- Good sense of diplomacy and Resilience
- Positive, ambitious attitude towards taking independent initiative within area of responsibility
- Inspiration and Design Spirit, Organizational skills, awareness of confidentiality and discretion issues
- Enjoying working in a busy, professional and slick environment
- Experience is needed
admin@accentdg.com
December 28, 2012
Electrical Engineers - EMDC Group - Lebanon
Electrical Engineers needed for an Electro-Mechanical design consultancy company in Jal El Dib.
Candidates will be responsible for:
- Designing and implementing Electrical concepts according to the needed codes and regulation required by each project.
- Developing technical construction shop drawings and details.
- Preparing Detailed Bill of Quantities.
Requirements
- Up to 4 years experience
- Strong skills in AutoCad and Dialux
- Fluency in English and Arabic
info@emdcgroup.com
Candidates will be responsible for:
- Designing and implementing Electrical concepts according to the needed codes and regulation required by each project.
- Developing technical construction shop drawings and details.
- Preparing Detailed Bill of Quantities.
Requirements
- Up to 4 years experience
- Strong skills in AutoCad and Dialux
- Fluency in English and Arabic
info@emdcgroup.com
Category:
electrical engineering
December 26, 2012
Vacancy - Beesline - Lebanon
Beesline is recruiting for the following positions:
- Copy-writing Manager
- Regional Account Manager
- Operation Manager
Headquarter is located in Lebanon, Bshamoun area
hr@beesline.com
- Copy-writing Manager
- Regional Account Manager
- Operation Manager
Headquarter is located in Lebanon, Bshamoun area
hr@beesline.com
Category:
account management,
copywriting,
operations
Head of Social Media - Medical Center - Qatar
The Head of Social Media under the direction of Communications will drive and monitor social media conversation to support the institution's marketing campaigns and brand recognition in a calculated fashion, and based on the institution's overall communications strategy. He/she will work closely with the Communications Director, Marketing and Brand Manager to determine objectives, social media strategy, cross-promotion, and execution.
In view of the developing and changing needs and opportunities within the company during this startup phase, this position may perform other duties as assigned and reporting relationships may vary.
DIRECT RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: Director of the Communications Department
Direct Reports: Director of the Communications Department
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Monitor dialogue across designated social media channels
- Identify trends and engagement opportunities
- Respond real-time as a trusted ‘voice' for the brand
- Manage content flow and contributor/topic development
- Report metrics with relevant data analysis
- Interface directly with communities about social media program
- Provide weekly and monthly reports on performance using monitoring tools.
- Maintain the blog
- Identify the target audience and build a strong relationship
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
- Work is normally performed in an office environment
- Limited physical effort is required
- No or very little exposure to physical risk
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Planning and Organising – Plans activities and projects well in advance and takes account of possible changing circumstances, identifies and organises resources needed to accomplish tasks.
- Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations –Monitors and maintains quality and productivity, works in a systematic, methodical and orderly manner.
- Adapting and Responding to Change –Accepts new ideas and change initiatives, adapts personal style to suit different people or situations, deals with ambiguity, making positive use of the opportunities it presents.
- Coping with Pressure and Setbacks – Maintains a positive outlook at work, works productively in a pressurised environment.
- Working with People – Adapts to the team and builds team spirit, Recognises and rewards the contribution of others, develops and openly communicates self-insight, listens, consults others and communicates proactively.
- Deciding and Initiating Action – Makes prompt, clear decisions which may involves tough choices or considered risks, takes responsibility for actions, projects and people, takes initiative, acts with confidence and works under own direction, initiates and generates activity.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, marketing, advertising or public health
- Fluent in Arabic / English
- Mastery of Social Media Tools: Must be proficient in the tactical use of core platforms (Facebook, Twitter, blogs, YouTube, etc.). Candidate will be asked to provide examples of professional-related success, i.e. leveraging tools to effectively engage with key audiences on behalf of a brand/client/organization.
- Ability to monitor and interpret social media metrics: Should be able to use online monitoring tools, platform-specific metrics insights tools and more to demonstrate reasoning behind social recommendations and track successes
- Creativity and Advanced Writing Ability: Creative thinking and strong writing/editing skills are required. Experience drafting messages on behalf of a large corporation, executives or associated with issues/crisis communications is preferred.
- High Ethical Standards: Community facilitators are stewards of a company's social media policy and service as a "voice" of the brand. Qualified candidates will demonstrate the personal integrity and professionalism worthy of such responsibility.
- Refined Communication Skills: Ideal candidates are customer-service minded and should be calm, clear and consistent communicators adept at navigating large organizations in a positive, diplomatic way.
- Propensity for Time Management/Multi-tasking: The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is solutions-oriented, thrives under pressure, enjoys fast-paced work and is dedicated to quality. He/she is extremely motivated and in search of a challenging, career-advancing opportunity.
ghina.itani@ketchum-raad.com
In view of the developing and changing needs and opportunities within the company during this startup phase, this position may perform other duties as assigned and reporting relationships may vary.
DIRECT RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: Director of the Communications Department
Direct Reports: Director of the Communications Department
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Monitor dialogue across designated social media channels
- Identify trends and engagement opportunities
- Respond real-time as a trusted ‘voice' for the brand
- Manage content flow and contributor/topic development
- Report metrics with relevant data analysis
- Interface directly with communities about social media program
- Provide weekly and monthly reports on performance using monitoring tools.
- Maintain the blog
- Identify the target audience and build a strong relationship
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
- Work is normally performed in an office environment
- Limited physical effort is required
- No or very little exposure to physical risk
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Planning and Organising – Plans activities and projects well in advance and takes account of possible changing circumstances, identifies and organises resources needed to accomplish tasks.
- Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations –Monitors and maintains quality and productivity, works in a systematic, methodical and orderly manner.
- Adapting and Responding to Change –Accepts new ideas and change initiatives, adapts personal style to suit different people or situations, deals with ambiguity, making positive use of the opportunities it presents.
- Coping with Pressure and Setbacks – Maintains a positive outlook at work, works productively in a pressurised environment.
- Working with People – Adapts to the team and builds team spirit, Recognises and rewards the contribution of others, develops and openly communicates self-insight, listens, consults others and communicates proactively.
- Deciding and Initiating Action – Makes prompt, clear decisions which may involves tough choices or considered risks, takes responsibility for actions, projects and people, takes initiative, acts with confidence and works under own direction, initiates and generates activity.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, marketing, advertising or public health
- Fluent in Arabic / English
- Mastery of Social Media Tools: Must be proficient in the tactical use of core platforms (Facebook, Twitter, blogs, YouTube, etc.). Candidate will be asked to provide examples of professional-related success, i.e. leveraging tools to effectively engage with key audiences on behalf of a brand/client/organization.
- Ability to monitor and interpret social media metrics: Should be able to use online monitoring tools, platform-specific metrics insights tools and more to demonstrate reasoning behind social recommendations and track successes
- Creativity and Advanced Writing Ability: Creative thinking and strong writing/editing skills are required. Experience drafting messages on behalf of a large corporation, executives or associated with issues/crisis communications is preferred.
- High Ethical Standards: Community facilitators are stewards of a company's social media policy and service as a "voice" of the brand. Qualified candidates will demonstrate the personal integrity and professionalism worthy of such responsibility.
- Refined Communication Skills: Ideal candidates are customer-service minded and should be calm, clear and consistent communicators adept at navigating large organizations in a positive, diplomatic way.
- Propensity for Time Management/Multi-tasking: The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is solutions-oriented, thrives under pressure, enjoys fast-paced work and is dedicated to quality. He/she is extremely motivated and in search of a challenging, career-advancing opportunity.
ghina.itani@ketchum-raad.com
Category:
advertising,
communication,
digital marketing,
journalism,
public relation,
social media
Senior Account Executive - AddBloom - Lebanon
AddBloom is in search of organized self-motivated Senior Online Account. The candidate will be working with advertisers from the contract to implementation as well as help with optimizing ad campaigns. The candidate will be responsible for analyzing an assortment of metrics for ads served, communicating issues, and monitor/ optimize existing campaigns, along with cultivating a strong and productive relationship with clients.
Responsibilities
- Analyze internet advertising campaign metrics to determine the performance for ads being served from each Advertiser. (i.e. CTR's, CPC's, margins, and other metrics).
- Partner closely with the sales team to ensure that the onboarding of Advertiser is accomplished in a timely and efficient manner.
- Some knowledge of ad serving systems (i.e. DART, OpenX, etc…)
- Responsible for optimization, along with quality assurance, during pre-launch stage, to ensure successful onboarding of Advertisers.
- Proven experience managing multiple accounts.
Experience
- Bachelors Degree
- Strong and Professional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills in English and Arabic
- Proficient in email, spreadsheet and word processing applications (MS Office, proficient in PowerPoint)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple and often-changing priorities
- Proactive vs. reactive thinker who maintains a positive attitude
- Knowledge of consumer web sites, social media, search and online advertising terminology
- Excellent customer service skills
Attributes
- Social, online and offline
- Results oriented
- Engaging in communication
- Creativity
- Ability to contribute individually, and lead, manage or participate in cross-functional teams
- Ability to synthesize large amounts of data into actionable information
- Excellent writing skills, English, French and or Arabic
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Persuasiveness
- Ability to create great working relationships with all levels within the company and across multiple disciplines
jobs@addbloom.com
Responsibilities
- Analyze internet advertising campaign metrics to determine the performance for ads being served from each Advertiser. (i.e. CTR's, CPC's, margins, and other metrics).
- Partner closely with the sales team to ensure that the onboarding of Advertiser is accomplished in a timely and efficient manner.
- Some knowledge of ad serving systems (i.e. DART, OpenX, etc…)
- Responsible for optimization, along with quality assurance, during pre-launch stage, to ensure successful onboarding of Advertisers.
- Proven experience managing multiple accounts.
Experience
- Bachelors Degree
- Strong and Professional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills in English and Arabic
- Proficient in email, spreadsheet and word processing applications (MS Office, proficient in PowerPoint)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple and often-changing priorities
- Proactive vs. reactive thinker who maintains a positive attitude
- Knowledge of consumer web sites, social media, search and online advertising terminology
- Excellent customer service skills
Attributes
- Social, online and offline
- Results oriented
- Engaging in communication
- Creativity
- Ability to contribute individually, and lead, manage or participate in cross-functional teams
- Ability to synthesize large amounts of data into actionable information
- Excellent writing skills, English, French and or Arabic
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Persuasiveness
- Ability to create great working relationships with all levels within the company and across multiple disciplines
jobs@addbloom.com
Category:
account management
Accountant / Cashier - LAU - Lebanon
The Lebanese American University has an opening in its Business Office, Beirut for the position of Accountant-Cashier.
Basic Functions and Responsibilities
- Handling cash transactions at the Campus (cash collection, payment, & custody)
- Handling the respective accounting entries
- Other accounting duties that might be assigned
Position Requirements:
- BA/BS degree from a renowned university
- Proficiency in the use of basic functional applications i.e. Microsoft products
- Knowledge of accounting systems and/or Oracle database is a plus
- Good command of English & Arabic and interpersonal, analytical, & communication skills
- Up to two years experience
Applications should be emailed to beirut.hire@lau.edu.lb, specifying the job title in the subject line.
Closing date for applications is Wednesday January 9, 2013.
No applications will be accepted after this date, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Basic Functions and Responsibilities
- Handling cash transactions at the Campus (cash collection, payment, & custody)
- Handling the respective accounting entries
- Other accounting duties that might be assigned
Position Requirements:
- BA/BS degree from a renowned university
- Proficiency in the use of basic functional applications i.e. Microsoft products
- Knowledge of accounting systems and/or Oracle database is a plus
- Good command of English & Arabic and interpersonal, analytical, & communication skills
- Up to two years experience
Applications should be emailed to beirut.hire@lau.edu.lb, specifying the job title in the subject line.
Closing date for applications is Wednesday January 9, 2013.
