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    Consultant | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    As the Consultant for the Middle East and Africa Team, you will assist on project delivery for government and semi-government clients.Client DetailsGlobal consulting firm dedicated to innovation through strategy and public policy advisory.Description* Work with the client and the project lead to understand and conceptualise the problem.* Devise problem-solving frameworks, using quantitative, qualitative and mixed-methods tools.* Conduct background research to benchmark best practices, in government strategy and policy, against global standards.* Manage workload on multiple projects effectively, while building your own area(s) of expertise.Job Offer* Excellent opportunity to grow a strategy and public policy consulting practice in the region.* Work closely with influential stakeholders to solve the most pressing issues of our times.* Competitive, tax-free salary with a clear path of progression.

    * Excellent academic background, within economics, public policy, statistics and / or business management.* Demonstrable research and innovation experience, whether in academia or via professional work experience.* Solid grounding in quantitative and / or qualitative analysis.* At least 2 years of professional experience, ideally within strategy consulting, is preferred.

    Michael Page is one of the world’s leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

    The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

    Finance & Accounting
    Banking & Financial Services
    Procurement
    Property & Construction
    Engineering & Supply Chain
    Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering
    Human Resources
    Sales
    Marketing
    Technology
    Secretarial
    Executive Search
    Legal

    The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide. More

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    Senior IT Engineer | Kemipex

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Support the Chairman, and Teams to maintain standards and functionality.• Installing and configuring computer hardware, software, systems, networks, printers and scanners.• Monitoring and maintaining computer network systems.• Responding in a timely manner to service issues and requests• Providing technical support across the company (this may be in person or over the phone)• Creating new email setting up accounts for new user’s office 365 a local domain and training• Repairing and replacing equipment if necessary.• Coordinating with Admin and Graphic Designer team for Creating Business Card, Letterhead• Magazine, Brochure and Editing some minor changes.• Coordinating with printing team for the quality of company stuff and timely delivered on time.• Perform troubleshooting, repair, and data restoration.• Perform weekly maintenance activities (e.g., Server, Firewall, Network switches, backups upgrade)• Maintain licenses and upgrade schedules.• Coordinate with Etisalat Team for our company monthly bills saved in server and coordinating with accounts team for monthly payment.• Coordinate with Vodaphone Team (INDIA) for company monthly bills saved in server coordinating with accounts team for timely payment.• Coordinate with Microsoft Apps and software for company monthly bills saved in the server.• Downloading Adobe, WebEx, Vimeo, Upwork, Do parser, monthly bills saved in the server and coordinating with accounts team for Credit card payment.• Always checking Microsoft Troubleshoot in generating tickets and follow-ups till issue resolve.• Regularly check the subscription and coordinate with senior for renewal date.• New company Stamp designing and get approval for the same.• Asset management timely update file.• Antivirus upgrading for troubleshoot issue with timely removal of an old employee from License management.• Creating rules in office 365 as per company requirements, email tracing including backup of old employee, PST file saving in Ex-employee, removal of license, and created some custom rules for blocking malware ransomware from office 365.• Timely checking of Acronyms Cloud backup of any failure even restores if any file needed.• CCTV maintenance hardware for troubleshooting a software.• Always coordinate with the vendor for new purchase renewal a replacement. • Promptly coordinate with the Amazon for new purchase replacement refund for the faulty item a repair.• Coordinate with Account manager of Etisalat for new landline, Sim card or any plan upgrade a degrade query.• Coordinating with admin team for cancellation of landline and preparing letter for cancellation of clearance certificate• Preparing and set up the Avaya phone for new configuration of extension adding new landline creating rule as per management (e.g. Call forwarding, ring to multiple extension, tagging for forwarded line)• Ensure Server room maintenance arranges schedule downtime for dressing an upgradation of peripheral.• Organize the Troubleshoot access control creating new employee activation deactivation of door.• Maintaining employee code list for new joiner.• Knowledgeable in Office 365 administration Experience. (Mail Flow rules, MS Exchange, email setup, etc.)• Handling Network Administration (DHCP, VPN, VLAN, Firewall Policies, CCTV, port forwarding, ddns, etc.)

    • Well knowledge of Office 365 administration Experience. (Mail Flow rules, MS Exchange, email setup, etc.)• Micro dynamics knowledge is additional advantage • Can Manage Network Administration (DHCP, VPN, VLAN, Firewall Policies, CCTV, port forwarding, ddns, etc.)• Familiar in System and Server Administration. (Windows Server Setup, File server, VPN server, DHCP, DNS Domain Control, Group Policies, etc.

