Public Relationship Officer

Overview / Responsibilities:
Wood has an opportunity for a
**Public Relationship Officer** to join our team in Qatar on a staff basis.

The PRO will support the registration of Wood’s office in Qatar, the mobilisation and immigration of personnel and the day to day efficient operation of the office.

**Key Responsibilites**:

- Collect and provide periodical updates from the government authorities on all Labour and
immigration rules to keep the HR department abreast of the changes in the rules and procedures
- Submit, follow-up and collect all new employment and business visas to ensure that the visas are processed on a timely manner to support the business
- Renew, update and maintain all employees and their dependant visas, labor cards, and labour contracts in a timely manner to ensure that company’s records are up-to-date in the labour and Immigration Departments
- Deal with general enquires, promptly and efficiently to enhance the level of department service
- Provide service, support and assistance to new and existing employees on their requirements such are driving license, liquor license, car registrations, accommodation and legal requirements to ensure that PR services are provided as required
- Renew, update and maintain the trade licenses and other government certificates of all company’s legal entities in the country to ensure that the documents are up-to-date
- Renew and maintain all company’s leases in the country before its expiry, which includes offices, company apartments
- Assist departments in resolving any issues related to company vehicle registration and renewals to ensure that public/government services are provided as and when it is required
- Obtain visas from other Embassies in country for staff members for their business travel
- Arrange processing attestation of employee qualifications as required
- Accurate preparation of documents according to the requirement of the legal authorities
- Maintain confidentiality and security of company and employee documents at all times
- Proven experience dealing with Ministry officials / offices, immigration, Ministry of Labour and related establishments

Skills / Qualifications:
**Qualifications**:

- Minimum completion of Secondary Education
- Any Bachelors Degree preferable

**Knowledge, skills and experience**:

- Min 3 ~ 5 years experience in similar position
- Applicants should have strong communication skills in both Arabic & English (Writing & Speaking)
- Solid background on country Labor law most importantly on Immigration rules and regulation
- Valid Driving License
- Excellent typing skills in both English and Arabic.
- Good computer skills (MS Office)
- Attention to detail
- Knowledge of all government related website functioning

**Personal attributes**:

- Excellent networking and interpersonal skills
- Good influencing skills
- Report writing and presentation skills
- Supervisory, Planning and organizing skills
- Organizational awareness
- Reception and adaptation to change
- Problem solving and dispute settling skills
- Timely handling and tracking of files on a case by case basis.
- Good understanding of protocols and procedures to be compliant with regulations and
requirements

Company Overview:
Diversity Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.