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    eCom Optimization Specialist | Chalhoub Group

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Who we are We are a leading partner for luxury across the Middle East. With more than 600 stores, 300 brands and over 65 years of experience in the region, we have become a major player in the beauty, fashion and gift sectors, by offering service excellence to our partners and delighting all our customers. We are moving fast from a traditional distributor and retailer for luxury in the Middle East, to a hybrid retailer bringing luxury experiences to the fingertips of customers everywhere. To fuel the next stage of our growth we are looking to build a world class team. 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 of exploring new horizons together. What you’ll be doing Utilize sales, customer analytics, content and SEO strategies to decide how products should be displayed online to maximize traffic and conversion rates; this includes:- Guarantee optimum brand presentation in homepages, landing pages and product description – Product assortment by best sellers, unsung heroes and new launches to optimize sales – Build and create pages on the website using HTML – Homepage banners and content update to guide customers to our current promotions, newness, product recommendations and best sellers – Use of SEO strategies to drive traffic to the website and help conversion rates – Optimizing product pages including; product imagery, monitoring reviews, cross-sells/upsell and product page ‘special offer’ banners – Optimize the catalogue to increase conversion rates – Analyse website performance, traffic, conversion and other KPIs across regions and countries – Monitor google analytics on a daily basis to create actionable recommendations – Systematically organize, upload, and manage digital content (copy, images, video) for multiple beauty brands – Update & enrich existing product content on Faces.com, while adding new products where applicable – Coordinate with internal team & brands to ensure product content is accurate, correctly nested, and properly uploaded

    What you’ll need to succeed – Good product management and liaison with wider teams – Perfect bilingual in Arabic & English is fundamental: Faces wants to be Arabic-first – Perfectionist attitude will be required, they will need to spot and correct any mistake in our catalog – Proficient in (SEO) writing : the job is not only uploading and updating but also enriching product content, SEO skills are a plus but not required – Understanding of the beauty industry is key as the person will need to write about beauty products – Proactive mentality & passionate to become part of a fast-growing e-commerce business – Merchandising on Site: Commercial awareness to drive conversion rates onsite – Knowledge and expertise on HTML to be able to build web pages – Ability to deliver presentations and reports to senior staff – Stellar communication What we can offer you With us, you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day. We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies 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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    Assurance Transformation – Global Application Specialist – Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Assurance – Assurance Transformation – Global Application Specialist – Associate – AmmanLine of ServiceAssuranceIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in our Digital and Applications Design practice, within Application and Emerging Technology services, will provide you with a unique opportunity to help our clients identify and prioritise emerging technologies that can help solve their business problems. We help our clients design approaches to integrate new technologies, skills, and processes so they can get the most out of their technology investment and drive business results and innovation.Our team helps organisations align their business and operational requirements through the careful design of digital platforms and applications. You’ll help our clients with application optimisation, strategic integration of custom packaged solutions like Enterprise Resource Planning and Customer Relationship Management, and roadmap development.ResponsibilitiesAs a Specialist, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Respond to requests for technical assistance in person, via phone, chat or email – Diagnose and resolve assurance applications issues – Research questions using available information resources – Advise user on appropriate action – Follow standard help desk procedures – Log all help desk interactions – Administer help desk site – Follow up with users to ensure complete resolution of issues – Redirect problems to correct resource – Identify and escalate situations requiring urgent attention – Track and route problems and requests and document resolutions – Prepare activity reports – Inform management of recurring problems – Stay current with system information, changes and updates – Help update training manuals for new and revised software and hardware

    Degrees/Field of Study required: Bachelor Degree – Information TechnologyDesired Languages:Arabic, EnglishTravel Requirements0%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?NoGovernment Clearance Required?Yes

    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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    Salesforce Functional Specialist | WSP

    Employment:

    Full Time

    You’ll work as a Salesforce Functional Specialist who will communicate with stakeholders and use your ability to translate technical requirements.Client DetailsYou’ll join a leading salesforce consultancy. You’ll be working with onsite with clients that are developing and building their salesforce platforms.Description* Liaise between stakeholders and implementations team reporting on the implementation status* Provide coaching and consulting around Salesforce best practices* Collaborating with stakeholders to iterate, build, and improve existing process* Support and document third-party entities with changes of configurationJob Offer* Ability to develop your communication skill with various stakeholders* Develop and implement Salesforce in several different environments* Further your experience within consultancy

    * At least 4 years of experience with implementations * Advanced Salesforce and Sitecore experience and knowledge of configurations and their cloud solutions * A CRM background with expertise in process design and implementation* Experience of CRM software’s (Vantive, Peoplesoft, NetSuite, Siebel or Clarify)

    WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Property & Buildings, Transportation & Infrastructure, Environment, Industry, Resources (including Mining and Oil & Gas) and Power & Energy sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services. With 36,000 talented people in more than 500 offices across 40 countries, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come. More

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    Talent Acquisition Specialist | Hays

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Client is a top financial institution in the UAE. Their business is going through a huge period of growth and they are expanding their talent acquisition team. They are looking for a talent acquisition specialist with 3 – 5 years experience to join their vibrant team. Please note we can only consider candidates currently based in the UAE.

