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    Adobe Solution and Delivery Leader | IBM Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Introduction As a Business Sales & Delivery Executive, you will support IBM’s consistent growth by bringing to the table your business development, sales, account management, and delivery skills. Picture yourself working with a highly motivated, highly successful team with a proven sales record in IBM’s top technologies. If you’re ready to bring insights and experience in areas such as IoT, Blockchain and digital transformation, we are ready to offer you a best in class career development.Your Role and Responsibilities IBM iX works at the intersection of strategy, design and technology to digitally reinvent businesses. We take a human-centred, outcomes-led approach to defining digital strategies and delivering exceptional customer experiences to build businesses, by design. Our Adobe practice is a proven top-tier global strategic partner. You can read more about our partnership with Adobe here: www.ibm.com/services/adobe-services. We have ambitious plans for our partnership with Adobe and we would love you to be part of it As Adobe Executive Architect and eminent expert in our Adobe practice in MEA you will be responsible for playing a key role in the sales and delivery of our Adobe services business including the following: – Working with the market account teams to identify & prioritise client and market opportunities – Playing a central role in shaping relevant client propositions to win sales pursuits – Providing leadership and hands-on support to the delivery of successful client engagements and so secure profitable revenue to IBM – Engage broadly within the technical community within IBM including contributing to engineering standards and best practices – Mentor and support junior members of the IBM technical community promoting a diverse environment in which everyone can thrive – Constructively and creatively challenge to continually raise the standard of our service to clients – Collaborate within the Architect community to solution large and complex deals involving multiple vendors and components – Generously share your expertise to enable others to grow and develop – Actively supporting the development & expansion of our Adobe practice through the creation of assets, thought leadership and promoting the Practice through your own personal eminence

    Required Technical and Professional Expertise – Deep expertise in architecting solutions comprising one or more Adobe platform components: Adobe Experience Manager, Adobe Campaign, Adobe Target, Marketo Engage, Magento Commerce, Adobe Workfront, Adobe Analytics & Adobe Experience Platform – A credible communicator and presenter who can convince at CIO-level with deep understanding of the technology as well as an ability to simplify complex topics to engage Line of Business buyers – An ability to inspire and excite clients about the potential and value of Adobe Be able to work at speed and make experience-based judgements were necessary – A high level of business acumen to ensure a sharp focus on delivering value to the client and IBM – Thorough understanding and experience of Agile digital delivery methods and tools – eg: Scrum, Kanban, DevOps – Knowledge of best practices in usability, maintainability and accessibility – A willingness to get hands-on to support development teams when needed – The interpersonal sensitivity to succeed in a complex, matrixed, international & diverse environment – An ability to develop strong client relationships Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise – Knowledge and experience in a wide range of Adobe technologies including Document and Creative Cloud and other digital marketing platforms and CRM solutions – Recognition as having deep expertise in one or two key industries. – Knowledge and understanding of non-functional requirements and how they are met in a modern digital solution – Experience in technology evaluation and selection processes – Adoption of Test-Driven Development and being an advocate of test automation – Experience with headless applications, Progressive Web Apps (PWA) and Single Page Applications (SPA)

    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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    SAP Young Professional Program | SAP Middle East & North Africa

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Work Area: Education and TrainingExpected Travel: 0 – 10%Career Status: GraduateEmployment Type: Limited Full TimeCareer Level: Entry LevelCOMPANY DESCRIPTION SAP started in 1972 as a team of five colleagues with a desire to do something new. Together, they changed enterprise software and reinvented how business was done. Today, as a market leader in enterprise application software, we remain true to our roots. That’s why we engineer solutions to fuel innovation, foster equality and spread opportunity for our employees and customers across borders and cultures. SAP values the entrepreneurial spirit, fostering creativity and building lasting relationships with our employees. We know that a diverse and inclusive workforce keeps us competitive and provides opportunities for all. We believe that together we can transform industries, grow economics, lift up societies and sustain our environment. Because it’s the best-run businesses that make the world run better and improve people’s lives.THE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS PROGRAM The Young Professionals Program is a free initiative delivered by the SAP Training and Development Institute. The program, which lasts for 3 months, is designed to give recent graduates the certifications and soft skills required to begin a career as an SAP Associate Consultant. At the end of the training, SAP TDI will work very closely with the YPP graduates to introduce them to a host of opportunities with SAP customers and partners to work as an SAP Consultant.SAP CONSULTANTS The role of an SAP Consultant can be divided into 2 functions: Functional and Technical. This program will be training Functional Consultants. Functional Consultants work with customers to understand their business requirements and translate them to detailed technology solutions.The Business Senior Consultant facilitates the implementation and support of SAP S/4 HANA and functionalities to enhance the clients’ business functionality and overall performance, while maintaining a high degree of customer satisfaction. The consultant will contribute in blueprinting, design, implementation, operation, optimization, and upgrade phase of a S/4 HANA project, and provide business process as well as functional expertise, and project guidance to our clients to ensure their investment in SAP software and consulting services will make their business the best run business. Consultant is also responsible for maintaining a high degree of customer satisfaction in each of their accounts in addition to growing and developing referenceable customers through their investigation, analysis, consulting, coaching, knowledge transfer, and relationship-building efforts.HOW YOU BENEFIT:- Start your journey to become an SAP Consultant; – Gain globally-recognised associate-level SAP Certifications; – Learn directly from SAP experts; – Experience classroom and workshop-based training in SAP Technologies; – Develop the soft skills needed to prepare you for successful job applications; – Benefit from introductions to job opportunities within the SAP Ecosystem to help secure a position after the training. Please note this program does not guarantee you a job at the end of it.

