Government Relations Manager
Job Description
Position: Government Relations Manager<br><br>Classification: Administration<br><br>Reports to: Admin Manager<br><br>Job Role<br><br>The Government Relations Manager is a leadership role responsible for overseeing a team and managing all government-related paperwork and transactions required by the university, including licenses, permits, and PUC. Additionally, this position involves handling employee-related legal processes such as residencies, visas, and Civil IDs. Impeccable communication skills are essential for effectively interacting with stakeholders, including management and HR leadership.<br><br>Key Responsibilities:<br><ul><li> Lead and manage a team responsible for processing and managing various types of visas, including employment and residency visas. Ensure timely tracking of visa extensions, cancellations, or transfers as applicable.</li><li> Supervise and guide the team in processing, tracking, and renewing company-related permits, Authorized Signatory documents, and licenses.</li><li> Oversee the issuance and cancellation of work permits, government health insurance, medical tests, fingerprint registration, and civil ID issuance and cancellation.</li><li> Coordinate with the team to process documents and follow up with stakeholders on PUC approvals and renewals for university staff.</li><li> Collaborate with the HR department to register or cancel Kuwaiti employees with the Social Security.</li><li> Maintain open and effective communication channels with management and HR leadership, providing updates on government-related matters and seeking guidance when needed.</li><li> Stay updated with changes or amendments to prevailing laws, rules, regulations, forms, formats, and other procedures, and ensure the team is informed accordingly.</li><li> Obtain quarterly sponsorship reports from the immigration/labor office, oversee the reconciliation of sponsorships, and personally submit them to the immigration/labor office with relevant supporting documents.</li><li> Coordinate with HR to ensure the completion of departure and exit formalities for employees after visa cancellations.<br></li></ul>Qualifications:<br><ul><li> Diploma or equivalent, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a related field.</li><li> Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Arabic.</li><li> Demonstrated leadership abilities with experience in managing a team.</li><li> Impeccable communication skills to effectively engage with stakeholders, including management and HR leadership.</li><li> High attention to detail, flexibility in adapting to changing priorities, and strong multitasking abilities.</li><li> In-depth knowledge of Labor Office, Jawazat, and Governmental Regulations.</li><li> Familiarity with administrative procedures and policies applied within the company.</li><li> Understanding of Governmental Procedures related to issuing licenses and other relevant documents.</li><li> Proficient in time management, confidentiality, problem-solving, and follow-up skills.</li></ul>
