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    HR Admin | A Leading Financial Organization in Qatar

    Employment:

    Contract

    Candidates with HR background to applyJob Purpose:The Admin Assist provides secretarial support to the HR team. Handles all administrative tasks by ensuring a smooth running and efficient service in line with expected standards of excellence. Responsibilities:• Organizes team meetings by preparing the agenda and taking minutes at the weekly meetings and following up on the action items, as and where required.• Supports the team in maintaining the monthly time attendance, filing documents maintaining up-to-date employee files • Liaises with internal/external stakeholders in a professional manner

    Qualification & Experience:• Minimum Qualifications: Diploma or Degree in Human Resources /Business Administration or other related discipline.• Minimum Experience: Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in Human Resources, Recruitment and HR specific areasSkills:• Knowledge of Human Resources practices, processes and policies • Experience working with HR departments in the Middle East• Detailed orientated, highly organized and ability to plan and prioritize• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)• Ability to scan and source information and data quickly and effectively • Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate across levels in the organization • Excellent computer skills in particular Excel and PowerPoint• Good attention to detail• Ability to work well under pressure• Cultural awareness and sensitivity • Resilience, customer and quality delivery focused • Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels• Ethical conduct, ability to hold confidential information and integrity

    A leading Financial Organization in Qatar. More

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    Business Planning & Development Executive | Irwin & Dow

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The role of Business Planning and Development Executive will work across all projects and sectors of the business including infrastructure, agriculture and education. It is a highly collaborative position with the Head of Business Development and the Senior Team and therefore, we require a candidate who is extremely adaptable and able to take instruction to further develop their knowledge of the business as a whole. With governmental projects across the African continent and an operations office based in Dubai, the role will encompass following up established leads and working with Seniors and clients to develop strong business plans and proposals. You will also be involved in the marketing development strategy in the relevant country and therefore you will be requested to travel on a regular basis alongside the Head of Business Development. Once the project is under way you will support the process further by assisting with the development and monitoring of budgets, working closely with the finance team and CFO directly. The timeline for these governmental projects can be up to 2 years from the initial discussion and the Business Planning and Development Executive will be mentored through this process in every aspect. Diligence and persistence will be required to maximize opportunities and see the project through to final completion. This is a highly collaborative role, and we expect that the successful candidate will possess strong communication skills, the capability to learn and the ability foster strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

    To apply for this vacancy, you will be required to have experience within African governmental projects. This can be by working directly for the relevant countries’ government or via a third party encompassing all stages of development, implementation and delivery. You will be degree educated and there is a strong preference for those who are based in Dubai, but are French speaking African nationals. However, other nationalities with the correct governmental project exposure will be considered.

    Irwin & Dow was established by two highly experienced recruitment professionals, Tracey Irwin and Jocelyn Dow. We provide a refreshing approach by working in close partnership with clients and candidates within the Business Support, Secretarial, HR & Finance sectors.

    Good staff are key to every business. We recognise and appreciate this, having over thirty years combined recruitment and executive search experience within the region.

    Our main aim is to provide a specialist service to clients preferring to work with a bespoke consultancy.

    Our values of discretion and diplomacy are paramount and our ultimate goal is to become a partner of choice for all our clients and candidates. More

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    Tender Administration Specialist | Irwin & Dow

    Employment:

    Full Time

    This vacancy is a highly administrative and collaborative role with regards to tender services for a global professional services firm in the heart of Dubai. Due to an internal transfer the vacancy has become immediately available. We are therefore seeking those who have 4 years of relevant tender document control experience and the capability to manage both client and internal stakeholder communications. It is also expected that you will have professional services industry exposure and be degree educated as a minimum requirement. As a Tender Administration Specialist, you will be responsible for managing all commercial leads coming into the business, maintaining communication with clients, and coordinating responses to all commercial opportunities. Receiving the RFP and making initial contact with the client, the lead is then passed onto the relevant senior individual with the correct industry expertise. Once the request is deemed credible, it is the role of the Tender Administration Specialist to always maintain full document control. You will also discuss the RFP with the Administrative Managers to ensure all leads are allocated and then begin to perform in depth research and due diligence about the client. This includes seeking out company information, scope of the project and past interactions and communications. As the process moves forwards, you will act as the first point of contact for the client to clarify any information, obtain documents and manage deadlines. Additionally, the same will also be provided to the clients and their own internal procurement team upon request.