    WHAT WE REQUIRE FROM A CANDIDATE:- Candidates must have the legal right to work in Pakistan . – Candidates must be currently unemployed or employed in a part time/non-permanent role not related to career aspirations; – Candidates must be educated to at least Bachelor level in a field related to Business Administration / Management Information Systems / Engineering OR Information Technology / Data Science / Computer Science – Candidates will preferably have graduated within the last 3 years with a GPA in the top quartile – proof of this may be requested. – Candidates must have a keen interest in starting an SAP-related career involving travel; – Candidates should be fluent in English, both written and spoken; – The program will commence towards the middle of Mid-December and full-time availability from 9am – 6pm from Monday – Friday throughout the training period is essential. The Program will last for 3 months. – Due to the spread of Coronavirus this training will take place online in a virtual live classroom format. Please ensure you have strong enough internet at home to be able to participate in this program.Please share an English version of your resume while applying for this programWHAT YOU GET FROM US Success is what you make it. At SAP, we help you make it your own. A career at SAP can open many doors for you. If you’re searching for a company that’s dedicated to your ideas and individual growth, recognizes you for your unique contributions, fills you with a strong sense of purpose, and provides a fun, flexible and inclusive work environment – apply now . SAP’S DIVERSITY COMMITMENT To harness the power of innovation, SAP invests in the development of its diverse employees. We aspire to leverage the qualities and appreciate the unique competencies that each person brings to the company. SAP is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.

    Headquartered in Walldorf, Germany, SAP is the world’s largest business software company with more than 51,500 employees at sales and development locations in more than 50 countries worldwide.

    Our global development approach focuses on distributing development across the world in strategically important markets. A global network of SAP Labs spanning Bulgaria, Canada, China, Germany, Hungary, India, Israel, and the United States, enables SAP to operate locally, yet organize globally.

    As the global technology research unit of SAP, SAP Research significantly contributes to SAP’s product portfolio and extends SAP’s leading position by identifying and shaping emerging IT trends through applied research and corporate venturing. SAP Research has highly skilled teams in 11 research centers worldwide. More

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    Young Professional Program | SAP Middle East & North Africa

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Work Area: Education and TrainingCOMPANY DESCRIPTION SAP started in 1972 as a team of five colleagues with a desire to do something new. Together, they changed enterprise software and reinvented how business was done. Today, as a market leader in enterprise application software, we remain true to our roots. That’s why we engineer solutions to fuel innovation, foster equality and spread opportunity for our employees and customers across borders and cultures. SAP values the entrepreneurial spirit, fostering creativity and building lasting relationships with our employees. We know that a diverse and inclusive workforce keeps us competitive and provides opportunities for all. We believe that together we can transform industries, grow economics, lift up societies and sustain our environment. Because it’s the best-run businesses that make the world run better and improve people’s lives.THE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS PROGRAM The Young Professional Program is a free initiative delivered by the SAP Training and Development Institute. The program, which lasts for 3 months, is designed to give recent graduates the certifications and soft skills required to begin a career as an SAP Associate Consultant. At the end of the training, SAP TDI will work very closely with the YPP graduates to introduce them to a host of opportunities with SAP customers and partners to work as an SAP Consultant.SAP CONSULTANTS The role of an SAP Consultant can be divided into 2 functions: Functional and Technical. This program will be training Functional Consultants within SAP Functional Consultants work with customers to understand their business requirements and translate them to detailed technology solutions.CERTIFICATE INFORMATION:SAP S/4HANA Cloud is a complete enterprise resource planning (system with built-in intelligent technologies, including AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics. It helps companies adopt new business models, manage business change at speed, orchestrate internal and external resources, and use the predictive power of AI. Benefit from tight, native integration between processes, industry depth, and a consistent in-memory data model.SAP SuccessFactors is the platform that empowers employees to perform at their best, and for the business to streamline the way they handle HR. The integrated suite of cloud-based applications is relied upon by many customers in over 168 countries to bridge the gap between business strategy and business results with improved execution. SuccessFactors also delivers a comprehensive view of the workforce through robust analytics, planning and core HR applications. The solution helps companies execute faster and smarter, with greater insight – delivering better business results than ever before.HOW YOU BENEFIT:- Start your journey to become an SAP Consultant; – Gain globally-recognised associate-level SAP Certifications; – Learn directly from SAP experts; – Experience classroom and workshop-based training in SAP Technologies; – Develop the soft skills needed to prepare you for successful job applications; – Benefit from introductions to job opportunities within the SAP Ecosystem to help secure a position after the training. Please note this program does not guarantee you a job at the end of it.

