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    Government Services – Senior Advisor | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    As a senior advisor to the Head of the Department, your role will be to advise on and implement service delivery across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. You will work with stakeholders in the city and the hinterland, whether it is citizens, residents, public or private institutions, to ensure government services effectively reach every end-user. These services will cover the entire gamut of the populace’s engagement with the government machinery.Client DetailsA government department working on ensuring effective and equitable access to government services across cities and towns in Abu Dhabi.Description* Work with pace, accuracy and adaptability to research, articulate and implement any regional changes that may improve service delivery.* Use digital tools, combined with traditional infrastructure, to enhance user access and experience.* Engage regional stakeholders to gather feedback and build alliances that add value to the government’s service offering.* Institute performance management measures.* Establish best practices when it comes to service delivery, from implementation to monitoring and evaluation.Job Offer* Competitive salary* Opportunity to make a difference and deliver equitable access to critical government services* Progressive environment

    * You will be a government services expert; preferably with knowledge and understanding of the UAE government legislation and practices.* Experience with project management and service delivery, whether in the public or private sector.* Excellent, proven experience in strategic advisory, working with complex stakeholders.* Hard-working professional with a hands-on approach to policy implementation.

    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 Developer (iOS/Android) | Stanley James

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are currently recruiting a Senior Developer (iOS/Android) on behalf of a leading European Digital IT services provider that specialises in WCM solutions, Digital Transformation and Customer Experience enterprise scale projects across EMEA. This role can be based in either KSA or UAE.

    Applications are sought from those with a minimum of 7 years of experience in designing large scale digital projects of which the last 3 will include mobile application development. It is essential that you have experience in both iOS and Android development across both Hybrid and Native applications. It is essential you have an excellent understanding of the English language combined with a Bachelors Degree in Computer/Information Sciences.

    Stanley James is a privately owned recruitment business with offices in both Dubai and Cape Town allowing us to have global reach and a strong presence across EMEA and APAC. We have an expert team of recruitment specialists that are people centric, knowledgeable and driven to connect talent across all corporate functions. We are the partner of choice for SMEs, niche industry specialists and enterprises across the Technology, Financial Services, Management Consultancy, Legal, Construction & Engineering and Energy & Oil Gas sectors.

    We typically recruit a wide range of skillsets across all corporate services, front/back office functions and commercial leadership teams. This includes Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Sales & Marketing, Engineering, C-Level/Leadership, Business Change, Operations, Special Projects and Business Support Services. More

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    Senior Developer (Liferay/Java) | Stanley James

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are currently recruiting a Senior Developer (Java/Liferay) on behalf of a leading European Digital IT services provider that specialises in WCM solutions, Digital Transformation and Customer Experience enterprise scale projects across EMEA. This role is based in Riyadh, KSA.

    Applications are sought from those with a minimum of 7 years of experience in designing large scale digital projects. The successful candidate will have a technical background of Java combined with SQL programming. It is essential that you have at least 3 years of experience in designing enterprise grade, java-based leading CMS solutions ideally using Liferay DXP 7.0 or above. It is essential you have an excellent understanding of the English language combined with a Bachelors Degree in Computer/Information Sciences.

    Stanley James is a privately owned recruitment business with offices in both Dubai and Cape Town allowing us to have global reach and a strong presence across EMEA and APAC. We have an expert team of recruitment specialists that are people centric, knowledgeable and driven to connect talent across all corporate functions. We are the partner of choice for SMEs, niche industry specialists and enterprises across the Technology, Financial Services, Management Consultancy, Legal, Construction & Engineering and Energy & Oil Gas sectors.

    We typically recruit a wide range of skillsets across all corporate services, front/back office functions and commercial leadership teams. This includes Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Sales & Marketing, Engineering, C-Level/Leadership, Business Change, Operations, Special Projects and Business Support Services. More

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    Sales Executive | Leading Sales, Marketing & Third Party Administrator Operating in GCC

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Main Task Of The Role• Planning, Strategy Development & Reporting • Plan & direct the branch’s activities to achieve short and long term targets including annual targets on both performance and financial budget • Provide monthly business reports to Senior Management • Conduct periodic market research ensuring GAP Corp’s positioning and rates remain competitive and present this quarterly as part of the Business Unit reviewsRelationship Management • Develop and maintain effective strategic relationships with other GAP CORP Offices as well as clients ensuring compliance to company and good business practices • Anticipate potential issues that might strain relationship with clients and formulate precautionary measure • Assist in resolving ongoing issues with the clients as appropriateOperational Management • Effectively and efficiently manage and direct sales activities to ensure sales targets are met • Provide timely feedback to Senior Management regarding Team’s performance • Identify foreseeable operational issues and solutions for Management’s information and review • Communicate company policies, procedures and business ethics with the team • Mentor, coach and develop sales team Business Development • Identify new business opportunities and share research findings with Senior Management • Develop new products that could be added to the GAP portfolio • From time to time, you may required to change your work location upon request from your Line Manager for business continuity purposes • You will be required upon the request from your Line Manager to visit the business partners for business continuity purposes • Perform any other tasks as assigned by the Line Manager

    Required Knowledge:• BA or equivalent Business related degree • Proficient in Microsoft office applications • Commercial awareness required • Presentation • Negotiation • Interpersonal Essential Experience• 5 years experience in the Insurance industry • 5 years experience in Sales • 5 years local experience • Experience in developing and implementing strategic operational plans, managing people, resources and processes • Experience of working within the Middle East region • Experienced negotiator, self-motivated, strong organizational skills and strong interpersonal skills

    Leading sales, marketing and third party administrator operating in the GCC. More

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    Chief Risk Officer | QS Quest

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Major Finance & Real Estate group in Riyadh require a Saudi National for the role of Chief Risk Officer.• Candidates are required to lead and guide all Risk, Compliance, and Legal related activities within the company to ensure risks managed per international best practices in line with relevant laws and regulations.