No applications will be accepted after this date, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Category:
accounting,
cashier
Online Account Manager & Support - AddBloom - Lebanon
AddBloom is hiring inside account manager to manage relationship between Client and Company.
- Applicants should have 3-5 years experience working with the following:
- Bachelors Degree
- Strong and Professional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills in English and Arabic
- Proficient in email, spreadsheet and word processing applications (MS Office, proficient in PowerPoint)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple and often-changing priorities
- Proactive vs. reactive thinker who maintains a positive attitude
- Knowledge of consumer web sites, social media, search and online advertising terminology
- Excellent customer service skills
jobs@addbloom.com
- Applicants should have 3-5 years experience working with the following:
- Bachelors Degree
- Strong and Professional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills in English and Arabic
- Proficient in email, spreadsheet and word processing applications (MS Office, proficient in PowerPoint)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple and often-changing priorities
- Proactive vs. reactive thinker who maintains a positive attitude
- Knowledge of consumer web sites, social media, search and online advertising terminology
- Excellent customer service skills
jobs@addbloom.com
Category:
account management,
support
December 20, 2012
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - LAU - Lebanon
The Physical Plant Department at the Byblos Campus has a vacancy for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - on contractual basis - to assist the Physical Plant Department in the design of renovation projects and the commissioning (design review, submittal review, testing, handing over) of renovation and capital projects.
Basic Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Help in the preparation of mechanical design guidelines
- Define projects’ requirements for renovation and capital projects
- Prepare mechanical tender documents for renovation projects mainly for Educational Facilities (Classrooms, Labs, Workshops, Dorms, etc.) which include design drawings, specifications, and priced bill of quantities
- Assist the Physical Plant department in mechanical engineering tasks as required.
- Design/Design Review of renovation and capital projects mainly infrastructure, library, medical school, and other educational facilities, (Classrooms, Labs, Workshops, Dorms, etc.)
- Supervise sites, issue construction checklists, schedule projects, and attend and report coordination/technical meetings during the construction phase of the projects
- Test and balance of all mechanical systems at final stages of construction and hand over completed project to operations and maintenance department after checking the technical file and operations and manuals and helping in providing the necessary training
- Follow up on pending snag lists and defects during the warranty period
- Perform duties above as assigned for the following building mechanical systems according to international codes and standards (ASHRAE, IPC, NFPA, etc…):
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
Water Distribution and Drainage
Water Treatment
Conveying
Waste Water Treatment Generators
Irrigation
Gas Distribution
Vibration Control and Noise Treatment
Fire Fighting System
Building Management System
Required Skills & Abilities
- BE degree in Mechanical Engineering from a renowned university
- Minimum 8 years of relevant or equivalent experience
- Excellent computer skills in MS Outlook, Excel, Word, Load Calculator Carrier software, AutoCAD, and relevant design software
- Effective communications skills, bilingual, fluent in English and Arabic (written and oral skills)
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
CVs should be emailed to byblos.hire@lau.edu.lb specifying the job title in the subject line.
The closing date for receiving applications is Wednesday December 26, 2012
No applications will be accepted after this date and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Basic Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Help in the preparation of mechanical design guidelines
- Define projects’ requirements for renovation and capital projects
- Prepare mechanical tender documents for renovation projects mainly for Educational Facilities (Classrooms, Labs, Workshops, Dorms, etc.) which include design drawings, specifications, and priced bill of quantities
- Assist the Physical Plant department in mechanical engineering tasks as required.
- Design/Design Review of renovation and capital projects mainly infrastructure, library, medical school, and other educational facilities, (Classrooms, Labs, Workshops, Dorms, etc.)
- Supervise sites, issue construction checklists, schedule projects, and attend and report coordination/technical meetings during the construction phase of the projects
- Test and balance of all mechanical systems at final stages of construction and hand over completed project to operations and maintenance department after checking the technical file and operations and manuals and helping in providing the necessary training
- Follow up on pending snag lists and defects during the warranty period
- Perform duties above as assigned for the following building mechanical systems according to international codes and standards (ASHRAE, IPC, NFPA, etc…):
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
Water Distribution and Drainage
Water Treatment
Conveying
Waste Water Treatment Generators
Irrigation
Gas Distribution
Vibration Control and Noise Treatment
Fire Fighting System
Building Management System
Required Skills & Abilities
- BE degree in Mechanical Engineering from a renowned university
- Minimum 8 years of relevant or equivalent experience
- Excellent computer skills in MS Outlook, Excel, Word, Load Calculator Carrier software, AutoCAD, and relevant design software
- Effective communications skills, bilingual, fluent in English and Arabic (written and oral skills)
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
CVs should be emailed to byblos.hire@lau.edu.lb specifying the job title in the subject line.
The closing date for receiving applications is Wednesday December 26, 2012
No applications will be accepted after this date and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Category:
mechanical engineering
Executive Assistant - Najem Group - Lebanon
Najem Group and Co.are seeking an Executive Assistant with BA degree, min 3 yrs. exp.
career@najemgroup.com
career@najemgroup.com
Category:
administrative,
assistant
December 19, 2012
Senior Budget Analyst - LAU - Lebanon
The Budget Office is currently looking for a Senior Budget Analyst to be located in Beirut Campus.
General summary: Responsible for the compilation and preparation of the University budget.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Preparation and review of University offices’ annual budgets
- Assists faculty/staff and researchers in the budget adherence of their externally funded projects and the donors’ requirements (administrative and financial)
- Reviews and prepares budget analysis reports
- Reviews and prepares the budget reports on the funded projects/activities of the University
- Budget tracking
- Deep analysis and control over the budget with the aim of highlighting potential issues before occurring
- Implementing monthly/semester/yearly analysis leading to a clear understanding of year to date actual expenses with explanation on main deviations and drivers
- Monthly/semester or on a need basis budget review meetings with budget owners
- Other tasks as requested
Minimum Job Requirements
- BBA from a renowned university
- Eight years of experience in financial reporting/financial analysis/accounting, or external audit
- Familiar with financial application/computer skills
- Effective verbal and written English communication skills
Applications should be emailed to beirut.hire@lau.edu.lb, specifying the job title in the subject line.
Closing date for applications is Friday December 21, 2012
No applications will be accepted after this date, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified
General summary: Responsible for the compilation and preparation of the University budget.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Preparation and review of University offices’ annual budgets
- Assists faculty/staff and researchers in the budget adherence of their externally funded projects and the donors’ requirements (administrative and financial)
- Reviews and prepares budget analysis reports
- Reviews and prepares the budget reports on the funded projects/activities of the University
- Budget tracking
- Deep analysis and control over the budget with the aim of highlighting potential issues before occurring
- Implementing monthly/semester/yearly analysis leading to a clear understanding of year to date actual expenses with explanation on main deviations and drivers
- Monthly/semester or on a need basis budget review meetings with budget owners
- Other tasks as requested
Minimum Job Requirements
- BBA from a renowned university
- Eight years of experience in financial reporting/financial analysis/accounting, or external audit
- Familiar with financial application/computer skills
- Effective verbal and written English communication skills
Applications should be emailed to beirut.hire@lau.edu.lb, specifying the job title in the subject line.
Closing date for applications is Friday December 21, 2012
No applications will be accepted after this date, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified
Budget Analyst - LAU - Lebanon
The Budget Office is currently looking for a Budget Analyst to be located in Beirut Campus.
General summary: Assists the Budget Office with the compilation, preparation and review of the University budget reports.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Preparation and review of University offices’ budget
- Preparing of budget analysis reports
- Preparation of budget reports on the externally funded projects/activities
- Analysis of actual expenses with explanation on main deviations and drivers.
- Other tasks as requested.
Minimum Job Requirements
- BBA from a renowned university
- Three years of experience in a financial reporting/financial analysis/accounting, or external audit.
- Familiar with financial application/computer skills
- Effective verbal and written English communication skills
Applications should be emailed to beirut.hire@lau.edu.lb, specifying the job title in the subject line.
Closing date for applications is Friday December 21, 2012
No applications will be accepted after this date, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified
General summary: Assists the Budget Office with the compilation, preparation and review of the University budget reports.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Preparation and review of University offices’ budget
- Preparing of budget analysis reports
- Preparation of budget reports on the externally funded projects/activities
- Analysis of actual expenses with explanation on main deviations and drivers.
- Other tasks as requested.
Minimum Job Requirements
- BBA from a renowned university
- Three years of experience in a financial reporting/financial analysis/accounting, or external audit.
- Familiar with financial application/computer skills
- Effective verbal and written English communication skills
Applications should be emailed to beirut.hire@lau.edu.lb, specifying the job title in the subject line.
Closing date for applications is Friday December 21, 2012
No applications will be accepted after this date, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified
December 17, 2012
Vacancies - Cedarcom - Lebanon
Cedarcom Careers:
- HR & Admin Officer
- Sr. IP Engineer
- Sales Corporate
- Sales Representative
- Account Executive
- Internal Auditor
- Senior Accountant
- Accountant
- Stock Keeper
- RF Engineer
- Commercial Manager
- Branding Officer
- COO
Send CV to careers@cedarcom.net, stating your name and the position applied for in the subject line.
- HR & Admin Officer
- Sr. IP Engineer
- Sales Corporate
- Sales Representative
- Account Executive
- Internal Auditor
- Senior Accountant
- Accountant
- Stock Keeper
- RF Engineer
- Commercial Manager
- Branding Officer
- COO
Send CV to careers@cedarcom.net, stating your name and the position applied for in the subject line.
Category:
accounting,
auditing,
branding,
engineering,
human resources,
operations,
sales,
stock controller
English Teachers - British Language Centre - Lebanon
The British Language Centre (a partner with Birmingham College/UK) is looking for qualified Native English Teachers to work part/full time.
info@blclebanon.com
info@blclebanon.com
Vacancies - International Labour Organization - Lebanon
The International Labour Organization - www.ilo.org/arabstates - is expanding its regional roster of freelancer Journalists, Photographers, Graphic Designers, Videographers, Copy-editors and Translators/Interpreters.
Send CV & cover letter to comm_roas@ilo.org
Send CV & cover letter to comm_roas@ilo.org
Category:
copywriting,
editor,
freelance,
journalism,
photography,
translation
Executive Assistant - Accent Design Group
- Good sense of diplomacy and Resilience
- Positive, ambitious attitude towards taking independent initiative within area of responsibility
- Inspiration and Design Spirit
- Organizational skills, awareness of confidentiality and discretion issues
- Enjoy working in a busy, professional and slick environment
- With experience
admin@accentdg.com
- Positive, ambitious attitude towards taking independent initiative within area of responsibility
- Inspiration and Design Spirit
- Organizational skills, awareness of confidentiality and discretion issues
- Enjoy working in a busy, professional and slick environment
- With experience
admin@accentdg.com
Category:
administrative,
assistant
December 14, 2012
Events Writer - Time Out Beirut - Lebanon
The Events Writer should be outgoing, have a finger on Beirut’s pulse as well as a flair for writing. It is essential that the Events Writer constantly keeps up to date with events around the city and networking with organisers and promoters for the magazine and the website.
Responsibilities
- Research and write events for print and online
- Promote Time Out Beirut as the leading website for entertainment, arts & culture and events in Beirut
- Work closely with Online Editor regarding content for the website
- Update and maintain a comprehensive list of events promoters/organisers and key contacts
- Assist the Online Editor as well as Managing Editor with any additional writing needed for the magazine or website
Qualifications
All candidates must be fluent in English and have strong writing skills as well as the ability to keep to tight deadlines. A writings sample is required for this position. When applying for this position, include the subject line ‘Events Writer’.
If you fit that description, please send your CV (and work samples, where required) to jobs@timeoutbeirut.com. Also include a cover letter explaining why you're interested in working for TOB and why you'd be a perfect fit. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please note that Time Out only considers candidates currently living in Beirut. Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, only those candidates that are chosen for interview will be contacted.
