Job Opportunities is a collection of job opportunities in lebanon and job opportunities in the mena region and job opportunities in the Gulf along with occasional job opportunities on an international scale. This job opportunities blog is dedicated for lebanese in search of a career shift or career change. Lebanese jobs listing and lebanese jobs opportunities have been collected from friends, employers and my business network.

November 30, 2011

Marketing Manager - Fawaz Holding - Lebanon

Description
- Handling multinational portfolio of brands that includes major leading brands.
- Build trust, value others, communicate effectively,drive execution, foster innovation, focus on delivery to customers, collaborate with others, solve problems creatively and demonstrate high integrity.
- Maintain professional internal and external relationships that meet company core values.
- Overlook marketing plans and strategies in conjunction with the brand managers.
- Coordinate with the sales manager on the sales performance to reach the target
- Liaise with communication manager on the advertising and media plans Offline / Online.
- Coordinate with the financial manager for the budgets.
- Monitor the competition through Market surveys, pricing analysis and products comparison.
- Analysis of customer research, current market conditions and competitor information.
- Ensure that all the guidelines of the brands are all well respected and implemented in the market.

Skills
- 6 to 7 years of experience in the field
- University graduate
- Demonstrate the ability to interact and cooperate and proactively establish and maintain effective working team relationships with all support departments.

info@fawazholding.com

November 29, 2011

Editors - Middle East Broadcasting Networks

The Middle East Broadcasting Networks, Inc. (MBN) is an independent, international, multi-media broadcasting corporation based in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area that broadcasts news and information to the Middle East, and Northern Africa.

Primary Function
The Assignment Editor is a key figure during the morning and afternoon meetings during which stories are selected. AE manages assignments, deals with logistics, monitors the wires and keeps up with international contacts. AE is responsible for news gathering and disseminating news assignments to correspondents in the United States and overseas. The AE maintains a daily file which contains press releases, story ideas, reminders of follow-ups and scheduled events, and contact information about events. The incumbent has a good knowledge of the geography of the 22+ Arab speaking countries of the Middle East and North Africa.

Duties/Responsibilities
(Essential Functions: Duties and responsibilities noted with bullets are considered to be the essential functions of the job).
- Organize and coordinate daily news coverage including assigning news personnel and equipment resources to specific stories.
- Run down the list of potential stories during each news meeting. Generally these will be discussed and the stories chosen by the News Director, Executive, Producers, or a combination of managers.
- Prioritize and communicate assignments to correspondents
- Manage/coordinate the time and logistics to make sure selected stories are covered efficiently with the available staff demonstrating an ability to prioritize and make decisions consistent with the mission of the organization
- Maintain an assignment board listing with the stories that are being covered, who is covering them and approximately how much air time is required to each story, so that anyone in the newsroom can know the status of a particular crew simply by quickly looking at the board.
- Follow up on new reports
- Develop ideas for features and special reports
- Plan and coordinate special events
- Read and edit news copy to ensure that slanderous, libelous, and materials are avoided or deleted
- Help reporters find interviews
- Monitor Correspondents reports for balance, clarity and objectivity
- Alert management about major news events, disasters
- Find guests for newscasts
- Maintain a knowledge of current International and US events
- Conduct on-line research for difficult story assignments
- Research and develop daily story ideas and special news coverage.
- Assist editorial staff in developing all news coverage plans.
- Maintain regular contact with news sources.

Other duties
- Incumbent may contribute to the broadcast by writing news stories.
- The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties and take on other responsibilities as dictated by events and circumstances.

Skills
- Bachelors degree in journalism (or related field) or 3-years of journalism experience
- Ability to communicate and translate from English to classic Arabic
- Must demonstrate strong news judgment and organizational skills
- Must have keen sense of logistics and ability to work well with others including producers, reporters, photographers, other personnel and the public
- Must have good creative and editorial judgment. Mastery of journalistic ethics and libel laws.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and under stress with accuracy and balance.
- Strong people management skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to quickly develop sources, contacts
- Strong computer and database skills.
- Exercise self-discipline and time-management skills
- Must be able to accommodate flexible work schedule to support 24/7 news environment, which could include overnight coverage.

MBNjobs@alhurra.com

Social Media Sales Executive - ThinkMedia Labs - Lebanon

Think Media Labs, a research-based Digital Media Strategy agency, is seeking a Social Media Sales Executive to help us establish, grow, and develop new customers. We seek a candidate who is enthusiastic about social media, professional, independent, and willing to do what it takes to generate business. This position involves being in the field with clients and working with the Think Media Labs team.

If you get excited about using sites like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn and understand the Social Media value proposition then please get in touch!x

Responsibilities
- Handling a diverse range of sales activities
- Identifying and properly qualifying business opportunities
- Analyzing client objectives; preparing and presenting proposals
- Building a solid client base
- Cold Calling prospective clients to schedule meetings and propose the value of Digital and Social Media to their business
- Ability to effectively close a deal and perform necessary follow-up to the sale
- Attending Digital and Social Media events, conferences, networking,...
- Conducting Market Research
- Confidence to overcome objections and convert interest into qualified leads
- Being highly involved in pre-sales and post-sales support activities
- Being involved in in-house and external research projects
- Producing business reports based on client requirements
- Understanding and analyzing the issues and trends on the Internet particularly in Digital and Social Media (for example,Facebook, Twitter, blogs, forums, and other Internet community based sites)
- Handling client issues in a timely manner and ensure quality of deliverables to clients
- Presenting solutions at the executive level
- Managing complex sales cycles and multiple engagements simultaneously
- Working with sales consultants to discover, identify, and meet customer requirements
- Preparing accurate sales forecasts and sales cycle reporting
- Creating presentations to support custom demonstrations

Skills
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in sales or business development
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications or relevant field
- Self-starter with the ability to work remotely and independently in a fast-paced rapidly changing environment
- Demonstrates a consistent track record of meeting and exceeding quota
- Ability to teach and explain the basics of Internet communication to non-technical people
- Strong written and verbal skills that are key in presenting to executives
- Good command of English, with strong oral and written communication skills
- Startup experience preferred
- Passionate and knowledgeable about the social media landscape and interactive marketing with the ability to manage a large sales pipeline and a focus on closing business
- Deep personal and / or professional experience with social networks and apps
- Ability to keep a breast of the latest social media trends and tools
- Proven ability to work strategically
- Generate business opportunities through professional, dedicated prospecting, and networking
- Cultivate new relationships through high volume sales activity
- Significant experience in developing and delivering presentations to senior-level personnel
- Strong organizational and time management skills to effectively prioritize multiple deliverables in a dynamic fast-paced environment
- Highly motivated, professional, pro-active and able to work in a dynamic environment
- Passionate about the customer and improving the customer experience
- Present business solutions at the executive level
- Lead negotiations and overcome objections for deal closure
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Ability to synthesize information, extract insights, and produce professional reports

jobs@thinkmedialabs.com

November 28, 2011

Inflight Services Cabin Crew - MEA - Lebanon

Middle East Airlines is seeking to recruit young dynamic and ambitious candidates to join its In-Flight Services Team as Cabin Crew.

Qualifications
- Female Cabin Crew
- Nationality: Lebanese
- Born between 1985 - 1993
- Languages: Arabic / English / French
- Weight: Proportional to Height
- Ability to swim
- Clear Complexion
- Marital Status: Single
- Education: Bacc II or Official Equivalent
- Height: 160 cm. (minimum)
- Smart Appearance
- Medically Fit

Selected candidates will go through a two months ground in-house training period, and will sign a 2 year contract (undertaking).

inflightservices@mea.com.lb

Account Executive - Mitsulift Group - Lebanon

Key Activities
- Prepare and follow up on project offers and tenders (basic products: elevators and escalators)
- Negotiate contract terms with customers to reach a mutually beneficial agreement
- Obtain all necessary approvals within contract deadlines and place the purchase order as per procedures
- Advise customer in writing when deadlines are being breaches and payments overdue
- Manage and take ownership of customer relationship from contract signature to product handover
- Provide architects and consultants with basic technical support and visit existing clients on a regular basis
- Respond to clients' queries and requests in a timely and professional manner
- Follow up on the preparations of technical submittals
- Coordinate with Quality and Installation Departments to ensure all pending issues are settled prior to product hand over
- Follow up on payment collection by interacting directly with the customer

Skills
- University Degree
- Min. 1 year experience in Sales in construction or similar domain is highly preferred
- Fluent in English and Arabic (written and spoken)

info@mitsulift.com

November 25, 2011

English Copywriter - ThinkMedia Labs - Lebanon

ThinkMedia Labs are looking for a passionate and experienced copywriter who can effectively write about business and social media and online communities to drive great ideas forward in a well-conceived and well-put way, providing original concepts and writings.

