company establishments in Dubai.
¥ Follows the procedures of establishing companies in all government in Dubai.
¥ Coordinates with the administration of the company in accordance with local Labour and Immigration laws.
¥ Supervises administration of legal affairs; consults with legal counselor on effective handling of legal matters and provide guidance.
¥ Handles all department documentation-procedures, visa formalities for group-employment-visit visa’s, Labour and Immigration formalities and documentation.
¥ Coordinates with government departments, police authorities, labour departments, ministries; completing all formalities related to visa, health card, immigration, Economic Department and Municipality.
¥ Performs other daily works affiliated with account.
¥ Arranges meetings and schedules with the Clients.
¥ Follows up Client’s cases related to the Immigration and Labour
¥ General knowledge in Computer.
Diploma of commerce