    It is expected that you will be a highly organised individual, able to manage multiple conflicting deadlines, large volumes of documents and be exceptionally proactive. You should anticipate the needs of others with regards to relevant information and due diligence at all times in order to meet strict RFP deadlines. Therefore, an excellent standard of MS office and advanced analytical and reporting skills in Tableau and Alteryx is essential. A clear and concise method of communication with an excellent standard of the English language is also required.

    Irwin & Dow was established by two highly experienced recruitment professionals, Tracey Irwin and Jocelyn Dow. We provide a refreshing approach by working in close partnership with clients and candidates within the Business Support, Secretarial, HR & Finance sectors.

    Good staff are key to every business. We recognise and appreciate this, having over thirty years combined recruitment and executive search experience within the region.

    Our main aim is to provide a specialist service to clients preferring to work with a bespoke consultancy.

    Our values of discretion and diplomacy are paramount and our ultimate goal is to become a partner of choice for all our clients and candidates. More

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    Senior Solution Architect | Ooredoo Group

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Ooredoo Oman Family Member: As the Senior Solution Architect you will be responsible of planning & designing innovative & customized technical solutions for business customers as per their requirements. Also to provide sales support activities related to design of telecom solutions.Core Responsibilities: – Plan & design telecom solutions which best suit the business customer requirements. – Generate RFP technical responses, respond to tenders, prepare technical solution write-up, present solution. – Attend sites surveys for complex and special projects – Select the right technology & liaise with Network & Service Planning to develop the access network infrastructure. – Assist in preparing high-level design documents for large-scale and complex projects – Assist the product managers in defining new products & services – Undertake feasibility analysis of network infrastructure availability, services availability and solution implementation as required by business – Design technical solutions according to industry’s best practice and develop techniques that will sustain continual service improvement – Ensure the provided solutions are cost effective, scalable and future proof. – Coordinate with the Network & Service Planning department in developing the low-level design. – Identify and recommend new and viable telecom technologies and solutions for Ooredoo B2B technology profile – Lead the User Acceptance Test (UAT) exercise – Work with sales teams to identify, develop, qualify and complete with network infrastructure and services solutions – Support the pre-sale activities when required & ensure technical competences are available. – Provide sales support for activities related to design of various telecommunication solutions for business customers – Lead the technical design team during business customer meetings. – Work with Pre-Sales and Service Delivery for effective solution proposal and implementation. – Support business product teams when launching new products during the concept development, and preliminary analysis. – Lead the technical team during POC testing to ensure the deployed solutions are according to the design and agreed levels of standards – Provide network consulting services on assessment and implementation for business customers based on requirements and technology capabilities – Vendor management for new network solutions till full handover to Network & Service Planning department. – Support the Program Management department in all the turnkey and large-scale projects during implementation. – Lead the network design team in turnkey and large-scale projects.

    The Person: You should have a minimum of 6 years of experience in access network design and architecture, must have significant knowledge of developing solutions architecture, experienced in complex telecommunication solutions & networking, experience in project management, In depth knowledge of pre-sales support, MS Office Proficiency and Fluent in written and spoken English and Arabic with a University Degree in Engineering preferably in Networking. Skills Required: – Solutions Design – Pre-Sales Support – Documentation Management – Feasibility Analysis – Project Management – Good Knowledge of the Omani Market – Communicating Effectively – Results Focused – Teamwork – Customer Orientation – Analytical thinking – Planning & Organizing Note: you will be required to attach the following: – Resume / cv- Passport-size photograph

    We are a leading international communications company delivering mobile, fixed, broadband internet, and corporate managed services tailored to the needs of consumers and businesses across markets in the Middle East, North Africa and Southeast Asia. As a community-focused company, we are guided by our vision of enriching peoples lives and our belief that we can stimulate human growth by leveraging communications to help people achieve their full potential.

