Join our company and shape your future as a Public Relations Officer!

The Public Relations Officer (PRO) will play a crucial role in building and maintaining positive relationships and act as an interface with government agencies for obtaining permits, licenses, and approvals.

Here’s some of the other things you can look forward to:

• Ensure compliance with local regulations and laws related to public relations activities.
• Facilitate meetings with government officials and represent the organization in regulatory matters.
• Expedite yearly renewal of company’s Commercial Registration, Membership renewal with the Chamber of Commerce, Labour Ministry, etc.
• Liaising with Public Authority for Industry, Ministry of commerce, Chamber of commerce, Manpower, Traffic Department, Public authority for civil information, Immigration, Municipality. etc as and when required.
• Applies and secure business and visit visas for visitors and guest as per the request of the Management.
• Applies and secure work visa, residence permits for the employees.
• Applies for fresh work permits, residence permits for new expatriate employees and ensure timely renewal of residencies, cancellation of employees’ work permits/residence permits, when they leave the company on exit.
• Updates the employee records from time to time with government authorities.
• Applies for import duty/refunds against import of raw materials.
• Checks and authorize custom clearance papers for import of raw materials from suppliers as well as finished goods from associate companies.

This role will report into the Facilities Manager and will be based in Kuwait.

Skills

You should also have the following qualifications:

• Diploma in Administration or equivalent is preferred
• 5 years of proven experience in the related field.
• Solid knowledge of the Kuwait Labour Law.
• Professional Knowledge in Sho’oon and Jawazat and Governmental Regulations.
• Professional knowledge of governmental procedures in issuing licenses and other related documents.
• Solid knowledge of government computer application programs. Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)
• Professional knowledge of administrative procedures and policies applied at the Company.
• Experience in carrying out various administrative tasks with minimal direction.
• Organized and capable of meeting commitments.
• Flexible and adaptable demeanor.

Global career possibilities

In Hempel we offer a variety of global career possibilities and many cross functional and cross-cultural working relationships. We strive to create the right conditions for personal and professional development.

Join a global company where the employees are truly passionate about delivering the best in everything they do. With business in mind and people at heart we always work together to influence our road ahead. We want you to be part of our growth journey and of a great, global family.

More About Hempel

At Hempel, we are working together to shape a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions. We believe this is only possible with dedicated employees with diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Hempel is committed to creating an inclusive work environment and culture that embraces the diversity of our employees and the customers we serve, providing equal opportunity for all.