Responsibilities
- Research and write events for print and online
- Promote Time Out Beirut as the leading website for entertainment, arts & culture and events in Beirut
- Work closely with Online Editor regarding content for the website
- Update and maintain a comprehensive list of events promoters/organisers and key contacts
- Assist the Online Editor as well as Managing Editor with any additional writing needed for the magazine or website
Qualifications
All candidates must be fluent in English and have strong writing skills as well as the ability to keep to tight deadlines. A writings sample is required for this position. When applying for this position, include the subject line ‘Events Writer’.
If you fit that description, please send your CV (and work samples, where required) to jobs@timeoutbeirut.com. Also include a cover letter explaining why you're interested in working for TOB and why you'd be a perfect fit. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please note that Time Out only considers candidates currently living in Beirut. Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, only those candidates that are chosen for interview will be contacted.
Staff Writer - Time Out Beirut - Lebanon
A staff writer is involved in all aspects of editorial content, including: contributing story ideas, research, writing, fact-checking and networking for future stories. Candidates should have impeccable writing skills, a strong sense of Time Out’s witty style, an interest in print and be detail-oriented. The ability to multi-task and keep to deadlines is also essential.
Responsibilities
- Develop and cover themes and editorial content across sections relevant to each issue
- Promote Time Out Beirut as the leading source for entertainment, arts & culture and events in Beirut
- Work closely with Managing Editor and be able to perform under tight deadlines
Qualifications
All candidates must be fluent in English and have strong writing skills. A writings sample is required for this position. When applying for this position, include the subject line ‘Staff Writer'.
If you fit that description, please send your CV (and work samples, where required) to jobs@timeoutbeirut.com. Also include a cover letter explaining why you're interested in working for TOB and why you'd be a perfect fit. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please note that Time Out only considers candidates currently living in Beirut. Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, only those candidates that are chosen for interview will be contacted.
Responsibilities
- Develop and cover themes and editorial content across sections relevant to each issue
- Promote Time Out Beirut as the leading source for entertainment, arts & culture and events in Beirut
- Work closely with Managing Editor and be able to perform under tight deadlines
Qualifications
All candidates must be fluent in English and have strong writing skills. A writings sample is required for this position. When applying for this position, include the subject line ‘Staff Writer'.
If you fit that description, please send your CV (and work samples, where required) to jobs@timeoutbeirut.com. Also include a cover letter explaining why you're interested in working for TOB and why you'd be a perfect fit. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please note that Time Out only considers candidates currently living in Beirut. Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, only those candidates that are chosen for interview will be contacted.
Listings Editor - Time Out Beirut - Lebanon
The Listings Editor must be organised, proactive, detail-oriented and good at multi-tasking. He/she should also have a (concise but clever) way with words.
Responsibilities
- Manage a database of TOB listings
- Write/edit relevant listings
- Manage research assistants
Qualifications
All candidates must be fluent in English and have strong writing skills. Knowledge of InDesign and competence in internet research are essential. A writings sample is required for this position. When applying for this position, include the subject line 'Listings Editor'.
If you fit that description, please send your CV (and work samples, where required) to jobs@timeoutbeirut.com. Also include a cover letter explaining why you're interested in working for TOB and why you'd be a perfect fit. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please note that Time Out only considers candidates currently living in Beirut. Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, only those candidates that are chosen for interview will be contacted.
Responsibilities
- Manage a database of TOB listings
- Write/edit relevant listings
- Manage research assistants
Qualifications
All candidates must be fluent in English and have strong writing skills. Knowledge of InDesign and competence in internet research are essential. A writings sample is required for this position. When applying for this position, include the subject line 'Listings Editor'.
If you fit that description, please send your CV (and work samples, where required) to jobs@timeoutbeirut.com. Also include a cover letter explaining why you're interested in working for TOB and why you'd be a perfect fit. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please note that Time Out only considers candidates currently living in Beirut. Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, only those candidates that are chosen for interview will be contacted.
Category:
editor
December 12, 2012
Customer Relationship Team Leader - Azadea - Lebanon
The Customer Relationship Team Leader is responsible for managing the group loyalty programs; he/ she plans and administers the department strategies in close collaboration with internal and external resources to produce business value and favorable customer experiences.
Key Accountabilities
- Design, implement the loyalty and gift card strategies and programs in order to improve acquisition and retention of customers
- Drive growth and development of the Loyalty Card scheme to deliver positive change to membership volumes, purchase behavior
- Manage the annual allocated budget and expenditure as per set limits to ensure effective cost management
- Recruit, train, motivate and evaluate his/her team 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
- Ensure that marketing campaigns and calendar are turned into effective operational delivery increasing customers engagement and excitement
- Oversee a significant Portfolio for suppliers/ agencies to partner with and maximize the loyalty programs returns in addition to establishing metrics to measure program success
- Monitor ongoing competitor by keeping high street awareness of loyalty developments
- Develop, execute, and optimize a communication strategy to raise customer awareness and comprehension of the programs
Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or equivalent
- A minimum of 6 years of experience in a similar field; out of which 2 in a supervisory role
- Proficient in MS Office
- Fluent in English
hr.lb@azadea.com
Key Accountabilities
- Design, implement the loyalty and gift card strategies and programs in order to improve acquisition and retention of customers
- Drive growth and development of the Loyalty Card scheme to deliver positive change to membership volumes, purchase behavior
- Manage the annual allocated budget and expenditure as per set limits to ensure effective cost management
- Recruit, train, motivate and evaluate his/her team 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
- Ensure that marketing campaigns and calendar are turned into effective operational delivery increasing customers engagement and excitement
- Oversee a significant Portfolio for suppliers/ agencies to partner with and maximize the loyalty programs returns in addition to establishing metrics to measure program success
- Monitor ongoing competitor by keeping high street awareness of loyalty developments
- Develop, execute, and optimize a communication strategy to raise customer awareness and comprehension of the programs
Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or equivalent
- A minimum of 6 years of experience in a similar field; out of which 2 in a supervisory role
- Proficient in MS Office
- Fluent in English
hr.lb@azadea.com
Category:
customer service,
marketing,
team leader
Regional Coordinator - Azadea - Lebanon
The Coordinator is responsible for enhancing products display in the shop through a creative visual merchandising in order to maximize sales opportunities and increase sales volume.
Key Accountabilities
- Distribute and arrange merchandise by making the most of available space while complying with the company guidelines and display mapping (customer profile, colour harmony, etc.) in order to attract a maximum number of customers and promote sales
- Assist Sales Associates in clients servicing as requested in order to ensure their needs are answered in a timely manner and in compliance with quality and customer service standards
- Replenish on a continuous basis the stocks on the shelves in order to ensure availability of products at all times
- Work with Sales Associates to ensure the right visual environment is created and maintained at all times
- Coordinate with the Stock Keeper for appropriate product rotation
- Ensure tidiness and cleanliness of the shelves and floor at all times in order to enhance the shopping experience
Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge
- High School Degree
- 1/2 years of experience in visual merchandising
- Fluency in English
- Strong fashion knowledge
- Strong understanding of the brand and customer profile
- Proficiency in MS office
Competencies
- Attention to details
- Cultural Awareness
- Customer Focus
- Initiative
- Commercial Understanding
- Communication Skills
- Teamwork
hr.lb@azadea.com
Key Accountabilities
- Distribute and arrange merchandise by making the most of available space while complying with the company guidelines and display mapping (customer profile, colour harmony, etc.) in order to attract a maximum number of customers and promote sales
- Assist Sales Associates in clients servicing as requested in order to ensure their needs are answered in a timely manner and in compliance with quality and customer service standards
- Replenish on a continuous basis the stocks on the shelves in order to ensure availability of products at all times
- Work with Sales Associates to ensure the right visual environment is created and maintained at all times
- Coordinate with the Stock Keeper for appropriate product rotation
- Ensure tidiness and cleanliness of the shelves and floor at all times in order to enhance the shopping experience
Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge
- High School Degree
- 1/2 years of experience in visual merchandising
- Fluency in English
- Strong fashion knowledge
- Strong understanding of the brand and customer profile
- Proficiency in MS office
Competencies
- Attention to details
- Cultural Awareness
- Customer Focus
- Initiative
- Commercial Understanding
- Communication Skills
- Teamwork
hr.lb@azadea.com
Category:
coordinator
Sales Manager - DHL - Lebanon
Lead, Manage the Sales team in Lebanon. Attain team revenue, profit and yield targets through organisation, planning and direction of the team.
- Create the right sales organisational structure to meet the needs of the customer base and grow the business to dominate the Express market in Express in all relevant market segments
- Recruit, train and motivate the sales staff to ensure necessary quality and quantity of staff are deployed to meet targets and maximise customer satisfaction.
- Ensure customer database is updated and maintained through use of the sales automation tool.
- Ensure field sales team perform regular call cycle planning and action accordingly.
- Ensure implementation of the Global Sales Processes and the company’s management practices
- Manage the sales team to ensure country revenue and profit targets are met.
- Develop a well structured and SMART sales incentive program to support aggressive growth and target achievement.
- Draft department business plan that illustrates how revenue and profit targets will be achieved.
- Maintain focus on price and value in a competitive market to ensure maximum yield.
- Identify and comply with the company’s reporting requirements.
- Ensure service quality is maintained and service issues are addressed promptly to maximise customer satisfaction and retention rates
- Study and understand existing and prospective customer shipping requirements and work closely with the sales team to ensure continued growth and development of existing accounts.
- Use Global Sales Process pipeline model in order to ensure that new revenue opportunity and retention levels remain high.
- Ensure call activity is in line with target.
- 80% of time is spent co-selling & co-visiting
- Meet with every member of staff bi-weekly to discuss pipeline opportunities and customer base.
- Observe 3 sales calls bi-weekly per sales person and complete coaching assessment
- Ensure DHL’s market leadership position is maintained and the ‘gap’ between our competitors and DHL is increased.
- Protect DHL market position from aggressive competitive attack.
- Develop and motivate a team of experienced sales professionals.
- Micro management of each individual and territory.
- On the job coaching and training / spending large % of time in the field with each sales team member.
- Staff related issues around territory performance.
- Contract pricing levels
- Target setting each quarter
- Cost control
- Using global/regional/local programmes to measure effectiveness of time management.
- Setting out regular reviews.
- Regular sales meetings.
- Building your own suite of control mechanisms.
- Recruitment and retention of high quality staff with cost boundaries.
- Maintain focus on price and value in a highly competitive market
- Ensure we have the right people in the Direct, Relationship & MNC/GCS sector of our business and beyond who can not only meet today’s goals, but are capable of achieving future objectives as well.
Requirements
- Fluency in English and Arabic both spoken and written
- 5 years DHL sales experience
- Experience in Multi-cultural environment
- Proven track record in field sales / key accounts.
- Comprehensive knowledge of DHL products and systems
- Computer literacy
- People management experience preferable
- Planning and organising
- Relationship building
- Communication oral and written
- Analytically astute.
- Commercial focus
- Personal motivation
- Negotiation skills
- Influencing people
joanna.massaad@dhl.com
- Create the right sales organisational structure to meet the needs of the customer base and grow the business to dominate the Express market in Express in all relevant market segments
- Recruit, train and motivate the sales staff to ensure necessary quality and quantity of staff are deployed to meet targets and maximise customer satisfaction.
- Ensure customer database is updated and maintained through use of the sales automation tool.
- Ensure field sales team perform regular call cycle planning and action accordingly.
- Ensure implementation of the Global Sales Processes and the company’s management practices
- Manage the sales team to ensure country revenue and profit targets are met.
- Develop a well structured and SMART sales incentive program to support aggressive growth and target achievement.
- Draft department business plan that illustrates how revenue and profit targets will be achieved.
- Maintain focus on price and value in a competitive market to ensure maximum yield.
- Identify and comply with the company’s reporting requirements.
- Ensure service quality is maintained and service issues are addressed promptly to maximise customer satisfaction and retention rates
- Study and understand existing and prospective customer shipping requirements and work closely with the sales team to ensure continued growth and development of existing accounts.
