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    Senior Engineer – (L3 Threat Analyst) | Stanley James

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are currently recruiting a Senior Engineer (L3 Threat Analyst) on a 12 month renewable contract basis here in Dubai. This person will have responsibility for investigating intrusions and all anomalous and mis-use activities on hosts and networks.

    Applications are sought from those with the following experience;• 5 years of experience in network security with a focus on host forensics, network analysis and an experience in intelligence or technical analysis with a focus on cyber threats.• Experience in analysing network traffic and host activities for potential attack vectors and developing mitigation strategies.• Bachelors degree in Computer Science/Information Systems• Ideally OSCP or GCFA certified

    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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    Ruby on Rails – Full Stack Developer | A Leading IT and Management Consultancy in Saudi Arabia

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are looking to hire a Full Stack Developer with a talent Ruby to manage our digital platform. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining the server-side logic for the central database, testing performance, troubleshooting, and integrating front-end elements into the application.To ensure success as our senior developer, you should have extensive experience working with various technologies, Ruby and back-end integration techniques. Ultimately, a top-level Ruby on Rails Developer can create clean, functional code that perfectly suits the needs of the company.

    Designing and developing existing new web applications.Maintaining and troubleshooting existing web applications.Writing and maintaining reliable Ruby code.Integrating data storage solutions.Creating back-end components.Identifying and fixing bottlenecks and bugs.Integrating user-facing elements designed by the front-end team.Connecting applications with additional web servers.Maintaining APIs.Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.Experience working with Ruby on Rails as well as libraries like Resque and RSpec.Ability to write clean Ruby code.Proficiency with code versioning tools including Git, Github, SVN, and Mercurial.Experience with AngularJS or BackboneJS.Familiarity with MVC, Mocking, RESTful, and ORM.Good understanding of front-end technologies including HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS3.Knowledge of server-side templating languages including Slim and Liquid.Familiarity with testing tools.

    A leading IT and Management Consultancy in Saudi Arabia. More

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    Group IT Manager | Charterhouse

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Charterhouse is working with a Privately Owned Investment Group, who operate in the Property Investment and Industrial Sectors in the MENA, U.S, Europe and U.K. regions. The organisation is a group of companies with over 30 years’ experience, mainly operating in the manufacturing, contracting, property and investment segments. The company has a strong foot-hold in the regional market, seeking a strong IT Management professional. This will be a fixed one year position. Your main objectives will be overseeing and managing the IT departments for the six companies which fall within the group, which includes supervising the ERP implementation process, in an effectively and timely manner. You will be expected to understand the current IT infrastructure across the group of companies and find ways to optimize, centralize and streamline to benefit the group. You will also be managing a team of IT staff, to further develop current IT practices and standards, ensuring policies are updated and aligned with the overall business strategy, with an additional focus on securing the groups data, websites network access and backup systems.

    You hold a master’s Degree in Computer Science / Information Technology, with a minimum of 10 years relevant experience within the UAE. You will have strong experience of effectively managing and implementing fully-fledged ERP, within a group of companies. You will also have detailed knowledge of IT related topics, including data security, network sharing and access, back-up systems, infrastructure set up and development. It is essential that you can demonstrate your ability to effectively manage a team within a dynamic, fast-paced environment, setting KPI’s to be executed within expected time-frames. Candidates for this role must be based on the ground in the UAE.

    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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    Manager – Platforms | Arab Media Group (AMG)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Dubai Holding Entertainment (former Arab Media Group) currently has an exciting career opportunity in Corporate Information technology. We are looking to hire a Manager – Platforms.The Manager – Platforms will be responsible for executing the end to end strategy for DHE’s IT Application Platform services through internal teams, corporate services and our partner ecosystem. The Technologist will lead a number of change initiatives and service transformation towards delivery of end-to-end Application Platform services, cloud migration and enabling digital customer and employee experiences.Role RelationshipInternal: Leadership team & HODsExternal: Business Partners, Contractors, and Service providers.Key Accountabilities (includes, but not limited to the following):Financial:• Prepare and present inputs related to organizational/ departmental/ project budgets to the next reporting line.• Manage and control the actual cost verses budget on periodic basis and provide financial reports/data related to the department/ divisional/ project’s financial performance.Operational:• Support (lead and execute where advised) consolidation of and delivery of group wide centralized IT application platform services• Support (lead and execute where advised) transformation of common IT applications used across the group into a set of Platform Services and drive further adoption of cloud for these services.• Join and contribute to application platform user communities across the group to co-define multi-year roadmaps for each of the application platforms, promote collaboration and knowledge sharing• Ensure that the group is driving automation and lean processes into the delivery of platform services• Ensure reliability and stability of services by establishing, implementing, and automating processes which maintain uptime, introduce new services quickly and with minimal interruptions, and recover services rapidly while minimizing negative customer impact if and when they go down• Proactively measure and monitor systems to prevent technology downtimes and liaise with business verticals to solicit feedback to continuously improve outcomes• Initiate service improvement plans and strategies to improve reliability, add value and decrease costs• Accountable for overall budgets and costs for running and managing IT application platforms under the direct remit.Processes:• Infuse automations to address the gaps in the existing Backoffice and midoffice operations• Develop and implement policies, procedures and processes for the respective applications and ensure reviewing and keeping the existing ones updated as part of the ‘continuous process improvement’.Learning and Development:• Proactively takes initiative in learning new technologies aligned to the strategic business objectives of the organisation.• Ensure that team members are provided learning and career development opportunities preparing them for the next accountable roles • Ensure that productivity and service delivery of the department is improved on continuous basis by keeping team members motivated and retained.

