Government Relations Officer

Al Mana

Qatar

Ref: HP129-88

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Responsible for the timely and accurate processing of immigration related tasks within the Department of Labour and Immigration Services in compliance with Qatar Labor Law and applicable regulations.

Main responsibilities:
- Manage the allocated petty cash expenditure through maintaining original receipts and through timely preparation of expense reports
- Process government transactions and organise visits to government agencies in an efficient and timely manner to minimise cost and avoid penalties and additional fees
- Establish and maintain productive working relationships with key and operational government offices including: Ministry of Interior, Municipality, Ministry of Economy and Commerce, Ministry of Business and Trade, Consumer Protection Department, Customs, Airport Authorities and other Ministries and agencies, in order to assist with the efficient processing and approval of requests and formalities
- Work closely with HR and Administration teams to ensure the timely completion and execution of relevant government and administrative formalities
- Obtain necessary approval from management for issuing exit permits to staff as and when required
- Resolve immigration related issues in a timely manner
- Attend to employee queries regarding details of immigration formalities, and entitlements
- Process immigration requirements in the most effective and efficient manner to expedite on boarding of new employees
- Update relevant business areas with issues, risks, and statuses of immigration/government processes and provide relevant solutions
- Ensure immigration processes are completed in minimal time including Resident Permits, Drivers Licenses, Visas, CID procedures etc
- Maintain employee files and documents relevant to immigration
- Maintain relevant forms for all types of immigration transactions

Travel requirements: travel within Doha as per role requirements

Requirements

- High school degree, Bachelors Degree preferred
- Minimum of 4 years experience in a similar position

Specialist knowledge:
- Computer Literacy
- HR and Administration Policies and Procedures
- Immigration rules and regulations
- Qatar Labour Laws
- Regional Labour Laws

Soft Skills and Personality traits:
- Customer Service and Orientation
- Decision Making
- Initiative
- Managing Interpersonal Conflict
- Negotiation and Influencing
- Problem Solving

Gender Preference: Male
Language Fluency: Arabic and English Fluency

About the Company

Al Mana is one of the largest and most diversified groups in the region, operating over 55 companies in 8 countries and employing over 3500 personnel. Industries that we operate in include automotive distribution and services, real estate and investments, retail and luxury fashion, F&B, engineering, technology, media and entertainment. The group covers most areas of retail including luxury goods, beauty, fashion, home interiors, watches and jewellery. Operating over 300 outlets, Al Mana represents some of the largest and most successful brands in the world.

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