Instructor Intensive English Program - American University of Kuwait

(Position Code No. 13-1201- AUKWEB 10): The successful candidate will hold at least a Master’s Degree in English as Second Language, Foreign Language Education, Education, English, Linguistics or related field. The instructor is responsible for planning, teaching, and evaluating assigned coursework in the program’s skills/content-based Reading /Writing and Oral Communications courses, participating in program assessment initiatives and University service. Candidates must have strong teaching skills, outstanding communication skills with a native speaker fluency in written and spoken English, excellent motivational and instructional skills with teaching experience of at least 5 years at a College level, including experience in teaching English as a second language.

Application Instructions:
Application packages are to be submitted electronically to faculty@auk.edu.kw (attachments must not exceed 10 MB per e-mail). The package should contain the following:

1) Cover letter, detailing the candidate’s specific interest in AUK, and how the candidate’s past experience provides a suitable basis for performance in the position for which they are applying;
2) A current CV;
3) Statement on research and service and statement of teaching methodology, including curricular development that the individual has initiated and executed;
4.) Copies of teaching evaluations if available;
5) The names and addresses, both electronic and postal, of three referees.
6) Two recent publications /two writing samples;

(For large items such as books, please send hardcopies to the Academic Dean’s Office)
Academic Dean’s Office,
American University of Kuwait,
Salem Al Mubarak Street,
Opposite Salmiya Palace Hotel,
Salmiya, Kuwait ).

In completing your application, please quote position code number. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For full consideration, applications should be reviewed by December 1, 2013.

Visit the AUK website (www.auk.edu.kw) to learn about the degree programs, university facilities, and campus life.

Contract Analyst - King Abdullah University - Jeddah

Through a collaborative approach with internal clients, the Contract Analyst will support the Contract Specialist in the management and control of the procurement process and supplier relationships for low to medium value and risk contract arrangements. The Contract Analyst is required to undertake contracting activity in accordance with the KAUST Procurement Governance Manual.

Education    Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Finance or Law. 
Required Experience     Minimum of 2 years experience in related field.

Responsibilities   
     Assist in the preparation of financial studies that establish technical, financial, procedural or administrative feasibilities for medium value contract services and evaluation of alternatives;
    Assist in the development of contracting strategies and resolution of problems concerning contract development, including risk assessment and drafting contract remedies;
    Draft competitive bid documentation to support the objectives of the client organization;
    Contribute to the management of the bidding and evaluation process for medium value contracts, which includes technical, financial and commercial considerations;
    Draft justification documentation for recommendation of award of contract;
    Assist in the preparation of papers and presentations in support of procurement recommendations made to executive management;
    Develop competitive and market analysis to support negotiations with contractors, as appropriate;
    Evaluate and recommend action for proponent provided medium to high value sole source justifications to ensure they are based on sound procurement policies and principles;
     Assist in the provision of proponent representation in the administration of contracts and participate in the development of financial and technical advice on intent of wording, scope of service, evaluation methodologies and approaches, or other clauses that may impact cost and cost/benefit relationships;

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Administration Officer - Riyadh - ABB Group

As an Administration officer you should have the ability to compose correspondence and produce a variety of documents using Microsoft office suite and various software packages. Preparation of PowerPoint presentations and creating and manipulation of data on spreadsheets and/or database software programs utilizing formulas. Establish and maintain confidential executive filing systems, including follow-up files, which permit timely and accurate reference to business matters. Prepare expense reports for executives including international exchange rate calculations. Plan daily files and information packages (including expediting in advance) to prepare executives for calendar and deliverables. Proactively conduct daily calendar briefing. Manage phone calls by providing answers, decisions and instructions to aid in the resolution of routine matters. Receive and assist visitors, recommending other contacts as appropriate. Make complete travel arrangements and coordinate meetings and conferences with customers' high level executives for the executives as well as for Business Development Managers and Project Managers. Arrange for facilities, transportation, lodging and special activities. Manage the opportunity tracking system, ProSales, including system updates, maintenance and report generation to ensure timely and effective responses to customers and effective coordination of proposal elements offered concurrently to different customers. Perform a variety of other duties such as conducting surveys, coordinating and documenting bookings forecasts, and analyzing market research questionnaires.

Ideally you'll hold Administrative Diploma With 2 years of experience will be an ideal fit, and most be fluent in English, Saudi national.

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Senior Accountant - Modern Arabian Crystal Industrial Co - Jeddah - Saudi Arabia

Duties And Responsibilities:
1. Report to Finance Manager.
2. Manage a team of accountants.
3. Develop procedures and accurate implementation of the recording, classifying, and summarizing of daily financial transactions.
4. Generate financial statements (balance sheet, profit and loss, cash flow) monthly.
5. Ensure general ledger, subsidiary ledgers, and other financial records and schedules are accurately maintained.
6. Institute policies and procedures capable of protecting the business resources against waste, fraud, and inefficiency.
7. Maintain procedures to establish tight control over cash transactions.
8. Ensure timely follow up of accounts receivable and payable.
9. Conduct and coordinate periodic stock take.
10. Ensure timely classification and recording of assets.
11. Oversee the preparation and reconciliation of payroll.
12. Maintain proper records of Insurance, make claims and negotiate and renew the insurances annually.
13. Reviewing and approving all monthly reconciliation (Banks, receivables and payables) and the journal Vouchers

Skills
1. Experience in managing an accounting department.
2. Very good oral and written communication skills in both Arabic and English is essential.
3. Excellent use of MS Office (mainly Excel and Word).
4. Experience in an audit environment for presentation of financial statements.
5. 5 years experience of which 3 should be in a similar position.
6. Good experience in ERP systems and in a manufacturing industry.

