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    Senior Front-End Developer – Remote (React/Angular/Vue.js) | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    As a Senior Front-End Developer, you will be responsible for conducting user research, creating wireframes and designs, and ultimately aligning user behaviour to actions that drive results.Client DetailsA successful, young and dynamic tech organisation going through exciting developments and investing heavily in new age technologies and talent to disrupt their industry.Description* Translate user behavior and research into actionable data.* Create concepts, wireframes, and mockups that lead to intuitive user experiences.* Design and create mockups and user journeys for a wide range of devices including mobile.* Strategically create new features and functionality based on user stories and behavior.* Determining the structure and design of webpages* Rapid design and testing methodology.* Ability to clearly communicate research and design ideas to rest of the team and upper management.* Experience in suing UX design and design system solutions.* Ability to work on Story Books to create design system templates.* Experience with Figma for designing solutions.* Confidence and Experience in, CSS, HTML5, JavaScript and REACT JS.* Confidence in CI/CD & DevOps using G IT.* Confidence in using containers such as Docker.* Perform all other duties assigned by line manager.* Manage team of Front-End developers and break down the tasks for them.Job Offer* Opportunity to work in a growing organisation for high-profile clients across Oman and the GCC.* Substantial potential for growth and personal development in a youthful, innovative organisation.

    * Minimum BSc. in computer programming, computer science or similar related fields.* Minimum 3 years of experience in JavaScript libraries.* Experience in UI/UX designing or a similar role.* Strong experience with front end frameworks like React/Angular/Vue.js.* Portfolio of design projects and knowledge of design software’s like Illustrator and Photoshop.

    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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    Administrator I | United Arab Emirates University (UAEU)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job DescriptionThe Administrator I perform a variety of administrative work for the SIP, requiring initiative and independent judgment. The incumbent works independently under general direction, handles problems and non-routine situations and interpret guidelines and University and department procedures. Provide central administrative work of the operation. – Carrying out deskwork on the nature of work within the organizational unit.- Study and review official transactions relating to the nature of the work and ensure that they meet the required requirements.- Data and information mobilization required in different transactions.- Writing records meetings.- Follow-up on the completion of various official transactions concerning the nature of the work.- To advise, respond to and direct auditors on matters relating to the nature of the work when needed.- Review the periodic reports received by the organizational unit and oversee their analysis and study.- Preservation and archival of data and documentation on the nature of the work.- Undertake any other work related to the nature of the work at the time of assignment.

    Minimum Qualification- Bachelor degree or relevant minimum of 5 years experience.Preferred Qualification- Advanced writing skills and the ability to conduct internal and external correspondence.- Reporting skill and generalizations.- Knowledge of transaction and administrative fundamentals and policies.- Quantitative and qualitative analysis capacity.- Problem solving skills- Ability to work on own initiative.- Ability to work under pressure.- Microsoft windows & office suite knowledge.Expected Skills/Rank/Experience- Proficiency in MS Office- Excellent Arabic and English written and oral communication skills- Multi-tasking and time management capability – Integrity and professionalism- Advanced Microsoft Office- Virtual meetings skills- Minutes taking – Office Management and Planning- Building positive working relationship- Adapting to change

    Founded in 1976 by the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, UAEU is a comprehensive, research-intensive university enrolling about 14,000 Emirati and international students. As the UAE’s flagship university, UAEU offers a full range of accredited, high-quality graduate and undergraduate programs through nine Colleges: Business and Economics; Education; Engineering; Food and Agriculture; Humanities and Social Sciences; IT; Law; Medicine and Health Sciences; and Science. With a distinguished international faculty, state-of-the art new campus, and full range of student support services, UAEU offers a living-learning environment that is unmatched in the UAE.

    As a research-intensive university of international stature, UAEU works with its partners in industry to provide research solutions to challenges faced by the nation, the region, and the world. The University has established research centers of strategic importance to the country and the region which are advancing knowledge in critical areas ranging from water resources to cancer treatments. UAEU is currently ranked the number one research university in the GCC, number two in the Arab World, and #370 globally.

