Job Description
Role Overview – Gulf Model School L.L.C. is seeking an experienced Public Relations Officer (PRO) to manage all government-related transactions and ensure full compliance with UAE regulations. This position is exclusively for UAE Nationals and requires 2-5 years of PRO experience, preferably in the education sector.
Government Relations and Liaison – You will serve as the primary liaison between Gulf Model School and UAE government departments including MOHRE (Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation), GDRFA (General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs), ICP (Immigration and Citizenship Portal), and educational authorities (KHDA/ADEK). You will maintain professional relationships with government officials, facilitate smooth interactions, and ensure positive relations that support the school's regulatory requirements.
Visa and Immigration Processing – You will manage all visa and immigration processes for school employees including new visa applications, visa renewals, visa cancellations, employment visa processing, dependent visas, visit visas, entry permits, and status adjustments. You will prepare required documentation, submit applications to immigration authorities through ICP and GDRFA, track application status, coordinate medical fitness tests, and ensure timely processing of all visa-related matters.
Documentation Management – You will manage comprehensive documentation for all PRO activities including visa documents, labor contracts, power of attorney documents, medical certificates, educational certificates, passport copies, photographs, and government correspondence. You will maintain organized filing systems, ensure document accuracy, prepare document translations when required, and maintain confidentiality of sensitive personal information.
Attestation and Authentication Services – You will coordinate document attestation and authentication processes including Ministry of Foreign Affairs attestation, embassy attestations, educational certificate verifications (crucial for teaching staff), experience letter verifications, marriage certificate attestations, birth certificate attestations, and other document legalization requirements for employees.
Official Approvals and Licensing – You will handle school licensing matters, coordinate facility license renewals, manage trade license updates, process municipal approvals, coordinate civil defense requirements, handle health and safety permits, coordinate with various authorities for official approvals, and ensure the school maintains all necessary operating licenses and permits.
How to Apply:
Send your cv on this Email: Hiring@gmsdubai.ae, subject Line: PRO Application - [Your Name]In your email, confirm you are a UAE National, mention your total PRO experience in UAE, highlight any school or education sector PRO experience, describe your knowledge of MOHRE, GDRFA, ICP, and KHDA/ADEK procedures, detail your experience with visas, labor cards, and licensing processes, specify your educational qualification, and state your availability to join Gulf Model School.
About us:
Gulf Model School L.L.C.is an educational institution in the UAE committed to providing quality education and maintaining full compliance with UAE educational and regulatory standards. We seek an experienced UAE National PRO professional who can manage our government relations, regulatory compliance, and documentation requirements efficiently while ensuring the school meets all licensing and regulatory obligations.
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Category
Experience
Career Level
Required Qualification
Bachelor in Relevant field
Requires Traveling:
No
Salary
Salary Not disclosed
Salary Type
Per Month
Total Vacancies
1
Skills
public relations officersalessalemanagerpublic-speaking