    Job Requirements• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field; MBA preferred• 10+ years of professional and technical experience, minimum 5 years in Oracle ERP services• Experience in roles of Application Platforms Management or equivalent position in a global environment. • Experience working with Oracle ERP technical and functional support systems, frameworks and technical hands-on experience in Oracle Finance and SCM functions is a MUST.• Oracle Fusion experience is an added advantage. Oracle ERP/IT Project Management certification desired.• Led at least 2 end-to-end Oracle ERP implementation projects in the past 3 years.• Experience leading and driving towards cloud based, automated service delivery and management embedding simplification, agility and employee experience• Experience in supplier management, contracts management and managing services provided by 3rd party suppliers.• Experience in a federated structure with matrixed leadership responsibilities. • Demonstrated experience driving digital service transformation through innovation and the implementation of technology. • Knowledge in emerging technologies, and the ability to apply these in the service of the company’s key business goals. • Experience leading complex, major change initiatives; demonstrated skills in projects and change management. • Possesses a growth mindset; able to constantly upgrade knowledge and stay updated on new technologies

    Arab Media Group (AMG), a member of Dubai Holding, is one of the region’s leading providers of media and family-oriented entertainment, delivering engaging content and creating exceptional experiences. Established in 2005, AMG has been serving a diverse regional audience through its multiple media and entertainment platforms that span across radio broadcasting, event management, and family entertainment. It currently comprises of Arabian Radio Network (ARN), Done Events and Global Village. More

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    Enterprise Architect – Infrastructure – Healthcare | Black Pearl

    Employment:

    Contract

    Our client who is a leading IT consulting firm based in Abu Dhabi is looking to hire an Enterprise Architect – Infrastructure to work on a project within health care industry. Please note this role is on a 1 year contract basis and will need the candidate to be based in Abu Dhabi.Candidates from outside UAE are welcome to apply as long as they have relevant industry experience and short / no notice period.Responsible for the entire infrastructure of the IT platform being developed and ensuring that the platform meets the needs and objectivesResponsible to align business requirements by providing leadership to subject matter experts to develop solutions involving multiple technologies, platforms, applicationsKey Accountabilities:• Provides leadership on technology and domain area to devise a compelling business solution• Works with internal and external stakeholders, partners and product vendors to formulate the IT architecture as well as service strategies• Formulates the enterprise architecture, information technology roadmap that aligns with the organizational strategic direction, technology context and business needs.• Identifies and recommends solutions, products and services to support the business goals and technical requirements.• Collaborates with various stakeholders to evaluate multiple scenarios• Reviews system and application designs to select right technology that provides efficient use of resources• Provides the plan for integration of multiple systems and technologies and provides oversight during implementation• Works with all stakeholders to foster innovation• Ensures that a security focus is implemented• Ensures BCMS guidelines and policies are considered in the design and subsequent implementations• Researches on emerging trends and ideas• Evaluates new technologies that can be implemented• Creates processes to improve business efficiency

    Salary:
    AED
    40,000 to 45,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    Requirements Minimum Qualifications:• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or computer science• Master’s degree preferred• ITIL and TOGAF or equivalent certifications are needed• Certification in the fields of Data Science, Data Engineering, software engineering preferred• Certifications in any technology streams are preferredMinimum Experience:• A minimum of 10 – 12 years’ experience in IT out of which a minimum of 5 years in EAJob Specific Skills:• A very good experience and track record in health sector• Well-versed with technologies and architecture employed in health sectors• Sound knowledge of local and global technology markets• Project management abilities• Strong interpersonal skills• Excellent time management skills• Working with and staying within a budget• Understanding business models• IT strategic development skills• Understanding and performing operational tasks• Sound knowledge on technology trends and drivers to provide enterprise-wide architecture direction and guidance.Disclaimer: Black Pearl will never ask for money or any form to charge our candidates just to process or consider their application for any of our available vacancies. If you happen to receive such request from any members of our staff or other individuals claiming to be part of Black Pearl, please do call our office.

