Marketing Director - ArabNet - Lebanon

The Marketing Director will be responsible for overseeing all ArabNet’s marketing activities, including managing Partnerships (media), Creative, Marketing and Data departments (~10 employees). This is a senior management role reporting directly to the CEO, with the opportunity to develop into a CMO position as ArabNet grows. This is a unique opportunity to take a leadership role in rapidly growing company with a regional scope of activities.

The Partnerships Department manages barter relationships across media (TV, radio, print, online - valued at $1M+ of exposure annually), as well as PR / media relations, and university relations.

The Marketing Department plans and implements marketing activities, including the creation of all content / copy for ads across media, as well as community management (social media, influencers, bloggers, etc).

The Creative Department produces all design and multimedia content, including the design of all advertising (across media), print materials (conference catalogue, ArabNet Quarterly Magazine), on-site branding, and video material for ArabNet events.

The Data Department manages ArabNet’s database of 20,000+ industry executives and professionals, implements CRM driven campaigns, produces insights and reporting on ArabNet event attendees, and handles all delegate relations and issues.

Ideal candidate would be/have:
- Significant experience in marketing, including both creative and media; experience in marketing at a leading brand preferred
- Proven ability to manage teams, especially teams of younger employees
- Team player, flexible, adaptable – works well in a startup environment
- Well-organized and detail oriented
- Decisive and able to handle significant responsibility
- Able to work well under pressure
- Creative thinker
- Senior Level: 7-10 years of experience
- Fluent in English and Arabic

jobs@arabnet.me

Logistics Manager - ArabNet - Lebanon

The Logistics Manager is responsible for managing all logistical requirements for ArabNet activities. It is a unique opportunity to work on organizing some of the region’s largest and most professional business conferences, attracting between 600-1000 delegates each.

The Logistics Manager will be expected to:
- Set the logistical requirements of each project and support in setting budget and implementation plan
- Research and keep record of all potential venues and assist in venue assessment, offer evaluation, negotiation, selection and relationship management
- Research and maintain list of contractors AV, exhibition construction, printing, food & beverage, transportation, and other suppliers in target markets
- Draft RFPs, manage communications with contractors, negotiate best offers and finalize contracts; coordinate the purchase of required materials
- Monitor contractor deliverables and performance and ensure quality control
- Arrange logistics for ArabNet participation in events and external activities
- Support with team logistics (travel, accommodation, etc) if required

This role reports to the Operations Director.

Ideal candidate would be/have:
- Experience in event management
- Experience in managing relationships with multiple contractors
- Strong negotiation skills
- Very organized
- Detail oriented
- Perform well under stress
- Able to travel
- Good speaking skills
- Experience: 2-4 years
- Fluent in English and Arabic

jobs@arabnet.me

Executive Assistant - ArabNet - Lebanon

Executive Assistant to the CEO
- Manage and maintain the CEO’s schedule, coordinate required meetings
- Support CEO with email communications, including filtering emails, forwarding to responsible department managers, highlighting urgent correspondence or issues
- Maintain a record of emails and ensuring that important emails are responded to
- Support CEO with coordinating travel arrangements
- Support with answering calls or requests for the CEO while traveling
- Complete research and take meetings notes as required by CEO
- Prepare correspondence on behalf of CEO, especially to general inquiries, invitations, etc
- Ensure guests of CEO are taken care of properly
- Support with HR

jobs@arabnet.me

Accountant - ArabNet - Lebanon

This role reports to the Director of Operations.

Responsibilities:
- Prepare and input all accounting entries on the accounting application
- Prepare the accounting reports and deliver them to the CEO (P&L, B/S, Cash Flow..)
- Prepare project budgets and annual budgets
- Apply all procedures for recording, classifying, summarizing and disclosing of transactions
- Create invoices for clients, and follow up for collection of payables
- Support with the creation of contracts for clients
- Prepare, review and make necessary adjustments to the tax files (VAT)
- Prepare, review and make necessary adjustments to the payroll lists, payment slips and related taxes (Income tax on salaries and NSSF)
- Maintain and file accounting records, backups and supporting documents in a secure and appropriate environment
- Handle, review and make necessary adjustments to bank reconciliation, suppliers reconciliation
- Support with managing relationship with banks, payments to suppliers, and keeping track of cash flow
- Supporting with trade license renewals, company registrations

Ideal candidate would have:
- 1-3 years in a top accounting / auditing firm
- Experienced with QuickBooks accounting software
- Experienced in preparing financial statements and management reports and / or developing budgets
- Detail-oriented, organized
- Self-motivated; able to manage work independently
- Interested in joining a young, dynamic, growing company

jobs@arabnet.me

Strategy Manager - ArabNet - Lebanon

The Strategy Manager will function as in-house strategy / management consultant for ArabNet. The Strategy Manager will support in setting strategies across departments to leverage economies of scale and focus efforts to increase impact. The Strategy Manager will also support in the structuring and development of the organization, including the creation of new processes, procedures, and documentation to facilitate growth.

