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    PwC Academy – Arabic Translator / Proposal Support Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceIndustry/SectorSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryPwC’s Academy is looking for a candidate for the role of Proposal Support Administrator for the Lebanon office. The Proposal Support Administrator will assist in proposal and materials development including proposals database management.The Proposal Support Administrator will work closely with the Senior Manager – Business Development and perform a wide variety of business support and content management activities.Our Proposals Development team supports PwC’s consulting teams in marketing and sales proposals. You’ll support the writing and editing process for proposals, thought leadership initiatives, sector specific leadership agendas and other marketing initiatives.Develop proposals:- Maintain a database for the all old and new proposals and for the following documents: client needs analysis, proposal control process and project management financial- Assist in development of any proposals- Assist in obtaining the outlines for the proposals- Assist in obtaining necessary information from trainer for inclusion in proposal- Assist in formatting documents and branding- Assist in the analysis of new RFP’s and development of first draft proposal docs- Assist in preparation of letters of engagement- Assist in preparation of agreements with clients- Assist in preparation of proposal templates both in English and Arabic- Maintenance of client database- Maintenance of proposals database by cataloging successful and unsuccessful proposals- Cross reference content of materials to open course and client specific content to allow easy search and retrieval of historical course materials and proposal content

    Additional Job Description- Experience in the professional training services preferred.Specific technical expertise: – High level of technical proficiency and computer literacy particularly with Powerpoint, Word and Excel- Excellent spoken and written Arabic Skills- Excellent business writing skills- Excellent organizational and administrative skills- Ability to work well in a team as well as independently- Flexibility in working hours (evenings, weekends as and when required)Travel Requirements0%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?YesGovernment Clearance Required?Yes

    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 Director / CIO – Construction Company | CG Resourcing

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Required to join an international construction company working on infrastructure and O&G projects across the Middle East and Africa. The successful candidate will be based in the head office managing IT for the entire Group.Applicants should meet the following criteriaA degree in IT or similar20 + years post graduate experienceA proven track of working as an IT Director in contractors, engineering consultancies or O&G companies essentialFluent in ArabicExperience of working in the Middle EastExcellent team management skillsAble to communicate and present effectively

    Applicants should meet the following criteriaA degree in IT or similar20 + years post graduate experienceA proven track of working as an IT Director in contractors, engineering consultancies or O&G companies essentialFluent in ArabicExperience of working in the Middle EastExcellent team management skillsAble to communicate and present effectively

    CG Resourcing are a boutique recruitment company specialising in supplying mainly white collar professionals to the construction and engineering industry throughout the world. Our main center of operations are the Middle East and Africa regions although we also have experience of recruiting for Australasia, Russia, Western and Eastern Europe and throughout Asia. All CG Resourcing staff have over 15 years of experience of recruiting for the construction and engineering markets both in the UK and throughout the World so are true experts in their field!

    We aim to work with our clients on a one to one basis so we can develop a unique understanding of their exact requirements, offering them a truly bespoke recruitment service that address’s all of their requirements. Our service can be tailor made to cater for mass recruitment, campaigns, one off executive placements or multiple placements on large construction projects.

    We are able to source candidates of any level and from any part of the world and are now the trusted recruitment partners of many industry leading construction organisations!

    Specialisms:

    Construction – build and civils
    Rail and metro.
    Architecture
    Bridges and building structures
    Highways and infrastructure
    Project Management.
    Health and Safety
    Planning and Project Controls
    Quantity Surveying, Contract Administration.
    MEP
    Environmental and Geotechnical
    Water
    Facilities Management
    Human resources, finance and support services, Administration 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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    Java Engineer | Adecco

    Employment:

    Temporary

    Java Engineers- Expo 2020Profession Business Supporting roleTravel 10-25%We’re hiring software engineers to write code (in JAVA code mainly) for and deploy Terminus’ robot software. This individual should have experience working with hardware, is well as have an ability to communicate with customers. Part of this role will involve explaining our technical software capabilities of our robots to clients and helping with onsite field testing.Responsibilities• Designing, implementing, and maintaining Java applications that are often high volume and low-latency, required for mission-critical systems.• Delivering high availability and performance• Contributing to all phases of the development lifecycle• Writing well-designed, efficient, and testable code• Conducting software analysis, programming, testing, and debugging• Managing Java and Java EE application development• Ensuring designs comply with specifications.• Preparing and producing releases of software components• Transforming requirements into stipulations• Support continuous improvement.• Investigating alternatives and technologies• Presenting for architectural review• Maintain active systems and identify opportunities for efficacy within the current software platform.

    Key Qualifications• B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.• 3+ years of professional hands-on software development experience, particularly in Java, would augment a candidacy.• Well versed in one or many of the following standard or enterprise skills including Enterprise Java Bean (EJB), J2EE framework, XML, Xquery, XSL, Linux/Unix Windows Platform and Solaris, Oracle database SQL and JDBC, Java XML Parsing, Coding, Java-based Web services, and Java Servlet Technology etc.• Be familiar with the following tasks: Conceptualize Vendor Management strategy• Develop selection criteria and processes• Prepare an RFQ questionnaire and other bid documents• Evaluate offers and negotiate with vendors, Select vendors and maintain relationships• Employ a strategy for vendor accountability, which will be plus value and request for a senior developer role.• Knowledge of professional software engineering and best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.• Experience in development of distributed/scalable systems and high-volume transaction applications.• 1+ years developing AI/robotics software is a plus.• Fluency in English.

    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