About this role
Objective:
This position is responsible for managing and supervising visa applications, cancellations, trade license renewals, and all related government, labor, and immigration activities to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and timely execution of administrative processes.
Key Responsibility:
- Develop relationship with different Government authority (Immigration, Ministry of Labor, Municipality, Traffic Department, Department of Economy, Security, Airport – Meet & Assist, NTA and others).
- Responsible for manpower planning for the department; supervise, motivate and lead the team.
- Ensure the licenses are issued on-time for the new store openings.
- Ensure a proper mix of nationalities is maintained in the company by keeping the quota in control.
- Handle the government related issues, renewals / non-renewals for the 7 companies: Apparel LLC, Shoe Plaza, Dynamix, Shop fit, Indus, Apparel FZCO and European Apparel.
- Review the balance file of submitted documents.
- Ensures that files are properly arrange for future records.
- Review records of any payments made for proper invoicing and / or fines.
- Supports employees and visitors in dealing with all governmental departments by providing relevant contacts, addresses, forms, etc.
- Develops new contacts at departments as and when required.
- Resolve issues related to government departments (Ministries, Police, Custom, etc.).
- Handles all relevant correspondence.
- Supervise and monitor the changes and communicate them to cooperating departments or individuals to be aware of standard procedures, legal requirements etc.
- Handles all documents as appropriate reflecting the urgency and confidentiality status.
- Assists the any requirements for the company accommodation.
- Supervises and tracks residence permit and visa process.
Desired Experience:
- The ideal Executive – Government Relations should have 3-7 years of experience in government relations, public affairs, or a related field.
- Proficiency in policy analysis, strategic communication, and stakeholder management.
- Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Law, or a related field.
- Strong negotiation, advocacy, and relationship-building skills.
- In-depth understanding of governmental processes, regulatory environments, and compliance standards.
Other facts
About Apparel Group
Founded in 2012, R&B today is the fastest growing value fashion retailer in the GCC & India, offering latest fashion at affordable prices.
R&B currently has over 135 stores across the Middle East and India along with online shopping platform (www.randbfashion.com) for customer convenience in key markets. With the single aim of addressing the fashion needs of every individual customer in the family, offering them good quality at amazing value. R&B retails its own label of apparel for men, women and children along with footwear, accessories, cosmetics and household products.
R&B strives to bring the most dynamic offering of value fashion and merchandise, designed in-house and manufactured to stringent quality standards. While the fashion collection reflects the latest international trends, R&B ethos is in offering its customers a great variety to choose from.
The merchandise at R&B is regularly updated to ensure that it always delights customers with a fresh and new offering adding vibrancy to the store.
R&B is a part of the Apparel Group, the leading retail & hospitality conglomerate in the GCC & India. R&B is also part of the Apparel Group leading customer loyalty program in the region “Club Apparel” offering its members exclusive rewards & value upon shopping at participating group outlets.
What you'll do
- The Executive - Government Relations is responsible for managing visa applications, trade license renewals, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. They develop relationships with various government authorities and supervise a team to ensure timely execution of administrative processes.
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