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

January 30, 2013

Media for Human Rights Project Manager - AltCity - Lebanon

Responsible for managing all aspects of AltCity’s "Media for Human Rights" program. This 1 year program (with possible extension) aims to change the way we make and consume media, by developing its use in Lebanon and the MENA region as a tool to enhance human rights, freedom of expression, and social change through providing media trainings, events, and business/media supports at AltCity. This program is funded by the Netherlands Embassy in Lebanon.

This position is best suited for a graduate with 3+ years of experience of working in civil society or media organizations, with some experience with donor relations and program reporting. Candidates should demonstrate a genuine enthusiasm for creating change in the community through our program and space!

- Provide leadership and strategic vision in all aspects of program implementation, development and management.
- Oversee coordination of all trainings, events, and other project-related activities.
- Manage resources and staff related to program, providing guidance and support where necessary.
- Manage recruitment of external trainers or contractors as required. Draft terms of reference and lead selection process.
- Monitor adherence to grant requirements and ensure program continues to achieve proposed results.
- Coordinate with grants management officer to ensure timely submission of project reports (programmatic/narrative & financial).
- Ensure appropriate monitoring and evaluation of all project activities.
- Act as primary program representative to donors, partners, other implementers and external stakeholders.
- Assist in seeking further funding opportunities and developing proposals related to media for social change.
- Identify potential project and/or funding partners.
- Other tasks as agreed with the CEO

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- 3+ years of project management experience, ideally in a non-profit setting
- Experience in project reporting, monitoring & evaluation, and other donor-relations tasks
- Masters degree in media/communications, social science, management, international development or any other relevant field
- Excellent organizational skills with proven ability to multitask to tight deadlines
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A strong understanding of the media and civil society in Lebanon with proven media, Web 2.0 and social media skills
- Native Arabic with fluent English (written & spoken), French is a plus

Full time position. 45 hours a week (flexible, depending on events and business support activities at AltCity, including occasional evenings and weekends.)

Applicants are requested to send to work@altcity.me (include the title of the position in your email subject line):
- an updated CV including URLs for all relevant projects and/or social media accounts (personal or organizational) and all contact information.
- a cover letter explaining why you are excited about leading this program and why this position is perfect for you!

Deadline: Friday February 8, 2013

Financial Analyst - Azadea – Lebanon

The Financial Analyst is responsible for compiling financial data as well as conducting financial and cost accounting analysis. He/She participates in studies to improve the unit's operational and financial effectiveness.

- Analyze financial data, extract, define and interpret figures in order to determine past performance and/or carry out financial projections
- Assess the brands and countries profitability strategies along with financial needs and identify methods to increase profitability
- Review costs and conduct cost benefit analysis related to projects and/or programs, study prices and margins of the brands and perform industry competitive analysis
- Prepare and monitor budgets and financial projections, review, maintain and analyze the yearly financial statements
- Drive financial planning processes, capital budget decisions and develop financial reports for forecasting, trending and results analysis
- Monitor financial/accounting procedural compliance by subordinates and employees in order to ensure that all systems are adhered to in support of the achievement of business objectives
- Evaluate business proposals with the complete analysis of economic impact on business
- Verify documents for completeness and compliance with government's and private agencies' rules and regulations
- Ensure that financial transactions and events are recorded, classified and summarized in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles

Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting; MBA or CFA is a plus
- 2/3 years of experience in a similar field
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Fluency in English

Competencies
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to details
- Teamwork
- Communication Skills
- Customer Focus
- Driving and Achieving results
- Cultural Awareness

hr.lb@azadea.com

Senior Marketing Specialist - Azadea - Lebanon

The Senior Marketing Specialist is responsible for leading various marketing activities and campaigns ensuring the Brand is consistently presented.

- Develop and implement creative marking concepts that will support the brand, generate revenues and drive traffic to the stores
- Manage day-to-day communication with stores/external partners to ensure proper implementation of promotions and lead relationships with media partners
- Specific Virgin: Identify and approach potential media customers to maximize department revenues and help achieving the marketing target
- Ensure all marketing plans/campaigns are in line with the marketing calendar and strategy set by the Marketing Manager/ Brand owner in order to ensure brand image standardization
- Stay up to date with the Market and online trends relevant to the brand to ensure that campaigns and promotions are relevant within each market with an optimal commercial return
- Set up and implement a timetable of promotions and activities in support of the brand, plans and campaign
- Maintain strong relationships with concerned parties while establishing a robust relationship with franchisors to assure a deeper understanding of brands and their directions at the best possible cost
- Monitor the implementation/ impact of marketing campaigns and promotions to ensure maximum return on investments
- Specific for Fashion: Support local markets with needed communication tools to attain their set marketing objectives

Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Marketing or equivalent
- 3-4 years of experience in a similar field
- Fluency in English. Arabic is a Plus
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Change and Adaptability
- Customer Focus
- Self - Development
- Relationship Building
- Commercial Understanding
- Planning and Organizing
- Communication Skills

hr.lb@azadea.com

Journalists - The Outpost - MENA Region

The Outpost are looking for journalists in Iraq, KSA, UAE, Jordan, Tunis, Libya, and Morocco.

Send resume with 2 samples of work to submissions@the-outpost.com

Teachers - Learn to Live - Lebanon

A training center in Hamra is requesting part time teachers for:

- AutoCAD
- 3D max
- Revit
- Hand sketch perspective
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- English
- French

passionforlearning1@gmail.com

Special Needs Teacher - Learn to Live - Lebanon

Special Needs Teacher - Learn to Live - Lebanon

A well trained teacher with successful methods of teaching students with special needs. teacher should be educated to the highest degree.

passionforlearning1@gmail.com

Data Entry Clerk - Save the Children - Lebanon

- Prepares source data for computer entry by compiling and sorting information; establishing entry priorities.
- Processes beneficiaries and account source documents by reviewing data for deficiencies; resolving discrepancies by using standard procedures or returning incomplete documents to the Officer for resolution.
- Enters beneficiaries and account data by inputting alphabetic and numeric information according to screen format
- Maintains data entry requirements by following data program techniques and procedures.
- Verifies entered beneficiaries and account data by reviewing, correcting, deleting, or re-entering data; combining data from both systems when account information is incomplete; purging files to eliminate duplication of data.
- Secures information by completing data base backups.
- Maintains operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes.
- Maintains beneficiaries’ confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
- Holds self accountable for managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
- Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
- Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
- Future orientated, thinks strategically
- Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
- Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
- Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to
- Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
- Willing to take disciplined risks
- Honest, encourages openness and transparency

Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of work experience
- Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English
- Computer skills (especially Excel and other data entry programmes)
- Strength in interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
- Flexibility and willingness to change work practices and hours, and capability to work in insecure environment
- Available to travel in country
- Previous data entry experience
- Familiarity with the Bekaa region

lebanon.vacancies@savethechildren.org

Deadline: 04 February 2013

January 28, 2013

Operational and Financial Auditor – Al Futtaim Group – UAE

Currently looking to recruit an Operational/Financial Auditor to work from our Dubai based head office.

Reporting to the Operational/Financial Audit Manager, you will be responsible for the following:
- Review of areas to be audited and identification of risks and controls
- Testing the compliance of existing internal controls
- Ensuring compliance with the Group’s policies and procedures
- Identifying the potential to improve operational efficiency
- Applying the risk assessment models
- Preparation of draft audit reports expressing objective opinions on the adequacy and effectiveness of the system of internal control within which audit activities are carried out
- Providing assistance, during secondment, to external auditors

Skills
You should be a member of a professional body of accountants (e.g. CPA, ACA, CIA or ACMA) or be a partly qualified professional and have an exceptional ability in oral communication and report writing (good command of written and spoken English is a must). Familiarity with computerized accounting systems (preferably SAP) including PC spreadsheets and database skills is also required.
A very high standard of analytical and conceptual skills are essential.

