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Job description / Role
Raha International School are looking to appoint at PRO to join their well established team based in their outstanding school campus in Abu Dhabi.
The purpose of the role is to provide the school with efficient, prompt, dependable and accurate information on UAE law and Government regulations to ensure full compliance at all times. Submission of all documentation; and exclusive liaison with the Government ministries where host country representation is required.
Key Accountabilities:
• Keep up to date on Government regulations and procedures, and notify relevant school administrators of changes to policy and compliance.
• Ensure that school licenses, employment visas, work permits, and other Ministry time-sensitive documents are renewed well ahead of deadlines.
• Obtain new employment visas / work permits for all expatriate employees.
• Obtain new residence visas for dependents of employees
• Facilitate renewal of residence visas for dependents.
• Facilitate complex medical / police procedures on event of death of any employee or next to kin.
• Facilitate and follow-up cancellation of visas for employees and dependents.
• Establish effective association with local Government ministries and offices.
• Be available at all times to submit documentation to Government ministries.
• Ensure the Taaleem policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are followed at all times.
• Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical work day, where the tasks require additional commitment.
• Perform other duties as requested by direct & dotted reporting line managers / supervisors.
Requirements
Person Specification:
• Please note that this role requires a UAE National therefore all other applicants will not be considered.
Education:
• Completion of formal schooling; advanced training preferred within a relative subject.
Experience: A minimum of 1 years’ experience in a similar position.
Competencies:
• Knowledge and understanding of procedures required by Government Ministries.
• Strong working knowledge of English a must.
• Positive interpersonal and communication skills.
• Technical skills as required for data entry where applicable.
• Valid driving license.
About the Company
Taaleem's main activity is the development and management of early childhood, primary and secondary schools. With quality at the forefront of our offering, we tailor each project to answer the specific educational requirements of a wide range of families by offering top international curricula including British, American, the International Baccalaureate and our custom early childhood programme.
Taaleem, which means education in Arabic, is committed to inspiring students and helping them to identify and develop their passions and talents. We only recruit the best international teachers who are capable of delivering our international curricula in a creative and engaging manner.
Taaleem is seeking to raise the educational standards in the region. The combined experience of its core team of senior education leaders in international education policy, operations and global management best practices means Taaleem is well positioned to ensure the creative of truly exceptional schools that satisfy the most comprehensive and exacting education developmental requirements.