This is a unique opportunity to work on strategy in-house – allowing you to develop strategies that will be implemented directly, assess and measure the success of these strategies, and see the impact of your work and ideas. It is also a chance to work at a rapidly growing organization and to support in institutionalizing the business. Finally, it will provide you with a high-level view of the major trends in the digital sector, and a broad understanding of the movers and shakers who are shaping the web and mobile industry across the region.

We are looking for someone who will need minimal direction / management and is excited about the challenge of coming into an organization and figuring out ways that business can be optimized and improved.

This role reports to the CEO

Responsibilities
- Function as internal consultant
- Support with the development of strategy across departments, including product, marketing, sales, operations
- Research and evaluate new market opportunities and new products
- Develop recommendations for new business models and revenue sources
- Support with organizational development, including business planning and budgeting, development of new processes and procedures to streamline workflow
- Develop HR tools including performance reviews and competency matrices, building the future org charts for the growing business, etc.
- Support with setup and transition to a project management system

Ideal candidate would be/have:
- 3-5 years of experience in strategy / management consulting, or in-house strategy
- Self-starter – able to set and manage own workplan
- Strong analytical and math skills – able to slice and dice our data to extract insights that would benefit the business
- Team player – able to work well / negotiate / compromise with peers in a tight-knit team
- Passion and curiosity about digital technology and how it’s transforming industries
- Implementor – the final deliverables here will not be a powerpoint – you will be responsible for getting buy-in and adoption of the strategies and processes you develop

Experience: Mid-level; 3-5 years of experience

jobs@arabnet.me

Speaker & Entrepreneur Relations Coordinator - ArabNet - Lebanon

The Speaker and Entrepreneur Relations Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day communications with speakers and entrepreneurs for ArabNet’s conferences, activities and database. This is a unique opportunity to get a high-level view of the major trends in the digital sector, and a broad understanding of the movers and shakers who are shaping the web and mobile industry across the region. It is also a chance to connect with the most promising entrepreneurs and startups who are poised to be the digital giants of the future.

On the Entrepreneur relations side, this involves managing the ArabNet Startup Database and supporting with the Startup Demo and Ideathon competitions for ArabNet conferences: promoting the competitions and getting entrepreneurs to apply, helping entrepreneurs improve their applications, responding to questions, coordinating communication with judges, etc. On the speaker relations side this involves researching new potential speakers and staying up-to-date on the hottest topics, maintaining organized documentation of the status for different speakers, following up with them directly as required, and assisting in managing speakers during the event.

This role reports to the Entrepreneur & Speaker Relations Manager.

Responsibilities
- Managing ArabNet Startup Database
- Communication for Startup Demo and Ideathon competitions
- Day-to-day follow up on speakers
- Research and market awareness
- Key role in co-ordinating competitions and speakers at ArabNet events
- On site event lead at ArabNet conferences

Ideal candidate would be/have:
- Digitally savvy
- Very organized and detail oriented
- Able to multi-task and meet deadlines
- Good writing skills
- Perform well under stress
- Interested in the Digital Market/Entrepreneurship

Entry Level: 0 – 1 years of experience
Fluent in English, Arabic / French fluency is a plus

jobs@arabnet.me

Community Manager - ArabNet - Lebanon

ArabNet is looking for a digital-savvy person responsible for communications, social media, events, and content creation for its online channels.

While every day as a Community Manager is different, this is what the responsibilities include:
- Creating, managing, monitoring and moderating ArabNet social media channels, campaigns, and strategies, and growing the company’s presence
- Content creation - writing blog posts, communications and social media material
- Nurturing engagement, making sure questions consistently have a quick response
- Incorporating online tools and in-person networking to create relationships with influencers and ultimately build the company’s brand, both online and off
- Attending industry and community events and planning meetups for our community
- Monitors discussions, resource postings, and trends within the community
- Identifying trends / topical market research
- Working closely with Head of Marketing to develop online engagement strategies, campaigns, and social media messages

Before taking a look at the overall job description, make sure you have these traits:
- Strong communication skills in English and Arabic
- Personality, no community likes talking to a robot
- Patience and a sense of humor
- Passion about ArabNet and the digital world - passion is contagious, and we want our community to capture that energy from its manager
- You don’t mind checking up on social channels even when outside office hours

jobs@arabnet.me

Arabic Writer and Translator - ArabNet - Lebanon

The Arabic Writer and Translator will be part of the content team at ArabNet, responsible for writing news and analysis about the digital media and entrepreneurship sectors in the Middle East. This is a unique opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of the trends in Arab digital business and to connect with leaders in the domain.

