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    Quality Lead | WSP

    Employment:

    Full Time

    About the Role:Think bigger scale. Think higher profile. Think ground-breaking. Join WSP, and you’ll be at the heart of a team of international experts all dedicated to growing and sharing their expertise and working on projects that transform society for all of us.In this role you will assist the Quality Manager by undertaking reviews, audits, training, and surveillance activities throughout our projects in KSA & Jordan. Providing at source support and guidance to help our Project Leaders and their teams deliver quality projectsWSP welcomes applications for part time and flexible working and would be happy to discuss potential options with you as part of your application.A typical week would include:* Assist in the initial preparation and updates of all Project Plans and Procedures where required.* Provide onsite support and assistance and works closely with the project teams.* Prepare and update Quality statistical tracking and trending data* Advise the Projects on suitable Quality Objectives, KPIs and Targets in line with WSP Quality requirements.* Assist in the preparation of the Quality audit schedule and inspection program in their area of responsibility used to assure compliance and identify any gaps and/or improvements. Reports the finding with recommendation for correction, prevention, and improvement to the management, as necessary.

    We’d love to hear from you if you have:* Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering and/or Construction related discipline* 3-6 years proven track record and experience on projects* Excellent communication skills verbal and written in English* Qualified Auditor in ISO 9001What if we can?What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can!WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.About us:Be you, be happy – we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognise the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring.? Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

    WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Property & Buildings, Transportation & Infrastructure, Environment, Industry, Resources (including Mining and Oil & Gas) and Power & Energy sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services. With 36,000 talented people in more than 500 offices across 40 countries, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come. More

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    Business / Financial Analyst | Neom

    Employment:

    Full Time

    PAD is building the world’s first cognitive city platform that will be at the core of NEOM: a $500bn smart city being built on the Red Sea at the nexus of Saudi, Israel, Egypt, and Jordan. By the end of 2021, PAD will have invested $100m USD and have a team of 300 FTEs, contractors, and consultants.Job SummaryThe business analyst at PAD is jack-of-all-trades role that supports the business operations team with all matters related to finance, procurement, and talent. The role of the business analyst is to help the leadership make data driven decisions about the business and help stand-up the business operations team. One of the primary responsibilities initially for this role will be to assist with talent and recruiting matters.Objectives• Assist with regular business reporting, which involves working with multiple data sources and stake holders on a regular basis• Assist in developing and executing personnel procedures and policies, providing guidance and interpretation for business operations.• Participate in the development of HR objectives and systems which will include monitoring metrics, queries, and standard reports for ongoing company requirements.• Suggest new procedures and policies to continuously improve the efficiency of the business operations department and the entire organization and to improve employee experience.Responsibilities• Preparing paperwork, hiring schedules and facilitating smooth onboarding process for new hires.• Coordinating with relevant departments to deliver an exceptional first-day experience.• Handling all administrative tasks for onboarding, new hire orientation, and exit interviews, including entering data into human resource information systems and auditing for accuracy and compliance.• Providing effective and dedicated talent advisory service to employees in relation to leave and health issues, conduct and capability, grievance matters, organizational change and all other employee-relations matters.• Assisting in the communication, interpretation, and upkeep of employee handbook, employee directory, and organizational chart, and contributes to the development of policies.

    Requirements• Prior work experience as an HR Analyst or similar roles• Demonstrated experience using Success Factors or other similar HR system• Excellent analytical skills• Ability to create and manage detailed spreadsheets, charts and presentations• Good research abilities• Familiarity with HR operations including hiring, payroll and employee benefits• Relevant degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or relevant fields• Saudi national willing to relocate to NEOM Communities in Tabuk Province

    NEOM is a bold and audacious dream. It is a vision of what a New Future might look like. It’s an attempt to do something that’s never been done before and it comes at a time when the world needs fresh thinking and new solutions. NEOM is being built on the Red Sea in northwest Saudi Arabia as a living laboratory – a place where entrepreneurship and innovation will chart the course for this New Future. NEOM will be a destination, a home for people who dream big and want to be part of building a new model for sustainable living, working and prospering.

