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.

August 31, 2012

Head of Chemistry Department - Advanced Construction Technology Services - Lebanon

- Maintains a list of inventory of the equipment of the Chemistry Department and ensures the good working conditions and adequate space allocation for this equipment
- Conducts tests on physical properties of asphalt, cement and asphalt mixes
- Conducts chemical testing on cement, aggregate, soil, concrete, water, oils and related substances as well as other materials suitable for testing
- Conducts tests on concrete and cement durability
- Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training chemists in coordination with the Laboratory Manager and General Manager
- Plans, assigns, and directs work; appraises performance; rewards and disciplines employees; addresses complaints and resolves problems

Requirements
- Degree in chemistry
- Experience in Laboratory
- Familiar with ISO standards
- Good in Maintaining Inventories
- Communication skills
- Experience in assessment
- Conflicts resolution skills
- Experience in Management

careers@acts-int.com

Senior Marketing Officer - Advanced Construction Technology Services - Lebanon

- Prepare routine proposals related to the Marketing Campaigns
- Maintains search indexes and databases used in all marketing operations
- Coordinating with Agencies and maintaining deadlines
- Launches e-marketing/new media projects with proper phasing of the online marketing/media process: strategy, planning/buying, trafficking, optimization and measurement analysis and ROI
- Collaborates with ICT on websites, traffic analysis and technology enabled marketing campaigns
- Works on participation & sponsorships contracts for the conference, & monitors the execution of ACTS stand & assists in all operational assignments in order to guarantee the best results out of any event
- Plans, manages and coordinates promotional and advertising activities for the company both for the segment/product specific campaigns and corporate communication
- Analyses the current customers in order to define the target group of the company for both projects level and corporate level
- Develops the Marketing strategy for the organization in accordance with the General Manager

Requirements
- Degree in marketing
- Over two year experience
- Good organizational skills
- Strong personality
- Confident Personality
- Good Communication skills
- Good in negotiation
- Good researcher
- Good coordinator
- Familiar with social media
- Good in project management
- Creativity

careers@acts-int.com

Senior Accountant - Deloitte - Lebanon

- Responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures.
- Compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly and annual accounts
- Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
- Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met
- Prepare financial management reports
- Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close
- Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures
- Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities
- Continuous management and support of budget and forecast activities
- Monitor and support taxation issues
- Develop and maintain financial data bases
- Financial audit preparation and coordinate the audit process
- Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses
- Analyze and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenues
- Analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems

Qualifications
- Accounting degree or equivalent
- 5 years experience in the management of financial systems and budgets, financial reporting, financial data analysis, auditing, taxation and providing financial advice
- Knowledge of accepted accounting practices and principles
- Knowledge of economic principles
- Knowledge of auditing practices and principles
- Knowledge of applicable laws, codes and regulations
- Knowledge and experience of related computer applications

Apply online

August 30, 2012

Senior Brand Manager - Azadea - Lebanon

The Senior Brand Manager is responsible for leading his/her retail brand management team in the development and execution of strategic and brands value-centered plans. He/she contributes to the development of his/her portfolio of brands in terms of promotion, event planning, business analysis and new product development for all related stores.

- Coordinates activities of merchandising departments to obtain optimum efficiency of operations with minimum cost in order to maximize profits.
- Ensures proper knowledge transfer and trains Brand Managers, Shop Managers and their assistants to comply with policies set forth by the company and to implement brands image in their shops.
- Participates in recruiting, training, motivating and developing reporting staff to ensure that the department has the necessary skill base and that staff are optimally motivated and enabled to maximize their potential and contribution to the company.
- Plans layout of stock room, warehouse and other storage areas, considering turnover, size, weight and related factors of items stored to ensure controlling and supervising orders quantities and sales inventory results.
- Selects collection products in accordance with market trends and analyzes the market segment at which the store product is aimed, along with prices and competition to ensure providing brand related reports and data on a regular basis.
- Plans and organizes events, prepares promotions, sales and special collection for the brand, as well as liaises with the Marketing department and the suppliers to facilitate sales of the brand.
- Ensures standards for sales, rotation and loss are established, as well as coordinates with Brand Manager and Country Manager to set the budget of the season.
- Visits and inspects stores, ensures proper functioning of the operation and the correct pricing and display of the merchandise, as well as coordinates with window dressers their schedules and work plans.
- Develops and implements brands specific policies and procedures to ensure high quality standards for sales, rotation and loss.

Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration or equivalent.
- 7 years of experience in Fashion Retail.
- Fluent in English. Spanish, Italian or French is a plus.
- Proficient in MS Office.

Competencies
- Strategic thinking
- Developing and motivating others
- Driving and achieving results
- Commercial understanding
- Attention to details
- Initiative
- Communication

hr.lb@azadea.com

Group Business Development Manager - Azadea - Lebanon

The Group Business Development Manager is responsible for acquiring new brands and conducting market studies on potential new markets.

- Identifies potential brands, initiates and establishes contact with targeted companies.
- Conducts and coordinates financial, commercial, operational and legal activities.
- Validates brands and business models with Head of Departments and business units.
- Negotiates commercial terms and works closely with legal counsel on franchise agreements.
- Assesses opportunities of new venture and develops business plans. Conducts market studies and gathers intelligence on the macro environment of a potential new country, retail sector, consumer profile and competitive landscape.
- Plans, directs, manages activities of assigned personnel, delegates assignments and provides guidance to help subordinates enhance work performance..

Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration.
- MBA is a plus.
- Minimum 7-8 years of experience in a related field.
- Fluent in English.
- Proficient in MS Office.

Competencies
- Strategic thinking
- Developing and motivating others
- Driving and achieving results
- Initiative
- Communication
- Commercial understanding
- Customer focus

hr.lb@azadea.com

Travel Coordinator - Azadea - Lebanon

The Travel Coordinator coordinates and ensures the smooth running of the travel activities of business associates and employees.

- Coordinates travel and accommodation arrangements including auxiliary service as well as produces itineraries that optimize the use of time and minimize the cost.
- Arranges venues and training rooms in coordination with head of departments.
- Implements appropriate filing and data retrieval systems.
- Controls and approves invoices received from travel agencies, hotels, airline and translation companies.
- Maintains an exhaustive updated database covering destination information and travel services through conducting ongoing researches.
- Updates travel guide and travel site updates to keep travelers updated.

Requirements
- Ticketing certificate and IATA Diploma.
- 2/4 years of experience in a similar field.
- Proficiency in MS Office with knowledge of ticketing software applications. Fluency in English.

Competencies
- Customer focus
- Teamwork
- Change and adaptability
- Planning and organizing
- Relationship building
- Attention to details
- Communication

hr.lb@azadea.com

August 29, 2012

Receptionist - RE/MAX Invest - Lebanon

RE/MAX Invest, a multinational Real estate company located on the Zalka highway is searching for a full-time female receptionist.

- Basic receptionist and secretarial duties
- Presentable
- Very good knowledge in English
- Organized
- Have computer skills

hr@remax-lb.com

August 27, 2012

Account Manager - SCAS Partners - Lebanon

SCAS, an online marketing company specializing in online marketing strategies and solutions, has an immediate requirement for an Account Manager.

As part of the Sales department, the candidate duties include; working closely and developing new clients, stay informed on the latest online marketing tools and ideas, ensure projects deadlines are met to guarantee perfect deliveries and be excellent at coordinating with all departments to get full cooperation meeting the company objectives.

With at least one year corporate sales experience, the ideal candidate should be from the marketing and advertising field or has a genuine interest in them. He/she has to be confident, well spoken and fluent in Arabic and English. Presentable and professional, he/she should be a good team player and be comfortable in working independently.

- Preferably a female candidate
- Be organized | professional | confident
- Creative | dynamic | flexible
- Good English and Arabic language command
- Be passionate about achieving set goals
- Be Responsible and aware of the importance of the deadlines factor
- Having good business references is a plus
- Having a car with driving license (a must or ready to get one asap)

beirut@scaspartners.com

Administrative Assistant - AltCity - Lebanon

This is an entry-level position suitable for a recent graduate seeking office experience in a small but ambitious organization. By performing various secretarial and administrative duties to the best of your abilities, you will be playing an essential role in ensuring the smooth running of our office. You will have the chance to get involved in all aspects of our work.

