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    Learning & Development Manager (Professional Services) | Charterhouse

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our client who is a leading professional services firm is looking to hire a polished, driven and confident Learning & Development Manager to take on this exciting and challenging role in their Qatar office. Reporting to the Head of HR in Qatar you will take full responsibility for the complete Learning and Development Process where you will be accountable for coordinating with global headquarters on all relevant training programs and ensuring all programs are delivered in-line within local requirements.Accountabilities include implementing the training plan process and functional training programs covering both behavioural / soft skills and functional training programs for all employees as well as the training needs identification of all employees both behavioural and functional / technical capability development and full delivery on training / learning programs and design / implement the annual training calendar. You will also oversee all training logistics with internal / external stakeholders and examine the effectiveness of training programs. You will be responsible for the L&D budget preparation and management, track and evaluate all faculty / facilitators. You will also monitor e-learning and virtual training processes and ensure all administration and maintenance of records and documents are kept up to date for compliance.

    To be successful in this role you will be a HR Graduate with at least 5 years in the same role with experience preferably from a reputed consulting or financial institution. You will an extremely confident individual who has solid experience delivering training behavioural/soft skills and functional training programs to all employees including leadership.

    The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.

    Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. More

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    Director | NSI & Bluefin Talent

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Strategy and Transformation Director – power and utilities required for a Leading Management Consultancy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia• As part of the Operations and Strategy Team, you will be responsible for business development & delivery activities across the Middle East, including strategic transformation, operational improvement, cost reduction & process design projects. • You will get involved in writing proposals and lead end-to-end consulting engagements in the Utilities and Power Sector with a focus on the latest trends in Digital Transformation.

    Requirements: • You will ideally have experience working with a Utility & Power Company and a Management Consulting firm.• 10-15 years experience, with a Masters Degree/ MBA/ or Ph.D./ in areas such as Economics, Business Management, ICT, Engineering, etc.• Well updated with the current trends in the Utilities and power Spaces specifically related to digital strategies/ transformation.• You will have experience with the development and implementation of digital strategies and operating models in the Utilities & Power Sector.• Expertise in customer relationship management in utilities & power (including the use of mobile, social media and web interfaces, customer insight and analytics and multi-channel customer experience transformation, channel mix strategy and channel optimization, CRM and or social CRM, social media and mobile platforms, customer insight and analytics, customer service, e-Commerce and how digital can be applied to network operations)• Experience in digital technologies, how these are transforming the utility business, and the elements impacted by the change (including metering, smart grids, product information management, pricing and regulatory reforms, product innovation, customer operating model and technology strategy, etc.)• You will have experience with the development and implementation of strategies and operating models in the utilities and power sector, including experience in partnering with the business at all levels and building the necessary internal and external relationships to secure change across the value chain from generation, through transmission and distribution to the retail/customer experience front end• Experience in managing, guiding, and developing junior team members • You will have strong quantitative, strategic, and financial analytical skills with the ability to understand complex information and communicate it in a non-specialist format to our clients’ operational business units• Expertise in conducting strategic analysis, supporting policy development, and a good understanding of current market trends and technology awareness of region-relevant technologies as well as sector policies to enable transformation, including use of digital, analytic, and information management in the utility industry• Experience in strategies across the supply chain and procurement optimization, process improvement, operational excellence, business process re-engineering, operational due diligence, and post-merger integration. • Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize work whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines• You will have excellent written and oral communication skills, be fluent in English, and (preferably) proficient in Arabic• You must be willing and able to travel within the Middle East and worldwide as our projects dictate, and be comfortable working in the cultural environment specific to the UAE, KSA, and other GCC markets.

    New Sourcing International (NSI) / Bluefin Talent have partnered so to offer a specialized recruitment solution within the Consulting and Financial services domains.

    Working together as a specialist search and selection agency, we concentrate on blue chip financial services and strategy / technology consulting organizations across Europe and the Middle East; focusing exclusively on Financial Services, IT and Risk. Being niche allows us to offer a premium search service, tailored to overcome the technically challenging nature of recruitment for the specialist functions that we work.

    We are dedicated to representing best of breed candidates in the region in our dedicated fields of employment. As such we are a leading outfit for placing ex-pats and internationally educated students in the region.

