Job Description

Aldar Education are currently seeking an outstanding Government Relations Executive for Al Mamoura Academy in Abu Dhabi commencing in August 2022. Al Mamoura Academy is a British curriculum, mixed gender primary school and a girl's only secondary school located in a state of the art building in the heart of Abu Dhabi. We strive for excellence in all that we do through our high expectations and commitment to ensuring that we provide high quality learning opportunities for our students. Our vision is to create "A sustainable and innovative learning community, where we nurture our learners through Collaboration, Leadership and Creativity". This vision is supported by the Al Mamoura Learner and Teacher DNA which is at the heart of the school community. This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi's leading school group. The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and apprciation of the values of the region. RESPONSIBILITIES Main Duties: . Meets and observes a wide variety of guidelines and regulations set by Aldar Education, ADEK and other regulatory bodies. . Spreads awareness of policies, procedures and guidelines between staff, students and parents to ensure a compliance culture within the school. . Is up to date with all changes in ADEK admissions and registrations policies and procedures. . Manages and coordinates all communications and requests from/to the ADEK. . Liaises with ADEK and other governmental entities as necessary to ensure an effective and expedient communication, whilst building strong relationships. . Provides information to and receive information from ADEK and to deal with associated requests appropriately. . Is aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person. . Contributes to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school. . Participates in training and other learning activities and performance development as required. . Reports compliance issues and recommends solutions. . Always ensures the highest levels of integrity and confidentiality Specific Duties: . Serves as an English to Arabic and Arabic to English translator for the school . Translates key policies and documents from English to Arabic and vice versa including completion of Arabic documentation for ADEK . Acts as an interpreter at parent-pupil meetings, as required . Maintains the ADEK system including PD to ensure compliance . Ensures new employees are compliant with ADEK staffing policies including policy 26 for staff licensing and qualifications. . Monitors the school current employees' appointment letter expiration and ensures renewals taken place whilst communicating with employees on documents submission . Ensures all school employees and external employees are registered on ADEK PASS system and have been issued an ADEK approval/appointment letters . Follows up with employees on required documents to ensure compliance with ADEK system. . Prepares documentation for employee visa approvals (new & renewals) and liaises with Typist and Public Relations Officer to process on time. . Liaises and coordinates with the PRO to issue the employees' visa and labour contract to be compliant with the issued ADEK appointment letters. . Liaises with HRO if employee fails to provide required documents to comply with ADEK PASS system. . Monitors school license on Emiratisation % to be incompliance with Government Regulations. . Maintains Employee filling, archiving and document controlling. . Ensure registration of new students are reflected on the ADEK eSIS system. . Ensures all current student records are accurate and up to date with respect to their eSIS registration.

REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Qualifications: * Minimum diploma in Management, Business Administration, Human Resources, Office Management or any related fields Minimum Experience: * 2+ years of proven experience in administration/HR or other relevant position at school governed by ADEK Job Specific: . Good Arabic and English communication skills (verbal & writing) . Proficient computer, system and MS office skills . Ability to perform duties of a sensitive and confidential nature . Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team . Strong problem-solving and organizational skills . High sense of urgency . Strong customer service orientation and ability to work with a committee or a team . Stress & Time management skills . An understanding and knowledge of ADEK legislation, policies and procedures as well as inspection regime and requirements. What We Offer

Aldar Education is a family of world-class, child centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate over 24,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools and as we grow so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders. We offer an attractive remuneration package including medical cover, flights, housing, and free child school places. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff and so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching and training.

Successful candidates will have access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to both lead and contribute to training others as well as developing themselves. Aldar Education is keen to hear from like-minded, forward thinking school leaders who would welcome the challenge and opportunities that we have to offer.

This job description is not all inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also mindful of our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application at our company.

Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.

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