Apply online

Admin Manager – Al Futtaim Group – Manama – Bahrain

Currently looking to recruit an Administration Manager for our new store in Bahrain City Center. In this role you will be responsible for:
- Process Reconciliation and Checking of Admin reports
- Check all admin and cash office generated reports to ensure the adjustments have been made accurately to comply with company policies and procedures and audit requirements.
- Co-ordinate the admin and cash office team to ensure that the all work is completed correctly and on time to comply with company policies and procedures and audit requirements
- Review and control costs in order to meet store budgets and maintain profitability.
- Review the implementation of policies and procedures in the admin and cash office function to ensure that they are adhered to strictly

Skills
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a similiar role
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office with strong Excel skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Analytical skills and attention to details
- Good organisation, time management and administrative skills
- Flexibility and willingness to multi-task
- Ability to work under pressure in a high paced environment

Apply online

Senior Admin Assistant – Al Futtaim Group – Bahrain

Seeking a for our new store opening in Bahrain City Center. In this role you will be responsible for:
- Providing a high standard of service to the business
- Processing accurately all administration related to merchandise
- Accurate data entry into the system
- Following company procedures related to stock and administrative documentation

Skills
- Experience in the administration field
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office with strong Excel skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Analytical skills and attention to details
- Good organisation, time management and administrative skills
- Flexibility and willingness to multi-task
- Ability to work under pressure in a high paced environment

Apply online

Sales and Marketing - E.K.T. - Lebanon

E.K.T management is looking for fresh graduate students, graduated 2011 and/or 2012, majored in ales, and Marketing.

hr@ekt2.com

January 25, 2013

Senior Analyst - Peppers & Rogers - Dubai

- An undergraduate degree from a globally reputable university in business, economics, engineering or a related field with outstanding academic record. MBA and/or advanced degree in a quantitative discipline is a plus
- 1/4 year work experience with proven desire for personal impact and a commitment to building relationships
- Strong analytical and technical skills and the demonstrated ability to creatively solve complex problems
- Experience and skills on working within a complex environment with demonstrated capabilities in organizing, translating, and presenting complex qualitative and quantitative information.
- Strong analytical and technical skills and the demonstrated ability to creatively solve complex problems
- Native Arabic speakers with excellent oral and written communication skills in English with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management.
- Ability to work and contribute effectively in teams composed of colleagues and client members
- Customer relationship management (CRM) and/or valuation and/or telecommunication and/or fsi experience is preferred
- Willingness to travel in Middle East, Turkey and Europe, when necessary.
- Supports the senior team members for designing the analysis required
- Collects all necessary data and conduct the analyses
- Presents the analysis results to the rest of the team
- Contributes to the preparation of client presentations
- Provides support to the development of proposals and practice documents
- Provides research support for the project

Send CV indicating the position name in the subject line to hr@1to1.com

Analyst - Peppers & Rogers - Dubai

- Supports the senior consultants and project managers for designing the analysis required
- Collects all necessary data from the client for the analysis, look for alternatives in the absence of data and provide suggestions to the team
- Contributes to the analysis designing efforts and guide the Project manager
- Contributes to the preparation of client presentations provide all necessary research support for the project – i.e. benchmark or best practice research
- Provides support to development of proposals and practice documents

Requirements
- An undergraduate degree from a globally reputable university in business, economics, engineering or a related field with outstanding academic record.MBA and/or advanced degree in a quantitative discipline is a plus
- 0-1 year work experience
- Strong analytical and technical skills and the demonstrated ability to creatively solve complex problems
- Native Arabic speakers with excellent oral and written communication skills in English with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management.
- Ability to work and contribute effectively in teams composed of colleagues and client members
- Customer relationship management (CRM) and/or valuation and/or telecommunication and/or fsi experience is preferred

Send CV indicating the position name in the subject line to hr@1to1.com

Engagement Telecom Manager - Peppers & Rogers - Kuwait/Tunisia

- Ability to manage multiple Telco projects across different management disciplines
- Identify potential key accounts making sure the right resources are properly allocated and responsibilities are well defined amongst team members
- Create a stakeholder analysis plan by identifying key decision makers and budget holders in key accounts and developing customized approach methods to target each differently
- Formulate a clear analysis on the clients' business needs ,weaknesses, competitive advantages, areas of improvement and develop solution to address these concerns by evaluating PRG's existing & potential resources and offerings
- Manage the account from strategy formulation ,execution, resource allocation, continuous progress monitoring and cost measurement ensuring on time delivery and client
- Set milestones and create a progress report that would help identify prospective business potentials with existing client accounts as well
- Conduct weekly internal meetings with project team members to ensure proper delivery
- Adopt an open and proactive approach with the clients by presenting all potential hurdles and the mitigation methodology used by PRG
- Build and analyze a gap analysis to identify improvement areas and assess the tools needed to achieve the desired future targets that would best suit the client needs
- Follow up on other contractual duties as pricing, invoicing and payment cycles
- Develop relationship with existing engagements to help build strong team by expanding across departments and divisions.
- Take part in PRG's development initiatives including business development and promotion of our customer centric driven culture
- Manage & Develop the team by providing insight and coaching, monitoring performance and assessing progress over time whilst engaging team members in socialization events as well

Requirements
- At Least minimum of 6 years experience in Management consultancy for the Telco Industry and project management
- Successfully managed multiple and large scale Telco projects
- Bachelor degree from an accredited university, MBA is a plus
- Experience in strategic planning and execution
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to travel to other locations as per business needs
- Strong Decision Making and facilitation skills
- Team leadership skills
- Strong Research methodology and analytical skills
- High level of client service commitment and awareness
- Knowledge of contracting, negotiating, and change management
- Ability to analyze and interpret financial data
- Ability to develop and deliver strategic presentations
- Ability to motivate teams and simultaneously manage several projects
- Expertise in professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Track record of client satisfaction based upon projects delivered on time and on budget

Send CV indicating the position name in the subject line to hr@1to1.com

Consultant - Peppers & Rogers - Kuwait/Tunisia

- Leads a work stream or project module according to the area of their expertise
- Identifies the analysis required and defines the approach to solve client challenges within the context of the project
- Defines an approach for the work stream aligned with the overall project framework
- Designs and develops solutions for the business challenges identified in the project
- Conducts client interviews or workshops at managerial levels
- Manages the client relationship for the work stream under the consultant's responsibility
- Derives business insight, conclusions and sound recommendations from client interviews and overall analysis
- Prepares client-ready deliverables and/or presentations by actively leading a work stream
- Develops intellectual capital that results from the project
- Participates in business development efforts through content preparation and delivery on client proposals

Requirements
- An undergraduate degree from a globally reputable university in business, economics, engineering or a related field with outstanding academic record.MBA and/or advanced degree in a quantitative discipline is a plus
- Minimum 4/6 years of working experience with proven desire for personal growth and a commitment to building relationships
- Experience and skills in working within a complex environment with demonstrated capabilities in organizing, translating, and presenting complex qualitative and quantitative information
- Experience in FSI or Telco
- Strong analytical and technical skills and the demonstrated ability to creatively solve complex problems
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management
- Ability to work and contribute effectively in teams composed of colleagues and client members
- Customer relationship management (CRM) and/or valuation and/or telecommunication and/or FSI experience is preferred
- Willingness to travel in Middle East, Turkey and Europe, when necessary

Send CV indicating the position name in the subject line to hr@1to1.com

Sales Representatives - Metre Karre - Lebanon

Web Real Estate company with a vision is seeking an ambitious and motivated sales representative, fixed salary + commission the car is a must

info@metrekarre.com

Administrative Assistant - Tribonian Law Advisors - Lebanon

Job Description
Answer phones, arrange travel, word processing, scheduling, general administrative duties

Skills
Excellent English (both spoken and written), word processing and fast typing, excel and powerpoint

hnouman@t-lawadvisors.com

January 23, 2013

Senior Consultant - Peppers & Rogers - Dubai

- Takes the full ownership of one or more project/s concurrently
- Structures the full scope of the project and defining the specific framework and methodologies to be used in the project
- Manages the project plan, activities, project resources and budget throughout the project
- Actively manages the client relationship during the project
- Leads the project team by ensuring quality and on-time delivery
- Develops project team members according to their career plans and monitoring their performance throughout the project
- Leads project delivery by ensuring total client satisfaction
- Conducts client interviews or managing workshops at executive levels
- Develops intellectual capital that results from the project
- Identifies potential opportunities with current clients
- Tracks trends and opportunities in the market, generating leads, and preparing business proposals for the identified opportunities
- Represents the firm in various business platforms, conferences and seminars through speeches and publishing white papers, articles, and other thought leadership

Qualifications
- An undergraduate degree from a globally reputable university in business, economics, engineering or a related field with outstanding academic record. MBA and/or advanced degree in a quantitative discipline is a plus
- Minimum 6/8 years of working experience with proven desire for personal growth and a commitment to building relationships.
- Experience and skills in working within a complex environment capabilities in organizing, translating, and presenting complex qualitative and quantitative information
- Experience in Telco and/or FSI
- Strong analytical and technical skills and the demonstrated ability to creatively solve complex problems
- Native Arabic speakers with excellent oral and written communication skills in English with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management
- Ability to work and contribute effectively in teams composed of colleagues and client members
- Customer relationship management (CRM) and/or valuation and/or telecommunication and/or FSI experience is preferred
- Willingness to travel in Middle East, Turkey and Europe, when necessary.

