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    IT Technician | Privilege

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Installing and configuring hardware and software components to ensure usability.Troubleshooting hardware and software issues.Ensuring electrical safety standards are met.Repairing or replacing damaged hardware.Upgrading the entire system to enable compatible software on all computers.Installing and upgrading anti-virus software to ensure security at the user level.Performing tests and evaluations of new software and hardware.Providing support to users and being the first point of contact for error reporting.Establishing good relationships with all departments and colleagues.Conducting daily backup operations.Managing technical documentation.

    Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.2+ years of experience in computer networks and systems maintenance.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Good interpersonal skills.Proficient in database programming and software installation.Attention to detail.Good problem-solving skills.

    Group of Companies involved in Luxury Retail, Investment, IT, Telecom, Consultancy and General Trading. More

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    Administrator I | United Arab Emirates University (UAEU)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job DescriptionThe Administrator I perform a variety of administrative work for the SIP, requiring initiative and independent judgment. The incumbent works independently under general direction, handles problems and non-routine situations and interpret guidelines and University and department procedures. Provide central administrative work of the operation. – Carrying out deskwork on the nature of work within the organizational unit.- Study and review official transactions relating to the nature of the work and ensure that they meet the required requirements.- Data and information mobilization required in different transactions.- Writing records meetings.- Follow-up on the completion of various official transactions concerning the nature of the work.- To advise, respond to and direct auditors on matters relating to the nature of the work when needed.- Review the periodic reports received by the organizational unit and oversee their analysis and study.- Preservation and archival of data and documentation on the nature of the work.- Undertake any other work related to the nature of the work at the time of assignment.

    Minimum Qualification- Bachelor degree or relevant minimum of 5 years experience.Preferred Qualification- Advanced writing skills and the ability to conduct internal and external correspondence.- Reporting skill and generalizations.- Knowledge of transaction and administrative fundamentals and policies.- Quantitative and qualitative analysis capacity.- Problem solving skills- Ability to work on own initiative.- Ability to work under pressure.- Microsoft windows & office suite knowledge.Expected Skills/Rank/Experience- Proficiency in MS Office- Excellent Arabic and English written and oral communication skills- Multi-tasking and time management capability – Integrity and professionalism- Advanced Microsoft Office- Virtual meetings skills- Minutes taking – Office Management and Planning- Building positive working relationship- Adapting to change

    Founded in 1976 by the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, UAEU is a comprehensive, research-intensive university enrolling about 14,000 Emirati and international students. As the UAE’s flagship university, UAEU offers a full range of accredited, high-quality graduate and undergraduate programs through nine Colleges: Business and Economics; Education; Engineering; Food and Agriculture; Humanities and Social Sciences; IT; Law; Medicine and Health Sciences; and Science. With a distinguished international faculty, state-of-the art new campus, and full range of student support services, UAEU offers a living-learning environment that is unmatched in the UAE.

    As a research-intensive university of international stature, UAEU works with its partners in industry to provide research solutions to challenges faced by the nation, the region, and the world. The University has established research centers of strategic importance to the country and the region which are advancing knowledge in critical areas ranging from water resources to cancer treatments. UAEU is currently ranked the number one research university in the GCC, number two in the Arab World, and #370 globally.

    UAEU’s academic programs have been developed in partnership with employers, so our graduates are in high demand. UAEU alumni hold key positions in industry, commerce, and government throughout the region. Our continuing investments in facilities, services, and staff ensure that UAEU will continue to serve as a model of innovation and excellence. More

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    Software Development Manager, After Market Services | Amazon.ae

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job summaryAt Amazon, we’re working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. If you’d like to help us build the place to find and buy anything online, this is your chance to make history.We are looking for Software Development Managers to be based in Cairo, Egypt with 10+ years of solid Software development experience involving solving complex problems, to work on some of the key initiatives planned to support our rapid evolution and growth of Amazon International Expansion Business. and in the process solve some of the most challenging problems.Key job responsibilitiesWe are looking for a seasoned software development manager to lead and drive the team’s technical direction, strategizing and shaping our long-term vision and architecture:- You will own major deliverables end-to-end, drive roadmaps, and provide technical leadership to the engineering team.- You’ll be responsible for the overall development life cycle of the solution and manage complex projects with significant bottom line impact.- Work with product managers in developing a strategy and road map to provide compelling capabilities for the vendors community that helps them succeed in their business goals.- Work closely with senior engineers to develop the best technical design and approach for new product development.- Instill best practices for software development and documentation, assure designs meet requirements, and deliver high-quality work on tight schedules.- Project management – prioritization , planning of projects and features, Stakeholder management and tracking of external commitments.- Operational Excellence – monitoring & operation of production services.- Demonstrated capability to provide depth and breadth technical leadership to agile teams.

