Government Relations Administrator

Office Administration

1 to 1 Year

Dubai - United Arab Emirates

July 04 2021

Company : Majid Al Futtaim

Employment Type : Full time

Company Details : Founded in 1992, Majid Al Futtaim is the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

A remarkable business success story, Majid Al Futtaim started from one man’s vision to transform the face of shopping, entertainment and leisure to ‘create great moments for everyone, every day’. It has since grown into one of the United Arab Emirates’ most respected and successful businesses spanning 15 international markets, employing more than 43,000 people, and obtaining the highest credit rating (BBB) among privately-held corporates in the region.

Majid Al Futtaim owns and operates 25 shopping malls, 13 hotels and four mixed-use communities, with further developments underway in the region. The shopping malls portfolio includes Mall of the Emirates, Mall of Egypt, City Centre malls, My City Centre neighbourhood centres, and four community malls which are in joint venture with the Government of Sharjah. The Company is the exclusive franchisee for Carrefour in 37 markets across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, and operates a portfolio of more than 270 outlets in 15 countries.

Majid Al Futtaim operates more than 400 VOX Cinemas screens and 36 Magic Planet family entertainment centres across the region. In addition to iconic leisure and entertainment facilities such as Ski Dubai, Orbi Dubai and Ski Egypt, among others. The Company is parent to the consumer finance company 'Najm'​, and a Fashion and Home retail business representing international brands such as Abercrombie & Fitch, AllSaints, lululemon athletica, Crate & Barrel and Maisons du Monde. In addition, Majid Al Futtaim operates Enova, a facility and energy management company, through a joint venture operation with Veolia, a global leader in optimised environment resource management. The Company also owns the rights to The LEGO Store and American Girl in the Middle East and operates in the food and beverage industry through a partnership with Gourmet Gulf.

Job Description

Direct point of contact on all queries on DNRD, MOL, EID concerning MAFP employee’s visas, labor cards & contracts & Emirates ID and registration with the Pension Fund of the UAE & GCC National employees
Monitoring, coordinate, organize and remind all MAFP employees and new joiners on their visa, labor card and EID issuance and expiration date, including respective family and other household members.
Coordinate and organize the application of Government formalities for employees including the visa request of MAF companies outside UAE.
Manage, organize and safekeeping of Employee’s passport.
First point of contact for MAFP employees concerning visa requirements other country’s embassy and consulates on company’s executives’ business trips.
Assist in implementing new rules set by DNRD, MOL & EID as well as organizing the department’s policies and procedures.
Issue NOC letters to employees for various purposes as required.
Generates list of staff with expiration due date within 2 months & advised each employee to submit documents required for visa renewal & follow up continuously till the end. Issue photocopies of passports after visas have been stamped to relevant HC/Dept.
Update HC with current rules and changes in processes or procedures if any & respond on any other GR related queries.
GR related Administration:
Communicate and provide information by relevant methods internally to assist and enable the GR department’s effective function and efficient service to fully deliver the request.
Maintaining the department online application system
File Management of department systems shared folder data base as well as physical file management.
Set and organize a smooth flow of document for proper tracking of all requests and document handling of the department.
Equally distribute and assign task to concern GR officer, ensure accurate documentation and workflow process for submitted applications.
Preparation of Government Relations report on quarterly basis.

Disclaimer: This role description reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal responsibilities of the role identified and shall not be construed as an exhaustive description of all the work requirements inherent to success in the role.