Public Relations Officer (Arabic Speaking) – Aldar Education

Aldar Education is currently seeking a Public Relations Officer (Arabic Speaking) to support our growing family of owned, operated and managed schools in the UAE. This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading school group.

Aldar Education is the leading education group in Abu Dhabi, we provide inclusive and innovative learning that inspires and empowers communities, Aldar Education aims to be your employer of choice. We educate over 34,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain and as we grow so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders and employees across the group.

Working collaboratively, our purpose is to empower the next generation to shape our future, directly supporting the educational goals of Abu Dhabi’s government. Today, Aldar Education’s efforts are guided by the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 plan, which aims to build a sustainable knowledge-based economy through premium education.

The role is responsible for coordinating and liaising between the company and Government organizations and/or authorities and provide a key inter-face between the two. Provide quick, efficient and reliable services for all Government related jobs such as Employment Permits, Entry Visas, Medical Examinations, miscellaneous jobs related to Immigration, Ministry of Labor, and Business Licenses to the company and its group, adhering to the regular amendments in rules and regulations within very short notices. Respond effectively to the demands of the Businesses, employees and their families to assist them on government related services..

Main Duties:

• Supports Operations team in applying new and renewal of Civil Defense license and arranging the inspection appointment date.
• Coordinates and obtain the approvals for new schools from all the governmental bodies such trade license, lease contract, ADEK set-up, MOHRE inspection, ADEK etc.
• Processes and renews permits and licenses including ADEK license, trade license, chamber of commerce, certificates of registration for the company.
• Obtains ADDC requirements to register new accounts in direct debit arrangement to pay the schools’ bills.
• Police station & Abu Dhabi court – any staff police case is followed up attentively and dealt within a confidential manner. Reaching conflict resolution in a way that is suitable for both parties.
• Ensures and tracks all the trade licenses. Ensures documents are active and valid (ADEK License, trade license, immigration card).
• Visits Tasheel, Tawjeeh, Immigration and MOHRE offices as required.
• Supports staff in getting driving license and anything related to traffic department.
• Supports staff on the process in obtaining Golden Visa.
• Participates in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
• Always ensures the highest levels of integrity and confidentiality.
• Performs other duties as required.

Specific Duties:

• Coordinates with AD Municipality regarding Musataha payment on quarterly basis and coordinate with Finance to arrange the payment.
• Coordinates with ADEK to obtain the Tawtheeq contract.
• Visits the post office to collect Emirates ID and couriered documents (university degrees, post letter, etc.).
• Visits schools to deliver and collect the documents and follow up regarding visa processing requirements. Etc.
• Obtains ADDC requirements to register new accounts in direct debit arrangement to pay the schools’ bills and request the ADDC bill for the payment to be submitted to Finance to pay the outstanding bill.
• Coordinates with Police station & Abu Dhabi court regarding staff police case, followed up attentively and dealt with in a confidential manner. Reaching conflict resolution in a way that is suitable for both parties.
• Contact person by Capital Health Screening Center regarding payment, collecting result, and other concerns.
• Coordinates with AP and building management to obtain the building Tawteeq.
• Supports the Management and staff in processing their dependents visa (Nanny, Helper, Driver, etc.) as approved by GR Department.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors (BSc) in business related subject; or
• Related industry qualification or certificate, for the assigned functional area(s).

Minimum Experience:

• At least 5 years’ experience within a government or public relations function, within the UAE
• Government relations experience within the education sector

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills:

• Fluent Arabic communication skills, written and oral
• A good understanding of English language, written and oral
• Multitasking
• Strong knowledge of visa / labour process
• Excellent knowledge of labor law
• Hands-on experience with MS Office and MS Excel
• Knowledge of Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS)
• Proficient typing and editing skills.
• Data organization skills
• Great Attention to detail
• Organizational ability, of self and others.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Sense of urgency/confidentiality and customer centric communication
• Familiarity with all laws related to the establishment and dissolution of companies
• Knowledge of the laws and regulations regarding school licensing as per ADEK guidelines

What We Offer

Aldar Education is a family of world-class, child centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate over 34,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools and as we grow so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders. We offer an attractive remuneration package including medical cover, flights, housing, and free child school places. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching and training.

Successful candidates will have access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to both lead and contribute to training others as well as developing themselves.

Aldar Education is keen to hear from like-minded, forward thinking school leaders who would welcome the challenges and opportunities that we have to offer.

This job description is not all inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also mindful of our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application at our company.

Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.