- Use Global Sales Process pipeline model in order to ensure that new revenue opportunity and retention levels remain high.
- Ensure call activity is in line with target.
- 80% of time is spent co-selling & co-visiting
- Meet with every member of staff bi-weekly to discuss pipeline opportunities and customer base.
- Observe 3 sales calls bi-weekly per sales person and complete coaching assessment
- Ensure DHL’s market leadership position is maintained and the ‘gap’ between our competitors and DHL is increased.
- Protect DHL market position from aggressive competitive attack.
- Develop and motivate a team of experienced sales professionals.
- Micro management of each individual and territory.
- On the job coaching and training / spending large % of time in the field with each sales team member.
- Staff related issues around territory performance.
- Contract pricing levels
- Target setting each quarter
- Cost control
- Using global/regional/local programmes to measure effectiveness of time management.
- Setting out regular reviews.
- Regular sales meetings.
- Building your own suite of control mechanisms.
- Recruitment and retention of high quality staff with cost boundaries.
- Maintain focus on price and value in a highly competitive market
- Ensure we have the right people in the Direct, Relationship & MNC/GCS sector of our business and beyond who can not only meet today’s goals, but are capable of achieving future objectives as well.
Requirements
- Fluency in English and Arabic both spoken and written
- 5 years DHL sales experience
- Experience in Multi-cultural environment
- Proven track record in field sales / key accounts.
- Comprehensive knowledge of DHL products and systems
- Computer literacy
- People management experience preferable
- Planning and organising
- Relationship building
- Communication oral and written
- Analytically astute.
- Commercial focus
- Personal motivation
- Negotiation skills
- Influencing people
joanna.massaad@dhl.com
Category:
management,
sales
Faculty Positions - AUST - Lebanon
AUST is accepting applications to fill faculty positions in the ranks of assistant and associate professors in its four faculties:
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
- Communication Arts
- Public Relations
- Advertising
- Radio & TV
- Interior Design
- Graphic Design
- Fashion Design
- English Language
Faculty of Business and Economics
- Accounting
- Economics
- Finance
- Hospitality Management
- Management
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing
- Travel and Tourism
Faculty of Health Sciences
- Forensic Science
- Clinical Microbiology
- Optometry
- Radiography
Faculty of Engineering & Computer Science
- Computer Science
- Computer & Communications Engineering
Qualifications
- Ph.D holders.
- Master in Fine Arts (M.F.A.) holders
- Record of teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels is expected.
Dr. Nabeel Haidar, Provost
nhaidar@aust.edu.lb
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
- Communication Arts
- Public Relations
- Advertising
- Radio & TV
- Interior Design
- Graphic Design
- Fashion Design
- English Language
Faculty of Business and Economics
- Accounting
- Economics
- Finance
- Hospitality Management
- Management
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing
- Travel and Tourism
Faculty of Health Sciences
- Forensic Science
- Clinical Microbiology
- Optometry
- Radiography
Faculty of Engineering & Computer Science
- Computer Science
- Computer & Communications Engineering
Qualifications
- Ph.D holders.
- Master in Fine Arts (M.F.A.) holders
- Record of teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels is expected.
Dr. Nabeel Haidar, Provost
nhaidar@aust.edu.lb
December 10, 2012
Digital Marketing Manager - Zawya - UAE
The purpose of this position is to translate marketing strategy into executable plans and programs that deliver over a digital platform to support divisions within Zawya. The role also acts as the liaison between marketing and other stakeholders in the Zawya value chain, including Product Development, Sales, and Advertising.
The marketing department's focus will be to support 3 core area's of the business in the following months and into 2013, therefore the digital marketing executive we would require would need to be a quick learner, flexible and creative in areas of marketing to support the roles below:
Sales & Membership
Communication with event organisers, exhibitors, and suppliers to execute concepts created by marketing for events. Exploring partners across digital platforms to support in increasing sales leads.
Using social media to increase brand awareness in new markets in line with events we will be at.
Product Team
With the launch of our new updated products, working on a full 360 plan in line with a budget and to support execution. Working closely with the team to create internal events and to market them.
Finding channels digitally to promote our products online.
Online Advertising
Working with media kits on a monthly basis, updating, and tracking.
Working on monthly communications with inforgraphs, edm's, banner ads.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Marketing
- 3 year min of previous marketing execution experience with min 1 year in UAE
- 2 years min experience within Digital space offering through knowledge of digital marketing strategy
- Strong business understanding and results-driven orientation
- Understanding of marketing at events
- A good understanding of campaign marketing
- Strong communication skills in English are essential, in both written and oral form. Arabic a strong plus
- Strong negotiation, organisational, and project management skills. Demonstrated ability to meet/exceed deadlines. Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Adaptability, problem-solving skills are important
- Public speaking and messaging an added plus
jobsdubai@zawya.com
The marketing department's focus will be to support 3 core area's of the business in the following months and into 2013, therefore the digital marketing executive we would require would need to be a quick learner, flexible and creative in areas of marketing to support the roles below:
Sales & Membership
Communication with event organisers, exhibitors, and suppliers to execute concepts created by marketing for events. Exploring partners across digital platforms to support in increasing sales leads.
Using social media to increase brand awareness in new markets in line with events we will be at.
Product Team
With the launch of our new updated products, working on a full 360 plan in line with a budget and to support execution. Working closely with the team to create internal events and to market them.
Finding channels digitally to promote our products online.
Online Advertising
Working with media kits on a monthly basis, updating, and tracking.
Working on monthly communications with inforgraphs, edm's, banner ads.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Marketing
- 3 year min of previous marketing execution experience with min 1 year in UAE
- 2 years min experience within Digital space offering through knowledge of digital marketing strategy
- Strong business understanding and results-driven orientation
- Understanding of marketing at events
- A good understanding of campaign marketing
- Strong communication skills in English are essential, in both written and oral form. Arabic a strong plus
- Strong negotiation, organisational, and project management skills. Demonstrated ability to meet/exceed deadlines. Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Adaptability, problem-solving skills are important
- Public speaking and messaging an added plus
jobsdubai@zawya.com
Category:
digital marketing,
marketing
Group Project Manager - Time Out Beirut - Lebanon
The Group Project Manager's key objective is to drive the overall strategy of all OTP publications (except the monthly edition of Time Out Beirut). Coordinating all OTP editorial products whether it be print, online or mobile phone applications will be this role's chief responsibility. S/he works closely with the OTP Managing Director to ensure that the publications are assigned to the right editors, the content is relevant and produced on time. It is essential the candidate possesses strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to multi-task and manage several projects simultaneously.
Key Responsibilities
- Recruitment: Identify specifically the need for editorial staff and oversee their recruitment and training.
- Coordination: Plan the annual project schedule for all OTP publications, manage the freelancers, draft contracts as well as project editorial budgets required.
- Ensure general running of editorial projects, the design and editorial team as well as oversee on a daily basis the listings and online team.
- Manage the internship programme.
Qualifications
All candidates must be fluent in English and have strong writing skills as well as the ability to keep to tight deadlines. Project management experience and a writing sample is required for this position. When applying for this position, include the subject line 'Group Project Manager'.
If you fit that description, please send your CV (and work samples, where required) to jobs@timeoutbeirut.com. Also include a cover letter explaining why you're interested in working for TOB and why you'd be a perfect fit. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please note that Time Out only considers candidates currently living in Beirut. Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, only those candidates that are chosen for interview will be contacted.
Key Responsibilities
- Recruitment: Identify specifically the need for editorial staff and oversee their recruitment and training.
- Coordination: Plan the annual project schedule for all OTP publications, manage the freelancers, draft contracts as well as project editorial budgets required.
- Ensure general running of editorial projects, the design and editorial team as well as oversee on a daily basis the listings and online team.
- Manage the internship programme.
Qualifications
All candidates must be fluent in English and have strong writing skills as well as the ability to keep to tight deadlines. Project management experience and a writing sample is required for this position. When applying for this position, include the subject line 'Group Project Manager'.
If you fit that description, please send your CV (and work samples, where required) to jobs@timeoutbeirut.com. Also include a cover letter explaining why you're interested in working for TOB and why you'd be a perfect fit. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please note that Time Out only considers candidates currently living in Beirut. Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, only those candidates that are chosen for interview will be contacted.
Category:
project management
Photography Technician - LAU - Lebanon
The Department of Fine Arts and Foundation Studies at the School of Architecture and Design has a vacancy for a Photography Technician who will be responsible for managing the photography lab in Byblos, as well as assisting faculty and students with their photography projects requiring the use of the studio and dark room. S/he should be knowledgeable in both traditional and digital photography.
Major Duties & Responsibilities
- Applying safety and security procedures in the Photo Lab and Studio areas during normal or extended office hours
- Updating the Photo Lab and Studio inventory of equipment and supplies
- Managing the photography software, regular updates and licensing
- Preparing and controlling chemicals needed for developing and printing
- Performing routine checkups on equipment and notifying the supervisor on possible repair needs
- Maintaining order in the Lab and Studio through the good implementation of student schedules, to avoid reservation conflicts
- Giving technical sessions to students on the use of Photo Lab and Studio equipment such as enlargers, processors, cameras, and studio lighting equipment
- Managing the photography printers, ink and paper supplies
- Overseeing that all borrowed equipment is returned on time and in good condition
- Training student assistants working in the lab
- Performing other duties pertinent to this job as assigned
Job Requirements
- AA or TS in Photography
- Two to Four years of work experience in Photography and darkroom operations
- Studio and Photography skills in both traditional and digital photography
- Computer Literate
- Good command of English
Applications should be emailed to byblos.hire@lau.edu.lb specifying the job title in the subject line.
The closing date for receiving applications is Tuesday January 01, 2013
Major Duties & Responsibilities
- Applying safety and security procedures in the Photo Lab and Studio areas during normal or extended office hours
- Updating the Photo Lab and Studio inventory of equipment and supplies
- Managing the photography software, regular updates and licensing
- Preparing and controlling chemicals needed for developing and printing
- Performing routine checkups on equipment and notifying the supervisor on possible repair needs
- Maintaining order in the Lab and Studio through the good implementation of student schedules, to avoid reservation conflicts
- Giving technical sessions to students on the use of Photo Lab and Studio equipment such as enlargers, processors, cameras, and studio lighting equipment
- Managing the photography printers, ink and paper supplies
- Overseeing that all borrowed equipment is returned on time and in good condition
- Training student assistants working in the lab
- Performing other duties pertinent to this job as assigned
Job Requirements
- AA or TS in Photography
- Two to Four years of work experience in Photography and darkroom operations
- Studio and Photography skills in both traditional and digital photography
- Computer Literate
- Good command of English
Applications should be emailed to byblos.hire@lau.edu.lb specifying the job title in the subject line.
The closing date for receiving applications is Tuesday January 01, 2013
Category:
photography,
technician
Online Editor - Time Out Beirut - Lebanon
The Online Editor must be creative, have a strong knowledge of Time Out style and standards as well as a flair for writing. Also, the ability to multitask and run a team are expected in this position.
Responsibilities
- Develop and cover current and interesting content for online
- Promote Time Out Beirut as the leading website for entertainment, arts & culture and events in Beirut
- Work closely with Events Writer regarding events for the website and original content
Qualifications
All candidates must be fluent in English and have strong writing skills as well as the ability to keep to tight deadlines. A writings sample is required for this position. When applying for this position, include the subject line 'Online Editor'.
If you fit that description, please send your CV (and work samples, where required) to jobs@timeoutbeirut.com. Also include a cover letter explaining why you're interested in working for TOB and why you'd be a perfect fit. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please note that Time Out only considers candidates currently living in Beirut. Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, only those candidates that are chosen for interview will be contacted.
Responsibilities
- Develop and cover current and interesting content for online
- Promote Time Out Beirut as the leading website for entertainment, arts & culture and events in Beirut
- Work closely with Events Writer regarding events for the website and original content
Qualifications
All candidates must be fluent in English and have strong writing skills as well as the ability to keep to tight deadlines. A writings sample is required for this position. When applying for this position, include the subject line 'Online Editor'.
