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.

May 31, 2013

Chief Financial Officer - Azadea - Lebanon

The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for establishing and maintaining the firms financial policies and procedures, ensuring soundness of companys financial structure and managing companys relationships with financial institutions, investors and government agencies.

Key Accountabilities
- Set and implement capital structure strategy, and negotiate and arrange outside finance when necessary
- Analyze operating results of the business and its units versus approved plans and historical data
- Establish procedures to mitigate the Group's financial risks, and maintain proper financial records and adequate accounting control and services
- Monitor and maintain strategic banking relations and activtities for the organization, and ensure adequate cash flow to meet the organization's needs
- Serve as main channel of information to CEO, Board and operating executives on company economic, business and financial conditions, as well as their impact on the overall strategies and objectives
- Oversee the annual budget and business plan of the department, and direct corporate budgets
- 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

Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Finance or Accounting; MBA is a must. CFA or CPA is a major plus
- 15 years of experience in a multi-country firm with at least 7 years in a managerial role
- Fluency in English
- Analytical Thinking
- Commercial Understanding
- Communication Skills
- Decision Making
- Driving and Achieving results
- Relationship Building
- Strategic Thinking

hr.lb@azadea.com

Senior Corporate Communication Specialist - Azadea - Lebanon

The Senior Corporate Communication Specialist is responsible for setting a strategic communication plan, fostering and maintaining a powerful corporate image to its internal and external clients.

Key Accountabilities
- Handle media management to cover external communication needs and requirements
- Monitor corporate and internal communication budgets
- Set a strategic external/internal communication plan to increase visibility and improve Azadea's image
- Develop Azadea's Social Media and online activities
- Establish and oversee the implementation of the Corporate Social Responsibility strategy
- Participate in establishing Azadea Foundation's strategic planning and activities
- Develop CEO Branding and visibility
- Develop key internal and external communication tools in order to keep the target audience informed and aligned with business needs and goals

Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Communication or equivalent
- 3/4 years of experience in corporate communication, public relations, event management or journalism
- Fluency in English; Arabic is a plus
- Proficiency in MS Office

Competencies
- Planning and Organizing
- Attention to details
- Change and Adaptability
- Communication Skills
- Customer Focus
- Initiative
- Self Development

hr.lb@azadea.com

Learning and Development Team Leader - Azadea - Lebanon

The Learning and Development Team Leader is responsible for providing a professional HR / Training service within general policies and professional standards , in order to support the effective provision of high quality HR / Training services . He / she plans , coordinates , and directs training and staff development programs for the organization .

Key Accountabilities
- Initiate and manage the development and/or implementation of functional and/or corporate projects in order to support the ongoing development of training initiatives for the retail division
- Introduce and implement in-house training and development plans designed to achieve results aligned with company business goals, as well as external training and development initiatives aligned with personal development plans
- Manage and conduct the assessment of training needs in coordination with line managers and provide feedback on training needs to the hierarchy
- Formulate training policies, programs and schedules, based on knowledge of identified training needs, company production processes, business systems and/or changes in products, procedures or services
- Carry out functional supervisory responsibilities that include planning and assigning tasks, setting deadlines, monitoring results and quality, providing training and relaying team's request to hierarchy
- Assist in recruiting , training , motivating and evaluating 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
- Develop and implement leadership training programs for the region in line with the yearly learning and development strategy and approved budget
- Provide guidance to country trainers in the implementation of group/regional training initiatives, coach and follow up on meeting set objectives and standards
- Analyze various organizational HR performance indicators such as employee turnover, performance appraisals results, etc. and suggest a training action plan in coordination with country HR
- Develop the regional learning and development strategy in coordination with the hierarchy

Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Human Resources, Psychology, or Business Administration; MBA in related field is a plus
- 4/5 years of experience in a similar filed with a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory role or consultancy experience
- Fluency in English
- Proficiency in MS Office

Competencies
- Change and Adaptability
- Communication Skills
- Planning and Organizing
- Customer Focus
- Decision Making
- Developing and Motivating Others
- Driving and Achieving results

hr.lb@azadea.com

HR Officer - Diageo - Lebanon

The HR team has a critical role to play in the future performance story of GTME. Critical to our success in F12 is making big progress on our Talent agenda as an organization, whilst continuing on journey on Organisation Effectiveness, Engagement and Reward.

This role, based in Beirut, plays an integral role to business performance through partnering with the MENA team to deliver Breakthrough performance.