    Our biggest unique selling point, is that we are steered by a dedicated team of ex-financial services and industry professionals. This allows us to offer a level of candidate pre-screening for roles, which is largely anomalous to the recruitment profession. Our ability to bridge the technical knowledge gap typical recruiters encounter, coupled with a thorough delivery process allows us to drive consistently superior results for our clients sourcing requirements. Designed to provide a fast and efficient turnaround, we minimize the use of internal resources our clients spend vetting inadequate profiles, allowing them to quickly get back to focusing on their strategic goals.

    Our strength lies not only in the specialist nature of our firm, but also in the commitment we show towards our clients and candidates. We endeavour to build long-term relationships and recognise the crucial nature of communication throughout the recruitment process. Excellence, integrity, respect and transparency are cornerstone to the culture we promote. More

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    SOC Analyst | Ignite Search & Selection

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Ignite Service and Selection are currently looking for an experienced SOC Analyst with experience in Cyber Security. Our client is a huge specialist within the digital security market and is looking to expand its SOC Analyst team.You must have experience working within the Cyber security industry, have a positive attitude, and work well within a team environment. The contract is for 6 months initially, with huge potential to be converted to an internal hire based on performance, passion & commitment. The contract is not tied to any specific project. If the candidate proves he/she is a right fit, then they will be provided with the opportunity to join as an internal hire by the end of the contract.Role and Responsibilities• Cyber SOC Tier 1 Analyst in DTS Solution – HawkEye CSOC cyber command center.• The security analyst Tier 1 monitor’s security events from the various SOC entry channels (SIEM, Tickets, Email and Phone), based on the security event severity, escalate to managed service support teams, tier 2 security analyst, and/or customer as appropriate to perform further investigation and resolution.• Reviews trouble tickets generated by SIEM Leverages emerging threat intelligence (IOCs, updated rules, etc.) to identify affected systems and the scope of the attack.• Reviews and collects asset data (configs, running processes, etc.) on systems for further investigation.• Will actively monitor security threats and risks, provide in-depth incident analysis, evaluate security incidents, and will provide proactive threat research.• Work closely with the Tier 2 Analyst to assess risk and provide recommendations for improving DTS Solution – HawkEye CSOC’s customer security posture.• Participate in security incident management and vulnerability management processes. Identify, perform, review or track security incident investigations to resolution and identify lessons learnt.• Identify, perform or review root cause analysis efforts following incident recovery to enhance operations.• Participate in evaluating, recommending, implementing, and troubleshooting security. solutions and evaluating IT security of the new IT Infrastructure systems.• Provide technical guidance to the customer’s technical teams during the configuration of new log sources.• Understanding and implementing the SOC processes and procedures.• Follow standard operating procedures for detecting, classifying, and reporting.• Triage events for criticality and escalate according to predefined processes incidents under the supervision of Tier 2 and Tier 3 staff.• Communicate effectively with customers, team-mates, and management.• Provide input on tuning and optimization of security systems.• Document and maintain customer build documents, security procedures and processes.• Stay up to date with current vulnerabilities, attacks, and countermeasures.• Reviews the latest alerts to determine relevancy and urgency.• Creates new trouble tickets for alerts that signal an incident and require Tier 2 / Incident Response review.• Manages and configures security monitoring tools (SIEM, SYSLOG, NETFLOW, FIM, SYSMON etc.)

    Candidate requirements• 3+ years of experience of network/security architecture or operations experience• Experience working on specific SOC/SIEM platforms• Excellent experience in Elastic (ELK), Splunk, Wazuh, LogRhythm• Experience in SOAR technologies – Demisto, Cybersponse, FortiSOAR, Swimlane• Excellent experience in MDR or EDR• Experience in using security tools – commercial and open source• Experience in defensive technologies – NGFW, AV, VPN, IPS, NETFLOW, DAM, WAF, Proxy, Web Filtering etc. Ability to inspect using PCAP files.• Knowledge with Threat Hunting and MITRE ATT&CK MethodologyCertifications• GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)• GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED) issued by GIAC• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) issued by GIAC• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) issued by EC-Council• CCNA, CCNP, MCSE

    Ignite Search & Selection is a leading Recruitment Agency in the Middle East. Ignite’s team of specialist recruiters now works across a range of sectors including Legal, Digital/Technology, Retail/FMCG, Construction and Engineering.