    Black Pearl is a progressive, dynamic and well structured HR solution provider
    that offers permanent recruitment services, HR consultancy, psychometric assessments, coaching and also professional training services for clients from different corporate sectors in the Middle East.

    Like a rare and unique black pearl, we consider our partnership with our clients and job seekers as a fine, precious and valuable encounter that needs to be affirmed, developed and supported with a strong commitment to deliver not only the right services but the best in the industry.

    Our aim is to meet and exceed the expectations of our clients, strategically offering Black Pearl services that are customized to the unique requirements of our clients and job seekers alike, resulting in effectively achieving goals and all that is required in this ever evolving and competitive market. More

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    Tax & Legal Services – Risk Management Specialist (Healthcare) | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Tax & Legal Services – Tax – Accounting & Payroll – Risk Management Specialist (Healthcare) – DohaLine of ServiceTaxSpecialismOperationsManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in our Tax Accounting practice, within Tax services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients. You’ll advise clients while acting as a strategic consultant related to business analysis.Our team provides our clients advice based on their niche and business need.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.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:- Should have minimum experience of 10 years, and are experts in setting KPIs, drawing strategy maps, data analysis, risk evaluation and management, dash boards productions, health intelligence, performance measures, and monitoring and evaluation.- Selected candidate will be responsible for the Development and Administration of the national patient safety and risk management program- Works collaboratively with others across the MOPH to formulate, implement, and evaluate strategic plans, goals and objectives for risk management, in consistent with the MOPH mission, vision and values.- Establishes, formulates and implements the national patient safety and risk management programs across the State of Qatar.- Leads and oversees projects and strategic initiatives related to patient safety and risk management.- Develops and oversees the implementation of policies and procedures on risk management in consultation with other stakeholders within the MOPH and across healthcare providers.- Establishes, formulates and implements patient safety and risk management education and training programs and training across the State of Qatar to build capacity in the sector.- Defines the goals and objectives for the patient safety and risk management unit and develops long term plans and directs day-to-day operations.- Evaluate healthcare facilities patient safety and risk management programs and provide recommendations on how to identify and proactively mitigate potential risk events.- Assists program and service teams within the MOPH and across the healthcare sector in defining and achieving specific patient safety and risk management goals and objectives.- Coordinates and develops MOPH responses to reports or requests for information from other MOPH departments and any external agencies, such as World Health Organization, International Health Relations, etc.- Plans, develops and delivers educational programs, initiatives and materials related to patient safety and risk management.- Facilitates the identification and investigation of systems issues arising from the monitoring of critical incidents, risk events, quality and patient safety indicators, or any other internal or external resource.- Investigate and provide recommendations to reported events resulting in actual or potential injury to patients and/or visitors, including root cause analyses as needed.- Monitors outcomes of national patient safety and risk management plan and accordingly generate recommendations and proposals. changes, policies, or programs that could prevent future errors.- Help to spread “lessons learned” from adverse events, as well as successful initiatives, to all national healthcare organizations. – Address barriers to the implementation of safety programs.- Generate regular patient safety and risk management reports to be submitted to the MOPH executive board and national patient safety board as well as the providers and any other relevant parties.- Maintain the MOPH Healthcare Risk Register- Perform other duties as requested to meet the ongoing organizational needs.

    Technical competencies:- Quality management- Surveillance and control of risks and threats- Data analysis, visualization & modelling- Critical problem solving- Diagnostic information gathering- Reporting management- Health industry knowledge- Partnerships & Stakeholder Management- Health Policies and Legislation Development- Monitoring & Compliance Management

    PwC firms help organizations and individuals to create the value they’re looking for.

    We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC is the brand under which member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL) operate and provide services. Together, these firms form the global PwC network.

    In our 3 key areas of business or Lines of Service Assurance, Tax, and Advisory we work with our clients from business start ups to the worlds leading organizations to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.

    We help our own people to learn, discover, develop and make a real difference all the way through their working lives. And we have big ambitions to grow.

    PwC Middle East Region is part of what we call the Central Cluster and includes the UK, Europe and Africa as well as the Middle East. The region consists of 12 markets – UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Iraq and Palestine.