- Dimensions of the role
Acts as an HR support to
a) MENA Team of circa 50 employees based in Dubai and Beirut
b) GTME HR Reporting

- Purpose of Role
To assist the HR Manager in managing day to day HR activities, especially personnel, payroll and reporting.

Top 3-5 accountabilities
- Personnel : Maintaining and tracking Personnel files as per local policies, managing the social security registration and deletion process, issuing HR letters for employees, managing employee medical and life insurance, Updating HR systems and trackers
- Payroll: Driving the Payroll Process with external business partners, tracking all employee allowances, ensuring data quality and proper records retention
- Reporting: Gathering and collating accurate HR data for GTME and Mena, Resourcing weekly updates, issuing People Announcements, tracking GTME headcount, providing data reports as required
- Recruitment Coordination: Assisting the hiring managers in setting up interviews, liasing with candidates and recruitment agencies.

Qualifications
- Be authentic: Build great relationships with those you work with
- Find solutions: Generate ideas and move them to action
- Consistently deliver great performance: Demonstrate brilliant execution, be thorough and apply high standards in everything you do. Identify clear priorities and focus on them at all times.
- Grow yourself: Develop and apply self awareness, grow your capability and experience, look for and respond to feedback
- 3 years in HR Admin experience
- Excellent Analytical and Excel skills
- Highly organized and goal oriented

recruitment@diageo.com

Executive Assistant - STC - Lebanon

Provide personal administrative support and assistance to executive staff.

- prepare and edit correspondence, communications, presentations and other documents
- design and maintain databases
- file and retrieve documents and reference materials
- conduct research, collect and analyze data to prepare reports and documents
- manage and maintain executives' schedules, appointments and travel arrangements
- arrange and co-ordinate meetings and events
- record, transcribe and distribute minutes of meetings
- monitor, screen, respond to and distribute incoming communications
- answer and manage incoming calls
- receive and interact with incoming visitors
- liaise with internal staff at all levels
- interact with external clients
- co-ordinate project-based work
- review operating practices and implement improvements where necessary.

info@stcsal.com

Executive Secretary - Zod Security - Lebanon

Zod Security are looking for an executive secretary with the following skills:

- English and Arabic are a must
- French is a plus
- Computer literate
- Organized and motivated
- Preferably with 5 years of experience

zod@zod.com.lb

Secretary - Illy Caffè - Lebanon

Illy Caffè team is searching for an experienced multi tasked Secretary.

info@greenco-lb.com

May 29, 2013

Startup Coordinator - AltCity - Lebanon

Responsible for coordinating AltCity’s startup support activities including following up with supported startups, arranging training sessions by internal and external trainers, and organizing various events targeting both the internal supported startups and AltCity’s broader startup community.

This position is suitable for recent graduates with bags of energy and a passion for entrepreneurship (ideally social entrepreneurship!). By working in this small and ambitious company, you will get the opportunity to gain a broad range of experiences and connect with great people.

Work Hours: Full time position (roughly 45 hours per week). Hours are flexible, and candidate must be able (and excited!) to work some nights and weekends, depending on activities and events.

Deadline: Applicants will be assessed on a rolling basis starting June 5, until filled.

Main Tasks:
STARTUP SUPPORT COORDINATION
- receive and reply to all messages and inquiries regarding startup supports at AltCity (including incubation, coworking, domiciliation, targeted events etc)
- liaise with AltCity partners regarding provision of startup supports
- coordinate all aspects of startup support taking place at AltCity including logistics, finances, promotions, documentation, and more
- promote AltCity externally as a startup support space with an emphasis on social impact startups
- help build additional partnerships for AltCity’s startup support activities
- promote the ventures receiving support at AltCity

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- prior project coordination experience, ideally in a non-commercial setting
- prior entrepreneurship experience a big plus
- clear interest in social impact and social innovation
- strong organizational skills with proven ability to multitask
- tech savvy (a technical background or basic skills (web/mobile development, etc) a big plus)
- ability to communicate in Arabic and English effectively (written & spoken), French a plus
- willing and able to take initiative with the drive to get things done
- an outgoing, gregarious, and energetic team player
- responsible attitude

Period: Ongoing position, with a 3-month trial period.

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 social media accounts (personal or organizational) and all contact information
a cover letter explaining why you are excited about working at AltCity and why this position is perfect for you!