Tasks
- receive and reply to telephone/fax messages and respond to visitor inquiries
- maintain a general filing system, including basic financial book-keeping
- manage accounts and payments for clients and suppliers, including preparation of purchase requests, payment orders, receipts and other supporting documentation
- manage cash on site (petty cash)
- keep accurate record of office expenditures
- maintain office supplies & carry out required procurement
- develop an inventory of the office supplies and equipment, and keep it updated
- compile and maintain records, statistical information, and reports
- coordinate executive calendars to arrange appointments and meetings
- perform related work as assigned

Requirements
- prior office administration experience in an NGO or startup company desirable (or ability to demonstrate strong organizational skills gained through other activities)
- experience of keeping records that meet international donor and Lebanese fiscal requirements desirable
- strong organizational skills
- basic Internet and computer skills (including email & spreadsheets)
- ability to communicate in Arabic and English effectively (written & spoken)
- ability to perform basic accounting
- ability to multitask
- ability to meet deadlines
- enthusiastic, dynamic, and reliable
- university degree desirable (ideally in business administration or accounting)

Period: Six-month position to start ASAP. May be continued dependent on funding and quality of work.

Work Hours: From 8.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m., 4 days a week.

Deadline: Friday August 31st 6pm [position remains open till filled]

Send CV, including all contact information, to work@altcity.me with a cover letter explaining why you are excited about working at AltCity and why this position is perfect for you!

August 16, 2012

Social Media Intern - AltCity - Lebanon

The Social Media Intern will be tasked with working on exciting social media campaigns for AltCity, AltCity events, collaborative efforts with other groups, and social impact campaigns around critical issues in Lebanon. The Social Media Intern will use AltCity's existing social media channels, will need to become a master of social media, and explore other channels that AltCity. The Social Media Intern will also participate and attend various events around Lebanon related to design, innovation, entrepreneurship, media, and social change to provide social media coverage for those events on various AltCity channels.

We are keen on having Social Media Interns that both have some good basic experience, but who also want to grow to be much better writers, social media professionals, to develop their professional portfolio, and to make cutting-edge social media campaigns that do nothing less than WOW people. While this is an unpaid internship, we are also happy to offer the intern co-working space to do their own work from AltCity.

Multiple positions are available. We will figure out specific projects and tasks for each Social Media Intern, suited to the skills, passions, interests of each person.

Main Tasks
- provide ongoing social media support for general AltCity activities
- develop social media campaigns, themes, and events
- write blog posts and other content for the website and social media channels
- provide coverage of relevant events
- provide support, and possibly lead, social media trainings for civil society groups and social impact campaigns
- other fun/exciting projects that emerge!

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- have a PASSION for social media AND social change!
- have a PASSION for good writing in Arabic or English, and an endless desire to improve your writing, persuasive writing, creative writing
- have strong communication skills in Arabic and English (written & spoken), French also preferred (or "good", but passionate about improving)
- ability to multitask
- detail-oriented, and with a passion for excellence
- ability to meet deadlines
- enthusiastic, dynamic, and reliable
- driver's license and a car a bonus, but certainly not required (to be able to attend events easier)
- strong preference for the Social Media Intern to have his/her own laptop to work on

Period
Minimum 3-month internship, 5 months preferred, possibly renewable.

Send CV, mention "Social Media Intern" in the subject line of your email, including all contact information, with a cover letter explaining why you are excited by and suited for this position, to work@altcity.me

Logistics Coordinator & Office Manager - AltCity - Lebanon

This is an entry-level position. Employee to perform secretarial and administrative duties essential to the smooth running of our office.

Main Tasks
- receive and reply to telephone/fax messages and respond to visitor inquiries
- maintain a general filing system, including basic financial book-keeping
- manage accounts and payments for clients and suppliers, including preparation of purchase requests, payment orders, receipts and other supporting documentation
- manage cash on site (petty cash)
- keep accurate record of office expenditures
- maintain office supplies & carry out required procurement
- develop an inventory of the office supplies and equipment, and keep it updated
- compile and maintain records, statistical information, and reports
- coordinate executive calendars to arrange appointments and meetings
- perform related work as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- prior office administration experience in an NGO or startup company desirable
- experience of keeping records that meet international donor and Lebanese fiscal requirements
- basic Internet and computer skills (including email & spreadsheets)
- ability to communicate in Arabic and English fluently (written & spoken), solid French a plus
- ability to perform basic accounting
- ability to multitask
- ability to meet deadlines
- enthusiastic, dynamic, and reliable
- having a car and driver's license is a strong bonus
- university degree desirable (ideally in business administration or accounting)

Send CV, mention "Logistics Coordinator & Office Manager position" in the subject line of your email, including all contact information, with a cover letter explaining why you are excited by and suited for this position, to work@altcity.me

August 9, 2012

Operations Executive - PenguinCube - Lebanon

PenguinCube is looking for an Operations Executive capable of keeping them a well-oiled machine. The job entails promoting the organization's values and goals to team members, ensuring effective and efficient day to day operations and implementing administrative procedures and policies.