Responsibilities
- Write confident, clear and credible copy that conveys an in-depth understanding of our Clients’ brands identity into all creative jobs.
- Coordinate with our clients to understand their long-term goals and communications needs.
- Create concepts that are extendable into campaigns and effective online, and be able to present these concepts in a way that shows a thorough understanding of the brand and strategy.
- Responsible for writing copy for many different marketing vehicles, including direct mail, newsletters, sales brochures and promotional pieces, email marketing campaigns, micro-sites, landing pages and social media platforms.
- Collaborate with the graphic designer to create marketing pieces that effectively drive sales and support our brand.
- Work with Editor, Creative team and Marketing to identify trends and seek buzz-friendly content through multiple marketing channels and audiences.
- Coordinate and communicate with translators to obtain translations.
- Develop strong presentation materials and participate in client presentations.
- Works with a variety of team members to bring new thinking to brainstorms, creating concept statements, headlines…

Requirements
- BA/BS in Business, Public Relations,Communications, English Literature, Marketing, a related field, or a combination of these
- At least 5 years of copy writing or related experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications(Word, Excel, PowerPoint.)
- Superior writing, editing and proofreading skills.
- Strong experience in composing and editing written materials in English .
- Translating skills is a plus
- The ideal candidate should have a LinkedIn profile, a Twitter account, a Facebook page, and should have his or her own blog already.
- Must show a variety of outstanding copy samples.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines with grace under pressure.
- A person who enjoys engaging in conversations,both on-line and off-line.
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- Attention to detail and ability to process volume of work efficiently while maintaining quality.
- Ability to effectively develop and quickly generate compelling, creative ideas, concepts, and campaigns.
- Strong creative, concept and strategic development skills.
- Able to work independently as well as in a team setting.

jobs@thinkmedialabs.com

Legal Secretary - AJA Law Firm - Lebanon

Description
- Monday to Friday from 2:00pm to 8:00pm + Rotating basis on Saturday from 9:00am to 1:00PM
- Assisting the Chairman and General Manager with day to day work;
- Answering calls: Redirecting inquiries to officers, providing information to callers, taking clear and detailed messages for officer;
- Assisting the Operation Department in preparing memos and correspondences;
- Preparing letters for bank transfers;
- Arranging business trips for management, i.e. Visa, hotel reservation, flight booking;
- Handling and following up the invoices (legal fees) sent to clients;
- Opening files for new employees and clients;
- General Administrative duties i.e. photocopying, faxing, filing … ;
- Sorting of outgoing and incoming mails for collection/delivery;
- Very good knowledge of: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, Internet surfing, E-mailing;
- Typing: Arabic, English and French.

n.elia@ajalawfirm.com

November 24, 2011

Executive Assistant - LAU - Lebanon

The Dean’s Office of the School of Business in Beirut is currently searching for an Executive Assistant to support the office in all its clerical and administrative duties.

Responsibilities
- Receives and screens visitors’ telephone calls, emails, faxes and other correspondence providing information and resolving complaints which regularly require the use of good judgment and the interpretation of policies and procedures.
- Schedules and maintains the Dean’s calendar of appointments, meetings and travel, and makes necessary logistic arrangements to support these activities. Coordinates some office functions and activities with other departments.
- Coordinates the Dean’s meetings taking minutes and circulating them. Provides administrative support for events and conferences hosted by the Dean, handling all details as required.
- Researches, compiles and summarizes a variety of informational or statistical materials.
- Implements the necessary procedures to comply with LAU’s archiving system and sets up any necessary additional information filing system in a professional manner so as to control and manage confidentiality of the Dean’s records, files and databases.
- Oversees maintenance of office equipment, such as computers, copiers and printers, securing the smooth operation of all office facilities. Monitors office supplies stock, and places orders for necessary replenishment.
- Supervises the work of student assistants assigned to the office and monitors their contracts and time-sheets, to ensure they fulfill their duties.
- Assists the Dean as directed in responding to various correspondences, typing of memos and papers, studies and presentations.
- Performs other tasks pertinent to this job as assigned.

Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from a renowned university. Masters is a plus.
- 4/6 years of office management, preferably in higher education.
- Excellent communication capabilities both in Arabic and English.
- Highly skilled in typing and all necessary computer software, particularly Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and other applications.
- Excellent phone skills and experience in public relations.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to work with diverse teams.

beirut.hire@lau.edu.lb

Deadline December 4, 2011.

Property Consultant - Brokers XP - Lebanon

The duties and responsibilities of the consultant includes not only selling / renting the property to buyers but following up and coordinating with the seller to find the requested match and closing in certain times. Some of the duties and responsibilities of a real estate consultant are:

- Represent both buyers and sellers in real estate transactions
- They must be able to expertly market themselves as well as the properties owned by the sellers they may represent
- They should be able to search online databases for listings, ads or find out available estates for sale or rent.
- They should contact owners, establish and build rapport with.
- They should handle incoming own requests as well companies request as being floor time, identify the clients’ needs following a structured process and scripts.
- They should interact with clients and understand their requirements.
- They should organize with the other concerned consultants for scheduling appointments with clients and showing them the properties that meet their requirements.
- They should arrange properties to display for prospective buyers.
- They should follow up with buyers, owners as well as senior consultants for closing the deal.
- They should be able to negotiation on behalf of the buyer and seller for matching and closing some deals.
Skills

Personal Character
Part of what makes Brokers XP successful as it is, are the highly passionate people and their dynamic energetic aggressive enthusiasm for real estate. Honesty, integrity, initiative and creative approach to problem solving shall shine through.
As a representative of Brokers XP your professional manner and polished appearance will aid your intention of gaining new business leads and contacts and shall match Brokers XP culture.

Skills
- Associate consultants need to have extremely good communication skills, both written and verbal
- They have must have good negotiation and networking skills
- Excellent communication
- They must be good with numbers and willing to work hard
- They must be customer centric.
- They must have good time management.
- They must be full of energy and self-motivators
- They must have at least 1-2 years’ experience in real estate.

info@brokersxp.com

Country Director - Save the Children – Lebanon

Role
As a member of the Middle East & Eastern Europe Senior Leadership team, you will have shared accountability for Save the Children’s international development and emergency programming in the region of approximately $60 million each year through an organisation of nearly 600 people. To achieve our ambitious goals and breakthroughs for children, the leadership team will, in collaboration with Save the Children Members and in conjunction with the other regional organisations, aim to drive growth to $2 billion by 2015.
The Country Director will lead the transformation of the country to a new operating model, whilst also delivering Save the Children’s strategy within the country through:
- Delivering quality programmes, including advocacy, for children; and
- Serving Members and their donors

Key Areas of Accountability:
- As a member of the Regional Senior Leadership Team, contribute to strategic development and delivery of international programming, in both humanitarian and development contexts, in line with the Save the Children mandate, strategy and theory of change
- Deliver transformational change in-country, including:
. developing and delivering improved outcomes for children through delivery of the Save the Children global programme strategy and global initiatives and growth targets as set for the country
. defining and implementing the new operating model for the country, in consultation with the Regional Director and Transition Team
. engaging Save the Children staff, partners and other stakeholders to create real shared ownership and collaboration
. creating an environment of continuous learning, where staff are encouraged and supported to grow and develop and are willing to be held accountable for their commitments
. ensuring that the focus of the organisation remains on the rights and needs of children
- Be accountable, and develop the capacity of, mentor and hold staff accountable for:
. developing strong country strategy and operational plans that identify and address significant issues facing children, and are in line with Save the Children’s overall strategy (with a focus on Global Initiatives) and theory of change
. preparing for and implementing rapid and effective responses to major emergencies affecting children, including building relationships with key humanitarian and development decision-makers and partners in-country
. delivering programmes and advocacy in line with the country strategy, operational plans, budgets and Member requirements that result in significant impact for children
. collaborating with colleagues in the region to deliver any regional programmes and advocacy, in line with regional strategies, operational plans, budgets and Save the Children member requirements that result in significant impact for children
. developing and maintaining good relations with Members and their donors
. growing the country programme to become the leading NGO addressing children’s issues in the country
. developing and maintaining efficient and effective operating systems, and ensure compliance with all Save the Children Minimum Operating Standards, with a particular focus on safety & security management
. developing and coaching staff to optimise their potential in pursuit of Save the Children’s objectives
. contributing to global knowledge and learning in Save the Children
- Be accountable, and develop the capacity of, mentor and hold Senior Management Team accountable for:
. role modelling and leading the way on the new values and ways of working
. developing strong country strategy and operational plans that identify and address significant issues facing children, and are in line with Save the Children’s overall strategy (with a focus on Global Initiatives) and theory of change
. preparing for and implementing rapid and effective responses to emergencies in-country affecting children
. collaborating with colleagues in the region to deliver any regional programmes and advocacy, in line with regional strategies, operational plans, budgets and Save the Children member requirements that result in significant impact for children
. building relationships with key decision makers and partners
. developing and coaching staff to optimise their potential in pursuit of Save the Children’s objectives
. contributing to global knowledge and learning in Save the Children

Skills and Behaviours (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:
- Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving results together with children and role modelling Save the Children values
- Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved
- Creates a managerial environment in-country to lead, enable and maintain our culture of child safeguarding
Ambition:
- Sets ambitious and challenging goals for self and team, takes responsibility for own personal development and encourages team to do the same
- Widely shares personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
- Future oriented, thinks strategically and on a global scale
Collaboration:
- Builds and maintains effective relationships, with own team, colleagues, members, donors and partners
- Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
- Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to
Creativity:
- Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
- Willing to take disciplined risks
Integrity:
- Honest, encourages openness and transparency
- Always acts in the best interests of children

Qualifications and Experience
- At least three years experience in the country with first-hand knowledge of the country context and key government and civil society stakeholders highly preferred
- Experience of building, leading and developing a team of senior staff with different backgrounds and expertise
- Experience of managing a crisis situation requiring quick changes to priorities and rapid action to respond
- Experience of leading change in an organisation which has led to considerable results for the organisation and its stakeholders
- Experience of building personal networks at a senior level, resulting in securing new opportunities for the organisation
- Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy-in
- Fluency in local language preferred
- Good understanding of programme, financial and operational management processes
- Good understanding of key trends in international and humanitarian development
- Commitment to the Save the Children values

SCIrecruitment@savethechildren.org

Office Coordinator - LERC - Lebanon

The Lebanese Emigration Research Center (LERC) of Notre Dame University-Louaizé is currently seeking an Office Coordinator.

