Public Relations Officer

Job description / Role

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration, through conceptualization, to realization of design or project delivery in the built and natural environments.

For over 50 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities. As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is ranked by ENR in the Top 200 International Design Firms; a Top 20 International PM firm; and 44th largest global architecture firm.

We draw from the expertise from over 60 nations, bringing experience from every major market of the globe. With over 2,500 multidisciplinary professionals and staff, we are an international professional consulting services firm.

We are now seeking an exceptional Public Relations Officer to join our award winning team based within our Dubai Office.

This critical role will be responsible for providing support to the firm in relation to the submission and government approval of employment visas, trade licenses, as well as other government-related processes as required to ensure KEO complies with local UAE legislation and regulations.

Paramount to success within this varied role will include;
• Knowledge of government legislation and polices.
• Knowledge of processes and procedures (e.g., for visa processes and trade license renewals) related to government documentation and processes (e.g. for Ministry of Labour, Ministry of Immigration, Municipality, etc).
• Knowledge of and ability to provide accurate advice in relation to Government and Ministry of Labour and Immigration requirements in accordance with Labour Law, policies and procedures.
• Ability to use own initiative to solve problems.
• Well-developed interpersonal communication skills including the ability to perform effectively in a team environment with a strong client focus.
• Demonstrate ability to negotiate with and influence, where necessary, relevant government departments as required.
• Demonstrated ability to use a range of computerised government system applications.
• Strong detail orientation and ability to maintain large amounts of information organized effectively.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including use of MS Word and MS Excel.

Requirements

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that you will bring a minimum of 2 years career experience in a similar role.

Bilingual communication skills in both English and Arabic are essential and interest from UAE Nationals will be warmly received.

About the Company

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 57 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is ranked by ENR in the Top 225 International Design Firms; in the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms; and by World Architecture as 50th largest global architecture firm and #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2021 WAS 100 Survey.

We invite you to join us.