GEMS Group Holdings Limited Hiring for Government Relations Executive at Dubai Full Time

Vacancy Details

1447- Government Relations Executive – Immediate Start

Location: UAE – Dubai About the Role We’re currently looking to hire an experienced Government Relations Executive (GRE) to join our team, the GRE’s main role is to achieve educational approvals & licenses for school, staff and students and to provide the school with updated and accurate information relating to educational authorities’/ regulators’ regulations and procedures.

Other duties and responsibilities would also include:
Applying for any special approvals (if applicable) in line with GEMS and Ministry expectations.

Planning and organising student registrations and coordinating with parents regarding required documents so that registrations are completed within agreed timelines.

Ensuring that the submission of the end of year results, students’ promotion & transfer etc. are completed within an agreed time frame. Liaising with ICT support to compile and generate Ministry required student records (manual or online records).

Planning new staff registration and coordinating with staff and/ or HR regarding documents (as applicable) so that all staff are registered with relevant Government entities.

Guiding staff on requirements for equivalency of documents and following up on the same to ensure all staff are fully approved by concerned governing authorities.

Guiding and supporting staff with queries related to MOE, SPEA and such similar Govt. authorities. Translating all rules, regulations and circulars in English for the school management
About Your Benefits
Bilingual (Arabic and English), an effective communicator at different levels, both oral and in writing. Strong Microsoft office knowledge (can work independently on creating reports and presentations) Vast knowledge and experience in dealing with different government offices especially The Knowledge and Himan Development Authority (KHDA)

About GEMS Trusted for over 60 years and now a third generation education family, GEMS Education began in a single school room in Dubai.

Today, we have the privilege of educating over 170,000 students from over 176 countries through GEMS owned and managed schools globally; over 270,000 students access resources through our services division.

About the School GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail is a premium National Curriculum for England School, located in the rapidly expanding Dubai Hills development.

The Primary section opened in September 2013 and Secondary opened in September 2014 with current enrolment at 2100. This is an international world class school dedicated to fostering a passion for excellence in learning and in life.

Recently rated ‘Outstanding’ by BSO, children learn in a vibrant, inclusive and creative learning environment that encourages teamwork, critical thinking, independent inquiry and risk-taking.

Our staff are recruited almost exclusively from the UK, and are highly skilled and experienced in delivering the National Curriculum.

However, applications from other countries are strongly encouraged, especially if you have experience in international UK curriculum contexts.

Teaching is significantly enhanced through the use of technology, which is used predominantly by students to create and present new content.

Innovation and creativity are actively encouraged and the learning programme is significantly enhanced by a rich and varied extra-curricular programme of over 100 activities, which emphasises our belief that students should be learning from the moment they arrive in school until they leave at the end of the day.

We are an internationally minded school with students representing over 90 nationalities and are an accredited member of the Council of British International Schools and British School in the Middle East.

We are proud of our high achieving culture:

our expectation of all students is that they strive to excel and make significant progress well beyond expectations commensurate to their starting point.

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

In line with the UAE’s Emiratisation goals, GEMS welcomes and encourages applications from UAE nationals to join our fast-growing team.

Important Note :
GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students.

Applicants will be required to submit a current police criminal clearance check or equivalent from their home country or current country of residence prior to appointment.