Responsibilities

General Support:

• Assist the Government Relations and Compliance Manager in managing government relations and compliance matters with the relevant authorities.
• Help update policies and procedures in line with the latest government regulations.
• Maintain and update records on the school's online platform.
• Provide administrative support, including scheduling meetings, preparing documents, and managing correspondence.

Compliance and Communication:

• Assist in ensuring compliance with UAE laws and Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization regulations.
• Help address queries and complaints in a timely manner, acting as a point of contact for escalated cases.
• Support in reviewing systems, procedures, and practices to identify improvements and recommend best practices.
• Ensure compliance with Al-Futtaim Group policies where applicable.
• Support the Government Relations and Compliance Manager as a point of contact for communications between Al-Futtaim Education Foundation schools and Al-Futtaim Group.

Skills

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Arabic and English.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in literacy and numeracy.
• ICT capability.

Desirable

• Experience in a similar role, preferably in an educational institution is desirable although not essential.
• Strong knowledge of UAE government regulations and procedures is desirable although not essential.