Description
Handles all office documents, visitors and various matters; assists in program planning and development; composes correspondence and reports; handles delicate situations; assists in devising contracts and grant proposals; prepares other campus administrative and financial forms; coordinates seminars, conferences and meetings; receives visitors.

Job Requirements and Skills
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
- 4years college degree in sociology, political science, migration studies or related field.
- One-to-two years of extensive experience in research, preferably in migration.
- Demonstrated success in assisting in data gathering, literature review, media review and the like.
- Strong skills in writing press releases and media articles and in interviewing experts and the like.
- Strong executive-level coordination skills including coordinating research projects, and contacting stakeholders and interest groups.
- Demonstrated experience in drafting reports, brochures, pamphlets, and contracts.
- Demonstrated skill in using personal computers and a wide variety of software packages for word processing, spreadsheets, database processing, presentations and calendaring (e.g. Microsoft Office suite). Knowledge of e-mail systems and Internet.
- Demonstrated analytical skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Arabic, French and English languages.
- Ability to gather data, to compile information, and to prepare reports.
- Ability to problem-solve independently and to work well as a team member.
- Excellent telephone manners.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to take initiative and to carry on projects to fruition.
- Willingness to learn new techniques and technologies.

Guita Hourani - Director ghourani@ndu.edu.lb and copy lerc@ndu.edu.lb

November 23, 2011

Brand Manager - Socodile - Lebanon

In coordination with the Marketing Manager, a Brand Manager is the key person to plan, develop and implement marketing activities to achieve the designated brand's objectives.

Responsibilities
- Plan, develop and execute various marketing/ branding strategies and promotional programs.
- Coordinate with internal and external parties to ensure excellent execution of marketing building initiatives.
- Liaise and work closely with the sales team in order to ensure the smooth implementation of marketing and promotional programs.
- Perform marketing analysis and business reviews/ Brand plan preparation.
- Monitor stock & POSM levels in order to ensure correct levels of stock.
- Have excellent relation with clients and conduct market visits on daily basis.
- Direct the hiring, training and performance evaluations of sales staff to ensure proper development and recognition within her/ his unit.

Skills
- Holder of an MBA degree with a specialization in marketing or in any related discipline from a reputable university.
- Three years prior experience in brand management.
- Excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing.
- Proficiency in both written and spoken Arabic, English and french.
- Result oriented and creative.
- Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
- Team leader, energetic and passionate about their product specialty.

info@fawazholding.com

Operations Director - World Vision - Lebanon

Tasks
- To lead the development and implementation of the program’s strategy, ensuring relevance to the communities we serve and adherence to WV Partnership approaches and standards
- As a member of the Leadership Team, to contribute to the overall WVL country strategy
- To identify strategic programming opportunities within the national context including accessing funding and partnering effectively with related stakeholders
- To forge strong relationship with peers in the WV partnership, contributing to strategic meetings and translating strategic insights into appropriate local planning
- Ensure Operations Department reflects the national strategy and World Vision’s Transformational Development and Humanitarian Emergency Affairs’ (HEA) standards and guidelines.
- Ensure Operations Department is guided by sound developmental principles and World Vision’s Design, Monitoring, and Evaluation Framework (LEAP).
- Advise, approve and evaluate operations budgets, operations funding, expenditures and accomplishment of ministry objectives.
- In coordination with the Finance department, ensure program adherence to financial policies and manage overall program budget
- Support the Operations Management Team to ensure integration of programming, synergies and resource sharing.
- Support Operations Management Team in ensuring high standards of community-based development in alignment with World Vision’s key documents (including LEAP documents) and in compliance with Support offices requirements.
- Collaborate with the Design, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager in providing guidance to all projects and enhance quality ministry in the programming cycle (Design, Monitoring and Evaluation) ensuring full compliance with World Vision project cycle management system (LEAP).
- Ensure that recommendations from audit reports and audit findings (relating to program operations) and programme/project evaluations are addressed and implementation plans developed for the recommendations of the reports are in place and accomplished.
- In coordination with the National Director, develop and maintain good relationships with major (government/private) donors and World Vision Support Offices, including planning how to approach donors (government/private donors and support offices); streamlining strategic dialogues and overseeing the implementation process.
- Manage donor concerns (government/private donors and support offices) ensuring proper resolutions for both parties have been reached.
- Initiate and maintain regular contact with other international non-governmental organizations and government officials in an effort to obtain experience and co-ordinate information regarding current and future works in the country.
- In coordination with Human Resources department, provide leadership and support to the Operations Management Team to ensure effective management of their teams in terms of forecasting Human Resources needs, core competencies identification, development and building on those to advance the operations function.
- To select, coach, develop and manage a strong program team, building a culture of empowerment, high performance, openness, transparency, and mutual support.
- Lead and participate in the recruitment, selection and development of key operations staff.
- Effectively manage the performance of direct reports ensuring performance agreements, regular performance reviews, and annual appraisal are done. Ensure optimization of subordinates’ potentials through coaching, on-the-job training, and capacity building.
- Responsible of the day-to-day security management
- During times of disasters, provide leadership for all aspects of disaster response as needed and manage necessary transition in program / project activities.
- Be aware of emergency procedures in a response, take the lead in developing a Disaster Preparedness plan in the ADP and ensure that necessary preparedness measures have been implemented

Requirements and Skills
- Bachelor Degree in a field related to community development work, preferably in fields such as sociology, economic and public health. Masters degree is preferred.
- Excellent analytical skills
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Good interpersonal and oral communication skills.
- Computer literate with a high degree of proficiency and productivity.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Clear understanding of the workings of major donor perspectives, requirements and standards.
- Must be able to represent World Vision to major program donors in a highly professional manner, in person and in writing.
- Committed Christian - Knowledge and understanding of World Vision operations Experience
- At least 5 years experience in a similar development job.
- Management and supervisory experience
- Experience in Project Cycle Management and report writing Work Environment 50 % travel required within the country and internationally Position requires willingness and ability to continue to function during a crisis situation, including during a World Vision response to a man-made or natural disaster.

cv@worldvision.org.lb (State the job title in the subject.)

Part-Time Internal Accountant and Administration coordinator - Tahaddi - Lebanon

Tahaddi, a fast growing NGO focused on education and health care for underprivileged populations in Lebanon, are looking for a part time internal accountant and administration coordinator.

Responsibilities
- Using the Quickbooks accounting software perform all internal accounting tasks including accurate recording of inflows and outflows, receipt keeping, generation of financial statements, administration of payroll, declaration to CNSS and other related tasks
- In coordination with the program managers coordinate cash management and control including petty cash and checks and ensuring that staff have necessary amounts to meet petty cash needs.
- Perform general administration including organization and filing (create and organize a central filing system for donor contracts, HR files, legal paperwork, employee records, create a central filing system for donor contracts etc..,)
- Monitor Tahaddi’s inventory of assets
- Assist in project management from a budgetary and cost control perspectives
- Identify and recommend relevant insurance coverage in coordination with the program managers
- Manage maintenance contracts with different suppliers
- Ensure all government requirements are filed in a timely and accurate fashion (ie annual budget etc)

Skills and Experience
- Accounting degree with 4-5 years accounting experience preferably with a reputable accounting firm
- 3 years administration experience
- Fluent in English and Arabic, French will be a definite advantage

Schedule and location: This part time position is based on 5 hours a day 4 days a week in the morning at the location of Tahaddi near the Kuwaiti Embassy
Salary: commensurate with experience; CNSS and transportation allowance

Reporting line
Ultimately reporting to the Executive Director the Internal Accountant will report initially report to the founder/TEC manager and work closely with the Clinic Program Manager

Send CV to rjmbk@yahoo.com with subject "Accountant"

November 22, 2011

Office Manager - Ashkal Alwan - Lebanon

Ashkal Alwan is seeking an Office Manager to oversee the logistical, administrative and organizational management of its offices and upcoming Home Workspace across its diverse programs and activities.

