Government Relations Officer

Description

GEMS Wellington Academy - Silicon Oasis is seeking to appoint a Government
Relations Officer with immediate effect.
Job Purpose:
Ensure that all the federal and governmental Departmental (Ministry of Labor/
Immigration Dept./Economic Department.) applications and processes are
completed in a timely and efficient manner in line with the demands of the
Business Unit.
The Government Relations Officer is a position of responsibility as the
representative of the organization in its interactions with both ministerial
and federal entities. As such the GRO must ensure that the business is
represented in a professional manner at all times.
Key Accountabilities:
* Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values.
* Ensure that all documents presented to any local or federal government body are completed and compliant with the purpose for which they are intended and provide advice and guidance too internal and external stakeholders where required.
* Maintain an up to date and accurate register of the status of all document submissions including, but not limited to, Entry Permits, Cancellations, Visa Approvals and original Labour Contracts (Company copy), Bank Guarantee records etc., and proactively follow up with the body to which the application has been submitted.
* Ensure that the school/Corporate Office is made fully aware of any amendments or revisions to any new or existing legislation/laws/rules/regulations/procedures or protocols etc.
* Ensure that all employees working within the business unit are compliant with local and federal legislation and regulations, including, but not limited to, Labour Cards, Visa Approvals, Medical qualifications and criminal declarations or any other approval that may be required.
* It is essential the GRO maintains strong working relationships with an up to date knowledge of the requirements of, Local and Federal government regulations to ensure that they effectively provide an efficient and comprehensive support service to the business unit. And to ensure that any interactions with any government or authorization bodies are conducted in the best interest of the school.
* Due to the extensive access that the GRO shall have to both personnel and confidential information they must maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times.
* GRO will have lot of personal information about the employees because of the nature of the work. Must keep all these information confidential.
* Arrange the employees to get Health card, Fitness certificate for visa stamping etc.
* Ensure the GEMS policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are followed at all times.
* Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical work day, where the tasks require additional commitment.
* Perform other duties as requested by direct & dotted reporting line managers / supervisors
* To ensure that all employee applications to Local and or Federal Authorities are completed efficiently and effectively
Person

Qualifications / knowledge:
* BA degree
* Fluent Arabic and English
* Commitment, Dependability, reliability, effective time management
* Knowledge and understanding of the procedures required by MOL & Immigration Dept. Knowledge of Arabic, Driving license
Experience:
Minimum ‎2 years experience in a similar role