Government Relations Executive - (UAEN) - Immediate Start

Job Description

Aldar Education is currently seeking an outstanding Government Relations Executive (UAE National) for Bateen World Academy in Abu Dhabi for immediate start.

Bateen World Academy is an Outstanding rated by ADEK International school located in the vibrant city of Abu Dhabi. Established in 2011, the school offers a rich and diverse educational experience through the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Diploma Programme (DP), IB Certificate pathway, IB Career-related Programme (CP)and BTEC qualifications. With consistently excellent outcomes in both IB and IGCSE examinations.

Discover excellence at Bateen World Academy, where outstanding academic achievement is the standard. Over the last six years, our students have consistently delivered top-tier results in both the IGCSE and IBDP programs with exceptional value added performance. In 2024, the school achieved the highest IBDP points average in the school's history, attaining significantly above national and global averages, and ensuring an impressive record of university placements worldwide. With expert teaching, personalised support, and a strong commitment to holistic development, we empower every learner to reach their full potential.

Our dedicated and passionate educators, coupled with a globally respected curriculum, create a dynamic and inclusive learning environment. Our school community is underpinned by core values of excellence, respect, collaboration, creativity, and passion, empowering every student to thrive academically and personally.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and play a pivotal role in raising instructional standards and improving student outcomes.

The successful candidate will be a strong practitioner and coach, aligned with the school’s core values and committed to supporting a culture of collaboration, growth, and impact. Abu Dhabi’s leading school group.

Responsibilities

Main Duties:

• Meets and observes a wide variety of guidelines and regulations set by Aldar Education, ADEK/KHDA, MOHRE & ICP and other regulatory bodies.
• Assists in spreading awareness of policies, procedures and guidelines between staff and the management to ensure a compliance culture within the school.
• Ensures sharing up to date policies, guidelines, rules and regulations issued by ADEK/KHDA, MOHRE, ICP, and other regulatory governmental body.
• Liaises with ADEK/KHDA, MOHRE & ICP and other governmental entities as necessary to ensure an effective and expedient communication, whilst building strong relationships.
• Provides information to and receive information from ADEK/KHDA, MOHRE & ICP and other regulatory bodies and to deal with associated requests appropriately.
• Is aware of and complies with policies and procedures relating to security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• Supports Operations team with compliance in school licensing as per regulatory body guidelines.
• Contributes to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
• Participates in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
• Reports non-compliance issues and recommends solutions.
• Always ensures the highest levels of integrity and confidentiality.
  
  
  

Specific Duties:

• Maintains and monitors the ADEK PASS “Staff Information System”/ KHDA Staff Approvals and follows up/reviews the school employees ADEK/KHDA approvals issuance along with the communication with employees.
• Follows up with employees on required documents to ensure compliance with ADEK/KHDA, MOHRE & ICP and other regulatory governmental bodies.
• Ensures new employees are compliant with ADEK/KHDA staff eligibility policies.
• Ensures all employees in the school have valid ADEK appointment letter / KHDA approval, work permit, residence visa and Emirates ID, ensuring compliance at all times.
• Monitors the school current employees’ ADEK appointment letter / KHDA approval expiration, MOHRE labour card/contract expiration/work permit and residence visa/Emirates ID expiration and ensures renewals taken place on time whilst communicating with employees on documents submission within the defined timelines while ensuring compliance.
• Liaises with the school operations team to ensure external staff are ADEK /KHDA approved and to be added to the ADEK Pass system / KHDA system (when applicable).
• Issues health screening appointments payment authorization while coordinating with employees in case of new hires or renewals.
• Ensures medical insurance enrolments for eligible employees to be compliant at all times, as well as cancellations for departed staff.
• Ensures compliance and alignment of employees’ job titles in the ADEK Appointment Letter / KHDA Approval, MOHRE labour card/contract/work permit and Visa/EID card with the Aldar Education contract job title/position.
• Escalate ‘when needed’ if employee fails to provide required documents to comply with ADEK PASS system/KHDA, MOHRE, ICP and other regulatory bodies requirements.
• Monitors school license on Emiratisation % to be compliant with Government Regulations and highlight risk of fines immediately.
• Supports School Operations team in issuing and renewing specific school licenses with relevant governmental authorities such as ADEK/KHDA, Civil Defence, DOH/DHA, DOT/RTA, ADAFSA etc.
• Maintains Employee filling, archiving and document controlling to be updated at all times.
• Any other duties as directed by the Leadership Team as required.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum diploma in Management, Business Administration, Human Resources, Office Management or any related fields.

Minimum Experience:

At least 2 years of proven experience in administration/HR or other relevant position at school preferably governed by ADEK/KHDA.

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills:

• Good Arabic and English communication skills (verbal & written)
• Proficient computer, system and MS office skills
• Ability to perform duties of a sensitive and confidential nature
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
• High sense of urgency
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to work with a committee or a team
• Good Stress & Time management skills
• An understanding and knowledge of ADEK/KHDA legislation, MOHRE & ICP policies and procedures as well as inspection regime and requirements.
• Strong knowledge on MOHRE and ICP Rules and Regulations as well as systems and processes
• Valid UAE Driving License is preferred
  
  
  

Aldar Education is a family of world-class, child-centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate students across our group of owned and managed schools and as we grow, so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school and educational leaders. We offer an attractive remuneration package including a range of benefits. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff, so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching, and training.

Successful candidates will have access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to both lead and contribute to training others as well as developing themselves.

This job description is not all-inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are dedicated to our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application to our company.

Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.