Summary
Weatherford is hiring a Government Relations Officer in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The role liaises with government authorities, manages visa, labor permit and Emirates ID processes, tracks renewals and compliance deadlines, and maintains employee immigration records. It also supports employees with government procedures and inquiries. Applicants should be UAE nationals, have 1–2 years of relevant experience, and hold a high school diploma, diploma or bachelor’s degree in a related field.
The posting
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Job Overview
Responsible for managing government-related documentation and processes, including visa applications, labor permits, Emirates ID processing, and regulatory filings. Acts as the key liaison between the company and government authorities to ensure compliance. Requires knowledge of UAE Labor Law.
Responsibilities
- Liaise with government authorities and regulatory bodies.
- Track document renewals and compliance deadlines.
- Maintain employee immigration records.
- Support employees with government-related procedures and inquiries.
Skills
- Knowledge of UAE Labor Law
- Government relations and regulatory coordination
- Visa and labor permit processing
- Emirates ID application and renewal management
- Compliance monitoring and documentation management
- Employee immigration record maintenance
Qualifications
- 1-2 years of experience in PRO/Government Relations or a related field
- High School Diploma, Diploma, or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Public Administration, Political Science, Law, International Relations, or a related field
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