General Duties
- Handling general logistics
- Managing the contact database and centralizing important documents on the server
- Answering phone, email and general correspondence, and forwarding specific queries to appropriate staff
- Coordinating and keeping track of administrative, financial and organizational schedules
- Following up on legal documents such as contracts, legal letters and certificates in coordination with Ashkal Alwan legal advisors and staff, and corresponding with local authorities when necessary
- Handling visas/ travel arrangements for staff and visitors, including flight and hotel reservation, transport, car rental, etc.
- Maintaining smooth functioning of offices and of Home Workspace in general (i.e. ordering supplies, equipment, phone systems, etc.)
- Maintaining complete inventory of general office equipment and furniture
- Supervising and managing maintenance and up-keep of Home Workspace, and of other Ashkal Alwan residency apartments
- Liaising with vendors, service providers and suppliers, ensuring that all purchases are cost-effective and at best value
- Answering general research archive queries
- Managing the research archive, including documentation
- Welcoming and keeping track of visitors to research hub
- Welcoming and orienting guests and residents, and providing each with appropriate guest kit
- Providing orientation for new employees and interns in the use of general office equipment
- Assisting the Director and the Assistant Director(s) in their duties and giving general support to projects as required

Administrative/Financial Duties
- Keeping financial records and entering daily vouchers and data in coordination with the association’s accountant/auditor
- Administering payroll and other expenditures, including re-granting, as signed and approved by the Director
- Administering expense accounts, cultivation costs, per-diems, honoraria, etc. to staff, guests, and event participants and managing appropriate invoices and receipts
- Administering revenue such as from book sales, venue rental, etc.
- Realizing financial reports and requests to funders
- Tracking grants and expenditures
- Managing the petty cash
- Managing staff and office administration, liaison with social security, bank, etc.

Qualifications/Skills
- B.A. or equivalent in Business, Humanities or related studies
- 2-5 years of qualified experience in the field of business or cultural management, administration, and/or organization
- Excellent organization and time-management skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal relations and teamwork
- Excellent negotiation skills and ability to liaise confidently with people from different fields and at different levels
- Problem-solving and crisis-management skills
- Excellent command of spoken and written English and Arabic
- Friendly, confident, tactful
- With a comprehensive view
- Interest in the arts a plus

Send CV and Cover Letter including two reference contacts to Zeina Assaf zeina@ashkalalwan.org

Project Manager - LERC - Lebanon

The Lebanese Emigration Research Center (LERC) of Notre Dame University-Louaizé is currently seeking a Project Manager.

Description
The role of the Project Manager is to plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis. Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team. Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools. Track project milestones and deliverables. Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations. Manage field surveyors and research assistants.

Job Requirements and Skills
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
- 4years college degree in sociology, political science, migration studies or related field.
- One-to-two years of extensive experience in research, preferably in migration.
- Demonstrated success in assisting in data gathering, literature review, media review and the like.
- Strong skills in writing press releases and media articles and in interviewing experts and the like.
- Strong executive-level coordination skills including coordinating research projects, and contacting stakeholders and interest groups.
- Demonstrated experience in drafting reports, brochures, pamphlets, and contracts.
- Demonstrated skill in using personal computers and a wide variety of software packages for word processing, spreadsheets, database processing, presentations and calendaring (e.g. Microsoft Office suite). Knowledge of e-mail systems and Internet.
- Demonstrated analytical skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Arabic, French and English languages.
- Ability to gather data, to compile information, and to prepare reports.
- Ability to problem-solve independently and to work well as a team member.
- Excellent telephone manners.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to take initiative and to carry on projects to fruition.
- Willingness to learn new techniques and technologies.

Guita Hourani - Director ghourani@ndu.edu.lb and copy lerc@ndu.edu.lb

Research Assistant - LERC - Lebanon

The Lebanese Emigration Research Center (LERC) of Notre Dame University-Louaizé is currently seeking a Research Assistant.

Description
Under general direction, performs research activities as directed by the Director and the research investigators; sets-up and manages a group of interns and volunteers, assists with research projects and performs independent research; receives and assists scholars and Ph.D. and MA candidates in their research, contacts and accommodation, and performs various managerial and media duties.

Job Requirements and Skills
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
- 4years college degree in sociology, political science, migration studies or related field.
- One-to-two years of extensive experience in research, preferably in migration.
- Demonstrated success in assisting in data gathering, literature review, media review and the like.
- Strong skills in writing press releases and media articles and in interviewing experts and the like.
- Strong executive-level coordination skills including coordinating research projects, and contacting stakeholders and interest groups.
- Demonstrated experience in drafting reports, brochures, pamphlets, and contracts.
- Demonstrated skill in using personal computers and a wide variety of software packages for word processing, spreadsheets, database processing, presentations and calendaring (e.g. Microsoft Office suite). Knowledge of e-mail systems and Internet.
- Demonstrated analytical skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Arabic, French and English languages.
- Ability to gather data, to compile information, and to prepare reports.
- Ability to problem-solve independently and to work well as a team member.
- Excellent telephone manners.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to take initiative and to carry on projects to fruition.
- Willingness to learn new techniques and technologies.

Guita Hourani - Director ghourani@ndu.edu.lb and copy lerc@ndu.edu.lb

Field Officer - Fair Trade - Lebanon

Description
- Conduct agro-economic diagnostics in different regions of Lebanon
- Identify products to meet international market demand, especially Fair Trade and Organic
- Provide regular support to agricultural producers and processing cooperatives to improve products quality: Supervision of training to hygiene and organic agriculture
- Train local groups to the rules and principles of fair trade
- Prepare meetings and events in coordination with the management
- Participate and support in organizing trade fairs and forums
- Monitor local institutional partners (chambers of commerce, etc. ..) in coordination with the management
- Provide technical support to certification processes: ISO 22000, Fairtrade and Organic
- Collect data for the cost studies
- Support the establishment of an apex cooperative (relations with the Ministry of Agriculture)

Requirements
- Master Degree in Agriculture, environment, social work and related fields,
- 2+ years work experience

Benoit Berger - Head of Projects
b.berger@fairtradelebanon.org

November 21, 2011

English Copywriter - Tagbrands - Lebanon

Responsibilities
- Meeting Accounts team to discuss project requirements and details.
- Work closely with both Creative Director and creative team to generate workable concepts & ideas.
- Writing clear, persuasive and original copy.
- Submitting ideas and discussing progress with the Creative Director.
- Editing and revising campaigns based on feedback from Creative team.
- Multi-tasking and working under pressure to tight deadlines.
- Proofreading copy to check spelling and grammar.
- Keeping up-to-date- with events, industry updates and trends.
- Discussing the client's core message and target audience.
- Brainstorming visual and copy ideas with other members of the creative team.
- Writing and presenting a few options to clients.
- Modifying copy until the client is satisfied.
- Overseeing the production phase.

Skills
- Journalism, Language and Communication.
- University or college education in a related field or (equivalent to work experience)
- Fluency in English.
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
- Experience in copywriting.
- Must be strategic, creative, and conceptual.
- Ability to articulate & present new ideas.
- Ability to work under pressure to meet demanding project schedules with hard deadlines.
- Positive & professional attitude in a team setting.
- Strong attention to details.
- Maturity and TEAM PLAYER.
- Minimum 3 – 4 years Expertise

hr@tagbrands.com

Cinema Manager - Grand Cinemas - Lebanon

Role
- To assist the Operations Director in ensuring the effective overall running of the cinema
- To coach, develop and inspire the team to deliver the cinema's targets and objectives within the required timescales and to the appropriate standard
- To manage the relationship with the Mall Management where our cinema is located

Duties and Responsibilities
- Effectively appraise and manage team performance, in line with company policy and procedures, ensuring that business objectives and targets are achieved within appropriate timescales.
- Develop the team to deliver exceptional standards of customer service at all times.
- Plan, develop and control weekly/monthly/annual reports.
- Effectively prepare staff rotas and manage holiday scheduling of the team.
- Identify, maximize and drive sales opportunities from ticket sales and F&B promotions.
- Develop the business to meet the site objectives and targets.
- Maximize profit and minimize loss.
- Develop and improve market share through local marketing in partnership with the marketing department, by supervision of advertising and marketing activities within the cinema.
- Ensure all operational standards are met and delivered effectively in order to create the best environment for both guests and team members.
- Ensure health and safety regulations are adhered to.
- Developing and executing the cinema scheduling policy.
- Effectively resolve guest comments.
- Weekly check on the website of the select cinema timings/offers and promotions.
- Cinema logistics assurance: Check availability of prints and publicity materials of movies relating to the cinema.
- Daily business operation (daily cash deposits in the bank/petty cash usage and allocation)
- Supervise maintenance of the cinema.

