Government Relations Officer (UAE National)
Organising Institution / Firm
Baker Hughes
Quick Verified Facts
📅 Deadline
Rolling Basis (Official)
📍 Mode / Location
Abu Dhabi, UAE
💰 Stipend / Pay
Not Specified
🎓 Eligibility
Bachelor's degree or diploma from an accredited university or college (preferred); 5+ years of experience in a Government Relations role in UAE; experience with government departments and visa/immigration processes; fluency in written & spoken English & Arabic; ability to multi‑task and manage priorities; proactive self‑starter with high integrity.
🛡️ Category
Government Relations Officer (UAE National)
Full Opportunity Brief
Government Relations Officer (UAE National) – Baker Hughes, Abu Dhabi
Join Baker Hughes, a global leader in the oilfield services industry, as a Government Relations Officer. The role focuses on managing immigration, labour, licensing and regulatory compliance matters within the UAE, while building and maintaining relationships with government authorities.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma from an accredited university or college (preferred).
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a Government Relations role in the UAE.
- Hands‑on experience with government departments and visa/immigration processes.
- Fluency in written & spoken English and Arabic.
- Strong communication, multitasking and proactive self‑starter qualities.
Responsibilities & Scope of Work
- End‑to‑end immigration and labour processes (visas, work permits, contracts, cancellations, status changes, dependent visas).
- Coordination with UAE authorities (ICP, MOHRE, Municipalities, Economic Departments, Pension Authorities, etc.).
- Maintenance and renewal of company licences, registrations, permits and government records.
- Support on labour law compliance, Emiratization, pension registrations, WPS compliance and reporting.
- Management of government portals, online accounts and authorised representative records.
- Relationship building with government stakeholders and external service providers.
- Advisory to internal teams on government‑related requirements.
- Monitoring regulatory developments and communicating risks to management.
- Record keeping, reporting and audit support.
- Process improvement and digitalisation initiatives.
- Adherence to company policies and local regulations.
Stipend & Compensation
Not specified.
Application Procedure
- Visit the LinkedIn job posting: Apply via LinkedIn.
- Log in or create a LinkedIn account.
- Submit your resume and cover letter through the LinkedIn application interface.
- Follow any additional instructions provided in the job posting.
Official Notification & Contact Information
Contact details are not provided in the posting. For inquiries, use the LinkedIn application process or contact Baker Hughes via their official website.