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 19, 2015

Social Media Specialist - Eastline Marketing - Lebanon

Are you a trendsetter? Do you have what it takes to be an Eastliner Community Manager?
Are you someone trustworthy, with good communication & writing skills, who's active on social networks.

Job Specification
The Social Ambassador will implement our client’s Social Media Strategy, developing online awareness and facilitating a deeper participation with the growing online community. This person should be self-driven and be able to form and drive strategy based on analysis and insights as our client’s community continues to grow.

Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a clearly defined social media strategy and report to the strategist of the company.
- Manage presence in social networking sites including Facebook, Twitter, and other similar community sites, posting on relevant blogs, forums and seeding content into social applications as needed.
- Become an advocate of the client’s brands in social media spaces, engaging in dialogues and answering questions where appropriate.
- Identify threats and opportunities in user generated content surrounding the client’s brand and report to appropriate parties.
- Ensure that a consistent marketing message is delivered to the market and the client brand’s position is strengthened.
- Analyze existing and potential media activities.
- Conduct, gather and analyze market research for potential projects.
- Monitor effective benchmarks for measuring the impact of social media programs, and analyze, review, and report on effectiveness of campaigns in an effort to maximize results.
- Regularly feed back insights gained from social media monitoring into the appropriate team, to help evolve strategies in a timely fashion.
- Stay up-to-date with development in social media tools, trends and applications.
- Initiate people to the use of social media channels.

Skills and Specifications
- A passion for social media marketing and other inbound marketing strategies.
- Excellent communications and writing skills (Arabic / English / French).
- Minor graphic design and Photoshop experience.
- Strong project management or organizational skills.
- Strong analytical, forecasting and research skills.
- Good networking, leadership and negotiation skills.
- Able to multi-task and meet targets.
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of social media platforms and their respective participants (Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, Flickr, etc.) and how they can be deployed in different scenarios.
- Good technical understanding and can pick up new tools quickly.
- Experience in online marketing, advertising and public relations are a plus.

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January 16, 2015

Administrative Director - Ashkal Alwan - Lebanon

Ashkal Alwan is seeking an Administrative Director, responsible for the administrative aspects of running the institution, including: human resources; development; budget; and public relations.

The Administrative Director will report directly to the Board of Trustees and to the Artistic Director. The postholder will lead the administrative operation and development of the institution. She or he will work in close collaboration with the Artistic Director to implement the vision of Ashkal Alwan.

Starting date: April 2015

Responsibilities include
- Overseeing the organization of Ashkal Alwan’s programs and platforms: Home Works Forum; Home Workspace Program; Video Works; Residencies; Library; etc.
- Coordinating with local authorities to facilitate the administrative and legal procedures of the institution.
- Managing Ashkal Alwan’s staff and ensuring the smooth running of the association.
- Leading and developing the association’s fundraising activities and financial strategy.
- Overseeing the association’s budget and expenditures.
- Reporting bi-annually to the Board of Trustees.
- Cultivating Ashkal Alwan’s public relations strategy, and overseeing communication.
- Acting as a spokesperson for the organization via speaking engagements, public and social appearances, and at fundraising events and solicitations.

Profile
The candidate should have:
- Knowledge of the local and international cultural sector.
- Significant experience in an equivalent post.
- Knowledge of the local legal and socio-economical system.
- The ability to encourage teamwork and collaboration.
- Strong interpersonal skills that include the ability to inspire and motivate.
- The ability to problem solve.
- Proven success in fundraising.
- Experience in developing and handling budgets.
- Experience in both strategic and operational management.
- Experience in working with and developing committees and boards.

Send a CV to apply@ashkalalwan.org; only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted.

January 15, 2015

Portuguese Teacher - Embassy of Brazil - Lebanon

Candidates have until January 23rd to apply for the job at the Brazil-Lebanon Cultural Centre. Lebanese nationality or a work and residence visa for the Arab country are required.

The Embassy of Brazil in Beirut has issued an open call to hire a Portuguese language teacher to work at the Brazil-Lebanon Cultural Centre. Applications will be accepted until the 23rd this month.

To apply, candidates must be 18 or older at the time of application and have Lebanese nationality, or else a work and residence visa for Lebanon. The position is open to male and female applicants.

Candidates must also be able to communicate in French and/or English, and knowledge of Arabic is desirable. A degree in Languages-Portuguese is also required. In case no candidates have a degree, the embassy may consider people with degrees in other fields.