    • This position reports directly to the CEO. • To be considered, candidates MUST have a background in either Banking or Finance related companies and MUST be a Saudi National.

    QS Quest Ltd – Your Middle East Recruitment Partner

    QS Quest Ltd are a niche Recruitment Consultancy specialising in the placement of Construction & Engineering professionals into the Middle East. We deliver end to end recruitment for both client and candidate, with the ability to identify key Construction & Engineering professionals from all nationalities.

    With a detailed knowledge of the local Middle East market, we have a proven track record of sourcing and delivering key staff for some of the regions most recognised Construction & Engineering projects.

    Geographical areas covered are: Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Kuwait, Oman. Bahrain and Iran. More

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    Finance Director | QS Quest

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Major Finance / Banking company in Riyadh require Saudi National for the role of Finance Director, reporting to the CFO.

    The Finance Director will direct and control the statutory, regulatory and internal management reporting functions. To oversee the operation and maintenance of internal financial controls. Provide analytic and business advisory services to the business. Candidates MUST be a Saudi National and should have a strong background in Finance / Banking.

    QS Quest Ltd – Your Middle East Recruitment Partner

    QS Quest Ltd are a niche Recruitment Consultancy specialising in the placement of Construction & Engineering professionals into the Middle East. We deliver end to end recruitment for both client and candidate, with the ability to identify key Construction & Engineering professionals from all nationalities.

    With a detailed knowledge of the local Middle East market, we have a proven track record of sourcing and delivering key staff for some of the regions most recognised Construction & Engineering projects.

    Geographical areas covered are: Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Kuwait, Oman. Bahrain and Iran. More

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    HR Manager | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    To help Head of HR to do:• Develops organization strategies by identifying and researching human resources issues; contributing information, analysis, and recommendations to organization strategic thinking and direction; establishing human resources objectives in line with organizational objectives• Implements human resources strategies by establishing department accountabilities, including talent acquisition, staffing, employment processing, compensation, health and welfare benefits, training and development, records management, safety and health, succession planning, employee relations and retention, compliance, and labor relations.• Manages human resources operations by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, counseling, and disciplining staff; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing staff job contributions; maintaining compensation; determining production, productivity, quality, and customer-service strategies; designing systems; accumulating resources; resolving problems; implementing change.• Develops human resources operations financial strategies by estimating, forecasting, and anticipating requirements, trends, and variances; aligning monetary resources; developing action plans; measuring and analyzing results; initiating corrective actions; minimizing the impact of variances.• Accomplishes special project results by identifying and clarifying issues and priorities; communicating and coordinating requirements; expediting fulfillment; evaluating milestone accomplishments; evaluating optional courses of action; changing assumptions and direction.• Supports management by providing human resources advice, counsel, and decisions; analyzing information and applications.• Complies local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.

    Reporting to Head of HR:• 5 years HR working experience,• Can speak both Arabic and English,• Bachelor Degree or above,• Familiar with local regulation,• Have good relationship with regulator,• Know how to manage HR work,• Know how to be a team leader,• Like Chinese culture,• Wish to be one of ICBC.

    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

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    SAP Business Partner | Middle East Executive

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Middle East Executive are working with a leading food manufacturer and distributor who are looking for a SAP Business Partner to lead the implementation of supply chain modules such as Demand Planning, Production Planning, Material Management (MM) Warehouse Management (WMS).• As SAP Business Partner you will work primarily on the Supply Chain Function and execute and lead several SAP modules.• You will support, implement and execute SAP Systems & Projects, SAP BI/BW and MS Power BI.• You will provide service to the ERP and third-party applications users across the Company.• You’ll document IT/ ERP related business requirements, validate these with the businesses and prioritize based on input. • Manage on-going communication on large projects’ status and escalate issues to senior management as required.• A focus will also he on the importance of managing change from IT and Business perspectives, and guides the development of relevant processes and tools, to ensure effective change management.

    Salary:
    AED
    25,000 to 30,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    The ideal candidate must have:• A minimum 10 years of relevant experience on SAP, including implementation experience of Supply Chain Modules (SCM) Modules.• Preferred Relevant certification in Advanced Program/Project Management Professional (PMP).• Experience in Master Data Cleansing. • In-depth knowledge of SAP PP and working knowledge of MM and Demand Planning.• Experience of business partnering with supply chain teams• Experience of working in the manufacturing sector • Bachelor’s degree in Information System, Computer Science/Information Technology/Computer Engineering discipline or equivalent

    The Middle East Executive Group has become the first choice for industry professionals wanting to work in the Gulf region.

    We understand exactly how supply chain performance and sales performance impacts the bottom line and top line of product led businesses and we have the experience, network & expertise to match skilled professionals with exciting new roles that suit their experience, passion and drive in this highly strategic industry.

    Our specialist teams internally are;

    Commercial Management & Sales
    Supply Chain & Logistics
    Strategic HR
    Strategy
    Engineering

    The industries we focus on are;

    3PL / Freight Forwarding
    Food & FMCG
    Medical & Pharmaceutical
    Ecommerce
    Retail
    Engineering More