Experience and Qualifications
- BA Graduate with focus on Business studies
- The successful candidate must be dynamic and ambitious, with 3 year supervisory / management experience in either retail, leisure or hospitality
- Excellent English written and spoken communication skills (Arabic a plus)
- Strong IT Skills, with emphasis on Microsoft Office
- Service business oriented/commercial awareness
- Must be punctual, reliable and responsible, with a passion for excellence
- Able to handle pressure and priorities at any time
- Proactive, with experience in developing and coaching team members
- You must have general cinema knowledge and a huge enthusiasm for movies

recruitment@srandsons.com

Assistant Cinema Manager - Grand Cinemas - Lebanon

Your role will be to assist the Cinema Manager in ensuring the effective overall running of the cinema. You will have full knowledge of our entire cinema calendar, assist in supporting and cooperating with your fellow colleagues, and ensure that random spot checks are carried out without any mishap. Other key responsibilities are:

Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist the Cinema Manager in daily tasks and activities of the cinema
- Prepare daily operations reports and updates
- Ensure professionalism and cleanliness of the departments and all counters
- Coordinate with Head Office on all queries, i.e. ads/publicity materials/movie premieres/promotions/etc
- Monitor all staff activities such as staff attendance and performance
- Daily spot checking of cashiers
- Payroll
- Storing paper forms, letters, receipts and reports and entering necessary information into other storage devices

Experience and Qualifications
- Graduate with focus on Business studies
- The successful candidate must have 2-3 years Service experience in either retail, leisure or hospitality
- Excellent English written and spoken communication skills (Arabic a plus)
- Strong IT Skills, with emphasis on Microsoft Office
- Must be punctual, reliable and responsible, with a passion for excellence
- Able to handle pressure and priorities at any time
- Proactive, with experience in developing and coaching team members
- You must have general cinema knowledge and a huge enthusiasm for movies

recruitment@srandsons.com

Box Office/Ticketing Cashier - Grand Cinemas - Lebanon

Apart from continuing a high standard of Ticketing Department maintenance at all times, with a smiling and presentable personality, you will have full knowledge of our entire cinema calendar; assist in supporting and cooperating with your fellow colleagues, supervisors and management; and ensure that random spot checks are carried out without any mishap. Other key responsibilities are:

Duties and Responsibilities
- Selling cinema products (box office tickets) to maximize profits. Tickets are sold via telephone bookings and face-to-face on site
- Register information related to free passes and promotional tickets in Box Office Logbook
- Monitor and maintain cash flow, ensuring that there are no shortages
- Communicate effectively with colleagues and guests
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Participate in briefings and other meetings as requested by the operations of the cinema
- Attend and participate in training sessions as required by management and HR
- Continuously strive to implement Gulf Film's Cinema Procedures including but not limited to:
. Gulf Film's House Rules and regulations
. Health and safety
. Grooming and hygiene
- Contribute in increasing ticket revenues in accordance with the requirements of the Cinema and Ticketing Supervisor, and Cinema Manager with the guidance of Head Office
- Responsible for the efficient arrangement of your counter
- Perform ad hoc duties as required by the operational needs of the cinema

Required Experience and Qualifications
- A high school educated candidate, possibly a graduate, with focus on Business studies
- The successful candidate must have 2-3 years service experience in either retail, leisure or hospitality
- Excellent English written and spoken communication skills (Arabic a plus)
- Strong IT skills, with emphasis on Microsoft Office
- Must be punctual, reliable and responsible, with a passion for excellence
- Able to handle pressure and priorities at any time
- Proactive, with experience in developing and coaching team members
- You must have general cinema knowledge and a huge enthusiasm for movies

recruitment@srandsons.com

Executive Secretary & Telephone Operator - Grand Cinemas - Lebanon

- Assisting Managing Director, General Manager and Department Managers.
- Answer and screen telephone calls and forward them to concerned person.
- Entertains guests and directing them to their intended person.
- Receives faxes and mails and distribute them to head office and to cinemas accordingly.
- Handle file of checks ready for release in accordance to the management guidance.
- Keep track of all bank transfer requests through log book for management use.
- Assist in preparing prizes for Magazine and On - Line contests of all movies competition.
- Prepares packages/documents and airway bills for courier.
- Monitor availability of office supplies and makes sure office equipments such as fax, telephone, printers are always operational.
- File all documents and receipts/dispatch papers from various departments
- File all related logistic/legal documents (Legal, insurance, operations, etc...)

Skills
- The successful candidate must be dynamic, ambitious with 2-3 years office support experience either within the retail, leisure, or hospitality industry (distribution/logistics experience a Plus)
- Excellent English & French Written and Spoken Communication Skills
- Strong IT Skills, with emphasis on Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Must be Punctual/reliable & Responsible and a passion for excellence
- Able to handle pressure and priorities at any time

recruitment@srandsons.com

November 20, 2011

Capacity Building Assessment Consultant - Save the Children - Lebanon

Diakonia and Save the Children Sweden are jointly opening a call for consultant in the field of organizational capacity assessment.

Responsibilities
- To carry a capacity building assessment , using a very specific tool based on McKinsey Capacity Assessment Grid for partners
- To prepare a one day event to propose and validate the assessment with all partners.
- To write up a report proposing a joint capacity building plan for partners.

Qualifications
- Solid knowledge about international development cooperation, rights based approach, good governance and human rights and civil society strengthening
- Demonstrated skills and experience in organizational capacity and in NGO management, data collection methodologies and data analysis techniques.
- Ability to manage / facilitate a workshop.
- Ability to write well and prepare clear and concise reports in English
- A deep understanding of the Lebanon situation and its inclusion and possibilities at a regional level, including civil society and social movements
- Ability to read relevant information in English and Arabic

Experience
- 3 to 5 years
- Masters Degree Field of education:
- Fluent English: Fluent French:

Send CV to vacancies@mena.savethechildren.se no later than November 22, 2011, clearly marked with Organizational Capacity Assessment-Consultant.

November 18, 2011

Foundation Development and Outreach Specialist - LRI - Lebanon

The Lebanon Reforestation Initiative (LRI)seeks a high caliber Foundation Development and Outreach Specialist for a large, four-year reforestation project that provides targeted technical assistance for reforestation and related short-term employment in impoverished and environmentally degraded regions of Lebanon.

Description
- Developing an independent, non-profit foundation based in Lebanon to support ongoing restoration of Lebanon’s forests that will carry on the mandate of the Lebanon Reforestation Initiative following completion of its initial four-year project cycle. The independent entity will be a cooperative endeavor between the private sector, Lebanon’s expatriate communities, and the nonprofit, NGO sectors.
- Fundraising, networking, and outreach to the Lebanese diaspora communities, the Lebanese private sector, and other donors to raise interest, funding, and educational awareness for ongoing reforestation efforts in Lebanon;
- Overseeing development of a dynamic Internet-based outreach and marketing platform as required of a world-class foundation;
- Analyzing opportunities to establish long-term payment schemes for ecosystem services that forests provide and generate revenue for forest conservation and restoration;
- Advising LRI technical staff to improve business planning for tree nursery operations;
- Representing the LRI before high-profile domestic and international audiences for foundation outreach and marketing.

Qualifications
- Advanced degree in business administration, marketing, international affairs, or related field;
- At least eight years experience in business development at a NGO or private sector entity;
- Proven successful fundraising and outreach record in a professional setting;
- Demonstrated high-level contacts and familiarity with philanthropic and cultural communities/associations in Lebanon, the United States, and elsewhere;
- Familiarity with corporate environmental marketing, corporate social responsibility, payment for ecological services, green marketing, etc., a decided advantage;
- Experience with Internet-based outreach and fundraising preferred;
- Superior oral communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills;
- Excellent time management skills;
- English and Arabic fluency;
- Ability to travel internationally, especially between Lebanon and the United States.

Send CV and letter of introduction, with "Foundation Development and Outreach Specialist" in subject line to info@lri-lb.org

Projects Coordinator - Welfare Association - Lebanon

The Welfare Association, a leading organization supporting Palestinian development and relief efforts, is seeking experienced, a highly skilled professional for immediate recruitment in Lebanon Office for the role of Projects Coordinator.

Reports To: Program Manager
Purpose of Position: Assist in management of Lebanon programs and projects

Responsibilities & Duties
In accordance with established WA policies & regulations:

Program Inception and Development
1.Participate in preparing detailed action plan of Lebanon Branch projects
2.Participate in preparing strategies & policies
3.Establish relations and network with partners and beneficiaries.