Send CV indicating the position name in the subject line to hr@1to1.com

Manager - Peppers & Rogers - Dubai

- An undergraduate degree from a globally reputable university in business, economics, engineering or a related field with outstanding academic record. MBA and/or advanced degree in a quantitative discipline is a plus
- 8/10 years of work experience with proven desire for personal growth and a commitment to building relationship
- Experience and skills in working within a complex environment with demonstrated capabilities in organizing, translating, and presenting complex qualitative and quantitative information
- Experience in Financial Services or Telecommunications Industry
- Strong analytical and technical skills and the ability to creatively solve complex problems
- Native Arabic speakers with excellent oral and written communication skills in English and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management
- Ability to work and contribute effectively in teams composed of colleagues and client members
- Customer relationship management (CRM) and/or valuation and/or telecommunication and/or fsi experience is preferred
- Willingness to travel in Middle East, Turkey and Europe, when necessary

Qualifications
- Takes the full ownership of one or more project/s concurrently
- Structures the full scope of the project and defines the specific framework and methodologies to be used in the project
- Manages the project plan, activities, project resources and budget throughout the project
- Actively manages the client relationship during the project
- Leads the project team by ensuring quality and on-time delivery
- Develops project team members according to their career plans and monitoring their performance throughout the project
- Leads project delivery by ensuring total client satisfaction
- Conducts client interviews or managing workshops at executive levels
- Develops intellectual capital that results from the project
- Identifies potential opportunities with current clients
- Tracks trends and opportunities in the market, generating leads, and preparing business proposals for the identified opportunities
- Represents the firm in various business platforms, conferences and seminars through speeches and publishing white papers, articles, and other thought leadership

Send CV indicating the position name in the subject line to hr@1to1.com

Marketing Assistant - Peppers & Rogers - Dubai

Tasks and Responsibilities
Client engagement
- Maintains a good knowledge of current clients and carries out basic client liaison duties when necessary
- Builds understanding of potential prospects and emerging new contacts

Marketing and Business Development activities
- Carries out basic marketing duties such as updating contacts and sending out materials when necessary
- Assists with administrative support for business development, marketing and client events, working in conjunction with the relevant regional teams as appropriate
- Assists with administration, co-ordination and logistics for client or externally organised events
- Assists conversations with all media, events, PR, publication contacts and holds professional relationships
- Assists on the development and on-going management of database of current clients and prospect clients. Manages on-going client nurturing strategies sending relevant information as appropriate
- Develops and maintains on-going list of media contacts for key regions and sends relevant press releases and content to build relationships as appropriate.

Skills
- Minimum 1-3 years office experience
- Fluent in the English language (written and oral)
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize and act on own initiative
- Able to work fast to tight deadlines
- Able to work autonomously
- Flexible and proactive approach
- Ability to retain a positive, confident and professional attitude under pressure
- Intermediate IT skills
- Able to produce high quality Word and basic excel, PPT documents
- Willingness to broaden experience and develop skills further

Send CV indicating the position name in the subject line to hr@1to1.com

Project/Office Director - World Learning - Lebanon

World Learning seeks a Project Director for a USAID-funded Participant Training program in Lebanon. 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.

The Project Director will preferably be of Lebanese nationality. S/he will report to World Learning headquarters and be in charge of overall project operations.

Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day oversight and leadership to all assessments, training, and follow-on programs for individuals and organizations.
- Coordinate overall communications with USAID/Lebanon.
- Liaise with local partner organizations, facilitate successful coordination of all organizational and individual training and capacity building activities and ensure transparency.
- Report regularly to headquarters, providing timely updates of all situational and project developments.
- Oversee program administration, implementation, and fiscal management
- Provide leadership to overall project operations and reporting, ensuring that a team of core experts are in compliance with donor regulations and local laws.
- Oversee the preparation of annual work plans and other USAID reporting requirements.
- Regularly update donor on progression of programs.
- Ensure that the Mission’s needs are met in the most cost-effective manner possible.
- Manage and supervise team of core experts.

Requirements
- Master’s Degree in related field.
- Min. 10 years of experience in capacity development and participant training, 5 of these years in a managerial position.
- Experience managing USAID training and organizational capacity building programs.
- Solid knowledge of the Lebanese context.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Fluency in English and Arabic.

- Strong team leadership capabilities.
- Knowledge or experience with USAID’s HICD model desirable
- Lebanese nationals highly encouraged to apply

Send 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

Deadline 1/31/2013

January 21, 2013

Policy Media & Communication Coordinator - ABAAD - Lebanon

ABAAD-Resource Center for Gender Equality
Immediate recruitment – Policy Media & Communication Coordinator
Duration: Six Months (renewable)

Develop and implement ABAAD Media Strategy and Plan (including internal and external communication). In addition, ensure effective flow of information from ABAAD to the public through media and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities
- Conduct communications needs assessment for ABAAD;
- Develop & implement ABAAD Communications Strategy;
- Prepare press releases, communiqués and generate information related to different projects and campaigns;
- Coordinate and manage ABAAD publication activities such as content management, norms for publishing, design, etc…
- Contact with printers and other suppliers to ensure bids collection and;
- Promotion and dissemination of advocacy materials for launching initiatives and publications;
- Lead on the continuous update, the supervision, and the maintenance of ABAAD Website;
- Maintenance of increased coverage and understanding of ABAAD work through regular media contacts and provision of newsworthy information to national public and where possible other stakeholders;
- Maintain and build relationship with local media through trainings and capacity building for the media focal points.
- In addition to print media, use multi-media and social media solutions in communication strategies;
- Ensure public opinion on ABAAD activities, programmes and other initiatives is received, tabled and shared with all ABAAD staff and board members.
- Organization of roundtable discussions, press conferences, briefing sessions, interviews, launches etc.
- Promote ABAAD visibility through its programmes and initiatives to the public through regular, synthesized communication publications via social and local media.

Skills
- University Degree (Masters preferable) in a relevant field
- Minimum five-years practical work experience in a communications, public relations or media
- Demonstrated Gender Sensitivity. Experience in GBV programming is a plus.
- Experience formulating and implementing communications strategies and plans
- Practical experience with electronic communication systems (online websites and databases)
- Experience of working in/with non-government organizations
- Experience organizing events such as press conferences, workshops and meetings
- Strong inter-personal and team building skills including the ability to liaise and communicate with colleagues
- Demonstrated capacity to take initiative and pay attention to details
- Ability to plan workloads and demonstrate accountability for outputs;
- Fluent written and spoken Arabic and English are essential- French is a plus
- Good organizational and prioritization skills and the ability meet deadlines under pressure

ABAAD is an equal employment opportunity organization.

Applicants should send their CV and a cover letter that includes expression of interest by email to abaad@abaadmena.org no later than January 28, 2013 and include the job name above in the email subject and cover letter. Applications received after the end of closing date will not be considered.