    NEOM will include towns and cities, ports and enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues, and tourist destinations. It will be the home and workplace for more than a million citizens from around the world. More

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    Strategy and Operations Director | Neom

    Employment:

    Full Time

    About PAD:PAD is building the world’s first cognitive city platform that will be at the core of NEOM: a $500bn smart city being built on the Red Sea at the nexus of Saudi, Israel, Egypt, and Jordan. By the end of 2021, PAD will have invested $100m USD and have a team of 300 FTEs, contractors, and consultants.Job SummaryThe Director of Strategy & Operations role is to be the strategic advisor to PAD’s leadership in their day-to-day tasks. The main responsibilities entail setting strategic priorities, providing recommendations, supporting on the decision-making, and preparing the leadership for any endeavor.Objectives:• Assist leadership with daily decision-making, which involves working with multiple data sources and stakeholders on a regular basis• Provide directions to ensure the leadership invests its time and efforts in the most important and relevant tasks • Ensure the leadership is ready and up to date with any upcoming commitment, therefore communication and coordination with other stakeholders is key • Suggest recommendations to continuously improve the efficiency of the leadership’s role, tasks, and responsibilities.Responsibilities:• Working with leaders to set strategic priorities: Help identify areas where leaders should direct their efforts, and collaborate with them to determine and prioritize business strategies• Acting as gatekeepers: Ensure the leaders’ involvement in projects or decision-making processes takes place at key times, where their input and authority are most needed• Providing recommendations: Assist the leadership team with consultation to improve performance and enhance the quality of the output• Preparing for and follow up on meetings: Prepare leaders for upcoming meetings by ensuring they have all the information necessary to be productive and engaged• Managing internal and external communications: Act as the liaison with other executives, clients, and stakeholders to ensure consistent communication and involvement • In addition to the day-to-day tasks, the Director of Strategy and Operations should lead one or more agile transformational projects that enable/support the development of a cognitive city. Additionally, he/she will be in charge of overseeing the development of the vision, strategy, implementation plan, technical requirements, budget and roadmap to ensure the project is properly scoped and developed.

    Requirements:• Time management and task prioritization skills• Experience organizing and directing multiple departments and teams• Excellent communicator in written and verbal form• Excellent in strategic thinking and problem-solving analysis• Experience in planning and implementing strategic initiatives/projects• Leadership skills and ability to analyse, predict and influence people• Experience in GCC region a plus; willingness to relocate to NEOM’s base camp a must

    NEOM is a bold and audacious dream. It is a vision of what a New Future might look like. It’s an attempt to do something that’s never been done before and it comes at a time when the world needs fresh thinking and new solutions. NEOM is being built on the Red Sea in northwest Saudi Arabia as a living laboratory – a place where entrepreneurship and innovation will chart the course for this New Future. NEOM will be a destination, a home for people who dream big and want to be part of building a new model for sustainable living, working and prospering.

    NEOM will include towns and cities, ports and enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues, and tourist destinations. It will be the home and workplace for more than a million citizens from around the world. More

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    Call Center Sales Executive | SI Innovative Call Center

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Sales Executive to join our team and build a career in FX Sales. Successful candidates will develop and implement a business plan of sales strategy designed to increase sales of various financial products in different countries and regions.Responsibilities• Identify partnership opportunities and Create new business opportunities with prospect clients• Maintain and develop relationships with existing customers.• Develop new relationships in an effort to grow business and help company expand• Negotiate agreements and close deals.• Stay updated on the market’s latest news, happenings and major events.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentCOVID-19 considerations: No

    Salary:
    AED
    1,759 to 5,432
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.
    Additional benefits: High Personal Target Comission and Team Target Comission and Bonuses

    Qualifications• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience• Must have 2 years of FX sales experience.• Strong communication and interpersonal skills• Proven knowledge and execution of successful development strategies• Focused and goal-oriented• Must have professional negotiations skills.

    If you are looking for a hands-on hand-in-hand global financial markets trading expert, then you are at the right place. We are best-in-class Integrated Service Provider (ISP) in financial trading from Research and Advisory, Risk Assessment to Closing of all types and levels of trade deals.

    Our team of unparalleled financial experts are on standby to offer the best solutions to your financial trading aspirations. Our believe in diversity and its strengths has enabled us arrange a pluralistic team of esteemed trade experts who ensure that you are served in your most immediate parlance.