If you fit that description, please send your CV (and work samples, where required) to jobs@timeoutbeirut.com. Also include a cover letter explaining why you're interested in working for TOB and why you'd be a perfect fit. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please note that Time Out only considers candidates currently living in Beirut. Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, only those candidates that are chosen for interview will be contacted.
Category:
editor
December 7, 2012
Business Development Manager - Gandour - Lebanon
- Develop the business plan to maximize profits, turnover growth, coverage and distribution of the company’s brands in assigned region.
- Develop the sales forecasts for each market within the assigned region by product and by month.
- Responsible for achieving the forecast per market within the assigned region.
- Responsible for achieving the P&L objectives of the assigned region and ensure timely collections.
- Ensure the timely update of the rolling forecast.
- Support the distributors’ sales team to penetrate new channels and/or regions through creative sales techniques.
- Maintain close and good relation with distributors.
- Direct the distributors’ sales team towards effective implementation of marketing activities.
- Control sales targets (product mix) and department expenses to meet approved budget guidelines.
- Prepare and submit price model proposals while ensuring to avoid shelf/trade price gaps.
- Follow up and evaluate the performance of the distributors’ sales team to ensure that the business plan, sales targets and KPI’s are met.
- Maintain timely reporting on the developments and changes in market dynamics within assigned territory covering trade channels, competitors and major economic factors that affect performance.
- Responsible for maintaining accurate records of all pricing, sales, and activity reports submitted by Account Managers.
- Prepare and submit the monthly and quarterly business development review reports on time.
- Prepare the forecast and budget for the assigned territory.
- Manage the Account Managers and ensure they meet the approved business plans of their assigned markets.
- Responsible for the efficient implementation of the approved trade marketing budgets of the region.
- Ensures proper communication and coordination with demand planners and export services across the group so as to supply products on time and in an efficient manner.
- Identify opportunities within the assigned region by identifying potential new markets and new channels in existing markets.
- Commercialize the entire brand portfolio wherever possible in his assigned region.
- Adhere to company policies and guidelines.
Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Sales & Marketing)
- MS Office applications
- Written and spoken fluency in English & Arabic languages
- Understanding of Market dynamics
- 8/10 years of experience in sales management
- Leadership Skills
- Commercial acumen
- Attention to details
- Problem solving
- Strategic planning
- Negotiation Skills
info@gandour.com
- Develop the sales forecasts for each market within the assigned region by product and by month.
- Responsible for achieving the forecast per market within the assigned region.
- Responsible for achieving the P&L objectives of the assigned region and ensure timely collections.
- Ensure the timely update of the rolling forecast.
- Support the distributors’ sales team to penetrate new channels and/or regions through creative sales techniques.
- Maintain close and good relation with distributors.
- Direct the distributors’ sales team towards effective implementation of marketing activities.
- Control sales targets (product mix) and department expenses to meet approved budget guidelines.
- Prepare and submit price model proposals while ensuring to avoid shelf/trade price gaps.
- Follow up and evaluate the performance of the distributors’ sales team to ensure that the business plan, sales targets and KPI’s are met.
- Maintain timely reporting on the developments and changes in market dynamics within assigned territory covering trade channels, competitors and major economic factors that affect performance.
- Responsible for maintaining accurate records of all pricing, sales, and activity reports submitted by Account Managers.
- Prepare and submit the monthly and quarterly business development review reports on time.
- Prepare the forecast and budget for the assigned territory.
- Manage the Account Managers and ensure they meet the approved business plans of their assigned markets.
- Responsible for the efficient implementation of the approved trade marketing budgets of the region.
- Ensures proper communication and coordination with demand planners and export services across the group so as to supply products on time and in an efficient manner.
- Identify opportunities within the assigned region by identifying potential new markets and new channels in existing markets.
- Commercialize the entire brand portfolio wherever possible in his assigned region.
- Adhere to company policies and guidelines.
Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Sales & Marketing)
- MS Office applications
- Written and spoken fluency in English & Arabic languages
- Understanding of Market dynamics
- 8/10 years of experience in sales management
- Leadership Skills
- Commercial acumen
- Attention to details
- Problem solving
- Strategic planning
- Negotiation Skills
info@gandour.com
Optimization Project Leader - Holdal Abou Adal Group - Lebanon
This is an exciting and challenging new role within a successful Lebanese Group that is in the process of implementing an extensive Business Transformation Project (BTP) following a sustained period of healthy growth.
Based in Beirut, the Optimization Project Leader (OPL) will coordinate all the activities related to the BTP and will report directly to the Project Owner, the Senior Management Team and the Family Council.
The OPL will be expected to help the Chief Operating Officers (COOs) and remaining Senior Managers in conducting a deep review of the current support, distribution and retail operations to align them with HOLDAL’s 2020 vision.
The successful candidate will be a charismatic and energetic leader with an appetite for delivering ambitious business results (KPIs) and operational excellence while ensuring that the program does not affect the day-to-day operations. He/she should be an excellent strategist while being ready to roll-up his/her sleeves to get things done.
Responsibilities
- Holds overall responsibility for the successful planning, design, execution, monitoring controlling outcome and closure of the BTP.
- In coordination with Project Owner and Business Project Managers, defines for each Business Project, scope, optimization strategy, activities, timelines, planning (resources & tasks), budget, deliverables and outcome.
- Validates all project phases, optimization strategy measures and other key milestones with Global Project Management.
- Confirms project direction and act as Project Advocate. Provides assurance, feedback & guidance.
- Identifies, controls and monitors risks. For each risk, identifies appropriate contingency plans. Raise alerts to Project Owner.
- Controls, monitors and reports to Global Project Management scope, progress vs. planning, and spending vs. budget.
- Upon needs, requests technical support from Global Functional Teams.
- Recognizes the team for progress and successes and participates in project post-evaluation key learning.
- Communicates to the Change Management team success stories to be shared with the business.
- Serves as an escalation path for issues that are beyond Business Project Manager.
- Signs off on charter and deliverables.
- In the absence of Project Owner, administers project discussions and meetings and is a default moderator during Project meetings.
- Meets weekly with Project Sponsor and Project Owner to review progress, project timelines, key milestones and outstanding issues. Provides guidance feedback and support when needed.
Skills
- Solid experience in a Multinational as a project manager
- Proven success record in restructuring a business
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or industrial Engineering
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with an ability to manage diverse work groups of people
- Comprehensive professional writing proficiency in Arabic, English and possibly French
- Motivator of Change. Experience in Change Management would be ideal
- Team player with ability to credibly operate and influence at all levels within the organization
- Strong organizational & time management skills – the candidate should be excellent at juggling priorities effectively and working under stress
- PRINCE2 Practitioner qualified for Project Management skills
- MSP Practitioner qualified for Program Management skills
- Resilient personality with a good sense of humor
info@abouadal.com
Based in Beirut, the Optimization Project Leader (OPL) will coordinate all the activities related to the BTP and will report directly to the Project Owner, the Senior Management Team and the Family Council.
The OPL will be expected to help the Chief Operating Officers (COOs) and remaining Senior Managers in conducting a deep review of the current support, distribution and retail operations to align them with HOLDAL’s 2020 vision.
The successful candidate will be a charismatic and energetic leader with an appetite for delivering ambitious business results (KPIs) and operational excellence while ensuring that the program does not affect the day-to-day operations. He/she should be an excellent strategist while being ready to roll-up his/her sleeves to get things done.
Responsibilities
- Holds overall responsibility for the successful planning, design, execution, monitoring controlling outcome and closure of the BTP.
- In coordination with Project Owner and Business Project Managers, defines for each Business Project, scope, optimization strategy, activities, timelines, planning (resources & tasks), budget, deliverables and outcome.
- Validates all project phases, optimization strategy measures and other key milestones with Global Project Management.
- Confirms project direction and act as Project Advocate. Provides assurance, feedback & guidance.
- Identifies, controls and monitors risks. For each risk, identifies appropriate contingency plans. Raise alerts to Project Owner.
- Controls, monitors and reports to Global Project Management scope, progress vs. planning, and spending vs. budget.
- Upon needs, requests technical support from Global Functional Teams.
- Recognizes the team for progress and successes and participates in project post-evaluation key learning.
- Communicates to the Change Management team success stories to be shared with the business.
- Serves as an escalation path for issues that are beyond Business Project Manager.
- Signs off on charter and deliverables.
- In the absence of Project Owner, administers project discussions and meetings and is a default moderator during Project meetings.
- Meets weekly with Project Sponsor and Project Owner to review progress, project timelines, key milestones and outstanding issues. Provides guidance feedback and support when needed.
Skills
- Solid experience in a Multinational as a project manager
- Proven success record in restructuring a business
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or industrial Engineering
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with an ability to manage diverse work groups of people
- Comprehensive professional writing proficiency in Arabic, English and possibly French
- Motivator of Change. Experience in Change Management would be ideal
- Team player with ability to credibly operate and influence at all levels within the organization
- Strong organizational & time management skills – the candidate should be excellent at juggling priorities effectively and working under stress
- PRINCE2 Practitioner qualified for Project Management skills
- MSP Practitioner qualified for Program Management skills
- Resilient personality with a good sense of humor
info@abouadal.com
Category:
business,
industrial engineering,
project management
Marketing and Advertizing Specialist - USM Holding- Lebanon
- Prepare the Advertizing Campaign of the company in coordination with the Business Development Manager and the Top Management.
- Coordinate with all the departments to provide designs of all communication materials (Uniforms, Printings, Logos, Vans’ stickers, Labels, Signs, Newsletters, Diaries, Calendars etc.).
- Coordinate and follow up with all Advertizing and Media agencies.
- Search for the right suppliers of promotional items & submit accordingly samples to the Top Management.
- Participate in the making and updating, on regular basis, of the company’s Website.
- Participate in the making of the Company’s Look Book.
- Coordinate with the BDM for the setting up of advertizing materials of each new business
- Participate in the making of the Business Development Quality Plan (BDQP).
- Attend the monthly assessment meeting conducted by the BDM.
Requirements
- Knowledge in the Business Development, Sales, Marketing and Graphic Design
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong creativity and innovation skills
- Strong customer services’ skills
- Computer literate
- Excellent ability to impress and convince clients and business partners
- BS in Sales and Marketing or in Graphic Design is a must
- MBA is a plus
- Written and Speaking skills required (Arabic, English and French are a must)
recruitment@usmholding.com
- Coordinate with all the departments to provide designs of all communication materials (Uniforms, Printings, Logos, Vans’ stickers, Labels, Signs, Newsletters, Diaries, Calendars etc.).
- Coordinate and follow up with all Advertizing and Media agencies.
- Search for the right suppliers of promotional items & submit accordingly samples to the Top Management.
- Participate in the making and updating, on regular basis, of the company’s Website.
- Participate in the making of the Company’s Look Book.
- Coordinate with the BDM for the setting up of advertizing materials of each new business
- Participate in the making of the Business Development Quality Plan (BDQP).
- Attend the monthly assessment meeting conducted by the BDM.
Requirements
- Knowledge in the Business Development, Sales, Marketing and Graphic Design
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong creativity and innovation skills
- Strong customer services’ skills
- Computer literate
- Excellent ability to impress and convince clients and business partners
- BS in Sales and Marketing or in Graphic Design is a must
- MBA is a plus
- Written and Speaking skills required (Arabic, English and French are a must)
recruitment@usmholding.com
Category:
advertising,
marketing
December 5, 2012
Assistant Director of Development - LAU - Lebanon
The Development Office at the Lebanese American University is currently searching for an Assistant Director of Development to assist in fundraising activities for the Schools of Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Development (AVP), the Assistant Director of Development is responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of prospects up to a giving capacity of $250,000 or more. She/he actively manages a minimum portfolio of at least 100 prospects, in support of the Medical, Nursing & Pharmacy School’s strategic goals, which include: financial aid, internationalization, professorships, and research.
Basic Responsibilities
- Manage a minimum portfolio of at least 100 prospects.
