Public Relations Officer - Qatar

Would you like to build key relationships and partnerships?

Would you like to help shape the future of our global energy?

Join Baker Hughes

A leader in the oilfield services industry. Baker Hughes offers opportunities for qualified people who want to grow in our high-performance organization. Our leading technologies and our ability to apply them safety and effectively create value for our customers and shareholders

Collaborate with dynamic, cross-functional and international teams

As a Public Relations Officer (PRO) - Qatar, your job duties include staying current on existing and proposed legislation in Qatar, building good relations with relevant government officials, and updating management on relevant laws and regulations.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

Coordinating on all matters related to Government Relations for Baker Hughes in Qatar

Supporting all government-related transactions for both expatriate and national employees including employment visas, labor contracts, civil ids, security passes and Social Security registrations.

Ensuring application of Business Visas, Residence Visas, Single/Multiple Entry Visas, Re- Entry Visas etc.

Assisting the employees for the renewal of family Resident permit

Dealing with confidential and sensitive files of employees in companies

Handling the renewal of company CR, signatory card, trade license and other government related documents & license required by the company

Ensuring timely attestation of labor contracts, degree certificates and any other documents required

Having a clear understanding of all Labor Laws and Regulations in Qatar

Coordinating with Product Lines and Administration for daily requests to support the operations of the business.

Handling the needs of a large number of employees (and company contractors), maintaining good contacts and rapport with the relevant local and federal government authorities / departments.

Being well versed with the continually changing labor laws, government policies and procedures

Coordinating with HR and Immigration team for end of service process of employees

Handling activities including but not limited to visa, medical, security clearance formalities for staff

Organizing visas for business related travel as required

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

Have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college

Have 4+ years of experience in a Government Relations/Administration role in Qatar

Have solid experience and understanding of Qatari Labor laws and regulations

Be very fluent in written & spoken English & Arabic

Have proficiency in MS Office applications (word, excel, MS outlook, internet).

Have proficiency in all online Government applications

Show the ability to multi-task effectively and balance priorities in an ever changing, fast-moving, time-sensitive environment

Be able to anticipate needs and make judgement calls within your area of expertise and responsibility

Be a proactive, motivated self-starter, maintaining discipline and focus in managing long term initiatives without close supervision

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. Flexible work arrangements can be discussed with your Hiring Manager.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities

Comprehensive private medical care options

Safety net of life insurance and disability programs

Tailored financial programs

Additional elected or voluntary benefits