Management responsibilities
1. Coordinate with the Programs Manager to ensure meeting the objectives of the program
2. Lead the budget plans preparation and control expenditures
3. Supervise and facilitate the implementation of needed logistics for visits, travel, etc...
4. Maintain excellent relations with stakeholders internally and with partners and beneficiaries.
5. Support fundraising efforts

Technical Responsibilities
1. Prepare Request For Applications (RFAs) in coordination with the Programs Manager
2. Assist in screening applications
3. Provide recommendations on grantees and draft relevant reports.
4. Prepare grant implementation agreements (GIAs) and negotiate relevant action plans with the beneficiaries
5. Supervise program and projects implementation through:
- Maintaining regular contact with beneficiary organizations and conduct regular field visits to program sites in Lebanon.
- Soliciting and reviewing technical and financial reports from beneficiaries and following up on issues needing further clarifications or additional supporting documents.
- Monitoring the implementation process to ensure the achievement of program / project deliverables in terms of both time and quality
- Ensuring proper program and project closure including the design and implementation of internal and external program evaluations
6.Participate in conducting periodic formative and summative evaluations of projects/programs
7.Document success stories
8.Participate in preparing and submitting periodic reports on Lebanon Branch projects and contribute to WA publications of relevance
9.Assist in organizing needed workshops, seminars and conferences

Managerial and Professional Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in social science, management or related field (will consider suitable fresh graduates)
- Preferably some experience in related field
- Strong project management skills and experience (planning, budgeting, monitoring, evaluation, and time management)
- Excellent command of languages (Arabic and English, spoken and written)
- Good communication skills
- Good leadership skills i.e., team leader, team player, decision maker, and conflict resolution
- Excellent computer skills (MS-Office, MS-Project, and Internet Applications)

Send CV and cover letter that includes expression of interest by email to welfarelb@jwelfare.org

Quality Controller - Metro Super Store - Lebanon

- Evaluate and examine policies, procedures and systems applied at Metro Superstore
- Evaluate the reliability and integrity of information and the efficient and effective use of resources
- Compose, type, and maintain correspondence, reports, and various other materials and projects. Submit reports and documents as deemed necessary
- Maintain adequate audit work papers and records and report them to the audit manager
- Identify the poor work quality, waste of time and materials, fraud, theft, and direct report to the manager
- Demonstrate high standards of conduct and ethics as well as appropriate judgment, independence and discretion
- Available on the ground on a daily basis
- Check and follow up on errors for errors, oversights or irregularities
- Participate in company management system improvement
- Good performance and application of the audit manager recommendations
- Use a range of method to capture information and analysis
- Preparing reports in a factual and objective manner. Recommendations could be noticed in the audit report, and then actions will be taken by the audit manager.
- Visit branches as per a weekly schedule set and provide the audit manager with reports on a daily basis

Skills
- Experience in supermarket field
- Excellent analytical & numerical ability
- Strong communication & interpersonal skills
- Ability to write professional and detailed reports
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
- Organized and team player
- Knowledge of information systems
- Knowledge in the retail sector billing system
- Full knowledge of Metro Superstore internal system
- Knowledge of Metro Superstore every day functioning
- Degree in Audit or other studies related to Audit
- 2 to 4 years of work experience in the related field

metro@metrosuperstore.com

Entry Clearance Assistant - British Embassy - Lebanon

The British Embassy is recruiting an entry Clearance Assistant. All applicants are invited to deliver their CV to the Embassy, for the attention of the HR Manager, by 2 pm on Friday 25 November 2011.

Duties
- Uploading visa application data to the British Embassy computer systems.
- Reviewing visa application details and supporting documents and making detailed and relevant case notes
- Linking previous visa application history
- Ensuring that the correct fee has been paid
- Overseeing the visa application delivery and collection process.
- Ensuring biographic data is correct and entered with 100% accuracy.
- Conducting local documentation verification checks with banks, employers and universities.
- Translating paperwork from Arabic and/or French into English..
- Overseeing visa production
- Accurately respond to electronic, telephone and written enquiries from customers and external stakeholders within target timescales and in line with customer service standards
- Ad hoc tasks at the request of Entry Clearance Officer/Manager.

Skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a strong customer focus approach
- A high level of organizational skills
- Good IT skills using Microsoft Word, Excel… and the Internet
- Fluent in English, Arabic is preferable

The British Embassy in Beirut offers a competitive remuneration package in line with local labour law. Specific training and mentoring for the role will be provided for the successful candidate.

The successful candidate will be subject to background checks and security clearance.

Apply
- Send CV to britishembassy.vacancies@gmail.com giving details of current salary and attaching a cover letter explaining how you fit the criteria.
- Applications which do not conform to these instructions or which are received after the closing date Friday 25 November 2011 will be automatically rejected.
- Hand-delivered applications are also accepted. Only short-listed applicants will be invited for interview.

Legal Consultant - Saba & Co. IP - Lebanon

- Gives legal advise to clients on issues pertaining to trademarks, patents, copyrights, commercial laws and trust matters.
- Prepares and executes plans of action pertaining to counterfeits and infringements.
- Sends legal notices.
- Prepares submissions and complaints.
- Records trademarks with Customs Department.
- Conducts negotiations with clients and opponents.
- Assists in investigative work.
- Prepares and sends watch notices for clients.
- Drafts contracts and provides legal advice on contracts.
- Represents clients at government departments, laboratories, etc.
- Coordinates training programs vis-à-vis government agencies and clients.
- Liaisons with outsourced legal teams to ensure client needs are met.

Skills
- Fluent in spoken and written English and Arabic.
- Excellent interpersonal skills. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills.
- Have strong IT skills and literacy in Microsoft office packages (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

hr@sabaip.com

November 17, 2011

Reporter and Indexer - LERC - Lebanon

The Lebanese Emigration Research Center (LERC) of Notre Dame University-Louaizé is currently seeking a Reporter and Indexer.

Description
- Report on the Center’s events and activities for the NDU Spirit and for LERC’s Website.
- Write press releases in English and Arabic to disseminate to the media.
- Conduct, download and index media review.
- Search, download and index material related to migration and Lebanon and Lebanese migration in the Lebanese Emigration Archive and Database.
- Prepare biographies, profile personalities and organizations.
- Draft interim and annual reports.
- Represent the Center in conferences and events and report on them.
- Act as a guide to the Lebanon Migration Museum.
- Give presentation on the Center’s objectives, mission and activities.
- Participate in the Center’s projects.
- Provide administrative support.

Job Requirements and Skills
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
- 4years college degree in sociology, political science, migration studies or related field.
- One-to-two years of extensive experience in research, preferably in migration.
- Demonstrated success in assisting in data gathering, literature review, media review and the like.
- Strong skills in writing press releases and media articles and in interviewing experts and the like.
- Strong executive-level coordination skills including coordinating research projects, and contacting stakeholders and interest groups.
- Demonstrated experience in drafting reports, brochures, pamphlets, and contracts.
- Demonstrated skill in using personal computers and a wide variety of software packages for word processing, spreadsheets, database processing, presentations and calendaring (e.g. Microsoft Office suite). Knowledge of e-mail systems and Internet.
- Demonstrated analytical skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Arabic, French and English languages.
- Ability to gather data, to compile information, and to prepare reports.
- Ability to problem-solve independently and to work well as a team member.
- Excellent telephone manners.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to take initiative and to carry on projects to fruition.
- Willingness to learn new techniques and technologies.

Guita Hourani - Director ghourani@ndu.edu.lb and copy lerc@ndu.edu.lb

Group HR Manager - Golden Food - Lebanon

- Directs, supervises, and assigns projects to Human Resources staff (s).
- Participates in the formulation of company’s mission, visions, objectives and strategic orientation.
- Develops the Human Resources Department’s overall yearly plan and budget.
- Manages and implements the Human Resources Integrated System ( HR, Pay and Time modules ), HR Policies and Procedures Manual
- Assists and advises Head of Departments about HR issues; Manages employee related issues, conflicts, inquiries and concerns.
- Develops and evaluates recruiting resources and strategies; conducts interviews, refers candidates to department managers, conducts exit interviews.
- Manages the Training and development policy and procedure, employee orientation and induction plans.
- Provides head of department by general human resources reports and summaries
- Creates and manages compensation and benefits plans and packages; conducts salary and benefits surveys and benchmarks.

Skills
- Proven communication skills and ability to deal with various levels of colleagues and subordinates.
- Business Administration or Human Resources Management

hr@golden-food.com

Eco-Warrior Fellow - IndyACT - Lebanon

IndyACT, one of the leading advocacy organizations in the Arab region, is offering a unique fellowship opportunity for passionate activists in Lebanon to become IndyACT’s Eco-Warriors. If you have a deep passion for activism and want to be a leading advocate for change, especially in environmental issues, now is your chance to achieve it.

What does becoming an Eco-Warrior mean?
- Gain new skills, tools and knowledge, especially in advocacy, leadership, team and project management, communication, negotiation, diplomatic work and environmental issues through a training programme specially designed by IndyACT and based on best available techniques and tools used in leading universities.
- Get access to IndyACT’s vast network of experts, professionals and other stakeholders.
- Launch your own initiatives, mobilise, organize, advocate, cooperate and create change.
- Gain ongoing support and assistance from IndyACT to become a successful advocacy leader.
- Become an IndyACT representative in your local region or organisation.
- Be part of the global IndyACT movement by joining environmental and other campaigns in Lebanon and around the world.

The rigorously selected fellows will undergo a training and incubation period from November 2011 till June 2012, during which they will be trained, coached, and supported to conduct their own, preferably environmental advocacy campaigns.

How do I become an Eco-Warrior?
- Fill in the application form found on www.indyact.blogspot.com and send it to admin@indyact.org
- After the first round of selection, come for an in-person interview with IndyACT.
- Commit to the whole duration of the incubation program, be ready to come to Beirut for bi-monthly meetings, and to take a few days off from studies or work during the fellowship period.
- Learn, ACT, advocate!

Graduate Academic and Financial Aid Coordinator - AUB - Lebanon

The Graduate Council has an opening for the position of Graduate Academic and Financial Aid Coordinator (GAFAC), above grade 12. Since this provides an opportunity for promotion from within, please circulate this information and/or post it in your area of jurisdiction so that those interested and having the minimum qualifications may apply in writing to the Human Resources Department (Employment Section) not later than November 15, 2011.

