Description

Position overview:

Reporting to the Regional Immigration Leader this position has overall responsibility for all PRO duties in Kuwait

Responsibilities

Labor and Immigration

All visa activities for the assigned Legal Entities including new visas, renewal of visas, visa transfer and cancellation. All types of visas including employment; visitor; transit; Project visas

Processing labor/immigration related registrations (new, renewal and transfers)

Processing family visas and related documentation for employees on married status

Point of Contact for all government authorities related to Labor and Immigration

Maintain and update employee files and trackers with high accuracy

Dealing with all Government Departments, Ministries, Consulates and Embassies.

Provide guidance and assistance for Business visa submission to foreign Embassy and Consulate for outward travel.

Processing of all Company Registration Documents (Trade license submission to Municipality and Economic Department, Chamber of Commerce, MOFA)

Support businesses to deal with Customs, CID, Traffic Department, Police Department, Civil Defense Department, Fire Department as required.

Lead the overall activities performed by PROs and Administrative Assistance related to Labor/Immigration

Report and escalate any issues to the Regional Immigration Leader

Work on continuous process improvements and develop new ideas and concepts to enable growth and ensure compliance

Provide guidance to the Businesses with regards to applicable/new regulations in place in a timely manner

Qualifications

Five years in Public Relations Officer role within an international company

Demonstrated experience and positive relationships with decision makers within relevant Government Departments

Both fluent in Arabic and English written and spoken

Computer savvy (proficient in MS Office pack)

Driving license

Highly confidential and trustworthy

Diploma preferred but not essential

Excellent interpersonal skills

Able to work independently

Source - Kuwaitjobs