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    IT Solutions Officer | AccorHotels

    Employment: Full Time

    Are you a passionate, people-focused, driven IT person? Then, we have the job for you! As an IT Solutions Officer. You should have proven experience as an IT Solutions Officer or IT Coordinator or in a similar role, preferably in the hospitality industry.What is in it for you:- Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide- Learning programs through our Academies and the opportunity to earn qualifications while you work- Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!- Ability to make a difference in the local community through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21What you will be doing:- Monitoring and maintaining the computer systems and network of an organization.- Installing and configuring computer systems- Diagnosing hardware and software faults- Solving technical and application problems, either over the phone or in person.

    Your experience and skills include:- Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field preferred.- 2-3 years of proven IT experience in the hospitality industry- Excellent Communication Skills- Sharp Problem-Solving SkillsYour team and working environment:The MAF Accor Hotels owned by Majid Al Futtaim – One of the largest AccorHotels clusters in Dubai with a total of seven hotels:- Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre Hotel- Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre Residences- Novotel Deira City Centre Hotel- Ibis Deira City Centre Hotel- Suite Novotel Mall of the Emirates- Ibis Mall of the Emirates- Ibis Al RiggaOur commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit, and promote diverse talent.Why work for Accor?We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities. By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write, and together we can imagine tomorrow’s hospitality.

    A caring employer providing respect, training and career development for our employees. An attractive employer offering more than 100 professions across the 5 continents.
    We are much more than a world leader. We are 250,000 hoteliers with the same shared passion for welcoming. We take care of millions of guests in our 4,300 addresses and on our digital platforms. As an operator and franchisor (HotelServices), owner and investor (HotelInvest), we invest all our energy into making “Feel Welcome” resonate as the finest hotel promise.
    From luxury to economy and in every corner of the globe, AccorHotels’​ more than 20 brands meet all the needs of business and leisure travelers seeking comfort, attention and high-quality services. More

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    Senior Tech Project Manager | Chalhoub Group

    Employment: Full Time

    Who we areChalhoub is the leading luxury retailer in the Middle East. With more than 600 stores, 300 brands, and over 65 years of experience in the region, we are the premiere destination for luxury goods. To fuel the next stage of the organisation’s growth we are looking to build a world class [technical/data/analytics] capability. From physical retail through to supply chain and customer loyalty, we aim to use technology and data to continuously improve every aspect of our operations. We are looking for top talent to join us on this journey.The roleOur Senior Tech Project Manager is responsible for working directly with IT Stakeholders, Business Stakeholders and other Internal/External teams to ensure projects are delivered successfully on time, on budget and with quality using either traditional waterfall or Agile Scrum methodologies.What you’ll be doingOrganizational:- Follow all relevant PMO policies, processes and standard operating procedures so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent mannerOperational:- Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of project- Deliver projects on-time, within scope and within budget, by minimizing and mitigating project risks- Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility- Understand customer, business and stakeholder needs, define priorities and propose solutions (scope, dependencies, risks, budget, schedule…etc.).- Ensure resource availability and allocation- Develop a detailed project plan to track progress- Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs- Orchestrate the test activities on the project to ensure deliverables are of high quality- Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques- Report and escalate to management as needed- Provide detailed, concise and accurate project reporting- Manage the relationship with the business stakeholders, internal resources and external vendors- Perform risk management to minimize project risks- Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation- Deliver project in both Agile (preferably) Scrum and Waterfall methodologies- Participate in relevant projects and community activities as and when needed

    What you’ll need to succeed- Several years of Project Management experience using both waterfall and agile methodologies Agile(e.g. Scrum) experience- University Degree in Computing, Engineering or PMP, PRINCE II, Agile Scrum certifications- The ideal candidate comes from a Consulting background and has experience working on a digital projects such as Ecom, Omnichannel, CRM, Loyalty, etc.- On site experience with clients is a must- Retail Industry experience is a must- Proactive with analytical skills with high attention to detail and ownership- Tooling – comfortable with MS Project, experience with JIRA is preferred- Vast knowledge of current/emerging Technical/Digital technologies, software and relevant processes- Excellent time and resource management skills; can manage multiple projects simultaneously without difficulty in various geographic locations if necessary- Enjoys high pace, demanding, performance driven environment- Collaborative nature and easy-going personalityWhat we can offer youReady to join our exciting transformation to become a hybrid retailer, bringing luxury experiences to the fingertips of our customers everywhere? Now’s your chance. By being part of our journey here at Chalhoub Group, you can make a real impact on customers and some of the finest brands in the world. In return, you’ll have everything you need to innovate your career.We will help shape your journey with us through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility.Our Group offers the opportunity to support careers that may span different teams, different job roles, different categories and even different countries. We offer diverse career paths for those who show drive and passion as well as the desire to learn and grow.Amazing benefitsWe recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, life insurance, child education contribution, remote and flexible working as well as exclusive employee discounts.

