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.