    PwC has been established in the region for over 40 years, we already employ over 4500 people and we are on course to become the Middle East number one professional service firm. More

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    IFRS Manager | Alnair Mineral Services

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Alnair Mineral Services DMCC is a stable company and we are looking for IFRS manager to join our team.Main responsibilities:· Preparation of the Group’s consolidated results, including review of inputs, eliminations and consolidation adjustments.· Preparation of the quarterly Group IFRS financial statements, including notes to the accounts.· Assisting the Group’s external auditors with the annual audit of consolidated accounts.· Drafting inquiries, obtaining and verifying information from subsidiaries necessary for the preparation of consolidated financial statements.· Assisting the preparation of subsidiaries financial statements.· Providing technical accounting guidance on relevant business topics on ad-hoc basis

    Requirements:· Extensive experience with IFRS financial statements, text and disclosures.· Strong experience with complex IFRS consolidation process, ideally with multi-country consolidation experience.· Economic degree, ACCA/CFA/CIMA certificate · High Excel and Word proficiency.· Big4 experience is a plus.· Experience in the mining industry is a plus.· Russian language is an advantage.· Ability to meet strict deadlines in high-pace and dynamic environment.· Strong analytical, report writing and communication skills, problem solving and working under pressure abilities.

    The company’s management has extensive experience in the development of mineral and oil & gas international projects, a high level of expertise and corporate responsibility.

    Acting as an operator of mining and oil & gas projects, the company has a technical support division in Moscow.

    Moscow Branch is a technical advisor, in-house geological and production support, which provides consulting and engineering services.

    We are dedicated to efficient and sustainable development of mineral, oil and gas resources all over the world from frontier exploration to mature field revitalization. Our specialists provide a wide range of skills and services that help to evaluate and optimize field exploration, development and production.

    Our specialists have extensive experience in mining, oil and gas industry in the countries of Africa, Latin America and Middle East, which allows us to conduct independent technical evaluation and geological assessment of mining, oil and gas projects, as well as ensure high efficiency at all stages of development. More

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    Tax & Legal Services – Project Management Officer (Healthcare) | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Tax & Legal Services – Tax – Accounting & Payroll – Project Management Officer (Healthcare) – DohaLine of ServiceTaxSpecialismOperationsManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in our Tax Accounting practice, within Tax services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients. You’ll advise clients while acting as a strategic consultant related to business analysis.Our team provides our clients advice based on their niche and business need.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.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:Should have minimum experiences of 5 years, and are multi-tasking, can manage to set milestones on projects and follow them up to completion. Additionally, will be the document controllers of all projects, meetings, agreements, and to do lists within the department.Selected candidate shall be responsible for the program management office with the objective of ensuring all projects (National and MOPH level) are delivered promoting best-practice approach, correct toolsets and processes and is in line with MOPH program/project delivery approach.

    Key Role & Responsibilities:• Ensure program and project management processes and systems are efficient and effective whilst aligned to National Health Strategy and MOPH needs• Establish and maintain a standard set of practices, processes and templates for managing projects consistently and efficiently to reduce project related risk and costs• Devise, produce and implement new systems and processes to optimize more effective project management as required and within the framework of the organizations Project Delivery Approach• Ensure scope requirements, standardized and relevant document templates, central repository of documentation and processes including the PM Toolkit for proper Project Delivery Approach are in place• Ensures a clear and consistent approach is in place to manage risk with alignment to the Finance & Business risk registers and the Corporate risk register• Collect, consolidate and analyses program and project data to prepare reports and support effective decision making• Contribute to the management, operation and performance of the Project management team to ensure it meets its targets and supports the delivery of organizational and strategic goals• Manage and track a range of project types and complex initiatives and change programs with the ability to liaise with people at all levels of the organization• Monitor and report on compliance with established standards to ensure the organization adheres to agreed policies and standards• Manage the day-to-day activities in the Program Management Office (PMO), team members and provides performance feedback and goal-setting; conducts annual performance assessments and skill development and training• Manage interdependencies between programs/projects as well as managing resources for projects• Track project benefits realization and lessons learnt activities to feed into on-going improvements and future referencing.• Perform other duties as requested to meet the ongoing organizational needs.

    PwC firms help organizations and individuals to create the value they’re looking for.

    We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC is the brand under which member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL) operate and provide services. Together, these firms form the global PwC network.

    In our 3 key areas of business or Lines of Service Assurance, Tax, and Advisory we work with our clients from business start ups to the worlds leading organizations to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.

    We help our own people to learn, discover, develop and make a real difference all the way through their working lives. And we have big ambitions to grow.

    PwC Middle East Region is part of what we call the Central Cluster and includes the UK, Europe and Africa as well as the Middle East. The region consists of 12 markets – UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Iraq and Palestine.

    PwC has been established in the region for over 40 years, we already employ over 4500 people and we are on course to become the Middle East number one professional service firm. More