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Monday, November 18, 2013

Sales Engineer Automotive - FAMCO - Madinah - Saudi Arabia

 You will have the following skills and experience:
*Either a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or good experience in construction machinery with a good  and sufficient skills in  MS Office (especially MS Excel, word and PowerPoint)
*1-3 years in the field of heavy construction equipment industry or similar sales experience, Preference will be for candidates with experience in the KSA or Mideast from Construction Equipment brands like (Volvo / Caterpillar / Komatsu/ Others)
*Product sales Knowledge and their work applications. The product range is very diverse and hence a general awareness is mandatory. Awareness of earth moving machines application and mechanical methodology.
* Communication, negotiation, Outgoing, Problem solving, planning & organising, techno commercial acumen. Aptitude for external (non desk) work

To be a consultant to our customers and sell all Construction Equipment products represented by the Sales Construction Equipment Division via Volvo Construction Equipment, Comp Air Compressors and Himoinsa Equipment, to achieve agreed budgets. This position will spend 80% of the time in the field and requires daily contacts with customers, where you provide technical advice, create and provide quotations per customer(s) requirements, 20% of the time will be spent in office work and organization per company requirements.
* Ensures that agreed budget (Volumes and values) are achieved and exceeded
* Ensure the targeted new customer coverage per month is reported and documented per company requirements 
* Explores and converts new business opportunities that result in increased revenue and profit for the company
* Ensures that accurate information on competitors is presented to the Sales and Regional Managers thereby supporting the development of strategies that are aimed at increasing market share.
* Provides information about the all deals under progress to upper management, especially with big package strategic deals, to ensure these inquiries are followed and won.
*Submit credit requests to the Sales Manager and Regional Manager with his recommendations and justifications. Exert Pro-activeness in all ways to secure these strategic deals whether from external financial institution or internal to allow enough time to secure these deals properly.

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Precast AutoCAD Draftsman - Smeet - Qatar

- Produce precast component drawings based on approved general arrangement drawings
- Bring together reinforcement layout and bar bending schedule with minimum supervision
- Calculate lifting capacity requirements of any precast units
- Carry out self-checking/validation of own work
- develop general arrangements drawings based on client's architectural drawings
- Introduce applicable standard precast components
- introduce applicable standard connection details
- produce precast component drawings based on approved general arrangement drawings
- interpret structural engineer's sketches and bring together reinforcement layout and bar bending schedule
- carry out self checking and validates CAD output of members of the team

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Accounting Officer - Smeet - Qatar

General Purpose
General accounting; including preparing journal entries, maintaining balance sheet schedules and ledgers, account and bank reconciliations and preparation of management information. Assist the Finance Manager and other department members in carrying out the responsibilities of the finance department.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities
- Reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts
- General ledger operations
- Prepare journal entries
- Assist with monthly closings and preparation of monthly financial statements
- Assist with preparation of monthly financial reports
- Assist with accounts receivable and accounts payable
- Account/bank reconciliations
- Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures
- Coordinate with the Finance Manager on other duties that may be asked due to the workflow

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PA to CEO - Ta'allum - Doha - Qatar

Requirements :
To provide an efficient and responsive administrative, organizational and logistical service to the CEO, helping him to manage and prioritize his time.

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in Administration. Minimum 3 years experience in similar position. Shorthand and excellent typing skills. Good computer literacy & Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Advanced computer skills, Good communication and people management, skills, culturally sensitive, dependable and flexible.

Ta'allum Group
PO.Box: 4219, Doha, Qatar
Tel: (00974) 4491-5440
Fax: (00974) 4491-5410
info@taalumgroup.com

Purchasing Officer - Ta'allum - Doha - Qatar

Requirements :
Responsible for all procurement and purchasing activities on assigned projects. Requires a high degree of professional integrity, ethics, and confidentiality.

Qualifications :

BS degree in Administration/management/economic with 5 yrs experience in local market. Excellent communication, negotiations & pricing analytical skills. Previously used automated system (ERP etc) would be an added advantage. Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines. Advanced computer skills, Good communication and people management, skills, culturally sensitive, dependable and flexible.   

Ta'allum Group
PO.Box: 4219, Doha, Qatar
Tel: (00974) 4491-5440
Fax: (00974) 4491-5410
info@taalumgroup.com

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Senior Accountant Financial Management - Reporting - Saudi Arabian Mining Company - Maaden - Saudi Arabia

Under the general supervision of the Accounting Supervisor,
delivers the accounting and control function in areas of production, costing
and management reporting and business performance reporting of MGBMC.

