Public Relations Officer

Job description / Role

To submit and ensure the processing of all types of applications and paperwork to the local government bodies, including but not limited to visit visas, employment or residence visas, car registrations, Trade License, labor permits, export license, economic license, foreign license, etc.

- To proactively manage the timely renewal of all Employment Visas and Labor Permits.

- Assist employees in renewing visas

- To assist all GM sponsored staff and their dependents in the medical check process.
- Send employees a notification on documentation required prior to their visa/labor card expiring.

- Manage the visa checklist as when the rules on visa/labor changes

- Assist the company and the employees with visa arrangements in Embassies.

- To maintain database of all passports and residence visas by scanning all documents and directly updating the database when details change.

- Maintain and update the Free zone site on a regular basis by checking for expiry on CEC /gate pass/export licenses /portal accounts and ensure to manage the minimum required fund on the portal.

- To renew all company related licenses prior to their expiry date.

- Send out notifications on documentation required to renew trade licenses and complete surveys, etc. required by the government bodies at the time of license renewals.

- Submit detailed reports related to visa expenses to the finance department.

- To submit required documentation to the banks and process bank transactions as advised by the Regional Finance Manager.

- Assist in company errands when required to.

- Very good oral and written communication skills in English

- Minimum 3 years experience in a government liaison role/PRO in the UAE and Freezone

- Strong background of UAE Labor law

- Proficient typing skills in English and Arabic.

- High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively particularly with local government bodies.

- Excellent organization skills.

- Good computer skills.

- College graduate, preferably Bachelor’s degree.

- Knowledge and experience on the portal system usage

- With a valid UAE driver’s license

About the Company

The Sportland Group is amongst the most successful sports and lifestyle corporations in the Middle East. The Business activity of Sportland began in 1984 with the opening of its first retail outlet in Al Ghurair Centre - Dubai.

From its Dubai\\'s conveniently located headquarters, Sportland manages and distributes some of the hottest brands in the market such as Converse, Gstar-Raw, Ipanema, Guess, Terranova, to name a few.

The Middle East structure of Sportland relies on over 600 employees. Sportland estimates to run over a 100 stores by the end of 2018, 80 units are currently operative. The endurance Sportland has been showing in the past years has been rewarded not only with a considerable turnover increase but also with the acquisition of new important international brands.