    Built over a rich legacy of over 50 years in the Chemical Industry, Kemipex is a leading developer and supplier of technologically-advanced and economically-improved chemical products and solutions. Based in the Middle East, we are involved in business operations across the globe. Apart from being key players in several chemical sectors like food, pharma, coatings and advanced construction raw materials, we are primarily a leading market figure in the Lubricant industry. Complying with various industrial specifications, our potent resources and strong technological database help us maximize the reliability, efficiency and lifespan of our customers finished products. More

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    Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Outsourced – 1 Year) | ADIV Human Resources Consultancy

    Employment:

    Contract

    Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Outsourced – 1 year) for Abu Dhabi entityTHIS IS AN OUTSOURCED ROLE FOR A DURATION OF ONE YEARThe CompanyOur client is an Abu Dhabi Public Joint Stock Company (PJSC) in the capital markets and financial sector – the second largest in the Arab region and part of the region’s largest holding companies. The RoleThe Senior Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for handling the installation and configuration of organization’s infrastructure, including systems, networks, and related components; to enable the business users to transfer information, communicate and operate efficiently and effectively as per defined quality policies and governance frameworks.Key Job Responsibilities include:- Support the installation, setup, maintenance, and operation of organization’s networks and systems.- Develop reports pertaining to the overall performance of the organisation’s networks and telecommunication infrastructure to ensure that all business units receive appropriate and timely support.- Handle the installation and maintenance of the workplace’s main servers, systems and infrastructure applications for all systems, replacement of old servers, and all related operating systems to ensure they are all operating effectively to achieve the organisation’s objectives.- Gather and analyse user requirements to identify, predict, interpret, and determine future system capacity and sizing requirements.- Ensure that an up-to-date enterprise inventory of the organization’s IT infrastructure components is maintained and regularly updated.- Prepare recommendations for current product updates, new products and standards and implement appropriate solutions in consultation with the IT Infrastructure.- Provide the necessary support for assigned business units of the organisation’s IT infrastructure and ensure that sufficient backup support teams are available to take-over as and when required.- Ensure that reliable operating system environments are provided such that organization’s applications are able to meet the required service levels.- Monitor system and network availability, capacity, and sustainability for organization to ensure smooth running of business operations.- Maintain relationship with selected suppliers and subcontractors for networking and telecommunication systems and hardware delivery and maintenance and provide expertise on supplier support contracts and their required service levels

    PL. NOTE: THIS IS AN OUTSOURCED ROLE FOR A DURATION OF ONE YEAR- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, or any related field.- 6 years of relevant experience in Information Technology with a focus on IT Infrastructure.- Experience with incident ticketing systems, workstation management systems and desktop imaging. – Knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory, Exchange 2010 and SQL Server.- Good knowledge of security as it relates to cloud-based infrastructure.- Experience using automated monitoring tools.- Ability to identify incident trends to elevate incidents in accordance with standard protocols.- Good attention to detail, testing and documentation.- Knowledge of ITIL and industry best practices- Strong virtualization experience using Hyper-V, VM Ware, Citrix Xen App and NetScaler.- Proven ability to work in a cloud based or hosting environment.- Experience working with NetApp storage.- Experience in Microsoft System Centre 2012

    ADIV Human Resources Consultancy L.L.C.” is an Abu Dhabi based on-shore company and we operate with high standards and provide value-added services. We understand the volatility of the market and the change in the needs of its clients. Keeping this in mind, we hire only the best of Consultants whose exposure to the market and the region is of the highest standards. “ADIV Human Resources Consultancy L.L.C.” will make the talented people fit into the right place so that they can enhance their skills. We uphold this responsibility to fulfill our commitment as ‘Let’s make the solutions possible for all diversity of people’ More

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    Junior IT Executive | New East General Trading

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Candidate must have experience with Network & Security (Includes Firewall, Structured Network/ ip)• Manage and Maintain End User IT support• Looking for someone with following hands-on experience on these Skills/Experience• Windows serves• Cloud – Azure server services• Active directory• Structured network • Firewall configuration and management• Maintain CCTV network and related software• Maintain iPabx • Salary Ranging: 3500 AED to 4500 AED.• Serious candidates. If you are not aware of above information, then PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.Urgent Requirement.• Shift wise job Day/Night.• Preferably Male Candidate.• Ability to communicate with various levels within the organization• Strong knowledge to read and write English.