Regional Marketing Officer - Boecker - Lebanon

The Regional Marketing Officer (RMO) plans, handles, and evaluates the implementation of marketing activities covering all marketing 360 channels from online to offline activities, including but not limited to: advertising campaigns, public relations, exhibitions, online and social media, sponsoring events, website. The RMO also coordinates with agencies for the development of Boecker visuals and deals with marketing suppliers for printed materials, promotional items, uniforms, events organizers, websites developers, media and PR. The RMO also assists in planning the yearly marketing plan, supporting countries whenever needed.

- Draft Creative Brief Forms and liaise with creative agencies.
- Link and coordinate with media companies for public coverage of Boecker events.
- Assist and implement Boecker Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.
- Manage the production of marketing collaterals, including leaflets, posters, flyers, newsletters, e-newsletters, DVDs and other.
- Deal with Marketing materials suppliers (printing presses, promotional items, websites developers, uniforms, etc.) and follow up with them until delivery of items.
- Administer Marketing and uniforms inventories and handle monthly reporting to Regional Marketing Manager.
- Initiate market research such as customer questionnaires and focus groups with countries.
- Update and monitor Boecker online platforms for the entire region on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
- Update regularly reports and evaluation forms.
- Follow up with country marketing focal person on marketing dashboard on quarterly basis.
- Assist in updating the companys websites.
- Support in developing Boecker newsletters.
- Maintain a uniform look & feel of Boecker image across all countries.

Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Marketing/Advertising/Communications
- 2 years of experience in Marketing or Advertising/Public Relations agency
- Proficiency in English and Arabic
- Computer Literacy: Microsoft Office, and Internet Browsing

hr@boecker.com

Admin & Accounts Assistant - Atlas Interactive - Lebanon

- To provide general office admin support.
- To manage the purchasing of office supplies.
- To provide admin support on daily sales operations.
- To manage and update simple accounting
- To assist in simple HR functions, such as leave record management.
- To establish and maintain orderly filing and documentation system.
- To manage incoming correspondence (emails, faxes, mails, telephone calls)
- Operates standard office equipment.
- Performs related work as assigned.
- Reconciles transactions, financial data, and other information to an automated accounting system.
- Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping terminology and practices.
- Knowledge of automated accounting systems.

Requirements
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- The ability to maintain clear and accurate financial records
- Computer literacy and the ability to use various specialist applications
- Reasonable word processing skills
- A genuine interest in business and finance
- Good administrative skills
- An organized and methodical approach to working
- The ability to concentrate on one task for long periods of time
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A polite cheerful attitude, particularly when meeting clients
- An honest and discreet attitude when dealing with company accounts
- A willingness to undertake professional development
- The ability to work to deadline
- The ability to balance a number of conflicting demands
- Fresh graduates welcome to apply.
- Proficient in MS office (Word and Excel and PowerPoint).
- Able to commence duty in the shortest period of time.
- Education Level Required: Bachelor

contact@atlasinteractivegroup.com

HR/Admin Assistant - Relief International - Lebanon

The purpose of the role is to support the HR Team in delivering high-value added services to the organization by ensuring that organization policies are formulated and enforced consistently in all areas of development, information systems, performance management, rewards and promotion. The position also assists with special HR Projects as required.

- Supports day-to-day HR function activities
- Administers the formulation and enforcement of HR Policies and Procedures
- Advises and counsels First Line Managers on employee relation issues, as well as, reviews documents of disciplinary action or performance improvement plans for appropriate content
- Prepares Recognition and Warning Letters for Issuance
- Contributes in the salary grading scale and assure compliance with HR / Corporate norms
- Develops and maintains the job profiles for every function to ensure accurate recruitment, placement and performance management
- Acts as a first point of contact for employee issues regarding their complaints on work conditions, management, etc.
- Investigates disciplinary incidences and solves / reports to HR Heads suggesting next steps and prepares summary reports
- Follows-up on all employee-related issues regarding rewards, recognition and corrective actions, safety, welfare, wellness and health to maximize employee attitude, condition and morale
- Conducts Employee Performance Dialogues with the Line Manager and Exit Interviews
- Generates various HR Reports as requested and needed
- Adheres to HR Policies and Procedures and acts as a role-model to all employees-
- Maintains confidentiality and sensitivity of information in accordance with the HR Policies and Procedures i.e., pay increments, bonus, promotion/demotion, joiners/leavers
- Ensures the service given is delivered within HR and Admin
- Provides support to the Finance Officer on accounting and other transactions as necessary (NSSF Documentation);
- Monitoring/supervision/maintenance of RI properties [laptops, printers, electronics, cars ect.]
- Following up on RI utilities [rent, municipality bills, electricity, generator fees, phone bills, internet, cleaning services, water ect.]
- Keeping track of RI Lebanon inventory list
- Ensures all accessed employee documents and files are returned and secured properly
- Performs other related duties and responsibilities as directed by the supervisor
- Perform filing of all documents related to the project as required
- Reports to the Program Manager
- Must have a valid Lebanese driving lincense
- Must be a Lebanese national
- 2 to 3 years
- Bachelor Degree Field of education: HR background, finance and/or accounting degree. MA is a plus.
- Languages: Arabic: Excellent English: Excellent French

Period: 6 months
Salary: To be discussed during interview
Submission guidelines: Include "HR/Admin Assistant" in subject of e-mail. CVs without heading in Subject will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.