Deadline: 28 January 2013

Executive Administrative Assistant - element^n - Lebanon

We are currently looking for an Executive Administrative Assistant. In this position you will provide the Chief Executive Officer with a full range of administrative support in order to allow him to use his time more efficiently.
The primary responsibilities of the executive assistant will include such tasks as managing the executive’s personal and professional calendar, organizing events and engagements, running personal errands, including coordinating vehicle maintenance for company, reading and reviewing personal and confidential mail, taking action when necessary. Also, organizing travel activities including airline, hotel, rental cars, and dinner reservations, & many other similar duties.

Job Requirements
As the Executive Administrative Assistant, you must be dependable, resourceful, and proactive. Please point out in your cover letter that you match these criteria.
You must also be organized and able to work well with a team. You must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. You should be able to accommodate a flexible work schedule and varying task demands.
Specific qualifications for the Executive Administrative Assistant position include:

- High school degree required and some college preferred
- Computer proficiency, including email, Internet, Microsoft Office
- Good communication skills - written and verbal English, French and Arabic
- Travel logistic
- Motorized

careers@elementn.com

Marketing Coordinator - Jean Claude Yared & Fils - Lebanon

The position of marketing coordinator consists of assisting in creating and implementing all marketing strategies. It also focuses mainly on planning and market research to develop the marketing strategies, and supporting and managing the business efficiently.

Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in promotional strategies and product development;
- Assist in writing and editing sales and marketing materials, which include catalogs, price-lists, presentations, white papers, and promotional material;
- Complete sales-related and marketing administrative projects that include running marketing and sales reports, conducting research on company and other assignments;
- Develop marketing annual budget and forecast.
- Develop seminars, conferences and trade shows;
- Generate trade show passes, thank you letters, form letters for mailing mass brochures to prospective customers;
- Schedule periodical marketing communication with actual customers and potential customers.
- Maintain project tracking spreadsheets and business line marketing calendars;
- Manage marketing and media event budgets and arrange preparatory meetings for trade shows and seminars;
- Prepare invitations, event agendas, track payments or refunds and registration forms for events;
- Prepare press releases, company newsletter and event announcements;
- Provide administrative aid for various projects related to the market, which includes project meeting schedules, minutes of a meeting, transcribe notes and compose memos;
- Provide assistance in creating and enhancing the campaign list;
- Serve as liaison between advertising agencies and the company, print suppliers, freelance talent, and various marketing services;
- Update company headlines and news in the corporate website;
- Conduct robust Market research on company and competitors.
- Identify profitability and market positioning of existing brands and potential brands.
- Generate leads and assign them to account managers.
- Develop pricing strategies in coordination with related departments.  

Skills/Education
- Master’s degree in business administration or marketing;
- 3/7 years of experience in related field;
- Possess the following skills: effective presentation, report writing and ability to work individually.
- English is must in addition to the native language Human skills:
- Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
- Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
- Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
- Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
- Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.

careers@jcyared.com - include "Marketing Coordinator" in the subject line

Marketing Coordinator - Samaco - KSA

This position is responsible to promote the sales of the brand’s products by applying a range of marketing techniques.

Duties and Responsibilities
- Complete price index that measures the brand position against competitors.
- Carry out market visits to gather market intelligence information and update the brand.
- Manage and maintain an up to date customer database.
- Prepare different marketing activities reports including visits and prospects.
- Ensure that proper updated point of sales materials are constantly available and displayed according to the corporate identity standards.
- Maintain pleasant atmosphere in the showroom according to the corporate identity standards to promote high quality image of the brand and company.
- Place product’s brochures orders from manufacturers and ensure continuous availability in the showroom.
- Coordinates with manufactures for marketing projects.
- Mange events, exhibitions and below the line events.
- Ensure the availability of promotional material.
- Coordinates with the IT Department for the brand website updates and analyze reports such as number of website visitors per day/month.
- Maintain and up to date media file for the brand activities.
- Facilitates and liaisons with services providers, media houses, advertising agencies and other marketing agencies in all marketing related issue and payments.

This shall include, but is not necessarily limited to the above duties. May temporarily perform other duties assigned to maintain operations and services.

Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree or Diploma in Business Administration, Marketing or any related field.
- Minimum 1-3 years of related sales, marketing experience.
- Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Arabic and English.
- Excellent Computer skills.

Basic Salary: 3500 ---- 5000
Housing: 25% of the basic salary
Transportation: 10% from the basic salary
Medical Insurance: for self
Annual vacation: 30 days after completing the first 12months
Ticket: if non Saudi, one ticket for self, spouse and two children below 18Yrs to the home city per annum.

Apply online

Senior Program Coordinator - ADYAN - Lebanon

International and Interreligious Study Programs. The Cross-Cultural Studies Department at Adyan Foundation is looking for a dynamic Senior Program Coordinator who can contribute to the empowerment of leaders from different key sectors of Lebanese and International society, through the management of trainings, seminars, online courses and other educational activities and resources related to the management of cultural and religious diversity and interreligious relations. These programs will be implemented on regional and international levels. The Senior Program Coordinator is responsible for planning and implementing these projects and activities in accordance with their objectives and their Key performance indicators.

- Be Responsible for the planning and organization of the program’s activities that are under his/her responsibility (international training seminars, e-courses, reflection and research seminars)
- Be the main contact point for the donors, the partners, the program’s staff, the web administrator, the consultants and the beneficiaries
- Be responsible for the budget management and control, and the monitoring process
- Lead and motivate the program’s teams and monitor program’s activities and expenditure and coordinate work with experts, consultants, participants and volunteers in the programs
- Identify and ensure close collaboration and coordination with partners to guarantee smooth implementation of activities and achievement of results
- Be Responsible for submitting activity reports, meeting minutes and financial reports on regular basis to the internal Management and the donors, and prepare the new funding requests
- Manage local visibility of the program, Communicate with Media and maintain updated the web pages and online platforms related to his/her work in collaboration with the Communication and Media Officer
- Employ resourcefulness in program design, implementation and monitoring, Trouble shoot project problems and Identify and implement creative solutions
- Ensure Program activities comply with the policies and regulations of the foundation and the donors

Reporting relationships and protocol of communication
- The Senior Program Coordinator reports to the Program Manager and to the director of CCSD; he/she participates to regular coordination meetings
- The Program manager collaborates with the Finance Officer for the financial work and budget control
- The Program manager collaborates with the Communication and Media Officer for the program’s communication plans and their implementation
- The Program manager collaborates with the Office Manager for administrative affairs
- The Program manager is part of the Adyan operational team and participates to the CFT (Cross-functional team) meetings lead by the foundation’s CEO.

Requirements
- A university degree (Masters is a plus) in Humanities, Social Sciences or Religious Sciences with interest and knowledge about intercultural and interreligious issues
- A minimum of 3 years work experience in the management of cultural projects in a similar or related fields
- Excellent command of spoken and written English and Arabic; French is a plus
- Computer skills (excellent in Office (Word, Excel…), Internet communication and navigation)

Skills
- Leadership and strong capacity for planning and organization
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
- Ability to work and communicate in an international professional framework and abroad
- Excellent interpersonal skills, team work and a good listener
- Good communication skills
- Ability to take initiatives and be flexible and adaptable in a changing environment
- Ability to quickly learn and understand an issue and to handle unexpected issues

Qualifications
- Personal belief in and support of Adyan’s mission and core values
- Commitment to creating positive environmental, social and cultural change
- Willingness to learn

- Full time job from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday till Friday
- With availability for travel and attending Seminars and meetings abroad
- Salary: High range salary - will be defined based on qualifications and experience

Send CV/resume and a short motivation letter via email to president@adyanvillage.net

Deadline: 31 January 2013

Audit Assistant - Deloitte - Lebanon

- Be responsible for the preparation of develop an understanding of the Deloitte audit approach, methodology & tools
- Establish working relationships with client personnel
- Perform analytical review of audit documents
- Review client accounting and operating procedures and systems of internal control
- Identify accounting and auditing issues; perform research to solve issues that arise
- Prepare financial statement reports and documentation supporting Deloitte's audit opinions
- Provide recommendations for improved controls and enhanced business efficiency
- Demonstrate ability to plan and manage engagements and people along with ensuring deliverables meet work plan specifications and deadlines

