Government Relations Executive - Yas American Academy - Immediate (UAEN) - AY26/27

Job Description

Aldar Academies is currently seeking a UAE National Government Relation Executive for immediate joining to support our schools in Abu Dhabi. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional to to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading school group. This position is for an immediate start.

Yas American Academy opened in September 2016 providing high quality education to the Emirate. The children are taught the Massachusetts Common Core Curriculum - tailored to be meaningful to children attending the school, alongside the local curriculum of Arabic, Islamic Studies and Social Studies. Facilities at the school are excellent and include a large astro-turf field, two swimming pools, well stocked library, a large multi-purpose sports hall, an auditorium and outdoor play areas.

We provide a warm, friendly and supportive environment where students enjoy learning and achieving in an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust.

The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.

At Aldar Education, our impact goes far beyond the classroom: we are proud to contribute to the UAE’s vision for a sustainable, knowledge-based economy through premium education. With this in mind, we hire educators and industry professionals who not only embody our values and cultural ethos but also bring a genuine passion for education—qualities central to our mission of shaping the leaders of tomorrow.

If you are passionate about excellence and ready to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply and be part of our journey.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of 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.