Summary
American International University is hiring a Government Relations Officer in Jahra, Kuwait. The role handles employee visa, residency, work permit, medical insurance, medical test, fingerprint and Civil ID processes, as well as company licenses and permits, PUC approvals and employee exit formalities. Applicants need a diploma, at least three years of experience in an educational institute, knowledge of government procedures and labor regulations, and strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic. The successful candidate is expected to commence employment immediately; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
The posting
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Job Title: Mandoub
Location: Jahra, Kuwait
About The American International University
American International University (AIU) is a private institution in Kuwait, founded in 2019, offering undergraduate programs in Engineering and Computing, Architecture and Design, Business, Arts and Sciences, and Education. The programs are delivered in English and follow the American model of higher education. AIU serves a community of more than 4,000 students and is implementing the RISE Strategy 2026–2030, a five-year institutional transformation strategy anchored in research development, international accreditation, student success, employability, and community engagement.
For more information, visit: www.aiu.edu.kw
Job Purpose
This position will process, track, and manage all paperwork and transactions required for company such as licenses, permits, PUC, as well as employee related legal processes such as residencies, visas, and civil IDs.
Key Responsibilities
- Process all types of visas including employment and residency visas, and track for extension, cancelation or transfer as applicable.
- Process, track and renew company related permits, Authorized Signatory, and licenses.
- Process and track issuance and cancelation of work permits, government health Insurance, medical test & fingerprint registration, and civil ID issuance and cancelation.
- Process documents and follow up with stakeholders on PUC approvals and renewals for the university staff.
- Coordinate with HR to register/cancel Kuwaiti employees with the Social Security
- Keep up to date with changes or amendments to prevailing laws/rules/regulations, changes in forms/formats, and other procedures and keep the Human Resources Department advised of such changes.
- Obtain quarterly sponsorship reports from the immigration/labor office and tally sponsorships and re-submit to immigration/labor office with relevant support documents.
- Coordinate with HR to complete departure and exit formalities for employees after the cancellation of visas.
Job Requirements
- Diploma plus a minimum of 3 years of experience in an educational institute
- Knowledge in Labor Office and Jawazat and Governmental Regulations
- Knowledge of administrative procedures and policies applied at the university
- Knowledge of Governmental Procedures in issuing licenses and other related documents
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic
- High attention to detail, flexibility with changing priorities, and strong multi-tasking skills.
- Time Management, Confidentiality, Problem Solving, Follow up skills
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit the Job Opportunities section on our website and submit a resume and cover letter via: https://aiu.edu.kw/careers/jobs
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The successful candidate is expected to commence employment immediately.