    Formerly known as Qtel Group, we have a customer base of 92.9 million and reported revenues of USD 9.3 billion in 2012. More

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    Associate Designer (UX/UI) – Early Professional | IBM Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Introduction Thomas J. Watson said it best: “Good design is good business.” Visualization is critical to discovering data-driven insights and effectively communicating that knowledge to others. Designers at IBM work to create experiences that work together, work the same, and work for our clients. Does the thought of creating the platform at the heart of solutions like Watson, Blockchain, IoT, and Security excite you? If so, read on!Your Role and Responsibilities Associate Designer (UX/UI) IBM is a global cognitive and cloud company changing the way the world works. We foster a culture of creative, innovative thinkers; people who are curious about how technology can transform businesses and impact the world. Our consultants are part of IBM Services where we engage with clients across every industry to deliver technology-driven solutions. We cultivate a diverse, inclusive, global team of people who want to pioneer, reimagine and disrupt the future.Here’s where you come in. We’re looking for passionate, original thinkers who want to drive progress, grow their network and further their careers. If you see yourself as someone who never stops learning, who believes no problem is too big to solve, and who wants to unleash your potential, IBM Services is for you.Our clients’ technical and business needs are constantly evolving. We’re hiring inspired, talented individuals eager to apply their knowledge and perspective to challenging work that evolves industries and our world. We prioritize ongoing learning, development of technical skills, and continuous personal growth, all grounded in a culture of coaching and apprenticeship.

    Associate Designer (UX/UI) – Qualifications: BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science. – Fluency in one or more of the following: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript – Proficient with industry-standard design tools (e.g. Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketch, Figma) – Proficient understanding of web markup languages, including HTML5, CSS3 – Basic knowledge in one or more of the following technology areas: HTML, CSS, UI Development, JavaScript, Node.js, React.js, Vue.js, Angular – Experience in one or more of the following development on mobile platforms, material design standards and principles, developing websites and applications, ideation, design, storyboarding, and overall UX development. – Portfolio of UX-focused work samples for web and mobile applications. – Advanced skills in problem-solving and familiarity with technical constraints and limitations as they apply to design for platforms such as web, desktop, and mobile, Android and iOS. – Language : English, Arabic (preferred), Required Technical and Professional Expertise – BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science – Fluency in one or more of the following: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript

    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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    Specialist Project Management | Ooredoo Group

    Employment:

    Full Time

    About Us: Ooredoo is a dynamic global Telecommunications player operating in 10 countries serving more than 138 million customers. Ooredoo Qatar employs approximately 1,600 people driving Ooredoo to be the number one choice for world-class communications services in Qatar, and it is a team that you can be part of!About the Business Unit: The Technology Unit within Ooredoo is the backbone of the organization providing all technology services which enable Ooredoo to deliver its services to its customers across all technology platforms, 24/7/365. In other words, it’s responsible for the management of all Ooredoo networks, technology infrastructure/ platforms and processes to achieve fast time-to-market, high operational efficiency, and support product/ service innovation, and ultimately drive the financial performance of Ooredoo. The department supports the Technology BU through project management of all programs and projects in IT and Network and for managing the overall delivery of more complex change requestsAbout the Role: – This role is responsible for executing programs and projects including rollout in IT and Network including prioritization of programs / projects in the BU, in consultation with other functions.

    Minimum Experience, Essential Knowledge & Skills: – 8 years’ experience in a similar role.- Experience with technical subjects and emerging technologies in cloud computing or related technical fields, and their relevance to the marketplace.Minimum Entry Qualifications: – Bachelor’s Degree in Telecom or Electrical & Electronics Engineering or ManagementNote: you will be required to attach the following: – Resume / cv- CV

    We are a leading international communications company delivering mobile, fixed, broadband internet, and corporate managed services tailored to the needs of consumers and businesses across markets in the Middle East, North Africa and Southeast Asia. As a community-focused company, we are guided by our vision of enriching peoples lives and our belief that we can stimulate human growth by leveraging communications to help people achieve their full potential.