Qualifications:
    Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent with Professional Qualification (CPA or CA)
    5 years’ professional related financial & cost accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing or processing environment.
    Fluency in English.
    Computer literacy, knowledge of financial systems and PC applications, Oracle ERP system knowledge is preferable.
    Good commercial acumen, excellent interpersonal and communication skills
    An ability to demonstrate strategic and innovative thinking
    Exceptionally strong in integrating skills of multiple functions and people to deliver best results.
    Strong understanding of accounting theory.

Responsibilities:
    Assist the in the monthly, quarterly and year-end closing with main focus in mine production, costing, and management reporting aspect of closing.
    Responsible for the generation and analysis of various financial reports such as Executive Management Report, Flash Report, and Cash Cost Report and preparation of the monthly performance highlights of the company.
    Maintain accounting control for recording production inventories and by products which includes valuation and costing of closing inventory at mine site and cost of goods sold.
    Maintain accounting control recording and reconciling sales, shipments and accounts receivable trade.
    Conducts financial evaluation of business initiatives (cost & revenue ideas), project evaluation and other ad hoc financial analysis tools to aid Management in making business decision.
    Reviews and recommends modifications to accounting systems and procedures.
    Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions; resolving discrepancies.
    Responsible for the creation of new FSG Reports and modification of an existing FSG Reports as per user's requirements.
    Responsible in preparing the quarter and annual financial statements in audit format.
    Analysis and reviewing of financial data that reflects actual finance performance.
    Assists the department in carrying out special reports, financial evaluation studies, and other special assignments as required by the company.

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Executive Manager Capability Management - Mobily - Riyadh - Saudi Arabia

- Engineering Degree (or equivalent) in Technology or a related discipline.
- At least 8 years of experience in ICT with at least 4 years in a supervisory or managerial position.
- Only Telecom Professional are eligible for this position.
• Contribute to the achievement of the strategic objectives of the sector through performing own responsibilities and coordinating direct reports performance.
• Set the section’s goals and objectives and ensure the cascading of such to the direct reports’ individual goals and objectives.
• Apply individual items of sector’s policies, procedures and processes and ensure adherence and implementation.
• Coordinate with direct reports the performance of their delegated responsibilities.
• Ensure the ongoing development of the section’s employees, and guide the activities of direct reports.
• Oversee the overall performance of direct reports according to communicated KPI’s.
• Ensure that the Capability Library (including all platforms for products/ payments, online channels etc) for PBDH are developed and maintained up to date in coordination with concerned departments.
• Supervise the detailing of capabilities required for developing new non-parametrized products across platforms
• Ensure that capabilities roadmap is developed jointly with Enabling.
• Scout for partners/ 3rd party developers (in alignment with Alliances & Partnerships functionality) and acquire external capabilities and integrate into existing platforms as required
• Contribute new product ideas by reusing existing capabilities across CFUs and by identifying new market opportunities
• Ensure that new capabilities developed are modular and interoperable with current Capability Library
• Evaluate the requirement to develop new capabilities vs. reusing existing capabilities to maximize cross-utilization for each product requested.
• Ensure clear governance of the changes being made and the impact on other products and services
• Perform any other activities assigned by direct line manager

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Director Demand - Capability Management - Mobily - Riyadh - Saudi Arabia

- At least 10 years of experience in Demand & Capability/ Business Analysis with at least 5 years in a supervisory or managerial position.
- Engineering Degree (or equivalent) in Technology or a related discipline.
- Only Telecom professional will be eligible for this position.
- Contribute to the achievement of the strategic objectives of the sector through performing own responsibilities and managing direct reports performance.
- Set the department’s goals and objectives and ensure the cascading of such to reporting sections, and guide their achievement.
- Contribute to the development of the sector’s policies, procedures and processes through providing input as advised by the direct supervisor.
- Provide direction and advice to the direct reports in performing their delegated responsibilities.
- Ensure the ongoing development of the department’s employees, and assure the developmental activities of direct reports.
- Oversee the overall performance of direct reports and ensure KPI’s are well communicated and monitored.
- Ensure effective identification, allocation and utilization of the division’s resources.
- Lead the prioritization of product requests from CFUs based on their impact and ensure proper allocation of resources to product development function
- Ensure that all the products are delivered to CFUs in line with the prioritization and business objectives.
- Direct the development the capabilities roadmap jointly with Enabling
- Ensure cross-leveraging of existing capabilities to maximize reuse of platforms and pre-products available in the capability portfolio.
- Manage the delivery of pre-product platform capabilities requested from the enabling layer to ensure that timelines fit with commitments to CFUs
- Lead the end-to-end management of delivery from product idea through to UAT by managing the resources internally within PBDH.
- Communicate with CFUs in case of any concerned raised related to their request.
- Direct the engagement with enabling layer to deliver required capabilities and manage stakeholders expectation in CFUs
- Perform any other activities assigned by direct line manager