    The Chalhoub Group is the leading partner for luxury across the Middle East since 1955. As an expert in retail, distribution and marketing services based in Dubai, the group has become a major player in the fashion, beauty and gift sectors regionally.
    By blending its Middle East expertise and intimate knowledge of luxury, Chalhoub Group is building brands in the region, by offering service excellence to all its partners and a unique experience to its customers through its passionate teams.
    With a growing workforce of more than 9,000 people, implemented in 14 countries, as well as the operating of over 470 retail outlets, the group’s success is attributed to its most valued asset of highly skilled and dedicated teams. Professionalism and passion are what fuel the Chalhoub Group’s competitive edge in today’s market.
    By being committed to implementing sustainable practices into their business, the Chalhoub Group has been awarded in 2013 the CSR Label from the Dubai Chamber of Commerce. More

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    IT Coordinator | AccorHotels

    Employment: Full Time

    Provide IT support and direction to Hotel colleagues and Guests. Assist in rolling out new systems, upgrades and solving technology related issues in a timely fashion.Hotel Overview:Th8 Dubai is a pre-opening 5* hotel, located at the Palm Jumeirah Island, inspired by the fashion, glamour and jet-set lifestyle of the cool white sands and art deco scene of Miami Beach. The hotel boasts of its direct beach access with uninterrupted views of the Palm, Dubai’s iconic skyline and the Arabian Sea that will provide an ultimate luxury experience at the Palm Jumeirah. The project has a total of 162 guest rooms and suites and 3 food beverage outlets with creative & unique concepts. In addition the hotel also features meeting facilities covering over 200 square meters that can host a range of events from small corporate meetings, product launches and team building activities to outdoor receptions and bespoke social events beach and poolside.Summary of Responsibilities:Reporting to the Cluster Director, IT, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:- Consistently offers professional, engaging and friendly service- Firm knowledge and understanding of the following software packages: Micros Fidelio – Opera, Micros 9700, Microsoft Office Products, Windows Server, Windows XP- Provide IT Support to Hotel staff and Guests- Coordinate the rollout of any new software upgrades as they become available – these upgrades must be tested in a demo environment, users trained, and live systems upgraded with this latest release- Telephone systems – software maintenance and Voicemail systems- Review and develop computer systems, hardware, software, and any interfaces between systems- Test new information technology system designs and fix design problems found- Control the security aspects of IT Systems- Assure that at all times the systems are kept secure from both internal and external clients. Keep anti-virus files updated- Other duties as assigned

    Qualifications:- Previous experience is an asset- 1-2 years’ experience working in IT- Hotel or hospitality experience preferred- Outstanding communication skills, both written & verbal- A confident & dynamic speaker, able to communicate and interact effectively with all levels of an organization- Enthusiastic and positive personality with the ability to build trusting relationships with others- Proven organizational skills, works well on their own. Able to set and meet deadlines with quality resultsVisa Requirements:Please note that you must be eligible to live and work in Dubai.Why work for Accor?We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow’s hospitality.

