Job Description

Public Relations Officer (PRO)
Location: United Arab Emirates
Industry: Property / Real Estate
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Public Relations Officer (PRO) to join our dynamic team in the thriving UAE real estate sector. In this pivotal role, you will be the primary liaison between our company and all relevant UAE government authorities. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring seamless business operations, full legal compliance, and effective risk mitigation, thereby supporting our company's strategic growth and reputation.
Key Responsibilities

• Government Liaison: Act as the main point of contact for all transactions with UAE government departments, including but not limited to Immigration, Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation, Economic Department, and Free Zone authorities.
• Visa & Immigration Management: Efficiently handle the end-to-end process of employee visas, work permits, residency permits, and Emirates IDs, including renewals and cancellations.
• Labour Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to UAE Labour Law, including the management of employment contracts, entry permits, and termination procedures.
• Documentation & Processing: Prepare, submit, and track all necessary applications, documents, and approvals in a timely and accurate manner.
• Strategic Support: Assist the Group in understanding and navigating regulatory changes, mitigating risks, and maintaining the highest standards of corporate governance.
• Program Management: Administer and ensure compliance with social and labor programs such as Pension, Nafis, and Tawteen.
• Company Documentation: Manage the renewal and amendment of company licenses, trade licenses, and other corporate documents.
• Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with key officials in government entities to facilitate smooth and efficient processing.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations, Business Administration, HR, or a related field.
• Experience: A minimum of 3-5 years of proven experience as a PRO in the UAE.
• Industry Knowledge: Prior experience within the property or real estate sector is highly preferred and will be a significant advantage.
• Technical Expertise:
• Certified or formally trained in PRO or visa processing systems.
• In-depth, up-to-date knowledge of UAE Labour Law, immigration procedures, and compliance standards.
• Well-versed in the specific procedures of various UAE government authorities.
• Familiarity with social and labor compliance frameworks (e.g., Pension, Nafis, Tawteen).
• Language Skills: Fluency in both Arabic (Native speaker) and English is mandatory.
• Personal Attributes:
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and highly organized.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a solutions-oriented mindset.

Skills Required