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Master Supply Technician - Honeywell - Kuwait

Property Book supply representative to all customers; supervises day-to-day property book activities including posting, editing, and filing of all property book documentation; supervises assigned technicians and data clerks to ensure that required actions are performed in a timely and efficient manner, and training is maintained as system changes are received.  Responsible for accountability and maintaining team equipment, to include all GFE. Performs a variety of tasks. Duty week based on 12 hour day/6 days a week. Overtime authorized on limited basis.

Qualifications
    Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess a secret security clearance.
    Must have at least seven (7) years of Property Book / supply experience and have worked at the Battalion level or higher.

Additional qualifications:

    Demonstrated leadership experience, such as Platoon Sergeant or Property Book Team Leader, or 90 days experience as HTSI Supply Technician.
    Five years experience on an automated property book team or minimum of 90 days experience as a HTSI Supply Technician.
    Must be proficient in PBUSE to update and post property book transactions.
    Must possess the ability to independently analyze and resolve difficult issues and problems in the assigned area of responsibility involving accountability processes, work methods, supply data management or day-to-day operational procedures to manage complex classified supply programs.
    They must possess a thorough knowledge of supply regulations and policies and the ability to manage multiple hand receipts and hand receipt holders.
    Good verbal and written communications skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

    Processes data entry and transmits data to appropriate site.
    Edits and performs quality assurance and quality control checks during input of data from source documents.
    Assists in quality control edits by retrieving reports for data collectors and Team Chief.
    Organizes all completed source documents and mails with appropriate attachments to filing site.
    Makes weekly transaction tapes along with weekly form counts and prepares tapes and forms to be mailed to appropriate site.
    Runs required reports for supervisor.
    Daily, inputs hours worked into the HTSI database via Deltek/CostPoint software.
    Twice monthly, reviews and authenticates input as accurate and complete.
    Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

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Brand Marketing Manager - Payless - M.H. Alshaya Co - Kuwait

You will be accountable for ensuring the brand is appropriately represented in all markets and championed effectively. Through building the annual business plan and ongoing reporting and re-forecasting you will have responsibility for ensuring delivery on merchandise planning, driving sales strategy and achieving standards agreed by the host brand. In addition, you will participate in business improvement projects to ensure brand requirements are represented in all business-wide initiatives and systems.

You will have:
    At least 3 years’ experience in a senior merchandising role, ideally a PLC or successful private retail company.
    Previous retail sector experience.
    Educated to degree level.
    Knowledge of key merchandising planning principles and  systems.
    Excellent numerical, analytical and IT skills.
    Self driven, energetic, enthusiastic and creative.

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Sales Associate - Bath / Body Works - M.H. Alshaya Co - Kuwait

Bath & Body Works is the premier beauty destination providing the world’s most luxurious ultra-pampering products, world-class fragrances and perfect gifts for every occasion. The growth of the brand has been achieved through constant innovation and an unwavering focus on customers.

The Role:
As an ambassador for the brand you will work as an individual and as part of the team to provide an outstanding customer experience. You will receive full training to ensure you really are a product knowledge champion and can both assist customers and maximise sales. You will support your manager by ensuring you adhere to company procedures and always seek to make your store the best it can be.

Qualifications & Requirements:
You should have previous retail or customer service experience and a flexible, can-do attitude.

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General Manager - PF Changs - M.H. Alshaya Co - Kuwait

This role is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the restaurant, following company policies and procedures and ensuring that sales, profitability and customer service targets are met and ensuring that the most suitable products and services are available to the customer.

The focus of the General Manager's job is to improve the company performance and ensure business growth. To accomplish this goal, the General Manager will work towards increasing market share by exploiting opportunities to maximise sales and profitability, and by increasing customer satisfaction.

Qualifications & Requirements:

    At least five years’ retail experience as general manager in a high-volume business ($15 million + annual sales).
    A university degree in an appropriate field, or equivalent experience.
    Fluent in written and verbal English.