Skills
- Degree in accounting or related field
- Strong academic credentials (Minimum GPA of 3.3)
- Relevant work experience (e.g. internships, summer positions, school jobs)
- Demonstrated leadership, problem solving, and strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work on multiple assignments
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels
- Fluent in English (Reading, Speaking and Writing). Preference will be given to Bilingual candidates (Arabic/English)

Apply online

Audit Intern - Deloitte - Lebanon

- Assist in performing analytical review of audit documents
- Review client accounting and operating procedures and systems of internal control
- Identify accounting and auditing issues; perform research to solve issues that arise
- Provide recommendations for improved controls and enhanced business efficiency

Skills
- Pursuing a degree in accounting or related field
- Strong academic credentials (Minimum GPA of 3.3)
- Demonstrated leadership, problem solving, and strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work on multiple assignments
- Ability to work as part of a team with professionals at all levels
- Fluent in English (Reading, Speaking and Writing). Preference will be given to Bilingual candidates (Arabic/English)

Apply online

Lab Technician - Almaza - Lebanon

The Laboratory Technician is responsible for laboratory’s basic tasks which include sampling, analyzing & recording of chemicals, microbial, visual, sensorial and maintenance activities. He / She also provides all the required technical support to enable the effective functioning of the Lab.

Responsibilities
- Performing regular controls and analysis in each production step, as per procedures.
- Executing the tests for research and development of new products.
- Checking the stock of lab chemicals and glassware.
- Monitoring the quality of raw and packaging materials.
- Executing the activities related to quality management systems.
- Participating in the laboratory machines calibration.

Skills
- Technical degree or bachelor degree in biochemistry, laboratory or equivalent.
- Good command of English, French is a plus.
- Good command of Microsoft Office.
- Accurate and meticulous, analytical thinker, has good planning and organizational skills.

info@almaza.com.lb

Social Media - Eastline Marketing - Lebanon

An URGENT opening at Eastline Marketing in the Social Media department and they are looking to recruit a person with the below specifications:

- A fresh graduate preferably female.
- Studies in either Business, Marketing, Translation/Copy-writing or Journalism.
- Excellent written skills in Arabic, English and most importantly KURDISH.
- Preferably located in Lebanon.
- Young, dynamic with a passion for Social Media.
- Access to the internet at any time (if not in Lebanon).

info@eastlinemarketing.com

Chef de Partie - Joe Barza - Lebanon

Chef Joe is looking for a chef de partie, hot section. For those interested please send your CVs at info@joebarza.com with hot section as subject.

January 18, 2013

Project Coordinator - SMART Center - Lebanon

The SMART Center and Women in Front joint project entitled: "Media Supporting Women Leaders - Women towards Parliament" will improve the participation and influence of women in the public life and political process in Lebanon, by implementing a national media strategy that will promote a positive image of women leaders and potential women candidates. This national campaign will achieve a breakthrough in the number of women participating as voters and their confidence in women candidates, which will increase the number of women represented in the parliament.

The project is in need of a Project Coordinator to manage all the duties. This Position is a part time position (70%) for nine months ending in September 2013. To be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of the project ensuring consistency with organization’s strategy, commitments and goals.

Tasks and Responsibilities
- Oversee program administration, implementation, and fiscal management
- Responsible for overseeing the development and execution of project deliverables, lead project planning, budgeting, action plans and monitoring processes.
- Responsible for submitting activity reports, meeting minutes and financial reports to the donor.
- Lead and motivate the project team and monitor project activities and project expenditure and coordinate work with consultants and volunteers in the project
- Ensures close collaboration and coordination with cooperating partners to guarantee smooth implementation of activities and achievement of results as specified in grant agreements.
- Employs resourcefulness in project design, implementation and monitoring. Trouble shoots project problems. Identifies and implements creative solutions.
- Liaise with local partner organizations, facilitate successful coordination of activities and ensure transparency.
- Provide leadership to overall project operations and reporting, ensuring that the team of contractual and experts are in compliance with donor regulations and local laws.
- Reports to the Project Director and coordinates with him/her for the best execution of the project.

Key Competencies
- Demonstrate experience working with an NGO and/or International Donors.
- Strongly believes in women empowerment or has experience in the field.
- Believes in Gender equality and women rights
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Strong planning, Communication and organization skills
- Team work and leadership skills
- Conflict management
- Flexibility and ability to work under stress
- Solid knowledge of the Lebanese context.
- 3/5 years of experience
- Bachelor Degree

Deadline: 24 January 2013

Send CV and cover letter to info@smartcenterlb.org

Event Manager - Media World - Dubai

Experienced, take charge professional with ability to manage administration and logistics in support of two directors in a busy special events environment.
The event coordinator should have a love for special event management, provide outstanding customer service, be an enthusiastic professional, and be able to build relationships with internal and external customers.

Event Planning and Production
- Assist with negotiations for space contracts and book event space, arrange food and beverage, order supplies and audiovisual equipment, make travel arrangements, order event signs, and ensure appropriate décor (florals, linens, color schemes, etc.) to meet the quality expectations of the alumni association.
- Aggressively gather information on each project to achieve quality event productions.
- Conduct research, make site visits, and find resources to help staff make decisions about event possibilities.
- Create and revised room layouts for each event.
- Propose new ideas to improve the event planning and implementation process.
- Serve as liaison with vendors on event-related matters.
- Assist with managing on-site production and clean up for events as necessary.
- Prepare nametags, materials, notebooks, packages, gift bags, registration lists, seating cards, etc.
- Close out all events as required.

Event Administration
- Assist with preparing budgets and provide periodic progress reports to staff directors for each event project.
- Keep track of event finances including check requests, invoicing, and reporting.
- Coordinate appointments and visits to see our space, and scheduling of events on the calendar.
- Prepare and modify event contracts as requested

careers@mediaworld.ae

Front Desk/Sales - Genesis - Lebanon

Required qualified trained staff for the Front Desk & Sales position at Genesis Verdun.

frontdesk@genesisclub.net

Sales Representative - Librairie Antoine - Lebanon

Librairie Antoine is looking for male Sales Rep to promote School Books in English & American system schools. University degree. 2 years exp in sales field. Excellent command of English & Arabic (Driving license mandatory).

careers@antoineonline.com

Web and eBusiness Consultant - iBaroody - Lebanon

iBaroody is looking for the a Web and eBusiness Consultant to join our Sales Force team and qualify to be Web Consultants.

We provide you with Career Training. Highly Professional Team to be part of.

- Minimum 2 years Experience in outdoor Sales
- English, Basic PC, and Internet Skills

job@iBaroody.com

January 16, 2013

English Teachers - British Council - Lebanon

We are looking for hourly-paid Teachers of English to join our fantastic team in Beirut.