    A caring employer providing respect, training and career development for our employees. An attractive employer offering more than 100 professions across the 5 continents.
    We are much more than a world leader. We are 250,000 hoteliers with the same shared passion for welcoming. We take care of millions of guests in our 4,300 addresses and on our digital platforms. As an operator and franchisor (HotelServices), owner and investor (HotelInvest), we invest all our energy into making “Feel Welcome” resonate as the finest hotel promise.
    From luxury to economy and in every corner of the globe, AccorHotels’​ more than 20 brands meet all the needs of business and leisure travelers seeking comfort, attention and high-quality services. More

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    Senior Legal Advisor – Litigation – Banking – (Arabic) | Charterhouse

    Employment: Full Time

    Charterhouse is working with a leading local bank in Qatar who are looking to hire a locally available candidate with a strong Legal profile who has a proven track record handling litigation cases for large organisations.The role will ensure adequate legal actions and measures taken by the legal department are in place to handle all legal cases filed against or by the bank. You will also be responsible for monitoring and overseeing all legal and risk related transactions to ensure the Banks processes, policies and standards are in compliance with all laws and regulations.You will report into the Legal Manager where you will provide legal advice to all stakeholders on litigation matters; recommend and implement required legal action; liaise with external legal counsels providing necessary information and also obtaining weekly follow-up on all legal actions and proceedings. You will also maintain the legal cases reporting tools; provide detailed reports to senior management and also participate in dedicated committees on cases; ensure criminal claims for bounced cheques are followed through with the appropriate authorities and also be involved in any other tasks as directed by the Legal Manager

    This is a great and immediately available opportunity for a driven and team focused legal professional with 6 years PQE who has experience in a Local/Gulf Bank in the same role. You should have outstanding communication skills in Arabic and English and be locally available in Qatar and ready to start immediately.

    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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    Infrastructure Architect – Network Communication Services | IBM Middle East

    Employment: Full Time

    IntroductionThe infrastructure running industries likes transportation, energy, insurance, banking or healthcare is quickly changing as the world’s relationship with technology evolves. Companies have more choices than ever before between on-premise, off-premise, or a hybrid approach. Our Infrastructure Architects are responsible for keeping up with the latest and greatest of these changes and using their expertise to deliver solutions that meet the needs of our customers and products.Your Role and Responsibilities- Infrastructure Architects for NextGen Network Projects work in client-facing billable projects to design NextGen Network architectures to meet the business requirements of the client.- Architects with this specialty should have knowledge of emerging network technology and be able to incorporate this knowledge into network designs that encompass a client’s hybrid environment including public and private cloud and traditional data center environments.- Capabilities supported include network function virtualization, WAN/LAN, data center networks, network security, and software defined networks (SDN)/Networks as a programmable service including cloud monitoring.- The technical solutions include evaluation and selection of the software, hardware and services required to meet the client’s immediate and long-term requirements.

    Required Technical and Professional Expertise- At least 15 years of experience developing architecture and infrastructure solutions- A significant experience in Consultative Enterprise IT Roadmap definition- At least one active certification among these technologies (Cisco ACI, NxOS, Firewalling)- Skills in these two technologies: Cisco NxOS, ACI- Firewalling skills (example: Palo Alto, Fortinet)- In-depth experience in the implementation of VXLAN, MPLS, DC architecture domains- Experience in Hybrid Cloud Network architecture- Experience in SD-WAN implementationPreferred Technical and Professional Expertise- TOGAF Essentials certification- Cisco CCIE certification- Palo Alto and / or Fortinet certification- AWS and / or Azure certification- VMware Network virtualization knowledge- VMware SDDC – NSX knowledgeAbout Business UnitAt Global Technology Services (GTS), we help our clients envision the future by offering end-to-end IT and technology support services, supported by an unmatched global delivery network. It’s a unique blend of bold new ideas and client-first thinking. If you can restlessly reinvent yourself and solve problems in new ways, work on both technology and business projects, and ask, “What else is possible?” GTS is the place for you!Your Life at IBMWhat matters to you when you’re looking for your next career challenge?Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities – where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust – where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.About IBMIBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that progress is made through progressive thinking, progressive leadership, progressive policy and progressive action. IBMers believe that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 380,000 IBMers serving clients in 170 countries.Being You at IBMIBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

    For more than six decades, IBM Middle East & Pakistan has played a vital role in shaping the information technology landscape of the region. Today, IBM is part of the region’s technological fabric, solving real-world business and societal challenges, through its offices in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Pakistan, and also a diversity of centers across the region.
    Within the region, IBM currently has groundbreaking initiatives in cloud computing, analytics, mobile, security, as well as nanotechnology, eGovernment, healthcare and many more, collaborating with leading educational institutes and governments. IBM supports hundreds of clients to drive transformation through technology, contributes to regional research & development programs and has an active Corporate Service Corps (CSC) program.
    Reinvention is a keyword in the company’s history and, today, IBM is much more than a “hardware, software, services” company. IBM is now emerging as a cognitive solutions and cloud platform company. More

