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    Human Capital – Deals L&D Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Human Capital – Deals L&D Associate – JordanLine of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismIFS – Human Capital (HC)Management LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryThe L&D Associate coordinates and supports the ongoing administration, creation and delivery of best in class learning, virtual and hybrid solutions, and talent and development programmes in totality, from concept and design through execution and assessment.The general purpose of this position is to coordinate the successful scheduling, communication and implementation of all L&D programmes offered to staff, as well as maintaining and updating relevant systems for analysis, reporting, budgeting and forecasting.Primary duties and responsibilities:Financial- Supports the monitoring of the overall L&D budgets and accurate monitoring of spend- Responsible for LPO and payment process of invoices to external suppliers/vendors- Supports the L&D team to identify new, cost and time effective delivery modelsCustomer- Acts as hotel/conference room liaison for assigned ‘classroom’ courses- Consolidates feedback from learning programme evaluations and produces relevant reports accordingly- Coordinates all details related to enrolment of courses: full ownership of attendee list, printing, updating materials, logistics, catering, room set-up, etc.- Coordinates and plans all training programs logistics for attendees- Provides onsite support at L&D programmes/events and is part of pre-event logistics/project team, working closely with recruitment and onboarding teams- Manages and reviews Professional Qualifications membership applications and data for students and ensure alignment with Line of Service PQ policy- Ensures L&D team processes are aligned and adhere to Global Quality ProcessesInternal process- Coordinates and supports reports related to the learning management systems- Uploads all training programmes into the relevant learning management systems- Reviews and maintain regular L&D data needed for analysis, budgets, and forecasting- Assists to create new budgets where needed- Prepares appropriate forms, correspondence, and records regarding course attendance, feedback on programs, instructors, etc.- Documents processes and procedures to streamline course coordination for consistency- Coordinates the participation of facilitators/guest speakers for programs when necessary- Coordinates material production and inventory for assigned courses- Prepares and sends advance material packages to participants- Tracks distribution of materials where appropriate- Sets up and supports online and/or virtual learning sessionsLearning and growth- Supports improvements in the HC Operating Model, specifically the increased delivery of standardised services. Look for areas of continuous improvement across the Learning & Development function- Promotes collaboration, trust and improvement between team members and across the HC Team- Works on specific projects related to HC initiatives as assigned- Demonstrates a culture of continuous learning within the Learning & Development team and benchmark against best practices in the HR industry and country specific- Acts as a key resource and liaison to other functional areas of the business, building cross-functional relationships, as needed

    Knowledge, skills, and abilities:Education- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Psychology or Business Management is preferredLanguage- Fluency in spoken and written English, proficiency in Arabic is an advantageOverall experience- Up to 2 or 3 years of relevant experienceSpecific experience- Experience in HR/L&D processes including L&D reporting is preferredKnowledge and skills- Strong project management skills- Excellent attention to detail- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills- Excellent team building and relationship building capabilities- Ability to maintain highly confidential information and data- Strong customer service orientation with ability to use patience and diplomacy to handle issues- Google Suite and Microsoft Office toolsWe’d like to interview candidates who have strong digital / technology acumen, or who can demonstrate that they’re willing and able to develop rapidly in this area.Travel RequirementsNot SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?NoGovernment Clearance Required?No

    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 Project Engineer | Amazon

    Employment:

    Full Time

    About OpsTech ITOperations is at the heart of Amazon’s business. We are known for our speed, accuracy, and exceptional service. Our buildings deliver tens of thousands of products to hundreds of countries worldwide, every day. OpsTech IT provides nonstop global IT support to Amazon Operations as a vital piece to the puzzle. We are looking for self-motivated individuals to take on new challenges and motivate teams in fostering solutions to the hurdles we face. Together, we take ownership for what we do — whether supporting IT infrastructure, developing new technology in-house, launching a new Amazon Operations facility, or delighting our customers by delivering packages directly to themAbout The RoleAs an IT Project Engineer, you will use your technical knowledge and specialized project management skills to initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control projects for OpsTech IT infrastructure, data facilities and technical solutions. You are able to manage multiple large projects with minimal guidance that affect multiple locations in multiple regions. You are required to have strong communication skills to coordinate onsite and remote work with teams across the region and engage stakeholders to deliver results as a project leader with the support of OpsTech IT Leadership and staff resources. You will organize and support project intake, prioritization, and resource capacity planning in support of multiple Regional IT Managers. You will actively expand your scope of knowledge by learning about new technologies and project management methodologies to support the organization.The ideal candidate is an independent and curious self-starter with a demonstrated ability to produce high-quality technical content, drive complex projects, collaborate with technologists and subject matter experts, and have a high tolerance for ambiguity and a bias toward action. Qualified candidates will be able interact at all levels and must have an ability to generate detailed status reports on all programs to support senior leadership in communications with our internal and external stakeholders.What Do We Offer?Amazon offers competitive compensation packages including comprehensive healthcare benefits starting on Day 1, and up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave. But wait there’s more: we don’t wear suits and ties! Come as you are because jeans, t-shirts, sneakers and sometimes a neon safety vest will be your daily outfit.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to- Develop and manage IT projects from beginning to end, including project scope, timeline, hardware procurement, resource allocation, and project execution coordinating remote work closely with OpsTech IT teams.- Be the first point of escalation for projects assigned. Act as an escalation point for the project team and project stakeholders to manage risks, develop mitigation plans and path to green throughout the project.- Report and inform stakeholders of status updates, risks and issues.- Proactively manage change control and communicate impact in project scope, identify issues, and devise contingency plans.- Identify and manage project dependencies and critical paths while maintaining accurate project plans with real-time milestone, task and project health data for all your projects.- Update or develop documentation on processes critical to successfully implementing your projects.- Identify opportunities to streamline project deliverables, share best practices with your peers and leaders and implement continuous improvement actions on a regular basis- Lead adoption of project management tools and processes. Evangelize project management practices throughout the region and follow the standard methodology to develop scope documents, project management plans, communication plans, project schedules, change management and risk and issue log.- Participate in hiring, training and development of others.

    BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- High School diploma or GED equivalent- 4+ years of experience and education in IT Project support in a multi-user high availability environment, project management or related management functions- 4+ years of experience and education with networking concepts such as DNS, DHCP, SSL, OSI Model, and TCP/IP- Understanding of large, complex and globally distributed IT systems- Experience with Project Management Applications and toolsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor’s degree in Computer science or IT related field.- Exceptional organizational, planning and prioritization skills as well as excellent oral and written communication skills- Intermediate-level knowledge in one or more of the following: LAN, WAN, Wireless, Telecommunications, Systems Administration, Low voltage data cabling, or data facilities technologies- Experience with procurement of IT equipment- Experience as a leader and mentor for project teams in a matrixed environment- Ability to explain complex IT concepts in simple terms- Excellent written and verbal communication skills- Ability to manage high priority projectsAmazon is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority / Women / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation/ Age

    Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. We are driven by the excitement of building technologies, inventing products, and providing services that change lives. We embrace new ways of doing things, make decisions quickly, and are not afraid to fail. We have the scope and capabilities of a large company, and the spirit and heart of a small one.

    Together, Amazonians research and develop new technologies from Amazon Web Services to Alexa on behalf of our customers: shoppers, sellers, content creators, and developers around the world.

    Our mission is to be Earth’s most customer-centric company. Our actions, goals, projects, programs, and inventions begin and end with the customer top of mind.

    You’ll also hear us say that at Amazon, it’s always “Day 1.”​ What do we mean? That our approach remains the same as it was on Amazon’s very first day – to make smart, fast decisions, stay nimble, invent, and focus on delighting our customers. More

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    Android Developers- Expo 2020 | Adecco

    Employment:

    Temporary

    Job briefWe are looking for an Android Developer who possesses a passion for pushing mobile technologies to the limits. This Android app developer will work with our team of talented engineers to design and build the next generation of our mobile applications.Responsibilities• Design and build advanced applications for the Android platform• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features• Work with outside data sources and APIs• Unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability• Work on bug fixing and improving application performance• Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency

    • BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject• Proven software development experience and Android skills development• Proven working experience in Android app development and• Have published at least one original Android app• Experience with Android SDK• Experience working with remote data via REST and JSON• Experience with third-party libraries and APIs• Working knowledge of the general mobile landscape, architectures, trends, and emerging technologies• Solid understanding of the full mobile development life cycle.