    Salary:
    AED
    12,000 to 17,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.
    Additional benefits: plus health, plus flight, plus bonus

    – Previous TA experience, from Agency or In-house- Financial Services or Banking experience would be a huge plus – Degree educated would be preferred – Currently in Abu Dhabi or will to relocate to Abu Dhabi – Skilled in searching using various platforms – Strong administration skills

    Hays is the leading global specialist recruiting group. We are the experts at recruiting qualified, professional and skilled people worldwide.

    Our Middle East office was founded in December 2005, headquartered in Dubai UAE. We deal with clients in the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and other key areas in the region. Our consultants sector-specific knowledge and unique understanding of the local market allows us to offer an exceptional level of service across all divisions.

    We currently recruit for roles in the following sectors: Accounting & Finance, Architecture, Banking, Construction & Property, Engineering, Healthcare, Human Resources, Information Technology, Logistics, Legal, Office Support, Oil & Gas, Life Sciences, Supply Chain & Procurement, and Sales & Marketing.

    As part of our continuing expansion, we have opened a dedicated Abu Dhabi desk to further assist with our client needs across the region. More

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    Consulting Transport & Logistics – Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorTransportation and LogisticsSpecialismAdvisory – OtherManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryAs a member of PwC’s Transport & Logistics practice you will have the opportunity to work closely with the best and brightest consultants across the industry. Regionally, the Transport & Logistics sector is playing a pivotal role in both shaping and enabling ongoing national transformation programs through enhancing national infrastructure, intra and interconnectivity, service and safety levels and attraction of foreign direct investments. PwC is at the heart of this sector’s transformation. We boast a globally recognised practice that is 5000 professionals with strong roots in the Middle East region. Our regional practice brings deep multi-modal expertise.As a Manager, responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Lead cross functional internal and client teams to develop and deliver operations strategies with a particular emphasis on the implementation of cost reduction initiatives and continuous improvement. – Developing yourself personally, taking a keen interest in trends in different sectors and the impact on our clients so you can help shape their thinking and our success in the market. – Write and present winning proposals to support our clients in the Middle East. – Supporting the development of new propositions to help our client.  – You should be able to leverage your experience in different industries to bring best practices to support our clients in achieving set engagement goals. – Working with colleagues in all Middle Eastern offices on client work and internal initiatives as well as with international teams where appropriate.   – Keeping up to date with current trends from the region and from across the world. – You should have led teams and mentored/ trained other members in your team/ business unit in order to foster a high performance team environment. – Whilst working in the T&L team you will develop your understanding of the key themes in the market and in the region. You will work collaboratively with other experts to shape the future of our clients and to bring about positive change. You will have access to all of the latest training and development tools and the support of the wider PwC network.

    Preferred Experience- Strong Consulting background (high performer in a strategy house or Big 4). – Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier university with consistent outstanding academic record; advanced degree or MBA is preferred. – Have worked on projects within Transport and Logistics industry – Self-starter, eager to break new ground, and create opportunities for others. – Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem solving skills. – Strong written and oral communication skills with a confident presence and the ability to effectively communicate complex ideas.  – Demonstrated progression and advancement into positions of greater responsibility. – Demonstrated ability to impact top and/ or bottom line financial results. – Team-oriented and demonstrated success in delivering results and leading teams, significant management responsibility early in the career is a plus. – Ability and willingness to travel within the Middle East. – Experience in strategic planning, operational improvement, data analytics, operational transformation, junior team leadership, mid-tier client management. Language Requirements- Bilingual in both English and Arabic

