Manager Government Relations

Job description / Role

One of our customers is looking for Manager - Government relations.

The position is open only for Omani nationals and following are the duties and responsibilities:
- Responsible for governing the renewal of licenses, environmental and industrial permits ( if applicable ) and ensuring registration with applicable regulatory bodies for e.g. tender board and corresponding with key stake holders (internal & external) for the action.
- Represent in managing government stakeholders and act as a key focal point for all governmental and employee related issues for all operations of the company.
- Support the contract managers in managing work force issue, building trust and executing company policies & procedures in a professional manner.
- Manage manpower and labor court disputes, and challenges
- Handle / provide support in legal matters that include representing the organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations
- Liaise with internal and external legal providers to achieve successful agreements
- Handle complex ER issues and work with all internal & external stakeholders
- Understand and implement changes on ER aspect within the boundaries of Oman law
- Counsel employees, mediate disputes and manage conflicts.
- Working closely with the management team on key organizational projects with governmental parties and stakeholders involvement.
- Lead localization initiatives and building company image externally
- Monitors the visa, labor card and passport expiration
- Files visa applications for employees
- Ensures employee files contain required employment paperwork, related to visas or licenses. Ensure this information is properly maintained and secured.
- Ensure all visa, medical and labor permits are up to date and arrange timely renewal
- Assist in all general inquiries concerning labor and immigration matters
- Maintaining a systematic record of transactions related to the processing of work permits and visas for staff and their family members
- Maintains a weekly cost overview with detailed justification
- Supports the translation of any Arabic documentation
- Coordination works related to different Consulates and Embassies
- Updating all the internal stakeholders on changes in law and regulation impacting company operations
- Handle CSR and ICV initiatives of the company
- Any other responsibility /task assigned by management

Requirements

- Minimum Senior secondary/Higher Secondary
- Minimum of seven years’ experience in legal and regulatory matters, handling employee relations and representing company on external fronts.
- Liaising with ministries
- In depth knowledge of Omani labor law
- Articulate
- Good networking and PR skills
- Ability to read and write in English
- Ability to comprehend
- Multitasking
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
- Work under pressure
- Knowledge of defining procedures
- Keeping abreast of legal update and changes in law

About the Company

Globnet is a respected privately owned management consultancy that has been operating in Oman for several years and has built a strong network of contacts in the country at various levels in the public services sector.