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American InterContinental University
Government Relations Manager
Location:
Kuwait
Department: Public Relations
Job Description
Position: Government Relations Manager
Classification: Administration
Reports to: Admin Manager
Job Role
The Government Relations Manager is a leadership role responsible for overseeing a team and managing all government-related paperwork and transactions required by the university, including licenses, permits, and PUC. Additionally, this position involves handling employee-related legal processes such as residencies, visas, and Civil IDs. Impeccable communication skills are essential for effectively interacting with stakeholders, including management and HR leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a team responsible for processing and managing various types of visas, including employment and residency visas. Ensure timely tracking of visa extensions, cancellations, or transfers as applicable.
- Supervise and guide the team in processing, tracking, and renewing company-related permits, Authorized Signatory documents, and licenses.
- Oversee the issuance and cancellation of work permits, government health insurance, medical tests, fingerprint registration, and civil ID issuance and cancellation.
- Coordinate with the team to process documents and follow up with stakeholders on PUC approvals and renewals for university staff.
- Collaborate with the HR department to register or cancel Kuwaiti employees with the Social Security.
- Maintain open and effective communication channels with management and HR leadership, providing updates on government-related matters and seeking guidance when needed.
- Stay updated with changes or amendments to prevailing laws, rules, regulations, forms, formats, and other procedures, and ensure the team is informed accordingly.
- Obtain quarterly sponsorship reports from the immigration/labor office, oversee the reconciliation of sponsorships, and personally submit them to the immigration/labor office with relevant supporting documents.
- Coordinate with HR to ensure the completion of departure and exit formalities for employees after visa cancellations.
Qualifications:
- Diploma or equivalent, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a related field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Arabic.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities with experience in managing a team.
- Impeccable communication skills to effectively engage with stakeholders, including management and HR leadership.
- High attention to detail, flexibility in adapting to changing priorities, and strong multitasking abilities.
- In-depth knowledge of Labor Office, Jawazat, and Governmental Regulations.
- Familiarity with administrative procedures and policies applied within the company.
- Understanding of Governmental Procedures related to issuing licenses and other relevant documents.
- Proficient in time management, confidentiality, problem-solving, and follow-up skills.
American InterContinental University
Government Relations Manager