Public Relations Officer

Job description / Role

Position: Public Relations Officer
Department: Public Relations
Reports to: Public Relations Manager
Location: Bahrain

Role Purpose
The PRO is responsible for managing and facilitating all interactions with government entities to ensure compliance with local regulations and support the organization's operational needs. This role involves handling government-related tasks such as visa applications, labor market regulations, and coordination with agencies like LMRA, SIO, Tamkeen, and MOL.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES, ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ACTIVITIES
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all government-related tasks.
• Address and resolve issues related to the Labor Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA).
• Manage interactions with the Social Insurance Organization (SIO) to ensure compliance.
• Assist in the application and management of Tamkeen programs.
• Oversee the application and renewal process for Central Population Registry (CPR) cards.
• Manage the application process for new work and visit visas.
• Maintain up-to-date records for directors and their personal staff.
• Liaise with the Ministry of Labor to ensure adherence to regulations.
• Oversee the registration and renewal of company entities with Sijilat.
• Manage the renewal process for commercial registrations (CRs).
• Monitor and manage the visa renewal process for staff.
• Organize and facilitate visits to government entities.
• Maintain accurate records of all transactions and communications with government entities.
• Stay informed about changes in laws and regulations affecting the organization.
• Provide guidance and support to employees regarding government processes.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role.

Skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of local regulations and government processes.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Proficiency in the English language.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

About the Company

Propel Consult delivers a service in step with the needs of both our client companies and candidates. Our ability to add value to all levels of recruitment stems from our wholehearted belief in providing a professional service to both parties.

We have built relationships with many leading indigenous and mulitnational organisations throughout the Middle East and internationally in countries such as UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt and many more.

Concentrating our resources has created 5 distinct specialist divisions:

• Banking & Finance
• Human Resources
• Oil & Gas
• Construction
• Architecture & Engineering