    WHAT WE REQUIRE FROM A CANDIDATE:- Candidates must have the legal right to work in Sudan . – Candidates must be currently unemployed or employed in a part time/non-permanent role not related to career aspirations; – Candidates must be educated to at least Bachelor level in a field related to Business Administration / Management Information Systems / Engineering OR Information Technology / Data Science / Computer Science – Candidates will preferably have graduated within the last 3 years with a GPA in the top quartile – proof of this may be requested. – Candidates must have a keen interest in starting an SAP-related career involving travel; – Candidates should be fluent in English, both written and spoken; – The program will commence towards the Start of November 2021 and full-time availability from 9am – 6pm from Monday – Friday throughout the training period is essential. The Program will last for 3 months. – Due to the spread of Coronavirus this training will take place online in a virtual live classroom format. Please ensure you have strong enough internet at home to be able to participate in this program.When applying for the program please select UAE as your location as Sudan is currently not an option. Please include your correct address on your CV.Please share an English version of your resume while applying for this programWHAT YOU GET FROM US Success is what you make it. At SAP, we help you make it your own. A career at SAP can open many doors for you. If you’re searching for a company that’s dedicated to your ideas and individual growth, recognizes you for your unique contributions, fills you with a strong sense of purpose, and provides a fun, flexible and inclusive work environment – apply now . SAP’S DIVERSITY COMMITMENT To harness the power of innovation, SAP invests in the development of its diverse employees. We aspire to leverage the qualities and appreciate the unique competencies that each person brings to the company. SAP is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.

    Headquartered in Walldorf, Germany, SAP is the world’s largest business software company with more than 51,500 employees at sales and development locations in more than 50 countries worldwide.

    Our global development approach focuses on distributing development across the world in strategically important markets. A global network of SAP Labs spanning Bulgaria, Canada, China, Germany, Hungary, India, Israel, and the United States, enables SAP to operate locally, yet organize globally.

    As the global technology research unit of SAP, SAP Research significantly contributes to SAP’s product portfolio and extends SAP’s leading position by identifying and shaping emerging IT trends through applied research and corporate venturing. SAP Research has highly skilled teams in 11 research centers worldwide. More

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    Project Management Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & Summary- Provides support to the Project Manager in managing projects- Liaises with the operations team for lecturers’ availability and materials requirements- Maintains internal documentation on project management- Formats and edits learning materials- Ensures technical and content accuracy of documentation- Coordinates publication and distribution of learning materials- Assists in preparation, distribution and summary of attendance reports, feedback forms, certificates- Maintains accurate records on ADM and LMS- Responsible for arranging logistics for the project teams and SMEs for the delivery of the courses/programme (flights, hotels, transportation)- Provides general admin support- Conducts research and adds to the existing library of resources/e-books- Assist SME in the programme content development by researching relevant content within the PwC resources (white papers/publications)- Course administration activities including:- Initiating opening of job codes- Summarizing course evaluation/feedback- Preparing progress reports related to all client projects.- Preparing Course Billing Instruction (CBI)- Registration in client portal- Uploading of invoices in client portal- Arranging logistics for the trainer – booking flights and hotel- Adding courses in the ADM and updating the attendance in the ADM- Formatting client deliverable such as course materials (trainer slide, participant workbook, post course reports)- Visa processing of SME and relevant resources- Summarize course/programme evaluation report and prepare post course report

    – A business graduate with at least 2 years of course administration experience in the professional training services (combination of internships / part-time / full-time jobs is acceptable)- High level of technical proficiency and computer literacy particularly with Excel, Word, MS Project and Powerpoint- Familiarity with Administrate or other CRM platforms will be a plus- Excellent spoken and written English skills- Arabic speaker will be a plus- Excellent business writing skills- Well-developed administrative skills in order to set up and maintain systems so as to provide efficient service- Professional yet approachable manner- Meticulous and accurate approach with high attention to detail- Ability to work effectively under pressure- Ability to work well in a team as well as independently- Flexibility in working hours (evenings, weekends as and when required)