    Formerly known as Qtel Group, we have a customer base of 92.9 million and reported revenues of USD 9.3 billion in 2012. More

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    Assistant Manager / Manager, Forensic Technology | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Successful organizations depend on their reputation for keeping promises, respecting laws and behaving ethically to maintain stakeholder trust. EY Forensic & Integrity Services professionals help organizations protect and restore enterprise and financial reputation. We assist companies and their legal counsel to investigate facts, resolve disputes and manage regulatory challenges. We put integrity at the heart of compliance programs to help better manage ethical and reputational risks. Embracing integrity means doing what you say you will do, with unerring commitment. This can make it easier to attract and retain talented people and harness their skills to grow your business. A foundation built on integrity is critical because today’s talent values purpose-driven organizations. It can also help you develop stronger partnerships with suppliers and work more effectively with employees, investors, regulators and influencers. Our integrated approach ranges from enhancements in areas of perceived weakness or issues – including governance, controls, culture and data insights – to full organizational design and structural implementation. The opportunity A position has arisen for a Forensics technology Assistant Manager / Manager to conduct forensics analytic tasks, supporting the MENA technology team with cyber compromise assessments and other forensic projects. This is an ideal opportunity to develop you career in the consulting space, to work on a diverse portfolio of projects, gaining exposure to a fast – paced market with evolving challenges and opportunities and to support the development of junior team members. Your key responsibilities – In this role you will manage and provide end-to-end support on all technology projects, conduct forensic analysis including forensic imaging, investigate threat events detected in client environments, deliver high quality reports to the client, support client teams on remote sites and support the delivery of long term forensic investigation projects, both on site and remotely. – Where necessary, you may also deploy to client sites to undertake cyber related investigations. – You will assist in managing the financial aspects of engagements by organizing staffing, build and design data policy and procedures, tracking fees and communicating issues to project leaders. – You will also establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships. – You’ll actively contribute to improving operational efficiency on projects and internal initiatives and will consistently drive projects to completion, determining that the work is of high quality.

    To qualify for the role, you must have – Minimum of five plus years of experience in the Forensic technology domain – Working knowledge of hardware configuration and network / data communications, software development and scripting, and database technology and database exploitation / forensics – Demonstrated experience in the field of digital forensics and cyber incident response – Ability to automate tasks using a scripting language (Python, Perl, Ruby) – Knowledge of Windows, Unix and Mac host-based forensics and command line – Excellent project management skills and the ability to prioritize when working on multiple engagements – A history of business development and team development success – Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field Ideally, you’ll also have – An advanced degree or at least one professional certification, such as EnCE, CCE, CCFP, GCFA, GNFA, GCFE, CFCE, GCIH, GREM – Track record with a leading consulting firm in the MENA region What we look for We are interested in entrepreneurs who have the confidence to develop and promote a brand-new strategic vision both internally and externally. You will be business savvy with a passion for innovation as well as the motivation to create your own EY journey. What we offer We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer: – Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. – Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. – Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. – Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. EY Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

    EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

    EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available on our site.

    The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region More

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    Talent Acquisition Specialist – In House | Kershaw Leonard

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our client is looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist who has a work history of in house recruitment. You can have an agency background as well but you must have had at least 3 years working in house too.This is a fast paced environment with a heavy work load as our client is expanding rapidly. It would be most useful if you have experience in acquiring talent for a broad range of roles from the most senior to basic administration. You will be joining a team of 4 other recruiters and so the ability to cooperate and work together is essential. Our client has no room for self centred individuals who wish to succeed at any cost. Collaboration is critical

    Salary:
    AED
    13,000 to 15,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    * Psychology, HR or other related degree will be highly regarded* minimum of 3 years in house talent acquisition experience* preference will be given to candidates with a multi national company background* evidence of competency based interviewing techniques will be tested at interview* ability to work independently at home as well as the office

    Kershaw Leonard is committed to finding First Class people for its World Class Clients. Since our inauguration in September 1999, We have become well-respected specialists for all aspects of Human Resource Consultancy and Recruitment, and bring a standard of professional conduct (through the Recruitment Employment Confederation UK) to the industry here in the Middle East. Our qualified Consultants deliver a unique quality of service that is designed to meet the individual needs of both Candidates and Clients.

    Our specialist recruitment divisions cover permanent, temporary and contract staff, and Executive Search, in the following sectors:

    Senior Executives and Directors; Design; Engineering and Construction; Finance and Banking; Human Resources and Training; IT and Telecoms; Legal; Logistics and Supply Chain Management; Media; Office Management; Retail; Sales and Marketing and Secretarial and Business Support. More