GF1785 - HEAD – GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
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CompanyGulf Air Group
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DivisionHuman Resources
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LocationBahrain - Head Quarter
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DepartmentHuman Resources Operations
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Closing Date18-Sep-2025
MAIN OBJECTIVE
To supervise and oversee all projects and operations related to staff government relations, recommending policies and procedures.
MAIN DUTIES
1.Share the knowledge with the subordinates to improve their background of company’s Policy & Procedures concerning Government Relations.
2.Review the processing of Government Documentations and ensure that the section is run smoothly and as per Company policy and procedures.
3.Check and verify standard and ad-hoc statistical reports and analysis of cost for Work Permits, CPRs, Smart Cards, and Residence Permits Visas.
4.Review requests for visitor visas for employee relatives and Company visitors as per company policy.
5.Revise all letters for renewal/termination of contracts are delivered to the employee concerned in time.
6.Arrange hotel accommodation for repatriated employees.
7.Review all invoices issued from the insurance companies to Gulf Air that is related to addition and deletion of staff, insurance payment of claims, Gulf Air premium payment to insurance and all related financial requirement etc.
8.Exercise effective management of the department’s staff in terms of selecting, training, motivating, appraising and disciplining subordinates.
9.Assist in planning and proposing solutions concerning Government Relations, in order to tackle situations involving the unavailability of appointments for expatriates, in addition to resolving LMRA system freezes due to various penalties and violations that the Company may face on a regular basis.
10.Resolve problems concerning expatriate personnel’s visa requirements when it comes to procedural issues that affect their enrolment with the Company, including passport-related issues and banking information.
11.Revise the issuance of annual leave documents, duty travel and joining and repatriation tickets and freight. Negotiate with Travel Agents/Airlines Expatriates Travel, Cargo and Packing arrangements in order to obtain the best discount available.
12.Supervise the preparation for IATA introductory letters for reduced rate on other airlines for duty and personal travel, and introductory letters to family members of employees for hotel and car hire discounts.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in business administration or an equivalent major.
Experience
Minimum of 4 years of experience.
About Application Process
If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application. To complete the application you would need the following document(s):
- Resume/CV
- Passport-size photograph