About this role
Job Requirements
1- Purpose of the Role (Job Summary)
Handle all government-facing administration for the UAE entity — trade licensing, immigration and visas, labor compliance, and authority liaison — keeping the company compliant and the mobilization pipeline moving at the pace the business plan needs.
2- Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
· Process and renew trade licenses, establishment cards, and corporate registrations (mainland and free zone).
· Manage the full visa lifecycle: entry permits, medicals, Emirates ID, residence visas, renewals, and cancellations.
· Administer labor compliance: MOHRE contracts, WPS, quotas, and Emiratization reporting.
· Liaise with MOHRE, GDRFA, the municipality, DEWA, civil defense, the notary, and free-zone authorities.
· Manage attestation, legalization, and translation of corporate and project documents.
· Track regulatory changes on licensing, immigration, and labor and advise HR and leadership early.
· Maintain the compliance calendar for renewals, expiries, and statutory deadlines with no lapses.
· Support project permits and NOCs with delivery teams.
· Keep accurate PRO transaction records and government-fee reconciliations.
3- Key Performance Indicators
· Zero fines, penalties, or license and visa lapses.
· Visa processing within published government norms.
· 100% of renewals completed ahead of expiry.
· New-hire visa readiness aligned to start dates.
4- Qualifications & Certifications
· Graduate degree preferred; PRO experience is the decisive qualification.
· UAE driving license, plus Arabic and English fluency (mandatory).
5- Experience
· 5–10 years as a PRO or government relations officer in the UAE, preferably with construction or EPC entities.
· Portal fluency: MOHRE, GDRFA/ICP, DED, and free-zone systems.
· High-volume visa processing during mobilization ramps.
6- Competencies
· Deep procedural knowledge of UAE government processes.
· Reliable follow-through with a zero-lapse mindset.
· Discretion with employee and corporate documents.
· Strong working relationships across government counters.
· Relationship Management & Communication
7- Key Interfaces
· Internal: Regional HR Director, finance (fees), delivery teams (permits), leadership.
· External: MOHRE, GDRFA/ICP, DED and free zones, municipality, DEWA, civil defense, notary, attestation agencies.
8- Special Conditions
Strict adherence to local laws and statutory timelines.
Work Experience
Technical Skills
UAE labor law, government portals, visa processing, and document attestation.