    We pride ourselves on given both clients and candidates expert market knowledge in our chosen sectors. We value getting a detailed understanding of our clients and candidates expectations to find the perfect fit for all parties. More

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    Senior Enterprise Architect – Energy Project | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Senior Enterprise Architect – Saudi Arabia – Energy ProjectThe Michael Page Exec Team are currently recruiting on a retained basis for the largest project in the middle east for a Senior Enterprise ArchitectThey are seeing a Senior Manager Enterprise architect to work directly with the CTO.Client DetailsThe Michael Page Exec Team are currently recruiting on a retained basis for the largest project in the middle eastThey are seeing a Senior Manager Enterprise architect to work directly with the CTO.As a Senior Enterprise Architect, you will be a Senior Manager in the organization and will be the main person in bridging the gap between business strategy and technology execution. This is a leadership role in defining the digital strategy and you will be instrumental in ensuring the delivery & integration of a automated & intelligent digital platform. As a Senior Enterprise Architect you will to span the divide between business and technology services, and translate business strategies, goals and priorities. You must be comfortable doing Integration as an Enterprise architect. This is a vital position as a The Enterprise Data Architect who will Lead from the front in designing the digital strategy for the energy sector.DescriptionSenior Enterprise Architect – Saudi Arabia * Senior Enterprise Architect with experience of Integration to work on a Greenfield project in Saudi Arabia. * This Enterprise Architect will understand from a technology view point, work closely with the business and stakeholders. * As a Enterprise architect you will be Guiding and leading from the front to aid the business strategy and ensure they use the right technology systems architecture to achieve the firms goals & Provide tech transparency for business stakeholders.This is a Permanent role, Based in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Paying competitively & Accommodation, Food and Benefits.* As a Senior Enterprise Architect, you will be a Senior Manager in the organization and will be the main person in bridging the gap between business strategy and technology execution. * This is a leadership role in defining the digital strategy and you will be instrumental in ensuring the delivery & integration of a automated & intelligent digital platform. * As a Senior Enterprise Architect you will to span the divide between business and technology services, and translate business strategies, goals and priorities. * You must be comfortable doing Integration as an Enterprise architect. * This is a vital position as a The Enterprise Data Architect who will Lead from the front in designing the digital strategy for the energy sector.

    Skills required:* 15 years experience in architecture related roles and 8 yrs. experience in being end responsible for the enterprise architecture function within preferably an international organization.* Proven track record in defining and implementing Enterprise Architect strategies within Retail, Telecommunications, Power, Utility company.* Experience in domains including billing, big data, AI, IoT and Machine Learning.* Experience in design & quality assurance authority during the design & delivery of IT solutions.* Strong knowledge & experience with (architecture) frameworks such as the IT4IT Reference Model, TOGAF, OSI Model, Reference Architecture Model for Industry 4.0, COBIT.* Manage technology risks through governance and design* Service Oriented Architecture and solution design patterns.* IT process and project frameworks: E.G Cobit4, ITIL, Prince2* Understanding of latest technologies used in designing digital platforms.* Excellent leadership, interpersonal, communication and motivational skills.* Ability to craft alliances and positively influence peers and stakeholders* Sound understanding of application development methods & tools.You will work with solution architects to align projects to enterprise architecture definitions, work directly with the CTO on design, Architecture, integration of this greenfield application. This is a Senior manager role where you will have long term strategic responsibility for technology and be part of Developing a competitive advantage by ensuring that technology spending is focused on strategic core competencies. This is a key role where you will help manage tech & digital lifecycle, directing new investment in technology and help to Facilitates pragmatic, cost effective approaches to tech projects.If you are looking for a new challenge, with ability to grow be comfortable translating the digital platform target architecture into an actionable, multi-year implementation tech strategy and roadmap. As a Senior Enterprise architect you will provides the enterprise-wide tech transparency to design solutions that make sense for the organization as a whole.Job OfferThis is a Permanent role, Based in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Paying competitively & Accommodation, Food and Benefits.