- Engage previous and current donors.
- Build strong relationships with volunteers and committees.
- Conduct a minimum of 200 prospect visits per year and coordinate engagement opportunities for prospects and donors.
- Work closely with Faculty and University administrators as needed.
- Take initiative in identifying new corporate, foundation, government and individual funding sources.
- Collaborate with other development and alumni relations teams, serving as a liaison to the schools of Medicine, Nursing, & Pharmacy.
- Assist with other department activities when asked to do so by the AVP.
- Meet annual fundraising goals as determined in consultation with the AVP.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university. Masters is a plus.
- Minimum 5 years of proven success in fundraising preferably in an education environment.
- Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with prospects.
- Excellent written, presentation and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to balance short- and long-term projects.
- Work effectively in a team environment.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to take initiative and achieve measurable results.
- Willingness to travel and to occasionally work weekend hours.
Applications should be emailed to beirut.hire@lau.edu.lb, specifying the job title in the subject line.
Closing date for applications is Wednesday December 12, 2012
Job Summary
Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Development (AVP), the Assistant Director of Development is responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of prospects up to a giving capacity of $250,000 or more. She/he actively manages a minimum portfolio of at least 100 prospects, in support of the Medical, Nursing & Pharmacy School’s strategic goals, which include: financial aid, internationalization, professorships, and research.
Basic Responsibilities
- Manage a minimum portfolio of at least 100 prospects.
- Engage previous and current donors.
- Build strong relationships with volunteers and committees.
- Conduct a minimum of 200 prospect visits per year and coordinate engagement opportunities for prospects and donors.
- Work closely with Faculty and University administrators as needed.
- Take initiative in identifying new corporate, foundation, government and individual funding sources.
- Collaborate with other development and alumni relations teams, serving as a liaison to the schools of Medicine, Nursing, & Pharmacy.
- Assist with other department activities when asked to do so by the AVP.
- Meet annual fundraising goals as determined in consultation with the AVP.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university. Masters is a plus.
- Minimum 5 years of proven success in fundraising preferably in an education environment.
- Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with prospects.
- Excellent written, presentation and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to balance short- and long-term projects.
- Work effectively in a team environment.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to take initiative and achieve measurable results.
- Willingness to travel and to occasionally work weekend hours.
Applications should be emailed to beirut.hire@lau.edu.lb, specifying the job title in the subject line.
Closing date for applications is Wednesday December 12, 2012
Category:
academic,
administrative,
development management
Admissions Specialist/Officer - LAU - Lebanon
The Beirut Admissions Office is currently looking for an Admissions Specialist/Officer.
Basic responsibilities
- Receives and checks applications for admission and informs applicants about missing documents.
- Receives applicants and parents for information regarding educational opportunities, admissions requirements, and required entrance exams.
- Assists in visiting schools and in participating in fairs for recruitment and orientation.
- Answers requests and enquiries on Admissions from local and international students, parents and schools.
- Assists in processing the applications for admission as far as data entry and updating the applications with the received documents.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum qualifications
- BA/BS degree from an accredited university.
- Three to four years of experience in a similar job.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills.
- Fluency in verbal and written English and Arabic skills. French is a plus.
- A pleasant, dynamic and patient character.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Applications should be emailed to beirut.hire@lau.edu.lb, specifying the job title in the subject line.
Closing date for applications is Monday December 10, 2012
No applications will be accepted after this date, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified
Basic responsibilities
- Receives and checks applications for admission and informs applicants about missing documents.
- Receives applicants and parents for information regarding educational opportunities, admissions requirements, and required entrance exams.
- Assists in visiting schools and in participating in fairs for recruitment and orientation.
- Answers requests and enquiries on Admissions from local and international students, parents and schools.
- Assists in processing the applications for admission as far as data entry and updating the applications with the received documents.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum qualifications
- BA/BS degree from an accredited university.
- Three to four years of experience in a similar job.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills.
- Fluency in verbal and written English and Arabic skills. French is a plus.
- A pleasant, dynamic and patient character.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Applications should be emailed to beirut.hire@lau.edu.lb, specifying the job title in the subject line.
Closing date for applications is Monday December 10, 2012
No applications will be accepted after this date, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified
Category:
academic,
administrative,
officer
PR & Communications Manager - Saba & Co - Lebanon
Saba & Co. IP is one of the longest established Intellectual Property Firms in the Middle East Region. Working within the scope of Intellectual Property Law, our firm helps client protect their Intellectual Property rights in the region. Saba & Co IP is engaged in all areas of prosecution, registration, and the enforcement of Intellectual Property, providing a full range of legal and paralegal services.
- To lead the development and implementation of Saba & Co. IP internal and external communications strategy.
- To develop and execute Saba & Co. IP PR strategy across all media, including press, broadcast and publications to raise Saba & Co. IP profile and market Saba & Co. IP activities.
- To lead copy-writing and production of key Saba & Co. IP publications including Intellectual Property annual review reports.
- To take responsibility for the development and management of Saba & Co. IP website, including keeping content up to date and appropriate, making improvements to functionality and effectiveness.
- To implement and expand a social media strategy to raise Saba & Co. IP profile and market Saba & Co. IP activities.
- To lead the development and monitoring of brand guidelines.
- Research and write copy for external articles and press.
- To lead the copy-writing and production of monthly/ yearly bulletins and special publications
- To lead the collation of information and feedback on Saba & Co. IP activities and the collation of personal stories/case studies.
- Develop publicity materials (printed and e-mail format) for Saba & Co. IP activities.
- Carry out other general communications and marketing tasks that may arise.
- To organize conferences/other events as necessary for Saba & Co. IP and related organizations.
Skills
- BA level qualification or higher, preferably in a PR, Communications or Marketing
- 6 years of experience working in the field of PR and communication.
- Demonstrate knowledge of a broad range of communications activities – media, websites, publications, marketing, social media, PR, events, etc.
- Proven and demonstrable experience of working with a wide range of media, developing media strategies and relations, preparing press releases, etc.
- Proven and demonstrable experience of editing and producing publications.
- Experience working with e-communications, including preparing and sending e-Bulletins,
- Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic.
- Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Computer literate with good MS Office Skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to influence across the organization and externally.
hr@sabaip.com
- To lead the development and implementation of Saba & Co. IP internal and external communications strategy.
- To develop and execute Saba & Co. IP PR strategy across all media, including press, broadcast and publications to raise Saba & Co. IP profile and market Saba & Co. IP activities.
- To lead copy-writing and production of key Saba & Co. IP publications including Intellectual Property annual review reports.
- To take responsibility for the development and management of Saba & Co. IP website, including keeping content up to date and appropriate, making improvements to functionality and effectiveness.
- To implement and expand a social media strategy to raise Saba & Co. IP profile and market Saba & Co. IP activities.
- To lead the development and monitoring of brand guidelines.
- Research and write copy for external articles and press.
- To lead the copy-writing and production of monthly/ yearly bulletins and special publications
- To lead the collation of information and feedback on Saba & Co. IP activities and the collation of personal stories/case studies.
- Develop publicity materials (printed and e-mail format) for Saba & Co. IP activities.
- Carry out other general communications and marketing tasks that may arise.
- To organize conferences/other events as necessary for Saba & Co. IP and related organizations.
Skills
- BA level qualification or higher, preferably in a PR, Communications or Marketing
- 6 years of experience working in the field of PR and communication.
- Demonstrate knowledge of a broad range of communications activities – media, websites, publications, marketing, social media, PR, events, etc.
- Proven and demonstrable experience of working with a wide range of media, developing media strategies and relations, preparing press releases, etc.
- Proven and demonstrable experience of editing and producing publications.
- Experience working with e-communications, including preparing and sending e-Bulletins,
- Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic.
- Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Computer literate with good MS Office Skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to influence across the organization and externally.
hr@sabaip.com
Category:
communication,
marketing,
online marketing,
public relation,
social media
Senior Marketing Specialist - OMT - Lebanon
Description
- Market Research
- Work on market research studies and control on site field visits, prepare reports and related analysis/presentations
- Work on market segments analysis
- Retail and Renovation program
- Manage relationship with OMT agents’ network in terms of marketing branding and renovation
- Manage continuous market visit to monitor all marketing branding and identify new branding opportunities for more brand visibility
- Corridors
- Organize and control the work of subordinates in coordination with the Marketing & Communication Manager
- Manage relationships with corridors consultants/ embassies’ representatives and identify new opportunities
- PR & Media
- Communicate with agency on media and PR related issues in coordination with the Marketing & Communication Manager
- Communicate and maintain OMT’s PR relations with Media
- Organize press conferences
- Accounting/Finance/Admin
- Control on Financial/accounting process and monthly costing report
- Monitor and supervise the entries of the Marketing Budget Application
- Supervise and control stock movement and inventory
- Relations with partners
- Manage relationships with Partners (Cash to Bank service and Cash to Business service) in coordination with the Marketing & Communication Manager
- Others
- Assist the Marketing & Communication Manager when needed (meetings, planning, events organization, developing Marketing applications, workshops etc…)
- Coordinate with other departments
Skills
- Having an understanding of the media industry in order to maintain OMT’s PR relations with media
- Knowledge in the production of marketing materials
- Having adequate knowledge to deal with numbers
- Ability to supervise efficiently a team
- Ability to deal with other cultures and ethnics
- Proficiency in of Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint
- Very good English & Arabic written and verbal communication skills
jobs@omt.com.lb
- Market Research
- Work on market research studies and control on site field visits, prepare reports and related analysis/presentations
- Work on market segments analysis
- Retail and Renovation program
- Manage relationship with OMT agents’ network in terms of marketing branding and renovation
- Manage continuous market visit to monitor all marketing branding and identify new branding opportunities for more brand visibility
- Corridors
- Organize and control the work of subordinates in coordination with the Marketing & Communication Manager
- Manage relationships with corridors consultants/ embassies’ representatives and identify new opportunities
- PR & Media
- Communicate with agency on media and PR related issues in coordination with the Marketing & Communication Manager
- Communicate and maintain OMT’s PR relations with Media
- Organize press conferences
- Accounting/Finance/Admin
- Control on Financial/accounting process and monthly costing report
- Monitor and supervise the entries of the Marketing Budget Application
- Supervise and control stock movement and inventory
- Relations with partners
- Manage relationships with Partners (Cash to Bank service and Cash to Business service) in coordination with the Marketing & Communication Manager
- Others
- Assist the Marketing & Communication Manager when needed (meetings, planning, events organization, developing Marketing applications, workshops etc…)
- Coordinate with other departments
Skills
- Having an understanding of the media industry in order to maintain OMT’s PR relations with media
- Knowledge in the production of marketing materials
- Having adequate knowledge to deal with numbers
- Ability to supervise efficiently a team
- Ability to deal with other cultures and ethnics
- Proficiency in of Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint
- Very good English & Arabic written and verbal communication skills
jobs@omt.com.lb
Category:
marketing,
specialist
Vacancies - Beesline - Lebanon
Beesline are looking for:
- Purchase Manager
- Stock Controller
- Physiotherapist
hr@beesline.com
- Purchase Manager
- Stock Controller
- Physiotherapist
hr@beesline.com
Category:
physiotherapy,
purchasing,
stock controller
Marketing Officer - Mitsulift - Lebanon
- Handle all Marketing, Advertising, and external communications-related tasks and projects.
- Maintain and reinforce Mitsulift’s corporate image, customer experience and brand recognition in all Mitsulift branches.
- Plan and implement advertising activities such as magazine advertisements, on-site banners and sponsorships.Manage the Marketing Dept budget.
- Plan, coordinate and implement various marketing initiatives such as customer events.
info@mitsulift.com
- Maintain and reinforce Mitsulift’s corporate image, customer experience and brand recognition in all Mitsulift branches.
- Plan and implement advertising activities such as magazine advertisements, on-site banners and sponsorships.Manage the Marketing Dept budget.