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Store Manager - Sprinkles Cupcakes - M.H. Alshaya Co - Kuwait

You will maximize store contribution by proactively driving sales, reducing stock loss and managing controllable costs. You will also motivate and develop team members and ensure store and team complies with all company regulations and procedures.

You will have/be:
    Good written and verbal English.
    PC literate.
    Analytical.
    Creative.
    Able to steer through complex operational issues.
    Strong leadership skills.
    At least 3 years' restaurant management at a senior level.
    Sound experience in people management.
    An understanding of supply chain/ inventory management
    English language skills (essential, Arabic preferred).
    A good level of secondary education.

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Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Senior Steward Supervisor - Fairmont Hotels Resort - Saudi Arabia

Qualifications:
    Maximum of 3 years of progressive management experience in a luxury Hotel or a related field
    Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
    Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications preferred
    University/College degree in a related discipline an asset
    Highly responsible & reliable
    Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
    Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
    Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

Reporting to the Chief Steward, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
    Proficient in English Language (Verbal & Written) second language is an asset.
    Must be able to handle multitude of task in an intense, ever- changing environment.
    Must be effective at handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, and solving problems as necessary.
    To maintain S.O.P. standards.
    To constantly monitor Colleagues appearance, attitude and degree of professionalism.
    To always conduct a pre-function meeting with the Colleagues
    Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow Colleagues
    Lead and supervise the Stewarding team in all aspects of the department and ensure standards are followed
    Supervise and maintain the sanitation of kitchen equipment and other areas assigned
    Train all Kitchen Stewards

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Fairmont Gold Supervisor - Fairmont Hotels Resort - Saudi Arabia

Qualifications:
·                    Previous guest service experience required
·                    Previous Property Management System experience required
·                    Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications required
·                    University/College degree in a related discipline an asset
·                    Must possess a professional presentation
·                    Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
·                    Highly responsible & reliable
·                    Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
·                    Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
·                    Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

Responsibilities:
Reporting to Fairmont Gold Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

·                    Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
·                    Lead and supervise the Fairmont Gold attendants to ensure all Fairmont Gold Standards and operating procedures are adhered
·                    To monitor maintenance of the physical Fairmont Gold product
·                    Review all Fairmont Gold reservations to ensure requests are met
·                    Ensure the highest possible revenues are generated for Fairmont Gold, working with the Front Office team on daily upsell programs
·                    Handle guest concerns and react quickly, logging and notifying proper areas
·                    Train all Fairmont Gold Attendants
·                    Develop and maintain strong guest relationships to ensure Fairmont Gold loyalty
·                    Provide exceptional Concierge information to our guests about local and area attractions
·                   To follow department policies, procedures and service standards
·                    To follow all safety policies

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Demi Chef De Partie - InterContinental - Muscat - Oman

§         Set-up daily mis-en-place as per standards.
§         Observes and tastes food when being cooked, ensures that food is prepared according to recipes in classical and culinary manner.
§         Maintains effective employee relations.
§         Records all recipes in his own Recipe Book.
§         Supervising, co-ordinating and participating in the preparation of all Stocks, Soups, Sauces, Daily Specials, Theme Night preparation and any cooked items for the Kitchen.
§         Listens to guest complaints, comments and ensure proper action plan is prepared by the Chef is followed.
§         Checks the daily menu, function sheets, par stocks, to determine the type and quality of food items to be prepared.
§         Prepares the requisition for groceries and food items based on par stock.  
§         Follows all training classes which are held in the hotel.
§         Assist the Chef-in-charge in conducting on and off job training for the Kitchen Staff.
§         Ensures and meets the highest hygiene standards and guides concerned colleagues to maintain and achieve the standards consistently.
§       To assist your Outlet Manager in maintaining and updating the depatmental       Service Standards Manual.
§         To have a good knowledge of all hotel facilities and be able to answer guest     questions in a quick, polite and helpful manner.
§         To handle any guest complaints or problems promptly and to ensure that all resolved/unresolved incidents are reported to your Outlet Manager.
§         To ensure the departmental area is maintained in a safe, hygienic and presentable state and to report any damage to furniture, fittings and equipment to your Outlet Manager.

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Monday, November 4, 2013

Traffic Management Engineer - Atkins Middle East - Doha - Qatar

Job Description
Job Summary
 Position

 We are currently looking for a site based Traffic Management Engineer to join our team in Qatar. Your role will involve overall site supervision, reviewing and approving contractor submittals, resolving technical issues and ensuring compliance with contract requirements.