    Salary:
    AED
    3,500 to 4,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    Qualifications• Bachelor’s Degree / Degree in Engineering • 3-5 years’ experience, • Proven working experience • English language skills in verbal and written communication • Strong Knowledge in Networking • Strong Knowledge in Windows server Key Competencies• Communication skills• Team work• Customer Service• Ability to work effectively with staff of all levels • Awareness of safety and health risks and controls for risk reduction related to area of work• Willingness to learn and widen the scope of organizational knowledge related to IT

    New East has been serving automotive businesses since 1992. We are the largest importer & distributors of aftermarket automotive parts in United Arab Emirates. We are a proud member of Auto Parts Member Group (APMG) an industry-recognized organization that certifies and aims to create a support community for all Auto Parts Merchants in Dubai.

    People are at the heart of everything we do at New East. We continually invest in our highly skilled team,to ensure we progressively advance our organization and meet the future needs of the automotive aftermarket.

    Being the best in our field is the trademark of our company. We consistently strive to achieve zero lost sales and zero late deliveries for each and every customer. More

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    In House Legal Counsel – International Company | JEX Personnel

    Employment:

    Full Time

    International Company JEX Personnel have been asked to find an experienced Lawyer / Associate for a Legal Counsel position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.This is an international company, one that has multiple offices in the region and one where having overseas experience is a huge advantage. With offices in Europe, GCC, Africa and Asia you will be in the central hub of growth, with the company looking to rapidly expand into the Saudi Arabian market. Some of the key responsibilities will be:• Managing and handling corporate matters in respect to the clients entities within the MEA region, and project manage new entity setups.• Identifying legal and commercial risks and issues for the business and propose solutions for risk avoidance and /or mitigation.• Teaming successfully across the firm and integrate fully into the Global Legal Team to resolve or support resolution of complex legal issues;• Acting as bridge and point of contact between functions and business for resolving legal issues.• Managing and developing business relationships with external law firms and relevant regulatory bodies.

    Salary:
    SAR
    40,000 to 50,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    Ideally candidates will have the following:• 8-10 years PQE, Licensed from a recognized jurisdiction with a preference to those with mix Law firm and In-House work experience.• Fully bilingual (English and Arabic). The right candidate should be skilled enough and confident in his/her ability to draft and negotiate legal documents in both languages.• Knowledge and experience in government procurement work.• Prior experience in KSA legal work would be a distinguishing advantage.• Prior working experience in TMT / IT-related contracts would be an advantage.

    Executive search involves working with a third party, such as JEX Personnel.

    Executive search is relationship driven. JEX Personnel will work closely with you to understand the requirements of the role. It is a research-led approach, meaning a search firm will be paid a retainer fee upfront to carry out analyse the marketplace and benchmark for skills/roles and salaries.

    A search firm will tend to have extensive knowledge of and access to board directors and senior executives across industries and functions, allowing them to build a large pool of top executive talent More

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    International Taxation & Local Advisory – Associate/Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Tax – International Taxation & Local Advisory – Associate/Senior Associate – RiyadhLine of ServiceTaxIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismInternational Tax ServicesManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career within International Tax Services will provide you with the opportunity to help PwC address their cross border tax needs both locally and globally by managing their global tax rates, finding areas of cost reduction, and responding to inquiries from regulatory authorities. You’ll gain a global perspective and an awareness of tax issues stemming from changes to evolving business structures and geographic expansions.Our International Tax Services Generalist – Practice Support team advises PwC on tax laws and reporting, legislation and planning strategies based on the geography and jurisdiction. You’ll be assisting our team with local tax laws, reporting requirements, statutory filings, corporate strategy, transfer pricing and indirect tax and other international taxation needs.To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.As a Senior Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:- Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.- Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results.- Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.- Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.- Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.- Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice.- Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives.- Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others.- Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    Preferred skills- Experience working in International Taxation inbound and outbound structuring and cross border transaction.