    About the Adecco Group

    The Adecco Group, based in Zurich, Switzerland, is the world’s leading provider of workforce solutions. With more than 33,000 FTE employees and around 5,100 branches in 60 countries and territories around the world, the Adecco Group offers a wide variety of services, connecting approximately 700,000 associates with our clients every day. The services offered fall into the broad categories of temporary staffing, permanent placement, career transition and talent development, as well as outsourcing and consulting. The Adecco Group is a Fortune Global 500 company. More

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    Sales Coordinator – Russian Speaking | Creative Zone

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Creative Zone Group is growing and we have opportunities for experienced Sales Coordinators in our Group entities based in Dubai. The Sales Coordinator is responsible for providing the necessary support to the sales team and is the point of reference for colleagues and customers alike, by keeping schedules, providing feedback, documentation, and information. It is the Sales Coordinator’s responsibility to help customers and increase sales by displaying excellent customer service, being responsive, and being highly organized. The primary function of a Sales Coordinator is to collaborate with the sales team and other departments thereby ensuring smooth integration of sales, operations, and marketing activities.Your responsibilities will include:• Qualify all leads within 2 hours of receipt – sales calls, walk-ins, live chat, online form, referral, social-media• Ensure contact protocol is followed by reaching out to leads in accordance with the contact schedule via call and email. The details of the same need to be logged into the CRM System on a real-time basis. • Maintain full and detailed records of lead qualification and opportunity creation and hand over to Business Set-up Advisors. • Ensure the Business Setup Advisors are updated about client information via CRM. • Answer calls for Sales, logged messages, and/or transferred calls to the appropriate person in an efficient manner.• Prepare daily, weekly, monthly reports on lead qualification matrix such as Time to Qualify, Lead Status, Lead Source, and other reports as required. • Provide marketing with relevant customer lists as required or requested. • Track leads and provides updates and feedback to the marketing team on the quality of leads received and the channel from where they are received. • Proactively audit processes, practices, and documents to identify weaknessesCreative Zone is one of UAE’s largest and most trusted business setup advisory firms. Creative Zone’s registration professionals have helped over 44,000 aspiring entrepreneurs and SMEs grow their businesses in the UAE since its inception in 2010. Creative Zone was created with a simple yet revolutionary model for the UAE marketplace; to serve as a one-stop shop, from company registration with flexible payment plans to offering value-added services to help SMEs sustain and grow their businesses.

    Prior experience using CRM systems and qualifying leads is essential to be considered for this exciting opportunity. To join our team you will be/have:• Bachelor’s degree in any related discipline• 2-3 years Sales or Client Relations experience with an emphasis on telephone support• Experience using CRM systems is essential, ZOHO CRM will be an advantage• Excellent spoken English and Russian languages will be an advantage • Currently based in UAE and available for an immediate start

    Welcome to CREATIVE ZONE!

    We are a team of company registration professionals who are passionate about bringing the dreams of aspiring entrepreneurs and SME’s to life.

    We believe in providing you not only with your company’s documentation, but also equipping you with the necessary tools to promote, develop and grow your business.

    We are a business setup company with a difference – our work doesn’t end with the issuance of your trade license & residency visa – it starts there! More

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    Senior Accountant | Middle East Executive

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our client is a private holding company based in Dubai.They are currently looking for an experienced Accounting professional to join their team.Your job will mainly involve handling portfolio assets, commercial and residential real estate, liquid securities and private equity.You will be responsible for:• The day-to-day coordination of the portfolio reconciliation, accounting and performance reporting provided by banks and in-house systems. • Delivering comprehensive portfolio reporting for the various asset classes and work closely with the portfolio manager of the various asset classes in ensuring that daily, weekly and monthly reports at the asset class level is accurate. • Managing office administration requirements including renewing trade licenses, regulatory portals, KYC requests and adhoc invoice and expense processing. • Providing support in preparing quarterly asset class performance reports, annual reports, weekly treasury reports, monthly banking, summary and expense reports. • Conducting on-going diligence for compliance, tax and fee monitoring. • Assisting in performing financial due diligence on the funds by reviewing the financial statements and quarterly capital account summaries.