- English at native-speaker standard
- A university degree
- A CELTA or Trinity Cert.TESOL qualification
- At least two years’ post-qualification experience
- Energy, enthusiasm and creativity
- A willingness to continue your professional development as a teacher

In return we can offer
- Very competitive rates of pay
- Great working conditions as part of a close-knit, friendly and professional team
- Motivated and committed students
- Unrivaled professional development opportunities

If you'd like to find out more about working with us, please contact Ingrid Khourchid at ingrid.khourchid@lb.britishcouncil.org

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'.

jobs@timeoutbeirut.com

Corporate Sales Executive - LibanPost - Lebanon

The main role of the Corporate Sales Executive is to communicate with LibanPost's existing customers to sell the company's products and services. The CSE is also responsible for prospecting to new clients as well as retaining and regaining existing and old ones. S/he also handles the assigned sectors professionally to ensure achieving the set targets and the development of LibanPost's Business. LibanPost Headquarters - Beirut Airport

Main Accountabilities
- Promote and sell Libanpost products and services and ensure all activities meet the company quality standards and set objectives according to defined processes and procedures.
- Communicate continuously with the current customers any matter of concern to maintain a good relationship and to define their needs and recommended services to ensure their satisfaction
- Get new customers
- Complete a daily report that summarizes the whole activities on the previous day (customers names, if initial visit, products offered,..) to ensure proper performance of assigned tasks.
- Present a business plan that summarizes his/her objectives for the current year.
- Initiate sales projects and ensure its proper implementation with the concerned parties
- Obtain complete data from customer regarding any complaint, forward it to concerned parties and ensure proper problem resolution
- Ensure that all customers under his / her channel belong to the correct channel
- Fill any appropriate forms related to his / her duties (AMS, Business proposal,..) and submit it to the manager for approval before delivery.
- Communicate to the concerned depts./persons full description of any new or special service to ensure proper execution.
- Generate periodical and upon request reports to be presented to the Supervisor when required
- Initiate analysis of any problem encountered, develop the corrective and preventive actions and monitor its implementation
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements
- University degree in Business Administration or equivalent (Sales, marketing, ..)
- Knowledge of retail or and wholesale sales principles, method and technique
- Very Good language skills (Arabic and English). French is a plus
- Good computer skills: Using Internet, MS Office: Word, Excel and Power Point). Access is a plus.
- Driving skills (Valid driving license).
- 1-3 years experience in B2B Sales
- Team Work

recruitment@libanpost.com

Assistant Marketing Manager - Advansoft - Dubai

The Assistant Marketing Manager contributes to the overall Aftersales brand development, performance, and coordination for all vehicle parts brands in her/his portfolio.

- Assists in developing brand strategies and plans
- May develop brand strategy and plan for non-core models, at discretion of Marketing Manager
- Assist Advertising Manager (AM) in the development and execution of consumer engagement plans
- Organizes and leverages marketing information to develop unique competitive advantages for the Aftersales brand
- Mobilizes centers of expertise to execute the plan
- Plays a role in linking the segment marketing team to the field
- Solicits field input and provides brand plan direction, morning meeting presentations, sales aids -interfaces with the Global teams to obtain information as required
- Supports processes related to model year changes -ensuring updates are made in a timely fashion, and shared with the appropriate parties
- Supports research activities that contribute to the development of effective brand communication strategies and execution
- Carryout special assignments as directed

- Degree holder
- Minimum with 3-5 years experience in marketing
- Fluent in English & ARABIC oral and written
- Proficient in all relevant computer packages
- Responsible & flexible to work on extended hours during events is proffered.

info@advansoft.ae

January 14, 2013

Social Media & E-marketing Specialist - UDC - Qatar

United Development Company (UDC) are seeking a Social Media & E-marketing Specialist

The Role
Social Media Branding
- Define online target audience and brand positioning
- Manage and support the Social Media Team, ensuring a superior quality of communication and project delivery
- Ensure that all information broadcasted on social media channels complies with the brand image requirements
- Ensure that all information broadcasted on social media channels complies with the local culture
- Define social media guidelines such as language, tone, third party filters, goals and objectives
- Coordinate with relevant parties for content approval
- Responsible for page branding (look and feel) while adhering to company’s corporate image
- Collect material and content driven by marketing activities (Banners, Photo shoots, dishes, décor, promotional material, etc.)
- Responsible for ensuring the proper usage of social media brands on print and digital material (e-mailer, brochures, signature, flyers, publications)
- Compile digital databank (photos and videos) to be released periodically on digitally driven channels (such as YouTube, Instagram, Flickr, etc.)
- Coordinating marketing calendar with online activities

E-Marketing
- Define online target audience and brand positioning
- Act as a subject matter expert and stay updated and informed on emerging e-marketing technologies and new marketing strategies
- Plan e-marketing campaigns
- Monitor e-marketing trends regularly - Develop a strategy for buying advertising space online
- Responsible for promoting the brand and coordinating online marketing campaigns across integrated communications channels
- Works with the Corporate Communications teams to develop content when necessary

Requirements
- University degree in Business Administration with 5/8 years experience in administration and operations management is desirable.
- Good problem solving skills and experience in working with senior management.
- Fluency in English language. Fluency in Arabic is a plus.
- Team player & strong personal contributor, with a process and results orientation.
- Ability to maintain a composed and professional demeanor within a flexible and busy work environment.
- Excellent communications, presentational and persuasive skills in order to build and maintain effective working relationships with the various managers, departments and staff groups
- A good sense of priorities, strong commitment and with the flexibility, adaptability and the high energy needed to achieve results in a dynamic, entrepreneurial international organization

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Arabic/English Copywriter - Desado.com - Dubai

Looking for copywriters (English & Arabic) to join our rapidly growing team. In this position you will not only translate but also come up with exciting thread of words which are quirky, creative & will leave our followers wanting more! You will be helping to shape Desado's unique style and thus, you would need to have great flair in writing, attention to detail and desire to improve the work product of the people you support.

Have you been a Copywriter before? All the better. E-commerce experience? We look forward to seeing you!

Key Responsibilities
- Creating English/Arabic content for our online shop, blog and other social initiatives
- Proof reading and editing content
- Writing product descriptions
- Translating content from English into Arabic and vice versa

What we offer
- Exciting environment with plenty of room to grow personally as well as professionally
- Fun at work with one of the most amazing teams in the Middle East
- High rewards for high performers
- Skills we desire: Self starter with 1-3 Years of writing/translating experience
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced team setting
- Must be creative and have a high level of initiative & self motivation
- Arabic native speaker is a must, Western education is a plus

Your resume is a key to entry only. The more you impress the team during the interview sessions, the more likely it is we will try to win you as a team member. Come prepared to show us how awesome you are!

info@desado.com

Social Media Coordinator - Holdal - Lebanon

This is a new and exciting marketing position within an established Lebanese Group that is implementing an ambitious 10-year transformation program in the Levant following a period of consistent growth.

Holdal group is looking for a Social Media coordinator to handle the social network content of an exciting and diverse portfolio of brands. He/she would be the voice of the company and its brands externally and the voice of customers internally. This role is key as it serves as a hub & has the ability to personally connect with the customers (humanize the company/ brands), while providing feedback to many departments internally (marketing, PR, development, customer service, tech support, etc.)

Do you Tweet and use Facebook, Pinterest, You Tube every day, all day? Is building social community so ingrained you just can’t stop? Do you take pride in customer service excellence and fancy yourself an entrepreneur? Do you understand the differences and synergies between online and offline communication? Are you a young motivated individual with a proven experience and passion for blogging, micro-blogging and community participation leadership?

The successful candidate will join our internal marketing team, reporting to the head of Corporate Marketing and liaising with our external Digital Agency. Our Social Media coordinator will oversee and contribute recurrent content to holistically connect and engage with our customers while keeping in line with the corporate objectives and with each brand’s strategy.

Responsibilities
- Be the online eyes and ears of our company and its brands. Manage perceptions of many different demographic segments towards HOLDAL brands in the Levant
- Collaborate and brainstorm with brand teams, corporate marketing and the social media agency to implement the right social media strategy and manage key community events for each brand.
- Map out and suggest for each brand the right online social media mix to target a specific audience- Author blog posts, articles, podcasts, videos and screencast and other relevant mediums.
- Participate daily in conversations that surround our brands, managing engagement and interactivity with the target audience. Bring new content and answer comments with the Brand team’s approval.
- Moderate content according to the moderation policy, liaising with the legal team where required.
- Deliver copy choosing compelling visuals to complement and illustrate the copy for various social media sites. Create as well content for feeds and snippets.
- Tag and title content, with an understanding of how the word’s chosen impact natural search traffic and rankings via recurrent optimized content.
- Identify, highlight & engage advocates.
- Creatively and proactively connect with internal and external customers.
- Serve as the initial point of contact for inbound requests. Respond positively and creatively to client feedback after liaising with the appropriate team (see below)
- Transfer the information to the appropriate departments so that they can respond accordingly: new ideas to business development, messaging effectiveness and FAQs to marketing, complaints to customer service...
- Identify and analyze issues, patterns and trends in customer requests & product performance.
- Proactively escalate issues, observations, opportunities, and insights to the executive team.
- Establish metrics & report on them as part of a monthly report along with key recommendations.
- Stay up to date on new social media tools, best practices and how other organizations and companies are using them, so that the company can become an early adopter of these technologies.
- Participate in professional networking by following the prominent bloggers and online writers & attending events.
- Transfer the information to the appropriate departments so that they can respond accordingly: new ideas to business development, messaging effectiveness and FAQs to marketing, complaints to customer service...
- Identify and analyze issues, patterns and trends in customer requests & product performance.
- Proactively escalate issues, observations, opportunities, and insights to the executive team.
- Establish metrics & report on them as part of a monthly report along with key recommendations.
- Stay up to date on new social media tools, best practices and how other organizations and companies are using them, so that the company can become an early adopter of these technologies.
- Participate in professional networking by following the prominent bloggers and online writers & attending events.

