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

Role Overview

Government Relations Executive at Yas American Academy, Aldar Education, Abu Dhabi. Immediate start for Academic Year 2026/27. This position is open to UAE Nationals.

Company Overview

Aldar Education is a family of world-class, child-centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. Yas American Academy opened in September 2016 and provides high-quality education using the Massachusetts Common Core Curriculum alongside the local curriculum of Arabic, Islamic Studies and Social Studies. The school features excellent facilities including a large astro-turf field, two swimming pools, a well-stocked library, a multi-purpose sports hall, an auditorium, and outdoor play areas.

Role Purpose

Support Aldar Education's schools in Abu Dhabi by ensuring full compliance with ADEK/KHDA, MOHRE, ICP and other regulatory bodies' requirements. Build and maintain strong relationships with government entities while managing staff eligibility, licensing, and regulatory documentation to uphold the school's regulatory standing and operational integrity.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance & Liaison

• Meet and observe guidelines and regulations set by Aldar Education, ADEK/KHDA, MOHRE, ICP and other regulatory bodies.
• Liaise with ADEK/KHDA, MOHRE, ICP and other governmental entities to ensure effective and expedient communication while building strong relationships.
• Provide information to and receive information from regulatory bodies and deal with associated requests appropriately.
• Report non-compliance issues and recommend solutions.
• Escalate when needed if employees fail to provide required documents to comply with ADEK PASS system/KHDA, MOHRE, ICP and other regulatory bodies' requirements.

Policy & Awareness

• Assist in spreading awareness of policies, procedures and guidelines between staff and management to ensure a compliance culture within the school.
• Ensure sharing of up-to-date policies, guidelines, rules and regulations issued by ADEK/KHDA, MOHRE, ICP and other regulatory governmental bodies.
• Contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school.

Staff Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain and monitor the ADEK PASS Staff Information System/KHDA Staff Approvals and follow up on school employees' ADEK/KHDA approvals issuance along with communication with employees.
• Follow up with employees on required documents to ensure compliance with ADEK/KHDA, MOHRE, ICP and other regulatory governmental bodies.
• Ensure new employees are compliant with ADEK/KHDA staff eligibility policies.
• Ensure all employees in the school have valid ADEK appointment letter/KHDA approval, work permit, residence visa and Emirates ID, ensuring compliance at all times.
• Monitor current employees' ADEK appointment letter/KHDA approval expiration, MOHRE labour card/contract expiration/work permit and residence visa/Emirates ID expiration and ensure renewals take place on time while communicating with employees on documents submission within defined timelines.
• Ensure 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.
• Maintain employee filing, archiving and document control to be updated at all times.

External Staffing & Health

• Liaise with the school operations team to ensure external staff are ADEK/KHDA approved and added to the ADEK Pass system/KHDA system when applicable.
• Issue health screening appointments payment authorization while coordinating with employees in case of new hires or renewals.
• Ensure medical insurance enrolments for eligible employees to be compliant at all times, as well as cancellations for departed staff.

Licensing & Operations Support

• Support Operations team with compliance in school licensing as per regulatory body guidelines.
• Support 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.
• Monitor school license on Emiratisation percentage to be compliant with Government Regulations and highlight risk of fines immediately.

Data Protection & Professional Development

• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• Always ensure the highest levels of integrity and confidentiality.
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
• Perform duties of a sensitive and confidential nature.

General Duties

• Execute any other duties as directed by the Leadership Team as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum diploma in Management, Business Administration, Human Resources, Office Management or any related field.
• At least 2 years of proven experience in administration/HR or other relevant position at a school, preferably governed by ADEK/KHDA.

Skills & Competencies

• Good Arabic and English communication skills, verbal and written.
• Proficient computer, system and MS Office skills.
• 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 team.
• Good stress and time management skills.
• Understanding and knowledge of ADEK/KHDA legislation, MOHRE and ICP policies and procedures as well as inspection regime and requirements.
• Strong knowledge of MOHRE and ICP Rules and Regulations as well as systems and processes.
• Valid UAE Driving License preferred.

Additional Information

Aldar Education offers an attractive remuneration package including a range of benefits. The organization provides a special emphasis on professional development, coaching and training for all staff. 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.

Aldar Education is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. The organization is dedicated to its national development strategy and encourages UAE Nationals in their application. 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. This job description is not all-inclusive; Aldar Education reserves the right to amend it at any time.