    Salary:
    AED
    18,000 to 20,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    The ideal candidate will have :A Degree in Accounting or Finance from a recognised University 5+ years of professional accounting experienceWorking knowledge of tax laws and GAAP.Strong financial analysis skills.Strong communication skills.Strong organizational and stress management skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software (Sage)The ability to work with little to no supervision.

    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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    Android Developer | Adecco

    Employment:

    Temporary

    Android Developers – Expo 2020Job briefWe are looking for an Android Developer who possesses a passion for pushing mobile technologies to the limits. This Android app developer will work with our team of talented engineers to design and build the next generation of our mobile applications.Responsibilities• Design and build advanced applications for the Android platform• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features• Work with outside data sources and APIs• Unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability• Work on bug fixing and improving application performance• Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency

    • BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject• Proven software development experience and Android skills development• Proven working experience in Android app development and• Have published at least one original Android app• Experience with Android SDK• Experience working with remote data via REST and JSON• Experience with third-party libraries and APIs• Working knowledge of the general mobile landscape, architectures, trends, and emerging technologies• Solid understanding of the full mobile development life cycle.

    About the Adecco Group

    The Adecco Group, based in Zurich, Switzerland, is the world’s leading provider of workforce solutions. With more than 33,000 FTE employees and around 5,100 branches in 60 countries and territories around the world, the Adecco Group offers a wide variety of services, connecting approximately 700,000 associates with our clients every day. The services offered fall into the broad categories of temporary staffing, permanent placement, career transition and talent development, as well as outsourcing and consulting. The Adecco Group is a Fortune Global 500 company. More

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    Cloud Value Rep – Oracle Cloud Infrastructure CMUT SaudiTech | Oracle

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Sells a subset of product or services directly or via partners to a large number of named accounts/non-named accounts/geographical territory (mainly Tier 3 accounts).Primary job duty is to sell technology software products and related services in a defined territory. Identifies, qualifies and closes new opportunities. Manages accounts including the entire sales process from business development prospecting and specifications through contract negotiations, signing, and post-sales support. Leverages the Oracle sales model to maximize revenue growth and increase local market share. Builds and expands business partner revenue and self sufficiency.Job duties are varied and complex, needing independent judgment. May have project lead role.

    5 years field sales experience including technology sales experience. Ability to forecast, manage sales expenses, and successfully close new Oracle business. Business development, prospecting and presentation skills. Excellent communication skills and problem solving ability. Proven track record of exceeding sales objective and territory/account development. Experience as the focal point for clients for all sales and related issues. Oracle knowledge and/or knowledge of Oracle*s competitors. Travel may be needed. Bachelor degree or equivalent.As part of Oracle’s employment process candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment screening process. This will involve identity and employment verification, professional references, education verification and professional qualifications and memberships (if applicable).

    Oracle offers an integrated array of applications, databases, servers, storage, and cloud technologies to empower modern business. For most companies, flexibility is critical. Oracle provides a wide choice of software, systems, and cloud deployment models – including public, on-premises, and hybrid clouds – to ensure that technology flexes to the unique needs of a business.

    Oracle Cloud is a complete, integrated stack of platform, infrastructure, and application services. With advanced scalability and security, Oracle Cloud enables technical agility across the enterprise, connects people to information for clearer insights, and fosters efficiency through simplified workflows.

    More than 420,000 customers across 145 countries have harnessed Oracle technology to accelerate their digital transformation. More

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    3rd Line Technical Support Engineer | Ignite Search & Selection

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our client is a Global Online Trading Platform looking for an experienced 3rd Line Technical Engineer with 5+ years of experience.Reporting to the Production Manager, the role is to assist their in-house staff across the Asia region with 1st/2nd/3rd line technical support issues. The position requires you to support infrastructure installation, hardware refreshes while delivering cloud-based projects. The Successful candidate must also have experience with PHP Scripting and Coding.

    This role requires the successful candidate to have:- 5+ Years experience within Finance or Ecommerce Industry -Knowledge of trading platforms & Systems -CRM Experience -Understanding of payment systems and processes -Experienced in PHP Scripting and Coding

    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