    This diverse team of professionals has been responsible for our household name status in global financial trading circles across the country. The ability to connect to customers from, different backgrounds through a well-equipped team has indeed enhanced our reputation and enabled us to work with renowned names locally and abroad. More

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    Program Director | NTS Group

    Employment:

    Full Time

    NTS Group is working exclusively with a leading multinational company to recruit a Program Director MEA to be based in the Dubai office. The Program Director will take responsibility for formulating, designing and delivering the ERP system implementation across the business within the MEA region. This role will manage the implementation methodology, lead implementation planning, control project plan, and overall execution, manage and control finance of the project, develop positive relationships with all customer project stakeholders creating a high level of customer satisfaction, and help the customer realize expected benefits.• The successful candidate will have a proven experience of consulting experience, with demonstrated experience managing projects in implementing software from start to go live and beyond. • The candidate must be able to work in a very dynamic environment handling multiple variable factors and resolving project issue.

    Desired Skills & Experience• Proven experience in delivering large software projects.• Prior experience working with, and/or coordinating the efforts of multiple parties (e.g. third parties or clients) on large scale (ideally regional) software implementation projects.• Certification as a PMP from PMI or equivalent.• Proven ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth, rapidly-changing environment, working with complex projects and handling demanding customers.• Possess a high degree of project planning, organizational skills, and systems integration expertise.• MS Office skills including MS Project.• Possess knowledge of the market to which they are assigned, including: industry, trends, the applicability of Infor products within the target market, and key competitors.• Proven ability to effectively work with key client project team members along with setting appropriate project expectations.

    NTS Group is a leading specialist recruitment firm and experts at recruiting skilled, qualified and professional people in the Middle East.

    Our promise is simple. To provide our clients and candidates an expert, professional and bespoke service whilst maintaining the highest levels of integrity and honesty.

    NTS Group specialise within contingency, retained and search based recruitment campaigns across the following sectors;

    Finance & Accountancy
    Professional Office Support
    Sales & Marketing
    Operations

    To our clients, we understand people are your biggest asset and the future of your business. This is why we focus on understanding not only your technical requirements, but your culture, values and vision in order to find the right people for your business first time.

    To our candidates, we believe in honesty, integrity and supporting you throughout the entire process. We listen to what you want and proactively go to market to assist you in finding your dream job. More

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    Associate Marketing Director | Irwin & Dow

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our client is a prestigious, global financial services organisation based in Dubai’s financial heartland. They strive to be the best at what they do, constantly innovating and customising their services to the needs of their clients. They know it’s their people that make them the best and they recruit top global talent from Universities across the world. The company has exceptionally strong core values and puts their clients at the centre of all they do. The result is an invigorated workforce, with real engagement and commitment to the organisation. The new role of Associate Marketing Director requires an exceptional individual with not only the relevant marketing expertise, but the capability to be an inspirational leader in order to mentor and develop the team of five. The ideal candidate will lead by example in all areas and function within both a strategic and hands on approach at all times. Working exceptionally closely with the CEO you will be able to manage strong opinions with the upmost tact and professionalism and, to some degree educate the senior management team in marketing best practices, ideas and trends. With the overall objective to generate leads through innovative ideas and industry expertise, this organisation takes an inbound philosophy to client retention. Therefore, it is not a traditional cold calling financial services environment and the Associate Marketing Director needs to challenge the status quo of the industry, leading from the front with short and long term overall company objectives and visions. A large part of the function will be cross team working and highly data driven, so it is expected that you will highly effective in monitoring and analysing all marketing initiatives and creating improvements and constant growth with all campaigns. This data will be used to illustrate success and revolutionize the marketing strategy as you will be part of the regular Team Leader meetings to drive business and lead generation to his optimum level. As the role heads up the marketing team, the successful candidate will also determine and manage the marketing budget and strive to constantly increase the ROI year on year.

    To be successful in this role we are seeking the marketing disruptors of the future, who are highly team centric. You will hold a minimum of a marketing degree and be highly proficient in excel (amongst the remaining MS Office suite). It is expected that you will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior marketing role and proficiency in tools such as Hubspot, Google Analytics, Adwords and the capability to maintain large volumes of client and lead generation data for use to its full capability via the in-house CRM. It is expected that the suitable individual will be an excellent and engaging communicator, highly self and team motivated and possess exceptional attention to detail.

    Irwin & Dow was established by two highly experienced recruitment professionals, Tracey Irwin and Jocelyn Dow. We provide a refreshing approach by working in close partnership with clients and candidates within the Business Support, Secretarial, HR & Finance sectors.

    Good staff are key to every business. We recognise and appreciate this, having over thirty years combined recruitment and executive search experience within the region.