Role
- Ensure smooth running of the office and sustaining a healthy working environment
- Basic office orientation for new team members
- Travel management and logistics (visa processing, airline and hotel booking, travel insurance and applications)
- Contacts management
- Office supplies management and control
- Phone operator and calls management
- Administrative documents management
- Office maintenance management
- Office infrastructure management
- Courier management and logistics
- Delivery verification and control
- Transportation management

Skills/Qualifications
- Able to work in a team environment as needed
- Able to work independently and efficiently to meet deadlines
- Excellent communication (oral and written English) and presentation skills
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Able to visualize the most appropriate response to a situation
- Have a capacity for creative problem solving
- Strong and rational decision-making skills
- Bachelor degree in business administration, or equivalent
- Impeccable English & working Arabic are a must, a third language is welcome
- Computer literacy: Acrobat and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

jobs@penguincube.com

August 3, 2012

Area Account Manager - KnowledgeView - Lebanon

KnowledgeView is seeking to hire an Area Account Manager in the Sales Department.

Role
- Responsible for developing New Sales as well as closing New Sales already in pipeline
- Keep excellent knowledge of KnowledgeView market and competition products
- Responsible for the territory/area allocated (multiple countries)
- Accountable to reach set targets defined
- Make success of the Apps sales as per the identified verticals (Target markets)
- Develop the existing partners channels as well as develop new channels
- Keep track of sales leads and results per assigned area using salesforce.com and submit reports when asked
- Ensure excellent relationship with current and new prospect/ clients/partners/stakeholders
- Contribute ideas and insights on the events organized to ensure expected outcome

Skills
- Minimum 4 years relevant B2B corporate sales experience (preferably IT/software sales)
- Proactive and demonstrated leadership skills
- Able to work Independently
- Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to team selling approach
- Solid communication and networking skills
- Strong presentation and prospecting skills
- Good knowledge of CRM
- Multi-lingual English/Arabic

support@knowledgeview.co.uk

August 2, 2012

Online Marketing Coordinator - Premiere Properties - Lebanon

Online Marketing Coordinator required for a reputable Real Estate company with the following qualification:

- University graduate
- 1/2 years experience in the field or similar industry
- Team player with a customer savvy
- Ambitious and looking to build a career
- Talented with high level of innovation and creativity

Role
- To execute and analyze the success of marketing campaigns and advertisements
- Work with the market research team to develop case studies, templates, customer appreciation letters and interpret customer purchasing statistics
- Develop realistic marketing strategies, objectives, targets and measures
- Manage online marketing campaigns and publish write ups on blogs and social networking websites
- Participate in press meetings, product launch and writing press releases
- Develop monthly updates of pricing sheets, date sheets and keep an update about price changes
- Manage marketing newsletters and use latest technology for achieving a greater audience
- Represent the firm in corporate events, industrial meets, trade shows and marketing conferences
- Build a score system for evaluating the quality of a product and customer service

info@lebanon-properties.com

Real Estate Consultant - Premiere Properties - Lebanon

– University degree
- Excellent Sales and Communication skills
- Great customer service savvy
- Multi lingual skills to communicate with overseas and local clients
- Strong self presentation is a must
- Computer literacy and strong knowledge in e-marketing is a plus
- Experience background in the industry is necessary or related industries such as Private Banking, Hospitality and Media
- Real Estate experience is a plus
- Strong communication & negotiation skills
- Very good knowledge of the Metn area

info@lebanon-properties.com

August 1, 2012

Account Managers/Directors - Snow Comms - Qatar

Snow Comms is hiring Account Managers & Account Directors for its Qatar office.

- Strong team players, proactive, creative, energetic, passionate, positive & meet the following requirements:
- Degree in communications, including PR, events management & marketing.
- Fluency in English & Arabic (other languages are a plus but not essential).
- Working exp. in communications is a plus

- Interviews will be conducted in central Beirut
- Packages start from US$4,000

Send CV in English + photo to info@snowcomms.com

info@snowcomms.com