    UAEU’s academic programs have been developed in partnership with employers, so our graduates are in high demand. UAEU alumni hold key positions in industry, commerce, and government throughout the region. Our continuing investments in facilities, services, and staff ensure that UAEU will continue to serve as a model of innovation and excellence. More

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    IT Technician | Privilege

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Installing and configuring hardware and software components to ensure usability.Troubleshooting hardware and software issues.Ensuring electrical safety standards are met.Repairing or replacing damaged hardware.Upgrading the entire system to enable compatible software on all computers.Installing and upgrading anti-virus software to ensure security at the user level.Performing tests and evaluations of new software and hardware.Providing support to users and being the first point of contact for error reporting.Establishing good relationships with all departments and colleagues.Conducting daily backup operations.Managing technical documentation.

    Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.2+ years of experience in computer networks and systems maintenance.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Good interpersonal skills.Proficient in database programming and software installation.Attention to detail.Good problem-solving skills.

    Group of Companies involved in Luxury Retail, Investment, IT, Telecom, Consultancy and General Trading. More

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    Business Development Manager | Qatar Datamation Systems (QDS)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Generate new leads, identify and contact decision-makers, screen potential business opportunities, select the deals inline with strategies, and lead and facilitate pitch logistics• Foster and develop relationships with customers/clients• Manage proposal response process, including detailed RFP requirements, content creation, and inputs from various sources• Support deal structure and pricing with business value analysis; negotiate prices for proactive bids and proposals• Have a good understanding of the businesses’ Microsoft products or services and be able to advise others about them• Ensure staff are on board throughout the organisation, and understand the need for change and what is required of them• Discuss promotional strategy and activities with the marketing department• Keep abreast of trends and changes in the business world.• Help to plan sales campaigns• Create a sales pipeline• Increase sales of the business• Carry out sales forecasts and analysis and present your findings to senior management

    Salary:
    QAR
    15,000 to 18,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    • Bachelor’s degree in business or management• Successful track record in B2B sales and negotiation• Excellent verbal and written communication skills• Working experience with sales techniques• Proficiency with data analysis, forecasting, and budgetingPreferred Qualifications• Experience with CRM software • 5+ years of experience in Microsoft Solutions Sales • Must have 3+ years of Qatar market experience.

    QDS has strengthened its play and expanded its presence in the regional IT solutions, services and support market by building long-term relationships with customers and principals.

    Since its inception in 1983, QDS has been growing from strength to strength blending the latest of technology with impeccable business acumen and meeting the most challenging requirements of a fastevolving IT landscape through strategic joint ventures, world class vendor alliances, extensive and strategic vertical focus and a well trained and talented workforce of over 150 professionals.

    Today, QDS provides a wide range of fully integrated IT based business solutions that addresses almost the entire market spectrum, spanning various verticals like Banking and Finance, Healthcare, Government, Education, Oil and Gas, Telecommunication and Private sectors backed by high quality customer Support. More