Contact information
Mireille Dika
Program Manager
lebanonrihr@ri.org

Journalist - Lebanese Transparency Association - Lebanon

The primary task of the journalist will be the following:

- Collect and analyze information to write news stories for publication or broadcast.
- Gather and verify factual information for stories through interview, observation, and research.
- Carry out tours in the field to track corrupted practices and report them.
- Hold interviews and meetings with representatives of public administrations.
- Create and upload news content for the newspaper website 'live' online reporting or real-time blogging when covering important events.
- Support the training of youth on journalism, and edit/sharpen the stories subsequently drafted by the youth for the on-line supplement.
- Ensure that the implementation of the program is in accordance with the mission of the overall program.
- In liaison with the Communication Department: select and process materials for the website and Facebook, and develop and implement a media strategy to promote the platform and project.
- In liaison with program team: produce constant feedback on the operation of the website and the overall work of the program team, and produce articles diagnosing the areas of corruption in the public administration system and recommendations with respect to elimination/reduction of corruption spots.

Requirements
- BA or Masters Degree in Journalism, Public Administration or equivalent.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar position.
- Excellent command of spoken and written English and Arabic; French is a plus.
- Experience in writing articles with high and professional standards
- Ability to work on the field and conduct investigative journalism.
- 1 to 2 years experience required

nmerhi@transparency-lebanon.org

Hostess - St Elmo's - Lebanon

- Presentable.
- Friendly.
- Greets guests, leads them to their table and present menus.
- Keep an eye out that the dining room, entryway, bathrooms, and menus are kept clean throughout operations.
- Check to see that everything was wonderful.
- To reassure the guests’ satisfaction upon their departure.
- Say good-bye to all of the guests.
- To carry out other related assignments or tasks entrusted by the Food & Beverage Manager from time to time.

info@stelmosbrasserie.com

Sales & Service Engineer - Galien Medical Services - Lebanon

- Minimum three years experience in the Lebanese market
- University graduate
- Good command in English. French is a plus
- Computer literate
- Team player, strong personality, hard working
- Motorized
- 3 to 4 Years of experience

info@gsmmed.com

May 27, 2013

Sales Executives - Netways - UAE

Netways is looking for top-notch sales executives to drive the direct sale of Netways product and Professional Services into an assigned geographical territory. The Ideal candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the sales process from identifying new prospects, validating their needs, performing sales presentations to prospects, negotiating contacts, and closing new business deals. Work closely with the pre-sales technical support team and perform assessments to determine customer requirements

Qualifications
- 2/3 years of solid IT sales experience
- Must have excellent presentation and communication skills
- Must have good organizational skills, prospecting and follow up skills
- Strong business development, technical presentation skills and the ability to present technical concepts and businesses solutions clearly through demonstrations and proposals
- English language (spoken, written) is a must- Other languages are a plus
- Must be able to compose commercial and technical reports in perfect style
- Must be self-motivated, self-driven professional individual, problem solving and a self-starter who works with little supervision
- Must be a team player and work well under tight deadlines.
- Personal maturity (not linked to age) and Stability with long term vision

Send CV to cv@netways.com with Subject: Sales Executive

(only CVs with the above qualifications will be considered)

Community Manager - Yala Music - Lebanon

- Managing & monitoring the artists social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc)
- Signing and managing digital management agreements with Artists and labels.
- Maintaining CRM Artists files (Zoho)
- Coordinating with the main branch of the company in Morocco for the daily task
- Coordinating with artists offices for the daily tasks

contact@yalamusic.com

e-Marketing Specialist - GlobalVision International - Lebanon

Seeking to employ an e-Marketing Specialist with the following qualities:
- Proficient in online marketing methods and techniques including Email Marketing, Lead Generation, Online Advertising, Social Media, etc…
- Knowledge of online CRM tools like Microsoft Dynamics
- Excellent English written skills
- Energetic and Proactive, with ability and desire to work independently and in a small professional environment
- B.S. Degree in Business with 2-3 years experience

Duties require:
- Establishing an Inbound and Outbound e-Marketing mix for strong lead generation from North America and Europe
- Generating leads by performing email marketing campaigns
- Augmenting company SEO and Inbound lead generation campaigns
- Nurturing leads in the CRM and streamline our Dynamics CRM process
- Engaging in Social Media business blog posts and comments using LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter…
- Interacting with US-based Account Managers to understand how to improve quality of leads

e-mail your CV as an attachment to info@globalvis.com and include salary requirements.