Functions
The GAFAC helps the chair of the Graduate Council and Registrar in monitoring successful progress toward degree completion and in responding to student problems in accordance to university graduate policies. S/He maintains graduate student records, and reviews and maintains records of graduate financial aid and graduate fellowship allocations.

Requirements
- Master’s degree and a minimum of 5 years experience in an academic or institutional environment.
- Experience in statistical analysis with excellent IT skills and familiarity with commonly used word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software packages.
- Proven administrative skills.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively with constituents from all levels of the University and a broad range of cultural backgrounds.
- High degree of personal and professional integrity.
- Discreet and objective.
- Very good knowledge of English.

Send CV and letter of interest to vacancy@aub.edu.lb

Project Collaborator - International Service Check - Middle East

We are recruiting internationally oriented people with academic background for the position of Project Collaborator for the Middle East countries.

Responsibilities
- Planning and set-up of projects by means of internal company software
- Managing the overall project and its activities and ensuring that resources are available
- Monitoring activities and ensuring that project deadlines are met
- Project Collaborator might be promoted to Project Manager position within 4-5 months depending on performance.

Requirements
- High school or university degree
- Living in any of these countries: Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Jordan.
- Arabic as mother tongue, outstanding command of English (written and spoken).
- Effective communication skills
- Organizational and problem solving skills
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office
- PC and broadband Internet access
- Availability: full time.

Candidate must be willing and able to work from home and work freelance. We count on reliable and responsible people guaranteeing the quality of their work.

isc-recruitment2@internationalservicecheck.com

November 16, 2011

Sales Executive - In2uitions - Lebanon

Description
In2uitions, an Information Technology and Graphic Design company, is seeking an Energetic, Friendly & enthusiastic Sales Executive.

- Strong interpersonal & closing skills
- Organizational and planning skills
- Excellent verbal & written skills both in English & Arabic, French is a plus
- Ability to learn and retain product’s specific information
- Computer literate with knowledge of MS Office applications
- Motorized

The candidate must have a positive attitude, and will be responsible to achieve sales goals.

The candidate must hold a university degree in either marketing, computer science, business computing or any other related field, and must have an experience in the company’s field s of activity.

Salary between 750$ – 1200$ according to experience

hr@in2uitions.com

Financial Consultant - AXA - Lebanon

AXA Middle East, a subsidiary of AXA Group - the worldwide leading insurance company in sales revenues - is recruiting Financial Consultants whose role is to ensure that people are planning their financials in the most professional manner, offering them our advanced savings, investment, and comprehensive protection plans.

Skills
- Outgoing personality
- Ambitious
- Perseverance
- Good Communication Skills
- Motorized
- Preferably experienced in sales.

jobs@axa-middleeast.com.lb

Internal Auditor - Wooden Bakery - Lebanon

The Auditor is responsible for leading and conducting audits to insure that all management and employees are in conformance to the company quality management system and high work standards to ensure that all activities meet or exceed all business goals, customer/industry/regulatory requirements and WB process and procedures.

- Auditing & Compliance - Schedule and conduct internal quality assurance compliance and special process audits of all WB locations assigned to him/her and participate in external audits when requested to ensure internal, customer, industry and/or regulatory requirements are being met. WB’s internal auditors will be cross trained to ensure that all special process work performed at any WB facility is being performed properly. Auditors are responsible for documenting and preparation of quality reporting, tracking of open audit findings, reviewing and approving of all internal audit responses to ensure appropriate actions are taken to resolve quality deficiencies. Auditors shall assist locations in the development of corrective and preventive action plans and conduct follow up audits when required.
- Communication - Establish clear communication within and between WB’s network to ensure consistency in what is expected related assurance requirements.
- Customer Relations - When required assist in investigations of external and internal non-conformance’s and prepare investigation reports for management.
- Delegate / Support - Use effective delegation skills within work teams that support the overall business / operational and quality assurance goals. Establish and monitor project completion deadlines as necessary to meet our overall company goals.
- Financial Accountability - Manage continuous working with other department personnel to achieve an orderly approach to developing an audit schedule that achieves the best use our auditing personnel’s time.
- Goal Setting - Leads the goal setting process for the corporate quality assurance network through process development and determining our training needs that align with WB’s corporate goals.
- Problem Resolution - Pro-actively apply problem solving skills to
a)Clearly identify the problem; b) use data / facts to determine governing requirement for the investigation of root cause so that the locations can make the proper corrective action.
- Quality - Enforcement of WB’s quality standards and requirements on all work that is performed. Enforce and help all levels of WB employees recognize quality as a key element of customer satisfaction and meeting WB’s business goals. Insist that everyone be expected to demonstrate the highest work ethics when performing job functions, in dealings with their fellow employees, supervisors or outside customers, auditors or regulatory bodies. Ensure that quality assurance training has been given to all employees so that they fully understand what their role in quality is and how it pertains to them.
- Quality Assurance Manual Maintenance - Aid in the development and compliance assurance to the ISO 9001:2000. Quality assurance manual review and meetings to meet the requirements of Quality Assurance certification.
- Reporting Requirements - Send all Internal Audit reports to management as required per WB’s Audit Procedures. Track and approve Internal Audit replies. Directly reports to Vice President of Quality Assurance.
- Safety - Ensure that all WB safety policies are followed. Assist when asked in conducting timely investigation of any safety violation and use pro-active management techniques to focus on prevention and corrective action.
- Training - Aid in establishing WB process needs and assist in developing WB’s written processes and procedures necessary to ensure that all employees in departments have the necessary training and instructions to perform their duties to meet WB, customer, industry and regulatory requirements.

Skills
- BA degree in Business Administration. Masters is a plus.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in food manufacturing industries, as ISO auditor
- Good organizational, communications, and presentation skills
- Proficiency in using computer programs (ERP, Excel, Words, etc.)
- Fluent in English and Arabic languages, French is an asset
- Excellent interpersonal and negations skills.

hr@woodenbakery.com

IP Administrator - Saba & Co. IP - Lebanon

- Responsible for handling all trademark and patent applications.
- Responsible for executing office actions originating from trademark and patent office.
- Provides office support for pending administrative issues.
- Translates supporting documents pertaining to registration needs (English - Arabic and vise versa).
- Follow up on notice of filing, payments and internal invoices.
- Update publication and registration.
- Acts as primary point-of-contact for key clients.
- Monitors the intellectual property portfolio of key clients and prepare regular reports and updates.
- Maintains vast knowledge of key clients' businesses, competition, and latest industry news and trends.
- Maintains high standards of quality control.

Skills
- Languages Skills: Excellent command of English and Arabic, French is an asset.
- Computer Skills: Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Technical Skills: Keen on details, excellent organizational and time management skills and effective presentation and communication skills.

hr@sabaip.com

Junior Marketing Coordinator - Edulab - Lebanon

Responsibilities
- The junior marketing coordinator will be in charge of conceiving and executing targeted emailing & SMS campaigns to all Lebanese teachers/students and use data from e-mail marketing reporting and web analytics tool to analyze the effectiveness of each email campaign to improve results.
- Online marketing: regular updates for the website, updates for the Facebook, YouTube, Twitter pages to drive online traffic.
- Database management (schools): updates and synchronization.
- Telemarketing: Calling specific teachers and getting their feedback.
- Helping in preparing workshops and special educational events including preparing and sending invitations to schools’ teachers.
- Conceiving the design of advertising materials (eg brochures, emails, mobile messages, games, online competitions, etc) and plan the timing and place of use of each of them by coordinating with the manager.

Skills/Requirements
- Highly motivated, must have a brilliant attention to details, adore web technologies and social media especially Facebook, msn and twitter.
- Experience with tools such as MailChimp or outlook, Ms Word and PowerPoint.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and adjust priorities quickly.
- BS Degree + 1 to 3 years work experience.
- Fluent in English and French and impeccable written and oral communication skills in both languages.
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with teachers/schools principals by phone, emails or SMS.

Qualifications
- Bachelor degree of Marketing or business administration or equivalent.
- Minimum 1 year of experience.

elie@edulab.com.lb

November 15, 2011

Assistant Store Manager - Wooden Bakery - Lebanon

The main purpose of the Assistant Store Manager is to take part in Wooden Bakery’s sales and production functions, and play the linking part between management and employees.