    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, R&Q – Manager/Senior Manager – Riyadh | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismOperationsManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryConsulting R&Q plays a key role as an enabler in supporting Middle East Consulting (“Consulting”) to achieve its strategy. Our Consulting practice has grown significantly on the back of an increasing number of multi-million-dollar, multi-territory, technology enabled transformation projects. Increasing use of contingent workforce, lower cost network firms and service delivery centres and more innovative commercial models have added complexity and increased contractual and delivery risk. Furthermore, our clients’ expectations about what we are responsible for often exceed our contractual responsibilities, which needs careful management. Our engagement teams need close guidance and support from trusted advisers in R&Q to manage these risks while protecting our reputation and brand.We support Consulting project teams throughout the entire engagement lifecycle from bidding through contracting and on into delivery, taking a partnership approach to work alongside and collaborate with partners and teams. We have been continuously upskilling and growing our team and are now looking for experienced business professionals to help us continue to support the business.We are looking for experienced professionals at the levels of Manager and Senior Manager who are solutions-focused, skilled at building relationships, enjoy being at the heart of change and want to be part of a relevant, cohesive, vibrant and growing team.  Role Responsibilities- Acting as the first point of contact for queries from consulting engagement teams, providing timely and solution-focused pragmatic advice. – Supporting the pursuit of large scale transformation opportunities, working alongside the engagement and Consulting leadership and other risk management functions. – Negotiating with clients on contracting challenges, with support from our legal counsel and senior stakeholders in the business. – Participating in internal governance forums for  high value and higher risk engagements to support teams to manage contracting and delivery risks – Participating in special projects to deliver the continuous change that is needed to improve the quality outcomes and profitability of Consulting.  – Delivering training to partners and staff across Consulting, including one-to-one sessions and seminar-based training. – Building trusted relationships across Consulting and other support teams, acting as a dedicated business advisor to Partners and Directors. – Coaching new joiners and junior team members. Key Requirements- Interest in understanding the types of risks Consulting faces – reputationally, financially, permissibility of services – and how these are mitigated or managed by the firm. – Be a self-starter who is proactive and flexible and has a positive attitude – Ability to provide pragmatic advice, whilst protecting the firm by understanding the importance of the firm’s ‘red lines’. – Be able to work both independently and as a team, with good project management skills, able to prioritise and manage multiple projects at a time while working to agreed deadlines. – Be creative and willing to think of new and innovative approaches to our work. It would be desirable for you to have: – Experience of working in a Consulting/ advisory client facing role preferably on large technology enabled transformation programmes – Experience of implementation/governance of enterprise applications such as SAP S/4 HANA, Oracle EBS/Fusion, Salesforce Customer 360 , Microsoft Dynamics 365 – Experience of working in risk management in a Big 4 environment Communication:- The individual must be bilingual and proficient in English and Arabic. – Be a clear, effective and self confident communicator who can adapt their style for different audiences and across multiple channels. – Have an ability to influence and communicate clearly and with self-confidence to all levels of partners and staff, including at the most senior levels. Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified) Required SkillsOptional SkillsDesired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified) ArabicTravel RequirementsNot SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?YesGovernment Clearance Required?NoJob Posting End DateOctober 2, 2021

    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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    Chief Economist with ESG Experience | McGregor Boyall

    Employment:

    Full Time

    A leading regional bank with presence in the MENA region is looking to appoint a Chief Economist with ESG experience to take charge of the overall administration of Economics Department and lead the Group Economists. This position will be based in Bahrain and will report in to the SVP/Group Chief Credit & Risk Officer.Brief:- Supply concise analysis and presentation of various country and other economic situations that will enable senior management to make important lending and investment decisions.- Travel to specific countries to attend conferences or arrange a series of interviews with high-level government officials, businessmen and economists to improve knowledge of the country concerned to sharpen country risk assessment.- Attend GALCO (and ALCO) meetings and brief the committee on relevant economic developments in various markets.- Support Treasury and CBFI in writing a quarterly economic and market report and giving oral presentations to their clients as required.- Attend and participate in economic conferences and seminars related to the primary functions of chief economist.

    McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

    Established in 1987, McGregor Boyall is a global recruitment consultancy providing permanent and contract / interim professionals across a wide variety of disciplines including Technology, Risk, Finance, Compliance, Legal, Marketing and HR & Talent Management. Since our inception, we have built an unrivalled reputation for helping organisations recruit the very best talent to ensure that they realise their business and operational objectives.

    Headquartered in the city of London, and with further offices throughout the UK (Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Glasgow) as well as globally in Dubai and Singapore, we are able to offer recruitment solutions throughout the UK & Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific regions. More

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    Application Developer: Portals (Internship) | IBM Middle East

    Employment:

    Internship

    As an Application Developer, you will lead IBM into the future by translating system requirements into the design and development of customized systems in an agile environment. The success of IBM is in your hands as you transform vital business needs into code and drive innovation. Your work will power IBM and its clients globally, collaborating and integrating code into enterprise systems. You will have access to the latest education, tools and technology, and a limitless career path with the world’s technology leader. Come to IBM and make a global impact!Your Role and Responsibilities About IBM: IBM Egypt’s solutions and services span all major industries including financial services, healthcare, government, automotive, telecommunications and education, among others. As a trusted partner with wide-ranging service capabilities, IBM helps clients transform and succeed in challenging circumstances. The diversity and breadth of the entire IBM portfolio of research, consulting, solutions, services, systems and software, uniquely distinguishes IBM from other companies in the industry.Business Unit Introduction: IBM Global Business Services (GBS) is a vibrant group of Business, Strategy and Technology professionals, designed specifically to be the source of market-leading Industry consulting, Application and Business process management, supported by the industry’s most sophisticated outcome based delivery model, all designed to become the Digital Reinvention partner for leading clients across the world. IBM GBS provides Value-led and Asset-powered end to end solutions with global footprint in over 170 countries and empowers clients to build upon their tremendous heritage in Application Innovation processes and also to transform them for a Cloud, Cognitive and Social centric world. Who you are: – You may design, develop and/or re-engineer highly complex application components, and integrate software packages, programs and reusable objects residing on multiple platforms. – This speciality focuses on a portfolio of services, toolkits, method, technologies and templates used to plan, select, design, deploy and implement portal solutions to clients. What you’ll do: Designs, develops and supports application solutions with focus on Portal Solutions.

    How we’ll help you grow: – You’ll have access to all the technical and management training courses you need to become the expert you want to be – You’ll learn directly from expert developers in the field; our team leads love to mentor – You have the opportunity to work in many different areas to figure out what really excites you.

    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