Marketing Coordinator - Yared - 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.

- 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.

Requirements
- 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.
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or marketing;
- 5 to 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

Working Conditions
- Type on Employment: FTE (Full time employment )
- Working Hours: Mon-Friday 8:00 A.M- 4:00 P.M Sat 8:00 A.M- 1:00 P.M Overtime may apply

Compensation Package
- Yearly Salary with 13th month salary paid in December
- Performance based annual bonus
- Tax on Salary Paid by the company
- CNSS coverage
- Insurance
- PTO Paid time off after the 1st year of activity
- Other

This list of essential functions, other duties, mental and physical demands, requirements and licenses is not meant to be exhaustive. Management reserves the right to revise job Descriptions and to require other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change and job analysis.

careers@jcyared.com

Art Director (Fashion) - Memac Ogilvy - Lebanon

- Should have experience within the fashion field, art director in a fashion magazine, or a fashion brand such as Aishti, or from an agency, but has worked on fashion.

- Has to have experience with photo shoots especially in working with models and wardrobes.

tatiana.hayek@ogilvy.com

Financial Director - DALFA Group - Lebanon

- Prepare and review Business Plans
- Conduct financial feasibility studies
- Conduct market research
- Read and review contracts
- Diligent reporting skills
- Create reports

- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Strong reporting and follow up skills
- Proficiency with Excel, word processing, and PowerPoint
- Strong interpersonal/communication skills
- Thorough and detail oriented
- At least 5 years experience.

info@dalfa.net

Marketing Assistant - Librairie Antoine - Lebanon

To be responsible for supporting the development and execution of the marketing plan.

- Providing administrative support for various projects related to market, which includes project meetings schedule and minutes of meeting.
- Serving as liaison between advertising agencies and the company, print suppliers and various marketing services.
- Assisting in promotional strategies and product development.
- Providing personal and administrative support to the Marketing Manager.
- Validating and fulfilling request for information and marketing, tracking mails and requests.
- Assist in marketing research.
- Providing assistance in creating and enhancing the clients’ list.

Requirements
- 1/2 years experience
- B.A Marketing
- Good command of French and English
- Arabic is a must
- Microsoft office
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- Quark Xpress
- S.P.S.S
- Macromedia Flash

careers@antoineonline.com

May 24, 2013

Senior Financial Analyst - Azadea - Lebanon

The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for assessing and enhancing financial strategies and practices in order to improve operational effectiveness and increase profitability.

Key Accountabilities
- Project the divisions/brands financials and assess strategies
- Analyze financial data, extract, define and interpret figures in order to determine past performance and/or carry out financial projections
- 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
- 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
- Drive financial planning processes, capital budget decisions and develop financial reports for forecasting, trending and results analysis
- Review financial reports generated by subordinates and employees
- Review the classification of financial transactions and events in order to ensure compliance with generally accepted Accounting principles
- Supervise assigned staff in conducting financial analysis and due diligence of selected countries/brands, as well as propose methods to enhance the divisions/brands profitability

Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting; MBA or CFA is a plus
- 3 years of experience in a similar field
- Fluency in English
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to details
- Cultural Awareness
- Customer Focus
- Communication Skills
- Self - Development
- Strategic Thinking

hr.lb@azadea.com

Legal Officer - Azadea - Lebanon

The Legal Officer is responsible for providing legal support to Azadea's daily operations.

