Job Description

The Public Relations Officer (PRO) is responsible for supporting government relations, immigration, labor, licensing, and regulatory services to ensure smooth operations and compliance for GE Vernova entities and employees in Kuwait. The role coordinates with government authorities and internal stakeholders while ensuring timely and accurate execution of all government transactions.

Key Responsibilities

Immigration & Employee Services

• Process immigration services including work permits (Article 18), residency (Iqama) issuance/renewal, transfers, and visa services.
• Handle visa issuance, extensions, cancellations, and dependent (family) residency services.
• Support business visa and visit visa processing.
• Assist employees with medical tests (MOH), biometrics/fingerprinting (MOI), residency stamping, and Civil ID processes (PACI).
• Use and maintain government systems (PAM/Ashal, MOI Residency Affairs, PACI, MOFA, Municipality portals).
• Support renewal and maintenance of company licenses (Trade License, Municipality, Chamber of Commerce, authorized signatories).
• Maintain accurate employee records, visa tracking, and documentation systems.
• Support document attestations and official submissions with MOFA and other authorities.
• Coordinate with HR, Legal, Finance, and Shared Services on government-related activities.
• Review and follow up on cases handled by third-party immigration service providers.
• Process government payments and support reconciliation with Finance/Treasury.
• Ensure compliance with Kuwait labor laws and Kuwaitization requirements, including quota management.

• Track company file status, quotas, and resolve restrictions, violations, or government-related issues.
• Support government inspections, audits, and respond to official inquiries.

General Support

• Other government-related tasks as needed.
• Support improvements to immigration, licensing, and compliance processes.
• Assist with operational or regulatory projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in a relevant field from an accredited university or college, or a high school degree with relevant work experience.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Kuwait government relations, immigration, and labor processes

• Knowledge of PAM, MOI Residency Affairs, PACI, MOFA, Municipality, MOCI, and related systems
• Experience supporting work permits and Civil ID processes
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Desired Characteristic

• Experience supporting multinational companies or multiple legal entities.
• Experience working with external immigration service providers.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No