Government Relations Officer

Job description / Role

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Preparing paperwork for staff applications for ID cards, airports passes, driving licenses, car registration etc.
• Drafting notes for the UAE government departments.
• Keeping electronic records of applications to various departments.
• Receiving and preparing documentation for all visa purposes.
• Maintaining an effective brings up system for renewal of ID cards, visa, car registration etc.
• Processing and coordinating import and export of Unaccompanied Airfreight/Sea Freight.

Requirements

Requirements

• Fluent in oral and written English.
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes and be able to adapt to other systems;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• A team player who is capable of working on their own initiative;
• Experience of working in a diverse environment;
• Excellent customer care skills;
• Adaptable and flexible with a positive attitude to change;
• Proven organisational ability.
• Has a UAE Driving License

General Embassy working hours are 07.30 am to 2.30 pm. Sunday Thursday. The starting salary will be Dirhams 7,750 per month (inclusive of allowances), band 12.

Closing date of applications 8th April 2010.

About the Company

The British Embassies in Abu Dhabi and Dubai represent Her Majesty's Government in the United Arab Emirates. The Embassy in Abu Dhabi is the focus for bilateral relations between Britain and the Federal Government. The Embassy in Dubai supports the bilateral relationship but with a strong focus on developing trade and economic ties between Britain and Dubai and the Northern Emirates.