Key Accountabilities
- Document and follow up on various cases and take charge of labor court cases arguing before the rent committee and consumer protection agencies
- Review various types of leases related to the business ensuring all necessary issues are covered
- Provide the Country Manager/Group Legal Counsel with regular feedback on issues related to the country's laws
- Ensure the companies' incorporation

Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Law
- 3/4 years of experience in a regional/international company or reputable Law firm, with emphasis on commercial and corporate Law
- Experience in Local Law is a plus
- Fluency in English
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to details
- Commercial Understanding
- Change and Adaptability
- Cultural Awareness
- Initiative
- Customer Focus

hr.lb@azadea.com

May 22, 2013

Market Planning Manager – Transmed - Lebanon

Transmed is looking for highly motivated and experienced Market Planning Manager. This job requires a lot of autonomy on day to day management of procurement activities but within targeted levels of inventories. Any deviations from targets should be shared with upper management and correction action plans developed to address the deviations. The candidate must be ready to work in a very challenging procurement environment due to increasing number of suppliers, product introductions, promotions and initiatives which require meeting contradictory objectives of high availability with minimal excess stocks.

Description
- Set the inventory bogey levels needed to protect Company sales targets
- Ensure that bogey levels are maintained at all times
- Ensure that remnant and excess inventories are kept at minimum level by taking swift actions with CBD and suppliers to reduce same to target levels
- Ensure product replenishment pipelines are prepared efficiently and submitted on time to all suppliers
- Ensure that placed orders are properly followed upon to minimize availability issues due to delays in supply
- Ensure forecast accuracy is continuously improved to meet Company target
- Implement corrective action plans to increase customer satisfaction
- Provide full support to multifunctional team through ensuring full participation of Customer service team in customer meetings to maximize efficiency
- Plan storage space and racking expansions to ensure storage space meets forecasted product arrivals

Qualifications
- University Graduate in Business / Economics / Finance / Industrial Engineering / Logistics from leading university and preferably with a master’s degree in supply chain management or any related field
- 10 years of experience in a similar highly professional FMCG environment with financial analysis exposure
- PC skills in Microsoft Office
- Proven record of planning, managing and controlling a similar environment

Competencies
- Excellent leadership skills that will envision, enable and energize the Logistics team
- Excellent teamwork, collaboration and communication skills
- Excellent initiative, ownership and ability to provide innovative solutions

Each application should include the following
- Job title for the role you are applying for in subject header of the email – TMMPM1
- CV saved as a Word document and sent to: hr@transmed.com
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Account Executives - Transmed - Lebanon

Transmed is looking for highly motivated and vibrant Account Executives in its different divisions. This is a field and customer oriented job. The AE spends most of his time in the field in performing customer calls, making presentations and merchandising. It requires strong communication skills that are used externally as well internally when coordinating with other functions like logistics and accounts. It is quite a pressurized and fast paced environment that requires on the spot problem solving while achieving several tasks at the same time. Pressure increases as targets get stretched and as follow up intensifies from the District Manager.

Description
- Carry out the implementation of the store execution part of the customer’s Joint Business Plan in order to achieve the desired sales targets
- Execute the in-store objectives of the Sales Business Plans flawlessly in order to achieve superior in-store presence and target sales volume.
- Acquire deep understanding of customer strategies and their shopper needs in order to be able to devise the right plans for the customer
- Spot business building opportunities at the customer and recommend these to the management in order to address them and build the business further
- Secure that receivable collection is within the agreed payment terms in order to sustain company’s cash flow levels.
- Ensure sufficient outlet coverage based on business need and in line with assigned journey plan in order to achieve and maintain the desired in-store fundamental results.
- Submit in a timely manner all the required daily, monthly & quarterly reports assigned by the District Manager.

Qualifications
- BA degree from a reputable University with 0-2 years of relevant experience
- Strong or above average command of English (sometimes French is required for specific positions)

Competencies
- Risk Taking (Initiative taking, stretching, sense of urgency)
- Capacity (Priority Setting)
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Interpersonal & Communication skills

Each application should include the following
- Job title for the role you are applying for in subject header of the email – TMAE1
- CV saved as a Word document and sent to: hr@transmed.com
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Sales and Account Executives - Softimpact - Lebanon

Sales and Account Executives for Web & Social Media

- IT Engineer or business computer
- Fluent in Arabic, English , French is a plus;
- Previous experience in selling IT / Web solutions is a plus;
- Good communication skills.
- Meeting with clients and discussing their digital needs and providing them
- Knowledge in online marketing solutions fully in line with the desired objectives
- Motorized

hr@softimpact.net

Internships - Sky Management - Lebanon

There are two internship positions at Sky Management:

- Marketing
- Entertainment (artists, dancers, graffiti artists, DJs)