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    Ops Call Center Supervisor | Teleperformance

    Employment: Full Time

    • Manage the IT Help Desk shift schedule and Agents on duty.• Monitor the KPIs and recommends/implements any corrective and preventive actions to maintain KPIs within the agreed limits.• Ensure that sufficient staff area available to support the work.• Monitor the agents activities and performance providing coaching sessions.• Attend requested meeting with the client• Provide any requested reports to client• Provide contractors personal attendance control.• Handle Compilation of IT Help Desk activity reports.• Take action on “Urgent” and/or “High priority” tickets, per the Trouble Ticket Management System.• Generate daily shift workload and turnover notes.• Communicate with Contractor Quality Assurance team to improve overall IT Help Desk operation performance.

    Education:• Holding Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or Management Information Systems, or related discipline.Experience:• Overall 3 years experience in IT Help Desk Industry, of which at least 2 years were specialized as Help Desk Shift Leader or higher.

    We connect the biggest and most respected brands on the planet with their customers.
    Teleperformance is a strategic partner to the world’s leading companies, bringing solutions and enhancing customer experience during each interaction.
    We are the largest interaction expert team in the market: multicultural, highly skilled, and deeply knowledgeable, with a wide range of integrated omnichannel solutions, technology, and the highest security standards. More

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    IT Analyst (Information security) | Middle East Executive

    Employment: Full Time

    Middle East Executive are currently working with a large holding group with multiple business units throughout the Middle East, who are looking for a IT Analyst (Information security) to be based at their head office in Dubai.Overview for the role;To contribute to operation of the Security operations center in triaging security incidents and proactively monitoring the digital assets of the company. Operating within the policies and SOPs of the organization, this level of analysts are the first line of defense in terms of raising/escalating critical incidents and attacks.Specific areas of responsibility involves reviewing the SIEM for security logs and find the correlation between the logs and record findings against the incidents. Other relational security tools like End point security solution, Privilege access management, Email security solution etc. will also be involved in the everyday triage of the incidents and further analysis.This role will have a succession plan to grow into a more senior position within the business and is offering a package between 6,000 – 9,000 AED, depending on experience.
    Salary:AED 6,000 to 9,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    Job knowledge & experience required:• Prior experience in working with a SIEM tool, corelating logs and analysing logs from all systems of an enterprise network• Good understanding of Active directory, Servers, Cloud technologies, Networking, Endpoint security, Email security, Office 365 and perimeter security.• Previously assessed, developed and implemented, operationalized, and documented comprehensive security technologies and processes• Solid understanding of a range of compliance, regulatory, and legal requirements and relevant principles, best practices, and standards across multiple industries (e.g., PCI, SOX, GLBA, CSA, PCI, NIST, ISO, IEEE, FedRAMP, HIPAA, and TCG)

    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

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    IT Desktop Support & Network Executive | RTC-1 Employment Services

    Employment: Full Time

    Position Title: IT Desktop Support & Network ExecutiveEmployment Type: Full TimeSalary: up to 9,000 AED all-inclusive depending on candidates experience and qualificationsJob Location: Dubai, UAEAbout the Client:The hiring company is one of the leading group of companies in the UAE based in Dubai with successful track records in retail, fashion, hospitality, interior design and real estate industriesJob Role:• Responsible for in house installing hardware and software, networking components, operating systems and office applications• Maintaining all systems and support all users across all departments• Troubleshoot and resolve all issues related to systems functionality such as laptops servers, printers, cloud, antivirus, software, storage, backup, etc.• Administer systems and servers by configuring user IP’s and email ID’s, etc.• Interface with all company’s personnel professionally by providing weekly / monthly report

    Requirements:• Indian national Male, 35 years old and below• Bachelor’s in Computers Science or Information Technology related degree• At least 5 years’ experience in IT as Network executive or Senior IT• In depth knowledge of all networks, trouble shooting and programming• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills• Immediate joiners will be prioritized

    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