Job Description

• Processing and submitting visa applications to the Ministry of Manpower;
• Collecting labour cards from the Royal Oman Police;
• Processing visa renewals and cancellations for employees;
• Handling licence applications, for example with free zone authorities;
• Collecting due diligence for job applicants, in accordance with Oman government regulations;
• Liaising with government agencies and organizations, and keeping track of changes in Omani company and labour laws and regulations;
• Assisting the company secure accommodation and transport for expatriate, and registering staff with immigration authorities and the local municipality;
• Planning, developing and implementing PR strategies, and representing the company at the Ministry of Finance.

PRO skillset

• In-depth knowledge of, and experience with, dealing with local government departments, including Free Zone regulators. In our experience, in Oman as well as other GCC countries, it helps greatly if the PRO can leverage wasta, or influence, in government departments to legally expedite processes;
• An operational understanding of Oman labour, employment, corporate and immigration laws;
• Proficiency in i) writing and speaking Arabic and English and ii) due diligence collection and preparation as required by local regulatory bodies;
• Familiarity with government e-services.