Public Relations Officer (PRO) — Government Relations & Compliance
On-siteMuscat, Muscat, Oman
Job Summary
Act as the single point of accountability for all government, regulatory, immigration, and administrative liaison work, holding full delegated authority for ministry-facing transactions. Manage end-to-end work visas, residence cards, and labour renewals while maintaining the Omanisation register and submitting quarterly compliance reports. Represent the company at ministry counters, process vehicle registrations and road taxes, and handle document attestation through MOFA and embassies. Submit weekly status reports to the CEO covering open actions and risks, ensuring audit-ready evidence of compliance with the Oman Labour Law and Royal Decree 53/2023. Maintain absolute confidentiality of sensitive corporate and employee documents while coordinating with HR, Finance, and Legal Counsel on ministerial procedures.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, or recognised Diploma in Public Administration, Business Administration, Law, or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a PRO in Oman or the GCC, with demonstrable end-to-end ownership of MOL, ROP, MoCIIP and MOFA processes
- Demonstrable working familiarity with Sanad, Invest Easy, Business Gateway, Bayan, MCD and MSX portals
- Working knowledge of the Oman Labour Law (Royal Decree 53/2023), the Omanisation framework, and the Commercial Companies Law
- Fluency in Arabic (essential, including Arabic typing)
- Proficient written and spoken English
- Valid Omani driving licence (essential)
- Personal integrity, discretion and a strong record of handling confidential records
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