This role reports to the Managing Editor.

Job Description
- Translate all English copy produced by or for ArabNet into Arabic
- Write Arabic articles to be posted on the website
- Edit all Arabic copies produced by or for ArabNet

Skills and requirements
- Outstanding command of the Arabic language
- Ability to work under tight deadlines
- Ability to combine speed with quality and accuracy
- Actively interested in entrepreneurship, digital technology, event coverage, and other digital topics
- Passion to read and explore news from the tech world
- Minimum 2 years of experience in journalism, translation, or related fields

jobs@arabnet.me

Business Development Coordinator - ArabNet - Lebanon

The Business Development Department is responsible for building new business relationships and managing sales for ArabNet’s conferences and activities. This is a unique opportunity to get a high-level view of the major trends in the digital sector, and a broad understanding of the movers and shakers who are shaping the web and mobile industry across the region. It is also a chance to connect with large technology companies and key players, and understand how commercial relationships are built and how deals are closed.

The Business Development team mainly deals with Sponsors and Exhibitors at ArabNet’s events across the sales cycle – from establishing new leads, pitching or calling clients, creating tailored offerings, negotiating to close the deal, following up to ensure smooth implementation, and maintaining important client relationships over the long-term. The role will require extensive travel – up to 50-60% of the time.

Years of Experience: 0-1 year
Fluent in English and Arabic
Compensation to include commission

jobs@arabnet.me

Traffic Manager - JWT - Lebanon

Job Overview
To progress the workflow from the Account Management to Production, through the Creative Department. The Traffic Manager works closely with Creative team, helping them raise the potential of their ideas, whilst ensuring all deadlines, both internal and external, are met.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Assign job numbers using the Dolphin system and ensure the necessary information, creative brief and agreed schedule are filled in the daily job sheet
- Coordinate budgets and job timings with all departments about budgets and control the timing of jobs to ensure work is completed according to deadlines;
- Observe all necessary production mechanics to ensure that requirements for size, photo transparencies, illustrations, printing requirements, quantities etc are met;
- Circulate layouts, artworks and color proofs to Account Management for Creative approval by the client and forward any subsequent amendments to Creative team and follow-ups implemented
- Collect and ensure that all external suppliers’ invoices are accurate, follows-up on missing suppliers’ invoices and deals with possible under or over-estimated costs
- Update job status reports on a daily basis for Creative Director’s reference, and at the end of every month request an up-date from Account Management on the status of jobs that have been opened in order to produce a monthly status report on all jobs in the process
- Oversee the orderly filing of all artwork
- Collect costs from Studio and Creative team and prepare cost estimates for jobs
- Ensure that budgets do not over-run by keeping a tight control on all costs
- Ensure the correct allocation of staff to a job within the office, whilst seeking help from other Creative Departments throughout the region if insufficient staff is available locally for the work load, particularly when dealing with urgent jobs
- Recommend solutions to problems or delays through better coordination of departments
- Control all work-in progress through organized and efficient systems


Qualifications
- BA/BS in Advertising Design, Graphic Design or similar major is a must
- Min 2 years of experience in an Advertising (Traffic, Creative or Production departments).
- Computer skills: Adobe illustrator, Photoshop, QuarkXpress, Microsoft Office
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of all production processes (print and broadcast)
- Diplomatic and team player skills
- Energetic, enthusiastic and positive thinker
- Organizational, coordination and time management skills
- Perfectionist and multitasking
- Able to anticipate problems and find solutions
- Be able to delegate work when needed
- Excellent communication skill

nabil.elcheikh@jwt.com

Content Editor - Company Name: Mobile Technology Tomorrow MT2 - Lebanon

Main functions
- Production of copyrighted text content
- Production of audio content
- Manage the RBT for assigned accounts
- Research music trends and most hitting songs
- Research new services in the assigned countries
- Upload and update content for assigned portals and services
- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports for assigned accounts
- Follow-up with operators and production houses
- Carry out any other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job

Competencies
- Oral and Written communication (Fluency in Arabic and English)
- Initiative
- Analytical thinking
- Results orientation
- BA in Business Computing
- Computer Litercy (Ms. Office and Photoshop / Illustrator)
- Min 2 yrs’ experience

hr@mt2morrow.com

Sales Agent - Maximo's Real Estate - Turkey

Maximo's Real Estate agency in Antalya is looking for Arabic personal for a position of sales agent.