    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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    IT Supervisor | A Leading Luxury Brand For Female Fashion In The Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Oversee efficient working of all IT personnel and maintain knowledge on all job functions and administer all business requirements and ensure achievement of all business objectives and evaluate all IT systems.• Installs and maintains hardware and software, including server and desktop computers, tablets, databases, Operating systems, cloud services, network cabling and equipment, and other communications equipment at required work area.• Responsible for all aspects of the operations of an IT department including supervision of all technology inventory.• Monitor information about upgrades to specific systems and schedule upgrades as needed.• Analyzing existing computer systems and making recommendations for upgrades and improvements.• Developing and overseeing the installation of systems, which include software and hardware.• Performing tests and troubleshooting, as well as quality assurance; including implementing safety procedures and data recovery plans.

    • Responsible for creating a disaster recovery plan for company data and systems. IT Supervisors also assess data risk factors.• Ensure security through access controls, backups and firewalls; Upgrade systems with new releases and models.• Provides recommendations to the IT Manager during the development of the technology budget.• Staying up-to-date with field advancements and ensuring the team receives refresher training as well.Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Permanent

    A leading luxury brand for female fashion in the Middle East. More

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    Finance Manager – Accounting | A Leading Real Estate Development Company

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Jafza based company is looking to recruit a Finance Manager / Manager – Accounting to be based in Dubai.Candidates who can join immediately would be preferred.Key Responsibilities• Accountant mainly handling the preparation of financial statements of group of companies, Journal entries, Preparing profit and loss, Balance sheet.• Main responsibilities include ensuring that the company’s accounting system is up to date and accurate on an ongoing basis, entering financial transactions into the system, preparation of monthly reconciliation statements of all bank accounts, Maintaining all accounts-related files, etc. • Past experience with QuickBooks or Tally is mandatory. • Prepares financial summaries, reports, analysis, cost-benefit analysis, and/or ad hoc financial reports as required by the Senior Accountant/Management. • Preparing VAT returns and timely submissions of VAT statements to FTA.

    Salary:
    AED
    12,000 to 15,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    Requirements• Qualified Accountant – University graduate with 7-10 UAE years of post-qualification progressive experience, Chartered accountants or CPA’s mandatory.• Minimum 5+ years at Handling multiple Bank accounts online and manual transactions• Solid technical accounting skills, including IFRS • Working knowledge of ERP systems• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel • Fully affluent in English required.• Should have worked with companies with turnovers of more than 20 Million AED yearly.• Should have corporate exposure and had been in an environment of more than 50 employees.• Experience in all types of Online banking transactions is mandatory.About the CompanyA leading distributor in the UAE.

    A leading Real Estate Development company. More

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    Content Writer | Ignite Search & Selection

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Content Writer required for Global Financial Trading Company based in the Dubai office.The role would be based in-house reporting to the Content Manager.The position is focused on creating industry-specific articles, blogs, brochures, interview scripts, Email content & Website Content.

    The Ideal Candidate will have 2+ years of experience in a similar role and knowledge of the financial markets such as investments, Stock Market, Digital Currency, Foreign Exchange. Knowledge of SEO would be preferred.

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

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

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    Office Manager | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our client is an industry titan looking to grow their investment arm function. They are seeking an Office Manager / Executive Assistant for their facility in Abu Dhabi.Client DetailsOur client delivers high-tech solutions to support multiple industries including healthcare, oil and gas, financial services, etc. They are seeking an Office Manager / Executive Assistant to the CEO and COO to join their team in Abu Dhabi.DescriptionThe responsibilities of an Office Manager / Executive Assistant include:* Serving as the primary point of contact between employees, clients and external stakeholders* Scheduling meetings, appointments, and calendars for the C Suite* Maintaining office supplies and restocking on supply inventory as required by the business* Working closely with the accounting department to ensure that lease agreements are renewed promptly and accurately* Implementing office policies and procedures and gauging them against current policies to make necessary changes* Preparing presentations and office expense reports to support business activities* Screen phone calls on behalf of the C Suite and provide correspondence to the appropriate parties* Provide office support, such as: faxing, and maintenance of the filing system and contact database* Provide EA support to the CEO and COO by executing required administrative duties* Liaising with internal and external stakeholders such as: suppliers, travel agencies, hotels to carry out the job responsibilitiesJob OfferThe successful candidate for this role will be offered a competitive monthly salary. This is an exciting opportunity for a Office Manager / Executive Assistant; to further progress their career.

    The successful candidate for this Office Manager/ Executive Assistant role: * Minimum 5+ years of experience as an Office Manager / EA to senior management or the CEO* Experience with a Bulge Bracket bank preferred* Arabic speaking candidates preferred* Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritise work* Attention to detail and problem-solving skills* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

    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