 Responsibilities
•Report to the Senior Resident Engineer.
•Liaise with the Inspectors and ensure that uniform high standards are maintained across all the works.
•Ensure that works are carried out in a safe manner.
•Ensure that the contractor’s traffic officers are carrying out their routine inspections of the traffic diversions and prescribed in the contract documents.
•Review the Contractor’s Traffic Management plans and method statements and monitor compliance.
•Monitor, inspect and enforce international best practices of temporary Traffic Management upon the Contractor.
•Ensure that the safety of the public and the workforce is not jeopardized.

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Project Lead Specialists - Qatar Petrochemical Company

Job Description
1. PURPOSE OF THE JOB

 To provide engineering expertise in the relevant discipline at all phases of project; to participate in all project activities related to the discipline to ensure a safe operable and economic design within the framework of the project budget, operational requirements, specifications and schedule

 2. TASKS PERFORMED
 a) Identifies and brings to the attention of the Engineering Manager, any potential problems which could delay development and cost deviations and could have an adverse effect on the project and provides recommendations for mitigation measures
 b) Supports the Engineering Manager in preparation and finalizing of the periodical project reports and presentations
 c) Participates and provides input in the discipline during the preparation of the project scope of work, preparation of the ITB, within Technical Bid Evaluation, preparation of scope of work for contracts, contracts awards and in the project management process
 d) Gathers and provides relevant information and engineering data as required for engineering development by the Contractor. Liaises with counterparts within the permanent organisation
 e) Reviews and approves Project Specifications relating to the discipline in line with QAPCO technical rules and regulations, industrial standards and safe working practices, thus ensuring QAPCO’s guidelines, procedures and specifications are followed
 f) Reviews, comments, and approves design deliverables from Contractors. Ensures that the engineering/design output meets the project’s and QAPCO’s requirements and is performed in a timely and efficient manner by the Contractors
 g) Provides discipline support for Procurement, Construction, Pre-commissioning and Commissioning. Ensures compliance with the required safety, quality, environmental and technical standards and provides technical support to Construction, Pre-commissioning, Commissioning, HSE, and QA/QC
 h) Provides technical assurance of the adequacy of designs prepared by Contractors, by reviewing and approving all engineered work products for quality, innovation, and discernment. Ensures that alternate designs or changes are economical, operable and meet safety, maintenance and schedule requirements
 i) Participates in the inspection of equipment and materials, at the vendor’s facilities, or upon its arrival at site, according to the Quality Assurance Plan. Provides technical support for selection of equipment, materials, hardware and applications
 j) Participates actively in planning, monitoring, and progress controlling of the Construction, Pre-commissioning and Commissioning activities against the project schedule. Ensures proper and accurate documentation is provided/updated through the life of the project
 k) Serves as liaison between the project team and QAPCO’s departments, for the relevant discipline
 l) Ensures project closeout meets the required standards

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Project Electrical Senior Specialist - Qatar Petrochemical Company

Job Description
A. PURPOSE OF THE JOB

 To provide construction expertise in the relevant discipline during all stages of project; to interface with site contractors, manage site activities and to report on construction schedules, requirements, and specifications

 B. TASKS PERFORMED
 1. Liaises with counterparts within project management team, QAPCO’s permanent organization and Contractor’s site organization
 2. Reviews and comments on site construction documents relating to the discipline, ensuring correct implementation of project approved procedures and specifications
 3. Follows-up on the progress of the discipline construction activities ensuring they are in line with the approved schedule
 4. Provides assurance that project construction activities are prepared and executed in safe manner in full compliance with the applicable safety, quality, environmental and technical standards
 5. Supervises and reports on discipline planning, progress control and appraisal of the activities
 6. Ensures proper and accurate documentation is produced and updated through for all construction activities in the discipline and all alternate designs or changes are recorded and approved
 7. Participates in the inspection of equipment and materials, upon its arrival at site ensuring compliance with constructability requirements
 8. Provides technical support within the discipline to Engineering, HSE, QA/QC and Pre-commissioning departments
 9. Participates actively in planning, monitoring, and progress controlling of the Construction and Pre-commissioning activities against the project schedule
 10. Supports the Head of Construction in preparation and finalizing of the periodical project reports and presentations
 11. Identifies and brings to the attention of Head of Construction, any potential problems which could delay construction or cause cost deviations and could have an adverse effect on the project and provides recommendations for mitigation measures

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