- Fixed salary plus high commission percent.
- Accommodation is provided.
- Full time.
- Lebanese men between 25- 27

More details info@realestateallturkey.com

Medical Representative - Laboratoires Surveal - Lebanon

Medical Representative for bekaa+aley+hadath. Driving License and car is a must. 3 years experience.

recruitment@surveal.com

Associate Marcom Manager - Saba & Co Intellectual Property - Lebanon

Associate Marketing and Communications Manager

Job summary:
- To lead on the development and implementation of Saba & Co.IP communications strategy
- To develop and execute Saba & Co.IP media strategy across all media, including press, broadcast and publications to raise Saba & Co.IP profile and market Saba & Co.IP activities.
- Duties & Responsibilities:
- To lead on copy-writing and production of key Saba & Co.IP publications including Annual Review reports.
- To take responsibility for the development and management of Saba & Co.IP website, including keeping content up to date and appropriate, making improvements to functionality and advising colleagues on maximizing its potential.
- To implement and expand a new social media strategy to raise Saba & Co.IP profile and market Saba & Co.IP activities.
- To lead on the development and monitoring of brand guidelines.
- Research and write copy for external articles and press.
- To lead on the copy-writing and production of monthly/ yearly bulletins.
- To lead on the collation of information and feedback on Saba & Co.IP activities and the collation of personal stories/case studies.
- Develop publicity materials (printed and e-mail format) for Saba & Co.IP activities.
- Carry out other general communications and marketing tasks that may arise.
- To organize Saba & Co.IP conferences/other events as necessary.
- To respond to media enquiries out of hours when necessary, particularly during emergencies.

Desired Skills and Experience
- BA level qualification, preferably in a Marketing and Communications related subject.
- 4 years of experience working in the field of PR and communication.
- Demonstrate knowledge of a broad range of communications activities – media, websites, publications, marketing, social media, PR, events, etc.
- Proven and demonstrable experience of working with a wide range of media, developing media strategies and relations, preparing press releases, etc.
- Proven and demonstrable experience of editing and producing publications.
- Experience working with e-communications, including preparing and sending e-Bulletins,
- Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic.
- Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Computer literate with good MS Office Skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to influence across the organization and externally.

hr@sabaip.com

Senior Training and Development Specialist - Azadea Group - Lebanon

The Senior Training and Development Specialist is responsible for providing a professional training service within general policies and professional standards and in compliance with the Organizational Development strategy, in order to improve employees competencies and company capabilities.

Key Responsibilities
- Conduct training needs assessments under the consultation of the hierarchy; prepare and deliver training courses in line with the Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and in compliance with the company guidelines
- Prepare employees performance and development programs in coordination with the Employee Relations Department and provide line managers with the necessary support on the matter
- Initiate and contribute to 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
- Monitor and record training activities and programs’ effectiveness for training delivered in own area
- Research and coordinate with external training providers when needed in order to outsource training programs
- Keep track of training costs and participate in the preparation of reports in order to justify expenditures
- Develop and implement managerial training programs for the region in line with the yearly learning and development strategy and approved budget
- Provide guidance to local trainers in the implementation of group 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 and other and suggest a training action plan in coordination with local HR
- Assist in the development of the Group learning and development strategy

Desired Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Psychology, or Business Administration
- 3-4 years of experience in a similar field; Retail training experience is a major plus
- Fluency in English
- Proficiency in MS Office

Apply Online

Deputy Finance Manager - Gandour - Lebanon

- Work closely with the Finance Manager to ensure smooth operation of all finance matters
- Co-lead in the production of financial statements and applications, preparation of spreadsheets, reports and correspondence on time ,as required
- Plan, organize and manage own workload to ensure his contribution to the company’s monthly financial reporting process is achieved in a timely and accurate manner
- Lead in the production of cost and budgeting reports, and prepare the monthly costing sheets of the imported purchased goods and materials
- Resolution of finance related queries
- Co-lead with end of month and year preparation and procedures
- Follow up the periodical payment schedules to the suppliers
- Direct control on receivables section to ensure the accuracy of the transactions and the timely generation of the reports and accounts reconciliation
- Direct control on treasury section to ensure the accuracy of the transactions, the daily and timely reports, the banks reconciliation and the cash control reports
- Provide financial support to team members
- Any other duties that may be deemed appropriate to this role

