Government Relations Executive - Immediate Start

Job description / Role

Job Description

GEMS Firstpoint School is looking for a Government Relations Executive for an Immediate Start

As a Government Relations Executive, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Admissions and HR department with obtain approvals from Educational Authorities/ Regulators for staff and students and to provide the school with efficient, prompt, updated, dependable and accurate information relating to Educational Authorities'/ Regulators' regulations and procedures.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Follow the required procedures, within the defined timelines, to ensure that students are registered / transferred according to Educational Authorities requirements; and follow up the teaching licenses, appointment letters, school academic licenses & all related issues.

Educational License
- Always have updated information about Educational License requirements and procedures.
- Arrange and collate documents for Educational License.
- Apply for School Educational License well in advance with the specific Educational Authority.

Student Registrations
- Should always have updated information about student registration procedures and required documents.
- Plan and organise student registrations, coordinate with parents regarding required documents.
- Should be able to register all the school students with the Education Authorities within agreed timelines.
- Ensure the submission of the end of year results, students' promotion & transfer within an agreed time frame.

Teacher Licenses
- Update School HR and Principal regarding the documents required and process to achieve 'Teacher Approvals' from Education Authorities.
- Plan new teacher approvals well ahead of time so, that all the documentation is submitted the authorities for the approval.
- Once the Teaching License is approved, forward the same to GRC immediately to process visa/ labour card.

Education Authorities
- Keep up to date within Ministry/ Authority regulations and procedures and update the MSO/ Principal/ Manager GR about changes in policy and compliance if any.
- Establish effective communication and develop relations with Education Authorities, Government ministries and offices.
- Apply for student school trips/ annual diary etc. with authorities to obtain approvals well in advance (Agreed timelines).
- Translate promptly all rules, regulations and circulars in English for the school management.

School Parent Contract
- Apply for the fee structure approval and contract approval with Education Authorities.
- Ensure the efficiency of sending information & invitations to the parents to sign the contract in conjunction with the school management.
- All the contracts to be signed within an agreed deadline.

General Responsibilities
- Maintain and update records regulating & maintaining trackers to show progress.
- Prepare letters for Government authorities as and when required.
- Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values.
- In association with ICT support, compile and generate Ministry required student records (manual or online records).
- Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
- Perform other duties as requested by direct and dotted reporting line managers/ supervisors.

Expected Qualifications:
- Completion of formal schooling; university degree. Advance training is preferred.

Expected Experience:
- A minimum of one year experience in similar position in local country.

Job-Specific Knowledge & Skills:
- Excellent Arabic and English skills (written and spoken)
- Positive interpersonal and communication skills
- Problem solving approach
- Technical and computer skills required for data entry and deadline monitoring
- Knowledge and understanding of Govt. Authorities procedures

Education
- Bachelor qualification or equivalent

About the Company

GEMS Education is a pioneering education company with an international network of award winning K-12 schools. Over the past 55 years GEMS has grown from one school to being a truly global company with one incredible mission – to make quality education available to every student. Over 20,000 education professionals unlock the potential of over 250,000 students across 14 countries each and every day, preparing children of all ages for real world success.