Public Relations Officer

Job Description

Local Unit & Position DescriptionDNV United Arab Emirates is looking for a Government Relations Officer to be based in our regional office in Dubai. In this role, you will work closely with the Government relations team to ensure timely renewal of visas and work permits, trade license renewals and all other required activities.The role holder will need to have regular and frequent interaction with the Business Area and Global Shared Services representatives.Employee related activities:

• Monitoring visa validity and flagging off visa renewal requirement to employees
• Coordinate and obtain employment/ residence visa for new employees/ existing employees.
• Coordinate with typing centers and the employee enquiry for family visa renewal
• Reviewing invoices submitted by typing center for correctness
• Obtain work permit and visa for the S class
• Assist and coordinate to obtain business visit visa to other countries
• Obtain mission work permit and visa
• Coordinate cancellation of visa for employees and families
• Arranging for a visa fitness exam for the new hired employees
• Obtain residence visas and renewal for families of IA employees
• Cancellation of Mission visa
• Responding to employee queries regarding COVID protocols, Visa procedure and entry and exit laws

Inter-office support:

• Assisting the Global Mobility team regarding Ejari registration, as and when needed.
• Coordinate with Pune team/BA HR/GMT related to visa queries and requirements
• Assisting GSS finance team with Emirati pension payments
• Assisting GSS finance in resolving issues for closure of Legal Entity (under LEEP) without penalties
• Supporting legal department with the Insurance Authority registration and renewal
• Support with the official document?s legalization
• Adding/ removing activity for Abu Dhabi trade license
• Support with the adding/removing activity for the other legal entities (if needed)

Ministry related activities:

• Trade License Renewal
• Chamber of commerce certificate renewal
• Ministry of Economy registration renewal
• Environmental agencies certificate renewal
• Civil Defense certificate renewal
• Nuclear Authority approval
• National Media Council registration and renewal
• Coordinating with Labour Inspectors
• Coordinating with Municipal Inspectors
• Getting visa quota from Ministry of Labour
• Establishment card for Immigration renewal
• Negotiating contract and discount with typing center for Abu Dhabi & Dubai
• Register with the pension authorities for nationals (Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Bahrain)

Business Area Specific activities:

• Obtain Security Passes for onshore & offshore oilfield facilities
• Obtain port pass
• Obtain Jebel Ali pass
• Obtain appointment for Offshore medial fitness to get security passes
• Translation of documents
• Request for LOA
• CICPA pass application
• Obtain appointment for offshore medical test
• Obtain offshore Optima card

Position Qualifications

• Proven working experience as Public Relations Officer
• Familiarity with Immigration system, labor permit process, legal procedures and protocols
• Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations
• Computer literacy
• Proficiency in English and Arabic
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Clear and effective communication is a must.
• Ability to manage a variety of different tasks at the same time.
• Accurate and eye for details.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and ensure compliance.
• Positive and team spirited.
• Solution oriented, willing to take initiative to solve problems.

Company & Business Area DescriptionDNV is the independent expert in assurance and risk management, operating in more than 100 countries. Through our broad experience and deep expertise we advance safety and sustainable performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions.The Global Shared Services (GSS) organization within DNV provides high quality, cost effective services and processes within Human Resources, Finance and IT, based on requirements defined by the business areas and Group. GSS also develops central competence for distinct services, projects and development and will support policy, procedures and system implementation on a global, regional, and local level.GSS is about bringing a team of true process experts together, going for professional service levels at industry standards, and offering centers of expertise for competence based advisory. We are driven by people?s competence and motivation to help and support the business areas. As a member of the GSS community you act in a professional, multi-cultural, competent and service oriented environment with good possibilities to enhance your personal competencies and expertise, and to build a strong network with colleagues around the world.Equal Opportunity StatementDNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity!

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