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    Consulting, Finance & Accounting Director | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismFinanceManagement LevelDirectorJob Description & SummaryAt PwC Middle East Consulting, you will have the opportunity to work closely with the best across industry and professional functional advisory services. We focus on helping solve client problems by offering both strategic and operational deep industry expertise. We pride ourselves on building long-lasting relationships with companies and organizations, always ensuring that we are able to bring the best insights and solutions to help them tackle whatever critical issues they may face. Our Consulting practice currently focuses on several core industry sectors including (Consumer and Industrial Products & Services, Energy, Utilities & Mining, Financial Services, Government, Health Industries, Finance Function, People and Organisations, and Technology).ResponsibilitiesAs a Director, y ou will be working within the Finance & Accounting team, which provides advisory services focused on the CFO agenda. The team works across a broad range of industries and delivers projects throughout the Middle East region. The work we typically undertake includes: – Defining Finance Function Strategy and designing Finance Function operating model – Designing Organisation Structure for Finance – Developing Finance Policies and Processes – Designing Costing and Enterprise Performance Management As a competency, you will support multiple Industry Verticals. However, we expect you to bring expertise in Industrial Products, Telecom, Financial Sector, Oil and Gas or Government Sector. In addition to the above, you will be responsible for: – Proactively lead the practice by setting strategy, drive the development of new business in the market, and provide technical advice across disciplines- Building strong networks within the firm to spot and capitalize on opportunities to get involved in projects that others are leading across a number of different business units and sectors- Identifying and discussing key issues with our clients to identify potential opportunities- Responsibility for a majority of day to day client communications- Responsibility to shape and deliver various projects that exceed the expectations of our clients and our own assignment quality criteria- Manage and deliver large projects by developing the project team, assessing engagement risks throughout, driving conclusions, and reviewing / challenging the output produced by the team- Responsibility for management of engagement financials- Helping to grow and develop our team through hands on training and coaching

    Qualifications/Educational background – Masters or MBA  – Finance and/or Technology (preferable) – Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting  or Technology  Years of Experience – 12+ years of experience in a similar industry / role within professional services/external consulting Requirements- Arabic Speaking is preferred- Experience in conducting Finance Function assessments and opportunity funneling for pilots – Experience in providing process expertise for implementation in end-to-end processes (Order to Cash, Record to Report, Procure to Pay) covering design and implementation – Experience in designing operating models, governance and communication frameworks within Finance Function – Good understanding of change management and coaching needs to adopt in client environments – Experience with implementation and/or implementation supervision of full life cycle ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Others) – Proven Track Record in Sales of Professional Services of US$ 1.5 million – 2.5 million annually – Proven track record in Revenue Under Management (implementation oversight and control) of US$ 1.5 million

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Consulting, Financial Services – Senior Associate/Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Consulting, Financial Services – Insurance Advisory – Senior Associate/ManagerLine of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorInsuranceSpecialismFinanceManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryThe Financial Services Consulting team provides a full range of consulting services to our Banking, Insurance &Financial Services clients. PwC’s Insurance consulting practice provides services in business transformation areas including:• Customer experience• Top down business strategy• Operational transformation, process reengineering, automation• Market assessment and opportunity identification• Digital & technology• Cost rationalization• Productivity agenda, and other related topicsThe Insurance industry is undergoing fundamental transformation as it comes up against the impact of new regulation, new technology, accelerating shifts in consumer demand and mounting competition from InsurTech players.As a member of our growing team, you will navigate this increasingly complex and uncertain business and geopolitical landscape by helping organizations become more effective by looking beyond the traditional boundaries of the insurance business to improve the way they operate; manage costs; better align people, process and technology initiatives; support business growth to maintain or improve competitive edge. In doing so, we focus on their agendas and the big issues they need to deal with, both today and in the future.We are looking for dynamic, flexible, proactive and hardworking experienced consultants who have a passion for shaping insurance sector positively in the GCC over the coming years. We have a strong pipeline of large,transformational opportunities with our clients which will provide great opportunities for all our people to step up and play significant and rewarding roles.• As a Manager / Senior Associate, you will support, build and manage project teams to deploy innovative end-to-• end solutions for our clients on transformation projects, across the above-mentioned areas:• Responsible for supporting sales and delivery of insurance proposition and build the team to ensure PwC positions itself as market leading trusted advisor for our insurance clients.• Support / Lead sales pitches to clients and ensure growth of the insurance platform in terms of revenue terms.• Support, Manage and lead assignments including day-to-day follow up on project teams and ensuring targets are met.• Support, build and enhance insurance team capabilities by always being up to date with trends in the market and understanding the impact on our clients so that you can help shape their thinking and our success in the market.• Develop propositions and impart this knowledge to Managers, Associates and Senior Associates within the team.• Work with colleagues in all Middle Eastern offices on client work and internal initiatives as well as with international teams where appropriate.• Keep up to date with current trends from the region and from across the world. Demonstrate teamwork and• responsibility with the engagement team members; stay abreast of current business and economic developments relevant to the client’s business; and use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of services provided.• Whilst working in the Insurance Consulting team, you will develop your understanding of the key themes in the market and in the region. • You will work collaboratively with other Insurance experts to shape the future our our clients and to bring about positive change. • You will have access to all the latest training and development tools and the support of the wider PwC network.

    • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, and Economics, Quantitative Analysis or other relate major required.• CA/CFA/MBA or equivalent is preferred• Years of Experience 8+ years of experience in the insurance industry – management consulting / Big 4• consulting / technology experience with insurance sector focus will be preferred• Language Skills: Bilinguals with excellent English / Arabic communication skills (verbal and written),• particularly ability to articulate concepts and recommendations in written form (PowerPoint reports, charts etc.)• Exposure to digital, transformation, technology, risk, project management, finance transformation, IFRS 17 projects• Good understanding of insurance solutions (products) life cycle• Excellent organizational skills, having the ability to prioritize workload whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.• Proven IT skills in Excel, Word and Powerpoint.• The ability and willingness to travel within the Middle East, where the project dictates.• Strong capability to lead sales and manage delivery.• Strong ability to manage large project/ consulting teams• In depth financial sector acumen and the underlying market forces affecting the performance of organizations and their strategic objectives.• Demonstrated track record in development and implementation of practical solutions to complex strategic challenges.• Proven strong conceptualized thinking and analytical capabilities.• Demonstrated track record in business development and sales. • Should have a track record in relationship management and business development.• Should have gained previous experience in managing staff and the ability to demonstrate leadership skills.• Strong portfolio / program/ project management skills.

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Assurance – Core Assurance – Senior Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Assurance – Core Assurance – Senior Manager – Abu DhabiLine of ServiceAssuranceIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryA career within External Audit services, will provide you with the opportunity to provide a range of Assurance services and business advice to a variety of clients from small, fast growing clients to large entities. Our clients are often well known brands and many have broad international reach. We focus on using the latest technology to reduce the level of manual testing ensuring you’ll focus on the most valuable areas of client service and on enhancing corporate governance and the reliability of our clients’ information.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.As a Senior Manager, 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:- Encourage everyone to have a voice and invite opinion from all, including quieter members of the team.- Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations.- Initiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levels.- Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail.- Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realises they are required.- Contribute technical knowledge in area of specialism.- Contribute to an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart.- Navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements.- Initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and stakeholders to build trust.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    Travel RequirementsNot SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?YesGovernment Clearance Required?No

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Deals, Transaction Services – Valuations – Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisorySpecialismDealsManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryDeals, Transaction Services – Valuations – Manager – Abu DhabiA career in our Valuations practice, within Deals Transaction Services, will provide you the opportunity to help organisations realise the potential of mergers, acquisitions and divestitures and capital markets. In short, we help some of the world’s leading companies originate, create, execute, and realise value from deals. Through data driven insights we help our clients move in the right direction ensuring maximum value for their company.Our team helps organisations unlock greater deal value by providing robust value opinions and transaction model business advisory. As part of the team, you’ll research financial risks, provide forecast analysis, and develop financial models that assists our team in providing fair and accurate valuation advice and ultimately helps our clients enhance their deal value.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.As a Manager, 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:- Develop new skills outside of comfort zone.- Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively.- Coach others, recognise their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development.- Analyse complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.- Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.- Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm’s/client’s expectations.- Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.- Develop a point of view on key global trends, and how they impact clients.- Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.- Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarising key points.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    Travel RequirementsNot SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?YesGovernment Clearance Required?No

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More