Desired Skills and Experience
- Bachelor Degree in Finance or Accounting
- CPA and CMA are an advantage
- Knowledge of ERP Accounting System
- Proficient in MS-Office application
- Fluent in Arabic and English
- Cost Accounting experience is a must
- Internal control/ Audit experience is a plus
- 7/10 years of experience in Finance
- Good communication and listening skills
- Good organizational skills used in planning own work
- Calm and professional disposition
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic
- Ability to work under pressure and meet targets and deadlines
- Able to work in a busy office environment that often demands high levels of concentration
- Able to respond effectively to changing priorities
- Able to manage high volume workload
- Able to work effectively with minimal management guidance/supervision
- Willingness to accept responsibility
- Good analytical ability
- Good problem solving ability

Apply Online

Software Sales Executive - Layout International - Lebanon

- Seeking a Software Sales Executive candidate to be based in Lebanon with ability to travel to GCC and North Africa.
- Experience: 1-3 years in Software/IT Sales
- Major: Computer Sciences / MIS / Business Computing
- Language: Spoken & Written: Fr/Eng/Ar

Responsibilities
- Achieve quarterly sales quotas
- Work on acquiring new clients and up selling existing accounts
- Promote, develop prospects and grow customer satisfaction within the assigned solution.
- Arrange and conduct product presentations.
- Prepare Technical and Financial Proposal in English, Arabic and French.
- Cold Calling to arrange daily meetings
- Familiar with Salesforce or Zoho is a plus
- Desired Skills and Experience
- Good Communication and Presentation skills.
- Familiar with web applications
- Good knowledge in Social Media sales techniques.
- Fair knowledge in marketing.
- ERP and Workflow solution selling experience is a plus.

info@layoutintl.com

Senior Travel Consultant - Wild Discovery - Lebanon

Job description
- Handling all requests for holiday packages, give advice and book all necessary services.
- Assisting individuals and groups with planning, organizing and booking travels.
- Maintaining good relations with travel agents and ensures that their needs and requirements are met.
- Advising members and clients on travel options, creating itineraries to meet needs by providing cruise, tour, airline, hotel, car and rail reservations, both domestic and international.

Desired Skills and Experience
- Academic background: Minimum TS or BA with emphasis on tourism and hospitality; MBA is preferred.
- Courses in geography, foreign languages and history are of an added value.
- Experience: 3-5 years experience in related fields
- Use of GDS and hotel booking systems
- Languages: Arabic, French and English

jobs@wilddiscovery.com.lb

Restaurant Manager - Atlantis - Dubai

A 6 Stars Hotel in Dubai is looking for a restaurant manager.

mark.patten@atlantisthepalm.com

Managing Editor - University of Tabuk Press- Saudi Arabia

Job Description: Responsible for overseeing all stages of the production, publication and distribution of books chosen by the Editorial Board.

- Work with editors, authors, translators, and assistants under the direction of the Editorial Board and the General Director.
- Coordinate production process with printing houses and distribution contractors
- Assist with management of the organization
- Coordinate all publicity and marketing efforts
- Work with production manager to meet deadlines
- Represent UT Press at conferences and conventions
- Responsible for website development and management

The Managing Editor must be able to rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish the goals of a new and ambitious program. He or she will lead and direct the work of others; as such a wide degree of creativity, flexibility and leadership is expected. Position reports to the Director.

- A minimum of Master’s degree in a related field
- At least 5 years of experience in book publishing, preferably at a university press
- Speaking and Reading/Writing proficiency in Arabic and English
- Salary: Commensurate with experience and skill set.

UTPress@ut.edu.sa

Hostess - Hallab - Lebanon

Recruiting a Hostess in duty free branch in Beirut Rafic Hariri airport:

recruitment@hallab.com.lb

Restaurant Manager - Joe Barza - Lebanon

Chef Joe is looking for a dynamic restaurant manager to work in Jezzine, Lebanon.

info@joebarza.com

Librarian - International College - Lebanon

IC is looking to recruit a bilingual Librarian to join the Ras Beirut Middle school in September 2014.

Interested applicants should send their CVs to hroffice@ic.edu.lb and mention "Librarian-Middle School" in the subject line.

Teachers - International College - Lebanon

IC is looking to recruit 2 classroom teachers to join the Ras Beirut Preschool (English & French sections) in September 2014.

Interested applicants should send their CVs to hroffice@ic.edu.lb and mention "Classroom Teacher- Preschool" in the subject line.