    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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    Programmer | RTC-1 Employment Services

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Position Title: ProgrammerEmployment Type: Full Time Salary: up to 8K AED all-inclusive depending on experience and qualificationsJob Location: Dubai, UAEAbout the client: The hiring company is a Dubai based, No. 1 leisure club for golf in the region.Job Role: • Write clean, scalable code using .NET programming languages• Work with team members to find creative, innovative solutions to problems• Develop and write computer programs to perform specific tasks related to organizational goals• Create workflow diagrams and charts to demonstrate the functionality of programs before coding them• Run software tests to spot and resolve bugs and inconsistencies• Develop technical interfaces, specifications, and architecture

    Requirements:• Open to Indian nationals• Male, 40 years old and below• Diploma in Computer Science/Electronics plus a certificate from a known institute in computer-related discipline• Minimum 3 years of experience in large organizations as .NET Developer or Application Developer• Familiar with ASP.NET framework, SQL Server, and design/architectural patterns (e.g. Model-View-Controller (MVC)), architecture styles/APIs, and development methodologies and models• Knowledgeable in at least one of the .NET languages (e.g. C#, Visual Basic .NET) and HTML5/CSS3• Have strong understanding of web technologies• Good communication skills

    RTC-1 Employment Services is a licensed recruitment firm based in Dubai, UAE. Our team has been in the market since 2004 and we are supporting various industries with their staffing needs across the Middle East and Africa. More

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    Secretary – Placement and RM | Propel Consult

    Employment:

    Full Time

    CompanyOur client is a leading investment Bank. They are currently looking to recruit Secretary – Placement and RM to be based in BahrainDuties & Responsibilities • Full management of executive’s schedule for both external and internal sources.• Organise, prioritise and handle large volumes of Placement & Relationship Management related information, e-mails and telephone calls.• Coordinate and schedule complex activities to include client meetings, travel, onsite and off-site meetings, and department activities.• Handle highly confidential and non-routine information.• General office management, supply ordering, mail processing and attendance recordkeeping.• Work independently and within the Placement & Relationship Management team on special projects.• Compose and process general correspondences, e-mails, memos, PowerPoint presentations, and business plans.• Extensive management of Executive Director of Placement & Relationship Management‘s calendar, email box and contact information.• Arrange and coordinate all travel arrangements (visas, flights, hotels, car hire etc).• Manage administrative activities related to processing of payments for department expenses and Executive Director of Placement & Relationship Management’s expense reimbursements through Oracle.• Prepare, store, proof read and coordinate client sales documentation.• Log client details into a customer relationship management system.• Maintain documentation for quality audit.• Communicate with department heads to gather or convey relevant information.• Organise and file business correspondence and material.• Organise and keep necessary data and visuals for key meetings.• Coordinate the translation of documents to Arabic or English as required.• Perform other administrative projects and administrative duties as required.• Be as a backup for the other secretaries within the department of Placement & Relationship Management in case of any shortage or absences.• Conduct other duties and special project as required.

    Qualifications & Experience• Diploma or degree in office management• Experience working in the banking sector• Experience working in the Placement and RM• Good skills and knowledge of Lotus notes scheduling, mail and calendar, applicable software programs, and of office machinery and equipment• At least 2 years of office administration experience in a sales and marketing environment• Professional telephone technique and etiquette• Excellent communication skills both written and oral• Self-confidence and professional demeanour• Ability to work independently and with high degree of self-checking and direction• Attention to detail• Ability to prioritize and screen low value, low priority items• Experience in preparation of materials for meetings and activities• Resourceful, dependent and ability to work proactively• High-level administrative and secretarial skills and versatility in the use of office equipment and technologies.