- Assists the Store Manager in developing and formulating the store’s annual business plan
- Replaces the Store Manager during vacations and leaves and taking care of the store’s overall activities.
- Covers for store supervisors during emergency vacations and Ad-hoc leaves
- Manages the store’s staff working schedules, while keeping overtime expenses below 2% of total employee salaries
- Coaches and trains employees in order to improve performance and to achieve the department’s objectives and targets through OJT (On-the-job-training) and daily meetings
- Assists in the implementation of manpower retention plans, and in communicating Recruiting needs to the HR Department on semi-annual/ quarter-annual basis.
- Supervises the opening & closing of the store.
- Supervises a daily-check up on the smooth performance of all store machinery and equipment.
- Maintains an efficient ordering system to ensure that all necessary store and office supplies are available as needed
- Observes compliance with the company’s policies and procedures, as well as, governmental laws and regulations.
- Control and implement the proper physical presentation of all store personnel.
- Ensures the proper layout and display of all products in the store.
- Perform random spot-checks on expiry dates of the various products sold in the store.
- Assists in executing physical inventories with the collaboration of the storekeeper and the procurement coordinator
- Establish rotation schedule of new employees and trainees.
- With the Assistant Store Supervisors and other subordinates, evaluates the performance of all store employees ensuring that reviews are delivered to the HR Department on time.
- Assigns tasks and responsibilities to subordinates and validate their job descriptions.
- Suggests to Store Manager the proposed salary reviews, personnel actions, promotions and provides feedback to employees.
- Maintains discipline, recommends and administers corrective action through reports addressed to the HR Department through the Store Manager
- Motivates and develops staff, in order to encourage their professional development.
- Attends to customer needs and complaints.
- Maintains safe working conditions for employees and customers; resolves safety concerns quickly.
- Ensures store security from internal and external theft.
- Performs other duties pertinent to this job as assigned.

Skills
- BA degree in Business Administration, or a TS degree in Hotel Management
- Minimum 5 years of experience in retail business and food industries, out of which 2 years in similar positions
- Good interpersonal, communications, and presentation skills
- Fluent in English and Arabic languages, French is an asset

hr@woodenbakery.com

Team Coordinator - Blast’inc - Lebanon

Description
Blast’inc (Promot’inc-Hostess’inc-Babysit’inc-Creat’inc) searching for a full time Team Coordinator.
Schedule: Monday to Friday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Skills
- Good management skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Patient

info@blastinc-lb.com

Travel Coordinator - GCEL - Lebanon

The Travel Coordinator is responsible for providing support, planning, coordinating and scheduling travel according to the travel procedures and policies of the company. He/She will also perform secretarial, clerical and administrative support to the organization. The role is critical to ensure that the Company’s services are provided in an effective and efficient manner with a "keen sense of urgency and follow through" and accuracy.

Role
- Manages the company’s travel requirements and makes reservations for all airline, ground transportation, hotels and conference room reservations for executives of the company.
- Must be familiar with visa requirements for all countries where executives would require travel, and plan ahead accordingly to prepare any documentation as may become necessary with least entrance requirement preferred.
- Travel folder preparations, including itineraries, electronic bookings, meeting schedules, agenda’s.
- Is responsible to ensure the “executive atmosphere and presentation” of the lobby area is clean and inviting to receive visitors and guests of the company.
- Greets and directs all visitors, including vendors, clients, job candidates and executives and special guests/dignitaries.
- Handles special administrative projects, as well as overflow work from departments and executive assistants.
- Sorts and distributes incoming and outgoing mail
- Performs clerical tasks, such as systematically arranging letters, memorandum, invoices and other indexed documents according to an established system
- Operates office equipment and completes general office work and is open to providing assistance to any of the team members.
- Other duties as assigned.

Skills
- University Degree in Business Administration or any related field
- Minimum of 3 years in a similar position; preferably with past experience as a Travel Coordinator with hands-on experience.

info@gcel.net

November 14, 2011

English Copywriter - ilevel - Lebanon

- Have overall responsibility for all creative copy, and to provide a certain level of guidance for subordinates under your supervision?
- Provide a good mix of creativity, positive spirit, sense of responsibility, and a high degree of flexibility and motivation for work?
- Communicate smoothly with seniors and all members of the company with tact and good judgment?

Skills
- Have strong project management skills.
- Be a team player and have good teamwork spirit.
- Be very attentive to details.
- Have excellent command of the English language.
- Have good research skills.
- Be up-to-date and curious.

jobs@ilevel.me

Usher - Grand Cinemas - Lebanon

Apart from continuing a high standard of Floor Department maintenance at all times, with a smiling and presentable personality, you will have full knowledge of our entire cinema calendar; assist in supporting and cooperating with your fellow colleagues, supervisors and management; and ensure that random spot checks are carried out without any mishap. Other key responsibilities are:

Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure that all our guests are greeted with exceptional guest relation standards
- Deal with face-to-face customer queries
- Monitor and maintain guest flow, ensuring that there are no obstructions to guest cinematic experience
- Communicate effectively with colleagues and guests
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Participate in briefings and other meetings as requested by the operations of the cinema
- Attend and participate in training sessions as required by management and HR
- Continuously strive to implement Gulf Film's Cinema Procedures including but not limited to:
. Gulf Film's House Rules and regulations
. Health and safety
. Grooming and hygiene
- Responsible for the efficient arrangement of your designated area
- Perform ad hoc duties as required by the operational needs of the cinema

Required Experience and Qualifications
- A high school educated candidate, possibly a graduate, with focus on Business studies
- The successful candidate must have 2-3 years service experience in either retail, leisure or hospitality
- Excellent English written and spoken communication skills (Arabic a plus)
- Strong IT skills, with emphasis on Microsoft Office
- Must be punctual, reliable and responsible, with a passion for excellence
- Able to handle pressure and priorities at any time
- Proactive, with experience in developing and coaching team members
- You must have general cinema knowledge and a huge enthusiasm for movies

recruitment@srandsons.com

Computer Technician - ProFed - Lebanon

Description
Will be responsible for general maintenance of computers and computer equipment and for the resolving identified technical problems. The technician is expected to undertake general tasks use of IT infrastructure in a work environment.
Must be able to work well under stress and outside pressure, while at the same time maintaining your patience and composure. Must be good problem solver and reliable and efficient worker.

Requirements
- Minimum Technical Bachelor or College advanced diploma in Computer Science or related field.
- MCIST Certificate or equivalent.
- CCNA is a plus
Must have strong experience in projects covering:
- Software installations, testing, maintenance, backups and recoveries.
- Hardware set ups, maintenance, support and, diagnosing and troubleshooting hardware failures
- Network management: Familiar with the network infrastructure, network maintenance, set ups, backup logs..etc

creative@profedme.com

Concessionaire - Grand Cinemas - Lebanon

Apart from continuing a high standard of Concession Department maintenance at all times, with a smiling and presentable personality, you will have full knowledge of our entire cinema calendar; assist in supporting and cooperating with your fellow colleagues, supervisors and management; and ensure that random spot checks are carried out without any mishap. Other key responsibilities are:

Duties and Responsibilities
- Selling cinema products (Food and Beverages) to maximize profits
- Communicate effectively with colleagues and guests
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Participate in briefings and other meetings as requested by the operations of the cinema
- Attend and participate in training sessions as required by management and HR
- Continuously strive to implement Gulf Film's cinema procedures including but not limited to:
. House Rules and regulations
. Health and safety
. Grooming and hygiene
- Contribute in increasing concession revenues in accordance with the requirements of the cinema and F&B Managers
- Responsible for the efficient arrangement of your counter, especially in implementing the rule of first in - first out to avoid wastage and expiration dates
- Perform ad hoc duties as required by the operational needs of the cinema

Required Experience and Qualifications
- A high school educated candidate, possibly a graduate, with focus on Business studies
- The successful candidate must have 2-3 years service experience in either retail, leisure or hospitality
- Excellent English written and spoken communication skills (Arabic a plus)
- Strong IT skills, with emphasis on Microsoft Office
- Must be punctual, reliable and responsible, with a passion for excellence
- Able to handle pressure and priorities at any time
- Proactive, with experience in developing and coaching team members
- You must have general cinema knowledge and a huge enthusiasm for movies

recruitment@srandsons.com

Projectionist - Grand Cinemas - Lebanon

You will be presentable and responsible for all projectionist personnel and their activities at the cinema, will coordinate with the cinema manager on all new releases, and work with the engineers for all repair work on the projectors.

Duties and Responsibilities
- Submit a maintenance report to the cinema in-charge covering any possible faults in projectors
- Ensure the cleanliness of the projectors/platters/lenses
- Well informed about the movies/timings/trailers/ads
- Maintain a daily updated log book
- Report to the cinema in-charge on any incident occurring during operational hours
- Apply a spot check any time on all screens within the cinema
- Provide a weekly film quality report
- Maintain a tracking record on lamp usage per projector

Experience and Qualifications
- The successful candidate must have 3-5 years cinema operator/projectionist experience
- Excellent English written and spoken communication skills (Arabic a plus)
- Strong IT skills, with emphasis on Microsoft Office
- Must be punctual, reliable and responsible, with a passion for excellence
- Able to handle pressure and priorities at any time
- You must have general cinema knowledge and a huge enthusiasm for movies

recruitment@srandsons.com

November 11, 2011

TEFL Teachers - Pragmadoms - Lebanon

Recruiting (TEFL) Teaching English as a foreign language free-lance facilitators. The training will require the ability to have interesting ways of communicating a love and passion for the English language, Facilitators will use a wide range of course books, other materials and a variety of audio-visual aids. There is a strong emphasis on dialogue and role-playing, but more formal exercises, language games and literature are also used.

info@pragmadoms.com