Send CV at: careers@crystalarabia.com

Administrative Assistant - Procurement - Al-Muhaidib Contracting Co - Jeddah - Saudi Arabia

Acts as the assistant to the Deputy Procurement Manager.
Responsible for follow up and tracking Purchase Requests and Purchase Orders as assigned by direct Manager
Must communicate with multiple site locations, engineers, store keepers, project managers and project directors via email and phone
Responsible for providing requested information to internal team as well as site team.
Responsible for identifying, researching, solving and/or responding to requests, inquiries, and problem situations in a timely manner.
Verifies and documents all communications and works with team to resolve issues
Coordinates and maintains an adequate filing system of daily work via imaging system and other files as needed.

Requirements:
- Bachelors degree
- Strong communication ability
- Confidence and attention to detail
- Careful with follow up
- Ability to solve problems
- GCC experience a must, preferably in Saudi Arabia
- Good organizational skills.
- Ability to effectively manage time.
- Independent and self motivated.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Good interpersonal techniques.
- Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines.
- Ability to read and interpret a document.

Send CV at: career@muhaidibco.com

Sr. Oracle Ias Administrator - SNS Group - Riyadh - Saudi Arabia

The candidate must meet the following criteria:
• Expertise in Oracle Portal
• Expertise in Oracle application Fusion Middleware (installation, configuration and administration)
• Expertise in Oracle Single Sign-on/OID
• Expertise in Oracle Forms/Reports 6i and 10g and above
• Expertise in Unix (HP-UX), Windows & Linux
• Expertise in Pert
• Expertise in working on Oracle 10g, 11g Database
• Expertise in High Availability (HA) configuration experience highly desired (VCS)
• Eight (8) years experience in Oracle platforms
• Five (5) years experience as Oracle Application Server Administrator
• Expertise in Oracle Application Server installation, administration and configuration Version 10g Release 2 and above
• Experience in Oracle weblogic (configure, design, implement, …..)
• Experience in iAS clustering (Create, configure, manage, …..)

http://www.snsgroup.com/dat/careers.php?&menu_Name=Careers

Safety And Security Officer - Al Manaratain in Manama - Bahrain

Job Description
• Inspecting regularly all production, erection and construction sites,including and Al Manaratain properties, as per weekly schedule for safety and security aspects and ensuring availability of methods of protection from employment risks and damages.
• Inspecting regularly all labor camps and ensuring that good housekeeping and healthy living conditions are available.
• Inspecting accidents and injuries, reviewing, analyzing, registering and writing report about them containing the means and precautions ensuring the avoidance of their recurrence in the future.
• Preparing statistics about employment injuries and serious accidents according to the business requirements and as required by the relevant authorities.
• Following up the maintenance and availability of fire prevention facilities and fire extinguishers and liaise with service supplier the delivery of the same and prepare required documents.
• Monitoring the periodical inspection of safety equipment and appliances and ensuring the recording of results in special registers.
• Reviewing and analyzing the work sites and equipment used therein for determination of their risks arising there from and methods of protection there from.
• Choosing the appropriate kinds of personal protection equipment (PPE) for the workers so as to ensure their protection from the work hazards, and coordinating with the Managers and supervisors to assure they are delivered accordingly to the employees.
• Enhancing the workers’ prevention awareness and enlightening them about the occupational hazards and methods of protection there from by holding seminars, delivering lectures, distribution of posters and preparation of occupational safety leaflets.
• Giving Safety induction training for all new employees joining the company and registering the same accordingly.
• Following up the behavior of new employees during the probation period with regards to safety and security aspect.
• Preparing and attending occupational safety committee meetings.
• Acting as rapporteur of the Safety Committee writing accordingly safety meetings minutes.
• Following up the treatment of injured people at the hospital on the day of the accident as well as preparing and submitting required documents to GOSI and medical committees for payment of compensation money and follow up the same with the related parties.
• Preparing daily inspection report regarding visited sites as well as power point presentations on monthly basis or when requested to do so.
• Checking the sites for any weak security points or situations and reporting the same to the related managers and supervisors regarding and suggesting solutions.
• Monitoring CCTV cameras and retrieving records of the same from time to time and /or when requested.
• Follow up with police directorate or other governmental parties regarding security or safety matters.
• Conducting research on the Internet and other sources of information regarding Safety, Health and security matters.

Note:
Statements mentioned here above reflect the general duties and responsibilities necessary to perform the principal functions of the job, and shall not be constructed as a complete description of the entire work requirements that may be inherited by the job.

http://www.almanaratain.com/apply-online.html