Skills
- Education background: Bachelor’s or associates degree in communications or a creative field
- 3+ years experience in Social Media, with experience in building social communities, managing social campaigns, and experience using social media analytics tools
- Previous experience in digital marketing, PR, blogging, online editing, or similar fields
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in English, French and Arabic and the ability to crank creative editorial and technical writing output almost effortlessly
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and possesses knowledge or some experience with HTML/CSS
- Independent, creative self-starter & team player who loves running things while keeping everyone in the loop
- Loves to write & enjoys sharing ideas with others
- Spends a lot of time online and stays up-do-date on new, digital techniques and trends
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of social media universe (incl. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Linked In, Flickr, Forums, blogs, etc.) and their respective participants. We’re looking for a social media addict who maintains a personal mix of participatory expertise from among these channels.
- Understands the power of feed marketing
- Has good knowledge of search engine optimization (SEO)
- Has previously demonstrated creativity and immersion in social media - Evidence of at least two successful Social Media projects where the candidate has played a major role would be essential.
- Has demonstrated the ability to implement a successful online marketing strategy (proven with testing and metrics)
- Excels in research, sourcing, managing content development and publishing
- Has the ability to analyze campaigns and translate anecdotal or qualitative data into recommendations and plans for revising the social media campaigns
- Has a proven ability to communicate results to management in a fast paced environment
- Is eager to meet and exceed objectives and take on more responsibility
- Has a passion for customer service excellence
- Extensive teamwork experience: brings to the position outstanding organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects with multiple teams simultaneously while meeting deadlines
- Knows how to engage others to get things done
- Proactively identifies threats and opportunities in user generated content
- Experienced and efficient in preventing/managing negative publicity as well as leveraging good publicity

info@abouadal.com

Secretary - Sodeco Gestion - Lebanon

A Secretary is needed for an immediate opening. We are looking for someone who can provide outstanding customer service while staying organized and detail-oriented, fluent in English, French and Arabic, have experience answering phones, directing calls or typing correspondences.

sodeco@sodeco-gestion.com

Real Estate Consultant - Sodeco Gestion - Lebanon
We are now seeking to appoint a Sales Consultant to join our successful team. If you have a passion for Real Estate & a desire to be with the best, Sodeco Gestion can offer you that opportunity.

sodeco@sodeco-gestion.com

Accounting Assistant - Premium Projects - Lebanon

- Handling supplier invoices on a daily basis, ensuring matching to purchase orders and delivery notes. Returning all invalid documents as and when necessary.
- Distribution of supplier invoices for authorization to various departments.
- Processing supplier invoices via Dynamic GP Accounting System
- Monitor and review of outstanding invoices with prompt resolution of queries
- Ensuring all supplier invoices are filed accurately and timely.
- Answering suppliers’ phone calls and resolving queries
- Reconciliation of supplier statements
- Processing BACS payments through internet banking
- Reconcile the Purchase ledger to general ledger on a monthly basis
- Process all petty cash payments
- Assist in the preparation of reconciliation including Balance Sheet reconciliations
- Assist in the preparation of bank reconciliations
- Other Ad hoc tasks

Skills
- Knowledge of bookkeeping practices and principles.
- Knowledge of basic business math.
- Skill in maintaining accounting or bookkeeping records.
- Skill in both verbal and written communication.

hr@premium-projects.com

Advertising and Marketing - Promedia - Lebanon

Pomedia is seeking to recruit an Advertising and Marketing expert.

info@pomedia.info

January 11, 2013

Waiters - Chase - Lebanon

The Chase Restaurant - Zouk Branch is recruiting "waiter/ waitress" full time or part time.

micheline@chase.com.lb

Senior Recruitment Supervisor - Roadster/Deek Duke - Lebanon

- Coordinates recruitment needs with the Restaurants Managers and responsible for the selection process which includes:
- Scheduling and handling interviews
- Preparing notices of internal and external job opening vacant positions
- Conducting reference checks on possible candidates.
- Preparing, developing and implementing procedures and policies on team members’ recruitment.
- Coordinates with the Food and Safety Department in order to implement ISO standards into the Human Resources Department including updating all forms, agreements…
- Prepares and updates the s.
- Prepares and updates the company’s organizational charts
- Responsible for posting and updating the e-board.
- Prepares and communicates memorandums concerning transfers, promotions and other HR related topics.

Skills
- Bachelor Degree.
- Fluent in English, French is a plus.
- Computer skills.
- Minimum experience of 2 years in a similar position with increasing supervisory responsibilities
- Demonstrate management and organizational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Planning skills
- Leadership skills

hr@roadsterdiner.com

Marketing Manager - Al Futtaim Group - Dubai

Looking for an experienced Marketing Manager to join Marks & Spencer team and to take a part in a range of marketing activities and ensure the brand communications support the brand image and equity. Given the nature of this role, the successful applicant will be required to travel and spend time within GCC and Middle East.

- Support development of the annual commercial calendar with clearly defined and prioritized commercial cases for marketing investment which support and promote the commercial priorities of the Business Units .
- Effective partnership with Visual Merchandising and Buying to ensure in store marketing components are implemented to drive a cohesive look for the customer
- Ensure coordination for permits with regards to promotion and events
- Ensure that the yearly M&S Brand plan and AF M&S business needs in the local markets are achieved (eg. Leadership position in Lingerie, price perception through OV Lines, fashion perception through sub brands etc)
- Ensure development of full marketing briefs for the agreed key commercial priorities .
- Liaise and network with a range of stakeholders customers, suppliers, agencies, mall marketing managers to ensure leverage opportunities and timely feedback
- Work with the Stores to ensure proper local communication opportunities are utilized
- Conduct location visits to support the store teams on best practice and the commercial calendar
- Coordinate implementation of research in the assigned territory.
- Ensure use of consumer insight gained through research to drive Marketing Plan
- Understand and elaborate important factors like, social demographics, local trends etc. which affect the communication and the offer to the market
- Prepare annual budgets and control the annual budget for the responsibility area.

Skills
To be successful in winning this role, you will have proven marketing experience and be able to demonstrate:
- Marketing or Business Management Degree
- Minimum of 5 years experience as a Marketing Professional with a sound knowledge of marketing principles, Fashion retail preferred
- Strong communication skills, ideally in English and Arabic
- Knowledge of MS Office with strong skills in PowerPoint
- Embrace and interest in fashion
- Can work independently and manage projects
- Analytical skills and tactical abilities
- Knowledge of local markets and competition is advantageous
- Understanding and interpretation of research to define consumer insight and leverage the understanding for developing Marketing Plans
- Effective presentation skills.
- Decision making ability
- Assertiveness and creativity
- Willingness to travel within GCC and Middle East

Apply online

Digital Sales Manager - At7addak - Lebanon

At7addak.com, the Arab World's biggest gaming website, is seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to join our growing team, and lead the advertising sales function of all our media products.

This candidate is required to have solid previous experience in digital advertising sales, should be highly motivated to seek out prospective clients, and should be driven to negotiate sales.

Our website's Pan-Arab appeal and unique features ensure that we are strategically positioned as a market leader, while our lucrative demographic provides for a wealth of potential advertising activities.