    Our main aim is to provide a specialist service to clients preferring to work with a bespoke consultancy.

    Our values of discretion and diplomacy are paramount and our ultimate goal is to become a partner of choice for all our clients and candidates. More

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    Full Stack Developer (React.js & Node.js) | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    As the Full Stack Developer, you will focus on modern JS Frameworks (Node.js & React), building scalable web applications, designing & implementing RESTful APIs for seamless data exchange between backend & user frontend.Client DetailsA leading organisation going through exciting developments.Description* Writing reusable, testable, and efficient code on server-side & client-side JS frameworks.* Designing & building RESTful API services & integration with the frontend application tech.* Experience of working with frontend JavaScript technologies (React.js/Angular.js).* Integration of multiple data sources and databases into one system. Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application.* Creating database schemas that represent and support business processes and implementing automated testing platforms, performance and unit testing.Job Offer* Dynamic work environment.* Attractive salary.* Opportunity to work for a leading organisation.

    * A degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering, and/or another specialized relevant fields.* Minimum of 5 years of total work experience.* Experience implementing applications using Angular/React and Node.* Experience with modern frameworks and design patterns, minimum one-year experience with MEAN/MERN full-stack paradigm.* Ability to meet schedules, multiple competing deadlines, work independently as well as collaboratively.

    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 Manager | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Recommends based on research, optimal plans for the acquisition of the computer systems, communication systems, hardware, software or services in meeting the short-term and long term needs of the Bank, assuring that expenses are minimized while providing reliable and timely services. Negotiates acquisition of technology and services to support the plan.Updates the senior management on the competitive position of the Bank with respect to I T, thereby recommending studies, changes or additions to assure state-of-art technology and communications systems.Allocates resources (people, systems and finance) to ensure the implementation of a project management and methods that ensure a value creation for the bank.Develops and manages the annual consolidated budget for all IT activities and be responsible for achieving objectives within budget.Manages and directs the services within the department that provide feasibility and cost benefit studies, systems analysis, design, implementation, testing, documentation, operation and evaluation of information, communication and other systems.

    At least 8-10 years of working experience with the same field. At least 5 years IT team management experience Good knowledge of SAMA IT regulationsGood understanding of SAMA e-trust systemGood knowledge of intranet, internet & web technologies, and application traffic.Good experience in multi-vendor firewalls, routers, and switches installation and configurationGood knowledge in Virtual Private Network VPN, VLAN, and MPLS.Security architecture design and implementation of security solutions.Technical problem detection and solving.Security and network Incident response proceduresBusiness development and practice management skills.Maintains the organization’s effectiveness and efficiency by defining, delivering, and supporting strategic plans.Directs technological research by studying organization goals, strategies, practicesGood knowledge of Server Installation and Configuration Good knowledge of Linux System such as Suse,Redhat,and familiar with application deployment and configuration such as Apache,tomcat Familiar with shell/python script Good knowledge of virtual technology such as VMware Good knowledge of SQL SERVER/ Oracel database management Good knowledge of SARIE system maintainance Experience of IT Projetct implementation is preferred

    Through its continuous endeavor and stable development, Industrial and commercial bank of China (the Bank) has developed into the top large listed bank in the world, possessing an excellent customer base, a diversified business structure, strong innovation capabilities and market competitiveness. The Bank has its presence in six continents, and its overseas network has expanded to 47 countries and regions.The Bank provides comprehensive financial products and services to 6,271 thousand corporate customers and 567 million personal customers by virtue of the distribution channels consisting of 16,092 domestic institutions, 426 overseas institutions and 1,545 correspondent banks worldwide, as well as through its E-banking network comprising a range of Internet and telephone banking services and self-service banking centers, forming a diversified and internationalized operating structure focusing on commercial banking business and maintaining a leading position in the domestic market in the commercial banking sector. In 2018, ICBC ranked the 1st place among the Top 1000 World Banks by The Banker, ranked 1st place in the Global 2000 listed by Forbes for the sixth consecutive year, and took the 1st place among the Top 500 Banking Brands of Brand Finance for the third consecutive year.

    ICBC pays great attention to business expansion in Middle East. It is the earliest Chinese bank to set up business institution in the area and also the Chinese bank with the largest number of institutions and the biggest business size in Middle East so far. Riyadh Branch is ICBC’s fifth branch in Middle East after Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha and Kuwait. More