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Analytics Project Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorTechnologySpecialismIFS – Information Technology (IT)Management LevelManagerJob Description & Summary- A career within Data and Analytics Technology services, will provide you with the opportunity to help organisations uncover enterprise insights and drive business results using smarter data analytics. – We focus on a collection of organisational technology capabilities, including business intelligence, data management, and data assurance that help our clients drive innovation, growth, and change within their organisations in order to keep up with the changing nature of customers and technology. – We make impactful decisions by mixing mind and machine to leverage data, understand and navigate risk, and help our clients gain a competitive edge.Analytics Project Management Certification(s) Preferred:  – Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Preferred Knowledge/Skills:- Demonstrates intimate abilities and/or a proven record of success as a team leader overseeing the delivery of technology solutions using agile methods and both onshore and offshore providers including: – Working collaboratively in a dynamic, ambiguous environment with multiple competing priorities which requires self-motivation, discipline, organization, and a high attention to detail. – Possessing working knowledge and experience with Agile methodologies. – Collaborating with others to discover creative solutions to complex problems, which may require unique approaches, while maintaining standards and minimizing risk to the firm. – Possessing written, oral and listening skills with the ability to understand and act upon leadership guidance in work product and deliverables. – Having the ability to influence sponsors and stakeholders. – Managing multiple complex, concurrent projects and associated deliverables.Demonstrates intimate abilities and/or a proven record of success as a team leader in project management roles including the use of traditional or agile methodologies to deliver analytics solutions including the following areas: – Utilizing Project Management tools such as ServiceNow, MS Project, G Suite collaboration tools. – Driving technology solution delivery for large projects/programs through a complete agile development lifecycle (backlog prioritization, sprint planning, tracking burn-down/velocity, etc.). – Managing vendor resources (onshore and offshore) including obligations established in Service Level Agreements and risk management/escalation.

    Demonstrates intimate abilities and/or a proven record of success as a contributor / leader in the following areas: – Participating in integrated planning across multiple technology pillars including development of high-level pillar strategy operational plans. – Leading stakeholder management and driving the onboarding strategy of the deployment of Global Reporting and Analytics products across the PwC network. – Leading demand management process while partnering with product, technology and business stakeholders to define product vision and roadmap. – Addressing requests from PwC technology senior leadership for operational information across multiple pillars. – Developing leadership messaging for communications. – Preparing presentations to inform and influence leadership, stakeholders, committees etc. – Managing issues across multiple pillars within the PwC technology organization. – Responding in a timely manner to completion of administrative / organizational deliverables. – Applying project management and agile knowledge to identify, escalate, and remove team impediments that jeopardize sprint goals. – Influencing project team members to identify and address project issues, including leadership and interdependent teams, and to promote self-directed teams by enabling open, transparent and clear communications. – Creating and maintaining sprint schedules based on information from the vendor and PwC task information, while incorporating updates and changes to the integrated project plan and preparing reports and presentations for executive levels. – Collaboratively managing Technology Leader and CoS expectations on a regular basis. – Applying knowledge of the Firm to the Project Management activities to comply with Firm policies and standards.

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    IT Manager | New East General Trading

    Employment:

    Full Time

    INFRASTRUCTURE• Manage Network and Security.• Servers (on-premises windows server and Cloud-Azure server)• Manage database Backup (on-premises and cloud) • Manage and maintain End user IT support• Providing End user training• Biometric/CCTV/iPABX • Adhere to IT Policies and procedures SOFTWARE:• Assist in implementation of software(s)• Assist in aligning Software with business process SAP Business one (Techno – functional)• Strong knowledge on SQL and HANA db• Background on Di/API• Background on .Net • Responsible for all the aspects related to SAP B1 company’s ecosystem.• Ensures the smooth and uninterrupted operation of ERP system and all the related to it subsystems. • Manage and create Reports and queries• Assist in integration with other applications• Assist in implementation of business process and align with SAP Business One

    Salary:
    AED
    8,000 to 10,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    Key Competencies• Communication skills• Understanding the laws related to finance, labour law.• Team work• Customer Service• Ability to work effectively with staff of all levels • Ability to understand business requirements and relate to MIS• Awareness of safety and health risks and controls for risk reduction related to area of work.Qualifications• Bachelor’s Degree • 5+ years’ experience, • Proven working experience • English language skills in verbal and written communication • Familiarity with ERP Software, WMS, Ecommerce, HRMS • Strong Knowledge in Networking • Strong Knowledge in Windows server

    New East has been serving automotive businesses since 1992. We are the largest importer & distributors of aftermarket automotive parts in United Arab Emirates. We are a proud member of Auto Parts Member Group (APMG) an industry-recognized organization that certifies and aims to create a support community for all Auto Parts Merchants in Dubai.

    People are at the heart of everything we do at New East. We continually invest in our highly skilled team,to ensure we progressively advance our organization and meet the future needs of the automotive aftermarket.

    Being the best in our field is the trademark of our company. We consistently strive to achieve zero lost sales and zero late deliveries for each and every customer. More