The intern will be involved in the following concepts:
- SKYBAR
- The O1NE (2 new night clubs one in Beirut and one in Abu Dhabi – including Abu Dhabi F1 official parties- starting in October)
- Liza (restaurant)
- La Creperie (Jounieh Restaurant- will be open next year)

yasmine@sky-management.net

Commercial Executive - Mixed Media - Lebanon

- Fresh graduate with a business background or has 0-2 years experience in the sales and commercial domain
- Must be personable and able to deal with clients in the world of arts and luxury
- Ability to organise self, administer programmes and work on multiple projects simultaneously
- Keen attention to time-sensitive tasks, detail and follow-up

hr@mixed-media.com

May 20, 2013

Accountant - Arab Thought Foundation - Lebanon

Arab Thought Foundation is seeking a qualified accountant, for its office in Beirut to maintain the Foundation’s general ledger and process accounting transactions on the system, provide financial information and reports, maintain and reconcile accounts

Roles and Responsibilities
- Maintain the chart of accounts.
- Prepare and record financial accounting entries (such as accruals, prepayments, fixed assets and others) on the accounting system.
- Prepare and record receipt and payment vouchers on the accounting system.
- Maintain fixed assets register and update the accounting system accordingly.
- Record cash and bank related transactions.
- Perform regular suppliers’ reconciliations.
- Prepare statements of accounts when requested by the Chief Accountant.
- Process closing procedures on a timely basis.
- Assist in preparing financial statements, budgets and regulatory filings.
- Document and file accounting transactions in an organized manner.
- Secures financial information by completing database backups; keeping information confidential.
- Provides financial status information by preparing special reports; completing special projects.

Internal Interaction and Relationships
- All departments

External Interaction and Relationships
- External auditors
- External Suppliers, venders

Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in Business Administration with emphasis in Accounting
- Minimum of 2 years experience in Financial and Accounting activities
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic.
- Computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Stress Tolerance

All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and those unable to meet these requirements will not be considered. No further information will be given over the phone.Please Note that applications will be reviewed as they are received and successful candidates contacted on an on-going basis.

STARTING DATE: Immediate. We’re looking for people who can start as soon as possible or within the next few weeks.

Each application package should include the following:
- Job title for the role you are applying for in subject header of the email
- Cover letter with the applicant’s current contact information
- CV (including detailed work experience, education/degrees) – 3pages maximum
- Professional References (minimum of three, with complete contact information)
- Kindly do not send supporting certificates and documents at this stage
- Letter and CV should be saved into one Word or PDF document and sent to

Only short listed candidates will be contacted: hr@arabthought.org

Please note that the closing date for applications is May 22nd ,2013

Finance & Administration Manager - World Learning - Lebanon

World Learning seeks a Beirut-based Finance & Administration Manager for a USAID-funded education project in Lebanon.
Recruitment contingent upon successful award of the project. Theis position will be reserved for Lebanese nationals or residents of Lebanon.
This position will support a project aimed at training English teachers, developing extra-curricular activities, providing schools with ICT equipment and training, and school leadership development in order to enhance student achievement in public schools.

- S/he will report to and work with the Deputy Chief of Party to support her/him in assigned duties and specifically those tasks that relate to financial planning, management and reporting. Major responsibilities will be directed towards managing USAID/Lebanon participant training funds for project participants.
- Establish and maintain financial management and accounting control systems for training expenditures by development objective.
- Provide and/or arrange financial analysis services related to institutional diagnoses, training planning and evaluation.
- Prepare pipeline analysis of the project for USAID/Lebanon
- Coordinate with USAID/Lebanon's Office of Financial Management, as appropriate, regarding the management of U.S. dollars and local currencies.
- Direct the Contractor's cost containment efforts and other cost-effectiveness programs.
- Establish and maintain grant management procedures.
- Manage internal control process, procurement, audit and other administrative functions

Requirements
- M.S. degree in accounting or financial management with 7 years of progressive experience, or B.S. degree with at least 7 years of career/experience equivalent to a Master’s degree.
- Experience with public or private sector management, financial analysis, cost accounting.
- Relevant experience in developing countries.
- Demonstrated capacity to supervise a complex financial management or general ledger system.
- Demonstrated capacity to manage the financial and administration management functions within the broadened results-oriented programming.
- Experience working in Lebanon or critical priority countries (CPC) is desired.
- Must have excellent ability to read, write and speak in English and Arabic

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 recruitment2@worldlearning.org.
Only finalist candidates will be contacted.