- Plan, coordinate and implement various marketing initiatives such as customer events.
info@mitsulift.com
Category:
marketing
December 4, 2012
Accounts/Personnel Officer - Australian Embassy - Lebanon
Locally Engaged Staff Job Vacancy
USD 1,549 per month
The Embassy is seeking a skilled and energetic person to join its administrative team in the position of Accounts/Personnel Officer.
The Duty Statement and Selection Criteria for the position appear below.
Employment at the Embassy is subject to acceptance of the Embassy’s standard terms and conditions of employment for Locally Engaged Staff, and successful completion of security vetting and other requirements.
Embassy employees must demonstrate exemplary standards of integrity and professionalism at all times, as set out in the Embassy’s Code of Conduct for Locally Engaged staff.
Applications should include
- A statement addressing the Selection Criteria for the position;
- A current CV; and
- Names and contact details for two recent work referees
Please ensure that your statement addressing the Selection Criteria does not exceed two (2) pages. When addressing the Selection Criteria it is important to relate your skills, knowledge and experience to the duty statement. Include concrete examples against each selection criteria.
Please note that suitability for these positions will be judged against the Selection Criteria and that applications that fail to address the Selection Criteria and/or fail to include referee details will not be considered.
Please email applications to: recruitmentaustralianembassy@gmail.com
Applications must be received by 10 December 2012. Late applications will not be considered.
The Embassy website (www.lebanon.embassy.gov.au) a wide range of information about the Embassy’s activities and services. Australian Government objectives, under which the Embassy operates, can be found on the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade website (www.dfat.gov.au).
Selection Criteria
- Qualifications and/or experience in a similar role, including understanding of accrual accounting principles and/or knowledge of personnel administration, and prior experience in use of computerised accounting packages and/or HR software.
- Highly developed communication skills, including fluency in both oral and written English and Arabic.
- Highly developed organisational skills, and the ability to take initiative, respond to challenges and set priorities to meet deadlines. Ability to learn new tasks quickly.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and build effective working relationships.
- A strong understanding of ethical work practices and a commitment to information privacy, confidentiality and security principles.
Duty Statement
Accounts
- Prepare requests for payment (FMA001s) in accordance with instructions set out in the Financial Management Manual, and ensure all requests are signed by delegated “approvers” and that appropriate supporting documentation is attached.
- Using the Department’s computerised accounting system, SAP, process payments and record transactions.
- Prepare payments for travelling allowance and process acquittals.
- Assist the Senior Accounts Officer with preparation of financial returns, including routine end of month financial reporting, the annual FBT return, quarterly VAT and fuel excise claims, and ad hoc requests for financial information.
- Assist the Senior Accounts Officer to monitor expenditure against various budgets and FMAs.
- Assist in preparation of invoices for cost recovery, including telephone billing.
- Liaise with suppliers on accounting matters.
- Manage accounts filing.
Personnel
- Prepare monthly salary payments for locally engaged staff.
- Maintain locally engaged staff personnel files and records, including maintenance of leave and flex records, attendance records and overtime claims.
- Ensure all locally engaged staff contracts remain current by monitoring expiry and renewal dates and preparing draft documentation for renewal.
- Provide support in recruitment processes for new locally engaged staff, including preparation of relevant documentation, and follow up to ensure all undertakings, vetting and other induction processes are completed in a timely manner.
- Prepare superannuation contributions and taxation work sheets for locally engaged staff who are Australian residents for taxation purposes.
- Prepare annual income statements for all locally engaged staff.
- Liaise with local authorities on matters related to Lebanese employment law.
- Maintain locally engaged staff medical insurance and workers compensation coverage.
- Maintain the post’s “Overseas Staff Profile” and “Family at Post” databases in the department’s computerised HR system.
- Maintain A-based personnel files and records, including staff undertakings.
- Process and maintain records on medical claim reimbursements for A-based staff.
Other
- In the absence of the Senior Accounts Officer hold delegations of Payments Officer and Funds Controller.
- In the absence of the Cashier, hold delegation of Cashier and Advance Holder.
- Participate in the relief roster for the receptionist position.
- Other duties as directed.
Training
Specialised training is required for some passport and consular duties. Attendance at training courses outside Lebanon may be required.
USD 1,549 per month
The Embassy is seeking a skilled and energetic person to join its administrative team in the position of Accounts/Personnel Officer.
The Duty Statement and Selection Criteria for the position appear below.
Employment at the Embassy is subject to acceptance of the Embassy’s standard terms and conditions of employment for Locally Engaged Staff, and successful completion of security vetting and other requirements.
Embassy employees must demonstrate exemplary standards of integrity and professionalism at all times, as set out in the Embassy’s Code of Conduct for Locally Engaged staff.
Applications should include
- A statement addressing the Selection Criteria for the position;
- A current CV; and
- Names and contact details for two recent work referees
Please ensure that your statement addressing the Selection Criteria does not exceed two (2) pages. When addressing the Selection Criteria it is important to relate your skills, knowledge and experience to the duty statement. Include concrete examples against each selection criteria.
Please note that suitability for these positions will be judged against the Selection Criteria and that applications that fail to address the Selection Criteria and/or fail to include referee details will not be considered.
Please email applications to: recruitmentaustralianembassy@gmail.com
Applications must be received by 10 December 2012. Late applications will not be considered.
The Embassy website (www.lebanon.embassy.gov.au) a wide range of information about the Embassy’s activities and services. Australian Government objectives, under which the Embassy operates, can be found on the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade website (www.dfat.gov.au).
Selection Criteria
- Qualifications and/or experience in a similar role, including understanding of accrual accounting principles and/or knowledge of personnel administration, and prior experience in use of computerised accounting packages and/or HR software.
- Highly developed communication skills, including fluency in both oral and written English and Arabic.
- Highly developed organisational skills, and the ability to take initiative, respond to challenges and set priorities to meet deadlines. Ability to learn new tasks quickly.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and build effective working relationships.
- A strong understanding of ethical work practices and a commitment to information privacy, confidentiality and security principles.
Duty Statement
Accounts
- Prepare requests for payment (FMA001s) in accordance with instructions set out in the Financial Management Manual, and ensure all requests are signed by delegated “approvers” and that appropriate supporting documentation is attached.
- Using the Department’s computerised accounting system, SAP, process payments and record transactions.
- Prepare payments for travelling allowance and process acquittals.
- Assist the Senior Accounts Officer with preparation of financial returns, including routine end of month financial reporting, the annual FBT return, quarterly VAT and fuel excise claims, and ad hoc requests for financial information.
- Assist the Senior Accounts Officer to monitor expenditure against various budgets and FMAs.
- Assist in preparation of invoices for cost recovery, including telephone billing.
- Liaise with suppliers on accounting matters.
- Manage accounts filing.
Personnel
- Prepare monthly salary payments for locally engaged staff.
- Maintain locally engaged staff personnel files and records, including maintenance of leave and flex records, attendance records and overtime claims.
- Ensure all locally engaged staff contracts remain current by monitoring expiry and renewal dates and preparing draft documentation for renewal.
- Provide support in recruitment processes for new locally engaged staff, including preparation of relevant documentation, and follow up to ensure all undertakings, vetting and other induction processes are completed in a timely manner.
- Prepare superannuation contributions and taxation work sheets for locally engaged staff who are Australian residents for taxation purposes.
- Prepare annual income statements for all locally engaged staff.
- Liaise with local authorities on matters related to Lebanese employment law.
- Maintain locally engaged staff medical insurance and workers compensation coverage.
- Maintain the post’s “Overseas Staff Profile” and “Family at Post” databases in the department’s computerised HR system.
- Maintain A-based personnel files and records, including staff undertakings.
- Process and maintain records on medical claim reimbursements for A-based staff.
Other
- In the absence of the Senior Accounts Officer hold delegations of Payments Officer and Funds Controller.
- In the absence of the Cashier, hold delegation of Cashier and Advance Holder.
- Participate in the relief roster for the receptionist position.
- Other duties as directed.
Training
Specialised training is required for some passport and consular duties. Attendance at training courses outside Lebanon may be required.
Category:
administrative,
officer
Receptionist/Client Service Officer - Australian Embassy - Lebanon
Locally Engaged Staff Job Vacancy
USD 1,349 per month
The Embassy is seeking a skilled and energetic person to join it consular and administrative team in the position of Receptionist/Client Service Officer.
The Duty Statement and Selection Criteria for the position appear below.
Employment at the Embassy is subject to acceptance of the Embassy’s standard terms and conditions of employment of Locally Engaged Staff, and successful completion of security vetting and other requirements.
Embassy employees must demonstrate exemplary standards of integrity and professionalism at all times, as set out in the Embassy’s Code of Conduct for Locally Engaged staff.
Applications should include:
- A statement addressing the Selection Criteria for the position;
- A current CV; and
- Names and contact details for two recent work referees.
Please ensure that your statement addressing the Selection Criteria does not exceed two (2) pages. When addressing the Selection Criteria it is important to relate your skills, knowledge and experience to the duty statement. Include concrete examples against each selection criteria.
Please note that suitability for these positions will be judged against the Selection Criteria and that applications that fail to address the Selection Criteria and/or fail to include referee details will not be considered.
Please email applications to:recruitmentaustralianembassy@gmail.com
Applications must be received by 10 December 2012. Late applications will not be considered.
The Embassy website (www.lebanon.embassy.gov.au) a wide range of information about the Embassy’s activities and services. Australian Government objectives, under which the Embassy operates, can be found on the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade website (www.dfat.gov.au).
SELECTION CRITERIA
- Qualifications and/or experience in a similar role, including demonstrated client service skills and the ability to deal with a wide range of clients.
- Highly developed communication skills, including fluency in both oral and written English and Arabic.
- Highly developed organisational skills, and the ability to take initiative, respond to challenges and set priorities to meet deadlines. Ability to learn new tasks quickly.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and build effective working relationships.
- A strong understanding of ethical work practices and a commitment to information privacy, confidentiality and security principles.
DUTY STATEMENT
RECEPTION
- Manage telephone and counter enquiries in the DFAT public area, in Arabic and English, in an efficient and professional manner.
- Provide general information to clients and re-direct calls to appropriate sections of the Embassy.
- Administer the telephone message system, ensuring the correct messages are in place and that systems designed to facilitate callers' requirements are operating effectively.
- Under direction of the Consul, operate and manage the PABX system and provide guidance to staff on the operation of the PABX, its message system and voice mail.
- Maintain up-to-date Embassy and staff contact details in the department’s electronic directories and contact lists.
- Maintain current information materials for clients in the DFAT public area.
- Ensure that the DFAT public area remains tidy.
PASSPORTS/CONSULAR
- Assist with the delivery of consular services including reviewing and updating databases, distributing information to clients and answering routine enquiries.
- Assist with registration of Australian citizens on the on-line Register.
- Provide information to clients on the passports application process in accordance with instructions set out in Passports policy manuals and guidelines.
- Assist with routine checking of passport applications, processing and scanning applications, and collection of passports by clients.
- Perform quality assurance reviews on completed passport applications, prior to submission to the Authorising Officers.
- In the absence of the Consular Assistant (PN10395) deliver consular services to Australian citizens.
ADMINISTRATION
- Provide administrative and clerical support for the passports and consular area as directed by the Consul.
- Receive and distribute incoming and outgoing mail.
- Liaise with Embassy suppliers, including ordering and reconciliation of supplies (egg drinking water).
- Manage and maintain the Embassy’s settling-in kit supplies.
- Maintain inventories of furniture and fittings in the Chancery and staff residences.
- Assist Accounts section with the Embassy’s telephone billing system
- Assist with other administrative duties as required by the Consul or Senior Administrative Officer.
- Other duties as directed.
TRAINING
Specialised training is required for some passport and consular duties. Attendance at training courses outside Lebanon may be required.
USD 1,349 per month
The Embassy is seeking a skilled and energetic person to join it consular and administrative team in the position of Receptionist/Client Service Officer.
The Duty Statement and Selection Criteria for the position appear below.