    Basic Qualifications – Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field- 7+ years of experience as a software developer- 5+ years of software development manager experience- Excellent problem solving abilities and object-oriented design skills- Fluency and experience in object-oriented programming languages, like Java- A thorough understanding of software development in a team and a strong track record of shipping software- Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information clearly and concisely to a variety of audiences- The ability to handle multiple competing priorities- Experience developing and executing a software roadmap- Experience managing front-end, back-end, and services-oriented software systemsPreferred Qualifications S – Graduate degree (Master’s or PhD) in Computer Science or related field- 10+ years’ professional experience in software development- Experience building and operating mission critical, highly scalable distributed softwares and systems- Demonstrated capability to provide depth and breadth technical leadership to agile teams

    Amazon.ae, formerly Souq.com, is an English-Arabic language e-commerce platform, owned by Amazon, Inc. It is the largest e-commerce platform in the Arab world. On March 28, 2017, Amazon.com Inc. confirmed it would be acquiring Souq.com for $580 million. On May 1, 2019, Souq.com became known as Amazon.ae. More

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    Assurance Risk Senior Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryA career within Internal Audit services, will provide you with an opportunity to gain an understanding of an organisation’s objectives, regulatory and risk management environment, and the diverse needs of their critical stakeholders. We focus on helping organisations look deeper and see further considering areas like culture and behaviours to help improve and embed controls. In short, we seek to address the right risks and ultimately add value to their organisation.To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

    As a Senior Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:- Encourage everyone to have a voice and invite opinion from all, including quieter members of the team.- Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations.- Initiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levels.- Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail.- Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realises they are required.- Contribute technical knowledge in area of specialism.- Contribute to an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart.- Navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements.- Initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and stakeholders to build trust.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Assurance Risk Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career within Internal Audit services, will provide you with an opportunity to gain an understanding of an organisation’s objectives, regulatory and risk management environment, and the diverse needs of their critical stakeholders. We focus on helping organisations look deeper and see further considering areas like culture and behaviours to help improve and embed controls. In short, we seek to address the right risks and ultimately add value to their organisation.To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

    As a Senior Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:- Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.- Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results.- Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.- Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.- Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.- Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice.- Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives.- Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others.- Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    E-Learning Project Management – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & Summary•    Manages e-learning and digital projects from planning to hand-over phase while working with clients and deliver the final product as per their requirements•    Designs, builds, and implements web-based, multimedia development solutions which use instructional methods that best suit the content and learning needs of participants.•    Develops curriculum, course material, and assessment techniques that meet the defined learning objectives.•    Supports design and implementation of projects.•    Conducts and supports in-person training modules when necessary.•    Provides subject matter support to appropriate areas.•    Collaborates proactively with team members and other internal clients to design and implement the most effective development solutions.•    Provides technology support and project management in support of department initiatives.•    Helps set strategies for e-Learning initiatives.•    Promotes innovation in the use of e-Learning and Instructor Led Training (ILT) throughout the curriculum.•    Reviews teaching and learning programs to assist their potential for on-line delivery and advises on which areas of the curriculum can be redesigned/enhanced using e-Learning.

    •    Bachelor’s degree, or equivalency.•    5+ years of managing e-learning and digital projects.•    Experience using Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, Gomo and other e-learning authoring tools•    Experience developing web based applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript•    Learning Management System (LMS) and Edtech experience.•    Experience in programming using PHP, Python or .Net is a plus•    Experience in graphic design and multimedia is a big plus •    Fluency in Arabic & English is mandatory•    Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.•    Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under aggressive time frames.•    Ability to communicate effectively with external and internal clients, both written and verbally.•    Demonstrated ability to be organized and detailed oriented.•    Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment to meet production deadlines.•    Demonstrated presentation skills.•    Familiarity with articulate 360, captivate, Adobe suite etc

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Account Driver – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Clients & MarketsManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryWe are seeking to recruit a confident, dynamic and experienced individual who will be responsible for driving a portfolio of Priority Accounts.The role will involve:• Working closely with the respective Global Relationship Partner(s) and supporting them in managing the account both internally with all the relevant stakeholders within the firm, as well as presenting our firm as One Firm with all the Lines of Service and offerings.• Practicing account management disciplines across the accounts and ensuring the relevant planning and follow-up activities are maintained.• Establish and nurture strong relationships with clients across all levels of the organizations and have the ability to articulate challenges and work with Global Relationship Partners to develop relationship effectiveness, establishing and developing long-term client relationships, effectively representing client needs to ensure appropriate solutions are brought to the client.• Supporting the teams working on the account(s) in identifying and qualifying opportunities and potential areas where we can support the client to solve important problems.• Attending and/or chairing relevant business meetings and driving subsequent actions.• Working with other functional areas across the firm to manage the account’s business operations and internally within the Clients & Markets function to deliver the right structure (such as validating the financial performance, client analysis, share of the account wallet, and competitor analysis) to develop an Account Plan.• Developing yourself personally, taking a keen interest in trends in account management and the impact on our clients so you can help shape their thinking and improve our success in the account(s).• Working closely with colleagues to share experience and best practices and encourage innovative and market leading activities.• Collaborating with colleagues across different competences within our Clients & Markets team to bring our clients high value solutions

    Requirements:• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant subject areas such as Engineering or Business.• Language Skills: Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Fluent in English.• Experience of account management in a large corporate environment.• Excellent computer skills (Excel, Powerpoint) and research capabilities• The role is to be based in (Riyadh) and familiarity with the (KSA) market, and key clients is strongly preferred.• Exposure to sales processes and commercial acumen.• Strong influencing and communication skills.• Excellent organizational skills, having the ability to prioritize workload whilst being resilient, and being able to cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Associate Operations Officer | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Internal Firm Services – OtherManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in our Global Role – Client Services team, within Leadership and Global Roles, will provide you with the opportunity to define, articulate, and communicate the overall PwC network strategy to clients and drive a wide range of projects across various lines of service and territories to help achieve client objectives.To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

    As an Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:- Follow up on debt collection- Follow up on staffing- Follow up on staff utilization- Support on regulatory requirements- Support in preparing financial reporting for Partners- Support in planning and executing People Agenda Qatar initiatives- Support in monitoring IT projects- Support in Dashboard updates/ improvements

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More