Applicants will be required to write a composition on Promoting the Portuguese language as a tool for mutual understanding and closer ties between peoples.

Applicants must submit the composition and their resume to the Embassy of Brazil in Beirut. The documentation will be screened and then candidates will be called for interviews.

The results will be announced on February 16th on pin boards at the Brazil-Lebanon Cultural Centre. The salary is 1.725 million Lebanese pounds, equivalent to roughly US$ 3,000. The contract will be valid for one year and the workload is 20 hours per week.

The Brazil-Lebanon Cultural Centre offers Portuguese courses to children and adults. It also regularly hosts Brazilian film sessions, photo exhibits, contests and other activities designed to integrate and publicize Brazilian culture.

Information

To apply for the teaching job, send your resume to:
Embassy of Brazil in Beirut
Embassy Complex
Rue de l'Armée, Serail Hill
P.O.Box 11-562 – Beirut
Or to brasiliban@itamaraty.gov.br

January 12, 2015

Accountant - Librairie Stephan - Lebanon

Accountant needed for Librairie Stephan- Furn el Chebak.

rania@librairiestephan.com

Personal Assistant - PragmaDoms - Lebanon

PragmaDoms is looking to recruit a personal assistant to the CEO in the Beirut Downtown Offices.

A good sense of responsibility and poper etiquette is important.

The position is full time, proficiency in Microsoft Office is a must.

hr@pragmadoms.com

Receptionist - Crowne Plaza Hotel - Lebanon

Crowne Plaza Hotel Beirut is looking for Receptionist and Night Receptionist.

rania.chaybane@ihg.com

Web Content Editor - LAU - Lebanon

The School of Business has a vacancy for a Web Content Editor to build and improve the school’s online presence and “brand” awareness through continuous update of the school’s website and presence on social media networks, blogs and search engines.

Main Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Manages the school website, using primarily the Movable Type publishing platform.
- Manages all faculty member websites and internet home pages, and student organization websites of the school.
- Designs and manages the school social media network.
- Trains faculty members on designing and managing their own presence on social media networks.
- Ensures that content is consistent with the web strategy of the school, in line with accreditation standards and relevant to users.
- Suggests edits to received content to make it suitable for the web (addition of links or pictorial material, sequence changes, use of tables, lists or charts instead of narrative, rephrasing sentences or eliminating unnecessary content for the sake of conciseness, etc.)
- Ensures consistency by copyediting according to LAU’s Editorial Style guide.
- Maintains all web-related school, department, course, student, teaching and research files for restricted access on the website.
- Manages all school electronic bulletin boards.
- Maintains web-related student petitions as well as career and placement services records.
- Maintains web-related documents for the academic accreditation of the school and the strategic plan.
- Studies trends in social media and research popular platforms as applicable to job duties.
- Studies emerging social media tools and observe how often those platforms and tools are used.
- Works closely with MarCom and IT teams in developing the school’s website.
- Performs other duties pertinent to this job as requested by the dean.

Minimum Qualifications
- Education: A bachelor degree in Communication or related field from an accredited university. Master degree is a plus.
- Experience: 2-5 years writing for the web and managing (or working within) an editorial workflow.
- Significant knowledge of website management and design principles and practices.
- Familiarity with graphic design processes, programs, and design directions.
- Command of English; excellent writing skills.
- Experience in web 2.0 features such as social media and personalization.
- Marketing, promotion and communications-planning skills.

CV and college transcripts should be emailed to beirut.hire@lau.edu.lb, specifying the job title in the subject line.

Closing date for applications is Monday January 19, 2015.

No applications will be accepted after this date, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Photography Technician (Part-time) - LAU - Lebanon

The Department of Fine Arts and Foundation Studies at the School of Architecture and Design-Byblos Campus- has a vacancy for a part-time Photography Technician who will be responsible for assisting in the management of the photography lab in Byblos, as well as assisting faculty and students with their photography projects requiring the use of the digital lab, studio and dark room. S/he should be knowledgeable in both traditional and digital photography.