Sales Representative - Tamayaz Group - Lebanon

Tamayaz Group in Beirut - Badaro is recruiting Sales representative (Full time & Part time)

- Working Schedule: 9:00 am till 4:00 pm
- Salary: Basic + commission

info@tamayaz-lb.com

Vacancies - Hinnawi International Group - Lebanon

Luxury Fashion boutiques are seeking full-time professional:

- Salespeople that are above 30 years old having prior retail selling experience in fashion
- Shop Managers and Assistant Shop Managers with prior retail experience in fashion
- Operation Managers with prior fashion retail experience that is not less than 5 years

hig@hinnawigroup.com

Assistant Shop Manager - Al Houssami - Lebanon

Assistant Shop Manager is needed for a reputable fashion boutique located in Beirut.

Previous experience in the field is required.

hr@alhoussami.com

Indoors Sales Ladies - Al Houssami - Lebanon

Indoors Sales Ladies is needed for a reputable fashion boutique located in Beirut.

Previous experience in the field is required.

hr@alhoussami.com

May 15, 2013

Business Development Manager - Eastwood College - Lebanon

Eastwood College International (ECI) is a newly founded company aiming to build a network of Schools of the Future across the Middle East. Behind ECI are three founders combining 40 years of experience in setting-up and operating distinguished schools in the region, global and regional top-tier management consulting experience, and global and regional top-tier investment and business development experience. ECI is currently operating out of Mansourieh, Lebanon.

Job Summary
The Business Development Manager role aims to work directly with the founders and support in articulating and driving ECI regional expansion strategy and preparing the ground for new market entries. The strategic objective is to develop a School of the Future model that builds on the existing capabilities of Eastwood College and manage a network of schools in the MENA region.
The key responsibilities entail preparing and maintaining the master project plan, following-up with founders and stakeholders, conducting market research, preparing market analysis, capturing founders’ direction into market entry plans and executive briefs, preparing roadshows, preparing licensing dossiers, and preparing investor presentations.

In particular, the Business Development Manager would attend regular working sessions with ECI founding partners for direction, input, and validations. Business Development Manager would take end–to-end responsibility on required strategic plans and business development documents production and maintenance. Business Development Manager would prepare business development trips and meetings and travel with founders to follow-up and attend relevant meetings. Moreover, the Business Development Manager would follow-up with partners, public authorities, and investors, and take the lead on implementing the agreed targets. Business Development Manager would follow-up with founders and concerned stakeholders, proactively flag risks and issues, and ensure on time and effective delivery against business development objectives. The Business Development Manager would ultimately lead a team of few analysts and admin staff.

The role is based in Mansourieh, Lebanon, and entails occasional travel in the region.
Preferably, the candidate should have 3+ years of experience in the education field in addition business acumen. Candidate should have strong analytical skills and ability to structure and organize ideas and actions in a clear, compelling, and effective manner. Candidate should have strong communication skills, including oral and written, and should be fluent in English. Candidate should have a proven ability to plan, drive execution, and deliver within on time and efficiently. Candidate should demonstrate self-motivation and drive and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities
- Develop detailed project plans, including objectives, scope, activities, tasks, owners, timeline, deliverables, and KPIs
- Drive and monitor progress, including proactive follow-up with founders and stakeholders, risk identification and mitigation, issue identification and resolution, and regular communication and reporting
- Conduct research and analysis and develop required documents and presentations, based on founders direction and input, including structuring storylines, researching required facts, developing end-to-end documents, reviewing and validating with founders, and ensuring final editing and readiness
- Own business development opportunities as they arise, developing and driving related individual plans and documentation
- Support business development activities, travelling with the founders, meeting potential partners, local authorities, and investors, and capturing and reflecting impact on business development plan
- Conduct analysis and prepare documentation related to business development opportunities, based on direction from board members, including market research, institutional profiles, concept presentations, investor presentations, business plans, license applications, and compliance documentation.
- Collect data and provide analyses for a broad array of issues across disciplines and functional areas. Perform analysis to understand and identify key business issues, outline strategic alternatives and recommend action plans
- Provide oversight and direction to analysts/consultants or support staff and assigned components of project work. Facilitate and participate on cross functional teams in designing business solutions and accomplishing stated goals
- Prepare and deliver presentations to all levels of management and the founders as necessary

Required Skills & Experience
- Master’s Degree in business and/or education
- Familiarity with strategic and business planning; e.g., 3+ years consulting or related business experience
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong drive and self-motivation
- Ability to work independently and with limited oversight
- Maturity to work directly with C-suite and senior management
- Strong research, analytical, and problem solving skills
- Ability to manage complex, multi-disciplinary, multi-stakeholder projects
- Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks in various stages of completion
- High quality standards and attention to details
- Experience in the education space is a valuable plus

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