Employment at the Embassy is subject to acceptance of the Embassy’s standard terms and conditions of employment of Locally Engaged Staff, and successful completion of security vetting and other requirements.
Embassy employees must demonstrate exemplary standards of integrity and professionalism at all times, as set out in the Embassy’s Code of Conduct for Locally Engaged staff.
Applications should include:
- A statement addressing the Selection Criteria for the position;
- A current CV; and
- Names and contact details for two recent work referees.
Please ensure that your statement addressing the Selection Criteria does not exceed two (2) pages. When addressing the Selection Criteria it is important to relate your skills, knowledge and experience to the duty statement. Include concrete examples against each selection criteria.
Please note that suitability for these positions will be judged against the Selection Criteria and that applications that fail to address the Selection Criteria and/or fail to include referee details will not be considered.
Please email applications to:recruitmentaustralianembassy@gmail.com
Applications must be received by 10 December 2012. Late applications will not be considered.
The Embassy website (www.lebanon.embassy.gov.au) a wide range of information about the Embassy’s activities and services. Australian Government objectives, under which the Embassy operates, can be found on the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade website (www.dfat.gov.au).
SELECTION CRITERIA
- Qualifications and/or experience in a similar role, including demonstrated client service skills and the ability to deal with a wide range of clients.
- Highly developed communication skills, including fluency in both oral and written English and Arabic.
- Highly developed organisational skills, and the ability to take initiative, respond to challenges and set priorities to meet deadlines. Ability to learn new tasks quickly.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and build effective working relationships.
- A strong understanding of ethical work practices and a commitment to information privacy, confidentiality and security principles.
DUTY STATEMENT
RECEPTION
- Manage telephone and counter enquiries in the DFAT public area, in Arabic and English, in an efficient and professional manner.
- Provide general information to clients and re-direct calls to appropriate sections of the Embassy.
- Administer the telephone message system, ensuring the correct messages are in place and that systems designed to facilitate callers' requirements are operating effectively.
- Under direction of the Consul, operate and manage the PABX system and provide guidance to staff on the operation of the PABX, its message system and voice mail.
- Maintain up-to-date Embassy and staff contact details in the department’s electronic directories and contact lists.
- Maintain current information materials for clients in the DFAT public area.
- Ensure that the DFAT public area remains tidy.
PASSPORTS/CONSULAR
- Assist with the delivery of consular services including reviewing and updating databases, distributing information to clients and answering routine enquiries.
- Assist with registration of Australian citizens on the on-line Register.
- Provide information to clients on the passports application process in accordance with instructions set out in Passports policy manuals and guidelines.
- Assist with routine checking of passport applications, processing and scanning applications, and collection of passports by clients.
- Perform quality assurance reviews on completed passport applications, prior to submission to the Authorising Officers.
- In the absence of the Consular Assistant (PN10395) deliver consular services to Australian citizens.
ADMINISTRATION
- Provide administrative and clerical support for the passports and consular area as directed by the Consul.
- Receive and distribute incoming and outgoing mail.
- Liaise with Embassy suppliers, including ordering and reconciliation of supplies (egg drinking water).
- Manage and maintain the Embassy’s settling-in kit supplies.
- Maintain inventories of furniture and fittings in the Chancery and staff residences.
- Assist Accounts section with the Embassy’s telephone billing system
- Assist with other administrative duties as required by the Consul or Senior Administrative Officer.
- Other duties as directed.
TRAINING
Specialised training is required for some passport and consular duties. Attendance at training courses outside Lebanon may be required.
Category:
administrative,
client service,
officer,
receptionist
December 3, 2012
Community Manager - Social4ce - Lebanon
Currently looking for the most passionate chocolate & social media lovers out there!
If you love sweets and interested in having a thriving career in social media community management by working for one of the biggest Lebanese brands "Gandour", get in touch with us now.
A Community Manager is the face of a company, managing communications in both directions. This digital-savvy employee is responsible for all communications, PR, social media, events, and content creation, among other things.
It’s a Web 2.0 communications role, incorporating online tools and in-person networking to create relationships and ultimately build the company’s brand, both
online and off. The Community Manager is responsible for moderating User Generated Content that appears and escalating any issues to the appropriate internal/client teams.
The Community Manager will be responsible for ensuring active and engage communities around a defined topic or topics by managing long-lead editorial
calendars, monitoring online conversations and participating in those conversations to build brand visibility and thought leadership. The goal is to establish a presence for our partners as well as to integrate their messaging into the community in a compelling and valuable way for the members.
- Community Strategy
- Assist with creation, conception, and presentation of social media strategy and integrated marketing campaigns
- Interpret the direction of strategy/planning and creative leads
- Communicate and coordinate client service, production and strategy/planning teams ensuring that community strategy supports overall brand goals and objectives.
- Content creation and Publishing
- Create and maintain Content Calendars, including writing Facebook Status
- Updates
- Post relevant content in accordance with Content Calendar
- Writing blog posts, articles, newsletters, communications materials, and material for social media channels
- Moderation
- Review user generated comments and posts in a quick and timely manner
- Respond to comments, when appropriate, in order to foster a positive community and add value to the user’s experience
- Enforce the Social Media Guidelines as defined by the brand
- Escalate User Generated Content, where appropriate, to internal and client stakeholders
- Social media marketing – creating, managing and growing the company’s presence through blogs, Twitter, Facebook, and other strategically relevant
online properties
- Customer relations – the Community Manager is responsible for customer support – answering questions however they come in (phone, e-mail, Twitter)
- Communications/marketing strategy – the Community Manager is responsible for creating strategic marketing/communications plans to provide direction for the company’s public-facing communications
- Analytics: Listening & Reporting – Utilize social listening tools like Radian6, Buzzlogic,… to generate insights.
- Summarize insights and conversations to create actionable, client-facing reports that lead to optimization
- Team leadership - Participate constructively in inter-departmental brainstorming and crisis management sessions.
Skills
- Has to be native Arabic language. Excellent in written and oral
- English very good: written and oral
- French is an added plus
- Abilities to deal within a multicultural environment
- Presentation skills Ability to convince
- Exceptional communication skills with the team
- Proficiency in PowerPoint and presentation tools and skills
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Social Media monitoring tools
- Specific Social Media
- High knowledge & usage of Social Media tools such as: Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, Blogs, YouTube etc.
- Strong content management & editorial experience
- Knowledge of social media monitoring / analysis systems & ability to translate this date into valuable insights to assist business & clients.
- Actively participates in a wide variety of social media activities such as blogging, community development and management, social bookmarking, commenting, etc.
- Understanding of popular social networks – design, functionality, users
- Demonstrated ability to produce community management guidelines and documents that reflects the holistic understanding and implementation of the role of social media and its effects.
- Undergraduate degree in communications, marketing, advertising, public relations, media studies, business and/or related fields.
- Experience 1 to 3 years of experience managing social media platforms or communities for brands
- Very high attention to detail
careers@social4ce.com
If you love sweets and interested in having a thriving career in social media community management by working for one of the biggest Lebanese brands "Gandour", get in touch with us now.
A Community Manager is the face of a company, managing communications in both directions. This digital-savvy employee is responsible for all communications, PR, social media, events, and content creation, among other things.
It’s a Web 2.0 communications role, incorporating online tools and in-person networking to create relationships and ultimately build the company’s brand, both
online and off. The Community Manager is responsible for moderating User Generated Content that appears and escalating any issues to the appropriate internal/client teams.
The Community Manager will be responsible for ensuring active and engage communities around a defined topic or topics by managing long-lead editorial
calendars, monitoring online conversations and participating in those conversations to build brand visibility and thought leadership. The goal is to establish a presence for our partners as well as to integrate their messaging into the community in a compelling and valuable way for the members.
- Community Strategy
- Assist with creation, conception, and presentation of social media strategy and integrated marketing campaigns
- Interpret the direction of strategy/planning and creative leads
- Communicate and coordinate client service, production and strategy/planning teams ensuring that community strategy supports overall brand goals and objectives.
- Content creation and Publishing
- Create and maintain Content Calendars, including writing Facebook Status
- Updates
- Post relevant content in accordance with Content Calendar
- Writing blog posts, articles, newsletters, communications materials, and material for social media channels
- Moderation
- Review user generated comments and posts in a quick and timely manner
- Respond to comments, when appropriate, in order to foster a positive community and add value to the user’s experience
- Enforce the Social Media Guidelines as defined by the brand
- Escalate User Generated Content, where appropriate, to internal and client stakeholders
- Social media marketing – creating, managing and growing the company’s presence through blogs, Twitter, Facebook, and other strategically relevant
online properties
- Customer relations – the Community Manager is responsible for customer support – answering questions however they come in (phone, e-mail, Twitter)
- Communications/marketing strategy – the Community Manager is responsible for creating strategic marketing/communications plans to provide direction for the company’s public-facing communications
- Analytics: Listening & Reporting – Utilize social listening tools like Radian6, Buzzlogic,… to generate insights.
- Summarize insights and conversations to create actionable, client-facing reports that lead to optimization
- Team leadership - Participate constructively in inter-departmental brainstorming and crisis management sessions.
Skills
- Has to be native Arabic language. Excellent in written and oral
- English very good: written and oral
- French is an added plus
- Abilities to deal within a multicultural environment
- Presentation skills Ability to convince
- Exceptional communication skills with the team
- Proficiency in PowerPoint and presentation tools and skills
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Social Media monitoring tools
- Specific Social Media
- High knowledge & usage of Social Media tools such as: Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, Blogs, YouTube etc.
- Strong content management & editorial experience
- Knowledge of social media monitoring / analysis systems & ability to translate this date into valuable insights to assist business & clients.
- Actively participates in a wide variety of social media activities such as blogging, community development and management, social bookmarking, commenting, etc.
- Understanding of popular social networks – design, functionality, users
- Demonstrated ability to produce community management guidelines and documents that reflects the holistic understanding and implementation of the role of social media and its effects.
- Undergraduate degree in communications, marketing, advertising, public relations, media studies, business and/or related fields.
- Experience 1 to 3 years of experience managing social media platforms or communities for brands
- Very high attention to detail
careers@social4ce.com
Category:
advertising,
communication,
marketing,
online marketing,
public relation,
social media
Photographers - Time Out Magazine - Lebanon
Time Out Beirut Magazine are looking for full time, part-time and freelance event and magazine photographers.
Send a link to your portfolio/facebook page and cv to editor@timeoutbeirut.com
Send a link to your portfolio/facebook page and cv to editor@timeoutbeirut.com
Category:
freelance,
photography
Project Director - World Learning - Lebanon
World Learning seeks a Project Director for a USAID-funded Participant Training program in Lebanon for a period of 3 years and available immediately. Lebanese nationals are highly encouraged to apply. Please transmit CV and cover letter (in English) with the post title on the subject line explaining why you are best qualified for this position, and three references with contact information, to recruitment4@worldlearning.org. Only finalist candidates will be contacted. No telephone enquiries please. Thank you.
Background: This position will support a technical training and capacity building project in Lebanon. The program is intended to contribute to building the capacity of Lebanese organizations and individuals to act as catalysts for democratic reform, economic growth and social stabilization of Lebanon.
recruitment4@worldlearning.org
Background: This position will support a technical training and capacity building project in Lebanon. The program is intended to contribute to building the capacity of Lebanese organizations and individuals to act as catalysts for democratic reform, economic growth and social stabilization of Lebanon.
recruitment4@worldlearning.org
Category:
ngo,
program director
Script Consultants - Placeless Films - Lebanon
Arab story & script consultants.
- MUST read & understand Arabic, be familiar with life in at least one Arab country
- Excellent knowledge of industry formatting, story elements, etc.
- Excellent English and/or French language
- Experience preferred but not necessary
jobopps@placelessfilms.com
- MUST read & understand Arabic, be familiar with life in at least one Arab country
- Excellent knowledge of industry formatting, story elements, etc.
- Excellent English and/or French language
- Experience preferred but not necessary
jobopps@placelessfilms.com
Category:
communication art,
consulting,
film,
script
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