School Public Relations Officer (PRO)
Gulf Model School
Government Relations, Visa Processing, and Regulatory Compliance
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Posted on January 14, 2026
Job Description / Role
🔹 Key Responsibilities:
- Visa Lifecycle Management: Handle the end-to-end processing of staff visas, including applications, renewals, and cancellations for school employees.
- MOHRE Compliance: Manage labor contracts and work permit applications through the MOHRE portal, ensuring all terms meet legal requirements.
- Government Liaison: Represent the school professionally at government departments (GDRFA, ICP, Dubai Municipality) for various permits and legal updates.
- Emirates ID & Medicals: Coordinate all medical fitness tests and Emirates ID applications/renewals for new and existing staff members.
- Record Maintenance: Maintain highly accurate digital and physical staff records, ensuring all government portals reflect real-time data.
- HR Support: Assist the HR department with document control, onboarding formalities, and health insurance renewals.
🔹 Requirements:
- Experience: Minimum 2 to 3 years of proven UAE experience specifically in a PRO or Government Relations role.
- Technical Systems: Strong working knowledge of MOHRE, GDRFA, and ICP portals and online systems.
- Education: Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree (specialization in Administration or HR is preferred).
- Communication: Excellent command of English; the ability to communicate in Arabic is considered a significant advantage.
- Aptitude: Highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented with the ability to manage strict government deadlines.
- Integrity: Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive staff documentation with complete confidentiality.
What We Offer:
- Stability: A permanent role within a well-regarded educational institution in Dubai.
- Professional Growth: Opportunity to manage high-volume government relations in a structured school environment.
- Collaborative Culture: Work as part of a dedicated administrative and HR team.
- Compensation: Competitive monthly salary of AED 5,000 to 6,000, tailored to your professional PRO experience and government liaison expertise.