PRO / Government Relations Officer

Sunreef Yachts is seeking an experienced Public Relations Officer (PRO) to manage end-to-end government relations, maritime permits, immigration processes, workforce compliance, and fleet administration for our Ras Al Khaimah shipyard operations.

This is a critical operational role ensuring uninterrupted shipyard activity, smooth yacht releases, legal compliance, and workforce mobility at scale. The PRO will work closely with HR, Operations, Security, Production, and RMC authorities , and will be supported by a Junior PRO .

Requirements

• Proven experience as a PRO / Government Relations Officer in the UAE
• Mandatory experience managing large workforces (1000+ employees)
• Strong knowledge of:
• UAE immigration and labor law
• MOHRE procedures
• RMC / port authority regulations
• Experience in shipyards, construction, manufacturing, or industrial environments is a strong advantage
• High level of organization, follow-up, and accountability
• Ability to manage multiple time-critical processes simultaneously
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  
  

Key Responsibilities

Government & RMC Authorities Liaison

Act as the primary liaison with:

• Ras Al Khaimah Maritime City (RMC)
• Immigration
• MOHRE
• Police, Ports & Customs authorities
• Ensure full compliance with UAE labor, immigration, and maritime regulations
• Maintain strong working relationships with all relevant government entities
  
  

Boat Release Permits & Shipping Coordination

Manage boat release permissions from RMC and relevant authorities

Coordinate documentation for:

• Yacht movements
• Sea trials
• Deliveries
• Shipping and export clearances
• Liaise with shipping agents, port authorities, and internal teams to ensure timely approvals
• Prevent operational delays caused by missing or expired permits
  
  

Visa & Immigration Management (Large Workforce Scale)

• Full responsibility for employment visas for approximately 1,000 employees
• Manage:
• Entry permits
• Residency visas
• Medical tests
• Fingerprints and biometrics
• Emirates ID (EID) applications
• Medical Insurance
• Track visa validity, renewals, and compliance timelines
• Handle visa cancellations related to resignations, terminations, and end-of-service cases
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date immigration records
  
  

Gate Pass Management

End-to-end responsibility for:

Gate pass applications

Renewals

Expiry tracking

Ensure all employees have valid access to:

• Shipyard
• RMC zones
• Proactively manage expiries to avoid access restrictions or production delays
• Coordinate with Security and RMC for access control compliance
  
  

Accommodation & Workforce Allocation

Assign blue-collar employees to company accommodations

Coordinate accommodation availability, occupancy, and movements

Ensure alignment between:

• HR records
• Gate passes
• Accommodation allocation
• Support relocations, transfers, and workforce reshuffling as required
  
  

Company Vehicle Administration

Full responsibility for all company vehicles, including:

Registration renewals

Mulkiya renewals

Insurance renewals

Annual testing

Coordinate and track:

• Vehicle servicing
• Maintenance schedules
• Compliance with UAE regulations
• Maintain accurate vehicle records and ensure no vehicle is operated with expired documents
• Liaise with suppliers, service centers, and authorities as required
  
  

Team Management

• Supervise and guide a Junior PRO
• Delegate tasks effectively while retaining accountability
• Train junior staff on procedures, systems, and compliance requirements
• Ensure continuity, accuracy, and reliability of documentation and trackers
  
  

Tracking, Reporting & Compliance

Maintain detailed trackers for:

• Visas
• Gate passes
• Medicals
• Emirates IDs
• Visa cancellations
• Company vehicles, services, registrations, and renewals
• Provide regular status reports to HR and Management
• Anticipate risks related to expiries, compliance gaps, or authority delays
• Ensure audits and inspections are passed without issues
  
  

Benefits

WHAT WE OFFER

• Key operational role within a leading international yacht manufacturer
• High level of responsibility and ownership
• Opportunity to manage complex, large-scale operations
• Support of a Junior PRO
• Competitive compensation package
• Long-term career stability and growth
• Professional, multicultural working environment
  
  

WHY JOIN SUNREEF YACHTS?

• Be central to shipyard operations and workforce mobility
• Play a critical role in ensuring smooth yacht deliveries and production continuity
• Work with a globally recognized brand known for luxury, innovation, and engineering excellence
• Key operational role within a leading international yacht manufacturer
• High level of responsibility and ownership
• Opportunity to manage complex, large-scale operations
• Support of a Junior PRO
• Competitive compensation package
• Long-term career stability and growth
• Professional, multicultural working environment