    Propel Consult delivers a service in step with the needs of both our client companies and candidates. Our ability to add value to all levels of recruitment stems from our wholehearted belief in providing a professional service to both parties.
    We have built relationships with many leading indigenous and mulitnational organisations throughout the Middle East and internationally in countries such as UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt and many more.
    Concentrating our resources has created 5 distinct specialist divisions:

    Banking & Finance
    Human Resources
    Oil & Gas
    Construction
    Architecture & Engineering More

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    Executive Waitress | International Development Bank (IDB)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Monitors executive activity to determine dining flow.• Responds to executive inquiries and requests in a timely, friendly, and efficient manner.• Assists others with side work including, but not limited to cleaning etc.• Tend to special executive needs and requests• Helps fellow team members and other departments wherever necessary to maintain positive working relationships.• Must be able to carry trays or supplies• Must be able to prepare and serve TeaCoffee• Must be able to prepare salads• Must be able to prepare and serve cookies and dry fruits

    • Our organization needs an executive office hostess to host executives. • Must have similar experience in hospitality industry with food and beverages skills set. • A hostess will work closely with the admin staff to maintain and prepare organized food and beverage for executive.

    IDB was established in 2011; with a paid-up capital of 250 billion Iraqi dinars, (equivalent to 210 million US dollars) as of today. The bank is one of the leading banks locally and regionally, in offering commercial banking services to corporate and retail customers. The Bank has a competitive edge in its conclusive electronic banking services offering.

    The Bank attained “Issuing and Acquiring” license from both MasterCard and Visa as the first Iraqi Bank to issue all types of electronic cards (debit, credit, pre-paid) from inside Iraq. The Bank today has the largest ATM acquiring network with more than (150) ATMs installed in Iraq in addition to more than (1000) POS. As per the Bank’s Board approved strategy, the ATM network will reach around (300) ATMs and POS will reach (5000) by end of 2019.

    It is noteworthy to mention here that the Bank has received the best rating in Iraq according to the join audit conducted by the Central Bank of Iraq in coordination with Ernst & Young as per the CAMELS rating methodology. More

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    Senior Associate – Finance – Saudi National | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The opportunityAs we roll out the Next Wave Strategy across EY and with our MENA Service Lines starting a new journey with a bold purpose of building a better working world by transforming business through the power of people, technology and innovation, the role of a Senior Finance Associate becomes even more critical to ensure that firm liabilities are correctly stated at any given point & balance sheet reflects the correct position of vendors.As we expand our MENA service lines, we have identified the need to have additional support in the finance functions. Your key responsibilities:• VAT reporting – you will be supporting in preparation of monthly VAT returns, general ledger (GL) reconciliation and payment allocations. This includes sample check to ensure the compliance especially with Accounts Payable. • Witholding Tax (WHT) reporting – Including monthly WHT return preparation, supporting reports, GL reconciliation and payment allocation. WHT certificate to be prepared on a monthly basis.• Income Tax and Zakat report – Helping the wider team with the preparation of Tax Return supporting schedules• Financial Statements – Support in preparing schedules for external Audit• Bank reconciliation – Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and clear any pending uncleared transactions• Regulatory reporting – Support in managing various adhoc requirements from regulators / management reporting. • Balance Sheet Supporting Schedules – Support in preparing quarterly schedules for management submission.Skills and attributes for success:• Ability to solve problems and provide credible solutions• Confident to challenge where appropriate• Strong analytical and numeracy skills, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail• Good time management skills and able to balance multiple priorities by considering risk, importance and level of urgency• Eagerness to learn quickly, be proactive and share knowledge• Well-developed listening skills combined with the capability to apply judgment and seek guidance when escalation to a functional expert is appropriate

    To qualify for the role, you must have: • Used to working in a fast-paced environment with a strong work ethic• 4+ years of relevant experience ideally in a professional services firm• Able to interact well with people at all levels within the firm and build strong relationships• Having strong knowledge of MS Office Packages. Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word in particular.• Having excellent communications and organizational skills.• Detail oriented and eager to analyze and solve complex cases.• Have a finance related degree, studying for an accountancy qualification or experience working for a professional service or consultancy environment.• Be innovative, confident and creative thinker with ability to make quick decisions.Ideally, you will also have• A business/commercial degree or post graduate.• Experience in budgeting and account forecasting.• People management and development experience.• Great knowledge of market activities.• Good business-related experience background.What we look forWe are looking for people who can combine, great listening skills, collaboration, influencing and commercial acumen. Being able thrive in an ever changing, diverse, multi-cultural environment where we expect exceptional quality and show passion for your work will set you up for success.What we offer We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer: • Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. • Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. • Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. • Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. EY Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

    EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

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    The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region More