Duties and Responsibilities
- Applying safety and security procedures in the Photo Lab and Studio areas during normal or extended office hours.
- Updating the Photo Lab and Studio inventory of equipment and supplies.
- Managing the photography software, regular updates and licensing.
- Preparing and controlling chemicals needed for developing and printing.
- Performing routine checkups on equipment and notifies the supervisor on possible repair needs.
- Maintaining order in the Lab and Studio through the good implementation of student schedules, to avoid reservation conflicts.
- Giving technical sessions to students on the use of Photo Lab, Digital Lab and Studio equipment such as enlargers, processors, cameras, printers, and studio lighting equipment.
- Managing the photography printers, ink and paper supplies.
- Overseeing that all borrowed equipment is returned on time and in good condition.
- Training student assistants working in the lab.
- Performing other duties pertinent to this job as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
- AA or TS in Photography
- Two to Four years of work experience in Photography and darkroom operations
- Studio and Photography skills in both traditional and digital photography
- Computer Literate
- Good command of English

Duration of position: This position will open in February 2015, and may be renewed on a term-by-term basis. The work load is 20 hrs./week.

Interested candidates should apply electronically by sending a CV and the names of 2 references to byblos.hire@lau.edu.lb, specifying the job title ‘Photography Technician’ in the subject line.

Closing date for applications is Sunday January 18, 2015.

No applications will be accepted after this date, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

January 7, 2015

Social Media Community Manager - Ethos - KSA

Job Description
- Replying 9:00 - 6:00 PM on social media channels Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Vine
- Moderating conversation and encouraging specific topics
- Welcoming members to the community & acclimating them
- Building relationships with key members of the community and influencers
- Promoting members, making introductions to other members, and encouraging relationship formation
- Running regular programming/content/events
- Finding internal resources to respond to specific community discussions and coordinating cross-functional needs
- Enforcing guidelines/boundaries
- Managing tools – might be a combination of enterprise & social networks (FB, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc)
- Reporting/measurement
- Channeling input and response from community into other organizational processes
- Planning and developing strategies for increasing engagement and conversion

Qualifications
- Superior Arabic written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate and understand local language
- high use of social media, especially twitter and Instagram
- Ability to use Powerpoint, Excel and word
- Well-versed in social media news and trends.
- Highly collaborative with the ability to influence others.
- Vine/Instagram video production experience is a bonus.

Apply Online

January 5, 2015

HR Officer - Boubess Group - Lebanon

- To maintain an up to date CV’s Database, for future facilitation of recruitment needs.
- To assist in recruitment process.
- Establishes and maintains effective employee relations.
- Conducts Induction / Orientation program for all newly joined employees, as per the hotel standards.
- Receive staff complaints, suggestions and queries and make sure they have been handled properly.
- Maintains an up to date computerized and filing database of all employees.
- Coordinates with all Departments with regard to Human Resources related activities.
- Assists in maintaining personnel files for all employees in methodical and confidential manner.
- Maintains files and other information under strict confidentiality.
- Coordinates the staff employment process for the department and the outlets as appropriate.
- Monitors staff performance appraisal completions, tracks annual and sick leave accruals and usage and leave of absence and overseas employee separation documents.
- Conducts first level screening and/or advises on screening procedures for staff or job searches.
- Develops and maintains confidential departmental staff and associated files, documents and/or database.
- Conduct orientation session and coordinate with all outlets.

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Administrative Assistant - Boubess Group - Lebanon

- Manages the General Managers’/Partners schedule and maintains total confidentiality with regards to all matters pertaining to the Executive Office (regarding staff, business and guest information).
- Responsible for typing all correspondence relating to the Executive Office according to the Partners instructions.
- Ensures that the correspondence, both outgoing and incoming, are handled on a regular and timely basis.
- Prioritizes and performs accordingly, ensures that the General Manager/Partners requirements and urgent correspondence is handled with speed and efficiency.
- Reviews all incoming mail and prioritizes it before forwarding to the Partners
- Ensures the cleanliness of the department through the help of Housekeeping.
- Ensures the proper handling of all FF&E and operating equipment.
- Is familiar with the company’s internal policies and all safety procedures.
- Cooperates in the performance of any reasonable task requested by the management.
- Shows consideration of the departments requirements for flexible working hours when working demands arise.
- Maintains and traces files, takes and makes minutes of meeting.
- Arranges meetings and appointments both internally and externally and maintains the diary of the Partners.
- Handles incoming and outgoing calls.
- Handles the Partners follow up, internally and externally and ensure that deadlines are met.
- Ensures all outgoing correspondence is typed, proof read and dispatched to the highest possible standard.

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