Responsibilities
- Building and developing relationships with all the leading advertising agencies in the region.
- Developing and presenting potential advertising opportunities to agencies and direct clients.
- Preparing and delivering sales presentations to new and existing customers to sell new advertising campaigns.
- Creating sales materials including media kits.
- Conceptualizing prospective sales strategies to address client needs.
- Knowledge of various advertising technology formats (website, social media, video, newsletters...)
- Generating accurate and timely reports on advertising campaigns and performance.
- Conducting market research to determine current trends and monitor & analyze competitors.
- Building and managing a sales team.
- Contributing to the ongoing creative and strategic development of existing and new products.

Skills
- A background of solid digital advertising sales experience
- A minimum of 2-5 years experience in media sales within the Arab world
- Firm sales process management skills
- Fluency in English and Arabic
- Posses strong contacts with all the leading advertising agencies in the region
- Posses good direct contacts with a wide range of corporate advertisers in the region
- Be technically savvy and proficient with advertising programs and delivery methods
- Excellent social and communication skills, posed and self-disciplined
- Excellent time-management and organizational skills
- Strong work ethic, autonomous and driven to get things done
- Ability to work under pressure and extremely tight deadlines
- Experience in building a sales function within small company environments
- Knowledge of gaming in general, and the gaming industry is a plus, but not a requirement
- Salary will be tailored to the level of experience of the candidate
- Large sales incentives and commissions

careers@at7addak.com

Marketing Manager - Maliks - Lebanon

- Manage communication with retail stores to ensure proper implementation of promotions
- Ensure all marketing campaigns are in line with the marketing calendar and strategy set
- Stay up to date with the Market and online trends relevant to the products to ensure that campaigns and promotions are relevant within each market with an optimal commercial return
- Set up and implement a timetable of promotions and activities in support of the brand, plans and campaign
- Manage Franchising Project
- Monitor the implementation/ impact of marketing campaigns and promotions to ensure maximum return on investments
- Manage Social Media
- Coordinate with press

hr@maliks.com

January 9, 2013

Marketing Manager - Qatar Airways - Qatar

You will be responsible for conceptualizing , plan, supervise and execute all marketing and corporate communication activities of Qatar Duty Free. In addition, this role will also take charge as a Project Manager for all External Promotional activities delivered at the retail outlets. This role will lead, guide and execute the best practices from the support staff in order to deliver efficiently all the relevant communications (internal and external) that will assist the Senior Management in achieving the established sales budgets.

You will be responsible for Efficient development and implementation of Marketing Plans and projects, ability to deliver under pressure and short deadlines, Strategic thinker and systematic planner, Effective Production management skills and Deliverables will also include Digital, Web and Social Media marketing.

Requirements
- Excellent communicator, a strong leader as well as have very good presentation skills.
- Ideally you should have experience in a Multinational Advertising Agency in a Senior Account Management role/ marketing agency or a Medium to Large sized Duty Free operation.
- A Bachelors Degree with a focus on Marketing / advertising will be an advantage.

Apply online

Senior Accountant - Deloitte - Lebanon

When you work for Deloitte, you commit to a career at one of the largest private professional services organization worldwide . Looking for a rewarding career? Take a closer look at Deloitte & Touche Middle East. You'll understand why we are the only professional services firm to be named a Best Employer in the Middle East by Hewitt Associates in 2009.

In addition to our opportunities in audit, tax, consulting, and financial advisory, we offer a variety of careers in Internal Client Services (ICS) considered essential to the growth of the Firm. Whether in Human Resources, Finance or PR, a career in ICS with Deloitte & Touche ME will give you the opportunity to join a firm undergoing rapid expansion in a region of fast-paced growth. Your role won't just put your passion for creative solutions to the test, it will provide you with an environment to grow and build a career based on excellence.

Here's one specific opportunity to experience working for ICS.

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

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

Apply online

Audit Intern - Deloitte - Lebanon

When you intern with Deloitte, you experience a career at one of the largest and most prestigious professional services firms in the world. Looking for a rewarding career? Take a closer look at Deloitte & Touche Middle East. You'll understand why Deloitte is a Tier 1 Tax advisor in the GCC region (International Tax Review World Tax 2010, 2011 and 2012 Rankings) and was recognized as the 2010 Best Consulting Firm of the Year in the Complinet GCC Compliance Awards. In 2011, the firm received the Middle East Training & Development Excellence Award by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).

An internship in Audit at Deloitte & Touche Middle East is a key link in the financial reporting chain, putting you in the position of trusted advisor to businesses across the region. Your people skills will be required for the latter, while your analytical mind will be another integral requirement for success. You will need the flexibility to implement our international audit approach while bringing to the fore your understanding of the complexities and unique circumstances of our clients and the business landscape across our diverse region. All this while adhering to the highest standards of independence, professional objectivity and technical excellence.

Here's one specific opportunity to experience interning in Audit.

As an audit intern you will
- Assist in performing analytical review of audit documents
- Review client accounting and operating procedures and systems of internal control
- Identify accounting and auditing issues; perform research to solve issues that arise
- Provide recommendations for improved controls and enhanced business efficiency
- Pursuing a degree in accounting or related field
- Strong academic credentials (Minimum GPA of 3.3)
- Demonstrated leadership, problem solving, and strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work on multiple assignments
- Ability to work as part of a team with professionals at all levels
- Fluent in English (Reading, Speaking and Writing). Preference will be given to Bilingual candidates (Arabic/English)

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Senior Accountant - Audaccon - Lebanon

Audaccon is in needed for a Female senior accountant

info@audaccon.com

Senior/Business Consultant - Path Solutions – Lebanon

- Research and analyze the new market requirements, innovative developments in business subject and changes in regional financial policies. Based on this, coordinate with development team for product enhancement or new product development.
- Provide necessary inputs and guidance related to subject matter when the product needs enhancement as per the new developments and trends
- Provide necessary inputs during functionality enhancements

Skills
- BA/Master Degree in related discipline
- Excellent knowledge regarding financial software functionality
- Knowledge in Accounts and Finance
- Very good verbal and written communication skills in English
- 3-4 years banking work experience; Teller, Customer Service Officer
- Minimum 1 year experience in business analysis

Send CV to careers@path-solutions.com including the job title in the subject line

January 7, 2013

Senior Researcher - Center for Lebanese Studies - Lebanon

The Center for Lebanese Studies is looking to recruit a senior researcher to work on various education projects. The post is full time and for one year.

- Demonstrated skills in designing and conducting qualitative and quantitative research and/or evaluation studies
- Three years of research experience including research design,experience collecting and utilizing data; data analysis; communicating study findings to researchers, policymakers, and practitioners
- Previous experience in conducting literature reviews and writing reports
- Strong conceptual and analytical skills, oral and written communication skills
- Knowledge in the Lebanese public and private education sectors
- Ability to work as a collegial, contributing member of a project team with other researchers
- Fluent in Arabic and English languages

Send CV, letter of interest and a writing sample to info@lebanesestudies.com

Deadline 1/10/2013

Senior Financial Officer - Mega Prefab - Lebanon

- Administer and monitor the financial system in order to ensure that the company's finances are maintained in an accurate and timely manner
- Summary of all project's balances
- Follow up and collection of invoices
- Bank transaction
- Handle Invoicing, Return and Delivery Note
- Prepare Payments
- Check Managerial Reports
- Controlling financial reports from factory

jobs@megaprefab.com

Sales Engineer - Mega Prefab - Lebanon

Preliminary design calculations, preliminary CAD drawings, Quotation Calculations and drafting, Order Confirmation, Contract. Marketing campaigns and Sales.

jobs@megaprefab.com

Quality Control Engineer - Mega Prefab - Lebanon

Description
Controls the manufacturing registers, the raw material, the products quality and the manufacturing process, checks the delivered products by means of site inspections.

- Bachelor in civil engineering
- Experience Required: 0-10 years
- Location: Batroun - Factory

jobs@megaprefab.com

Secretary - Mega Prefab – Lebanon

- Working with excel and word files
- Working on web applications
- Answering Phone
- Filling folders (physical and virtual)
- Setting up appointments
- Entering contacts
- Calling on behalf of the managers and other secretarial work

jobs@megaprefab.com