BI Developer
Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons
Dubai, UAE
The Role
Working with the Special Projects Team. Using Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition (OBIEE) software suite of tools, the BI developer is responsible for strategically designing and implementing business intelligence (BI) software and systems. This include gathering requirements, integration with the existing databases and data warehouses, and designing, testing, and deploying BI solutions to end users. Will also assist in the administrative support of Seddiqi Holding's BI infrastructure to meet industry standards for availability and security. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: - Provide development expertise and supplemental administrator support for the Company's business intelligence (BI) infrastructure, OBIEE suite of tools etc. - Develops and merges the repository, performance tuning and enforcing repository best practices. - Works in conjunction with Applications Team for migration, deployment and performance tuning of repositories. - Develops data access queries and uses OBIEE tools like answers, builds dashboards and help in development of complex ad hoc queries and predictive analyses. - Works with business analysts and acts as a liaison between technical departments and business departments. - Trains the power users of your respective business along with business analysts. - Create efficient BI data models (from relational data models) to be used for the development of OBIEE tools. - Develop robust BI tools for in depth analysis, trend analysis, OLAP, dashboard, and mapping. - Work closely with Seddiqi Holding's Applications / DBA team to maintain the OBIEE server infrastructure. - Provide development expertise and supplemental administrator support for the Comapany's business iintelligence (BI) infrastructure, OBIEE suite of tools etc. - Ensures the effectiveness achievement of departmental functional objectives setting individual objectives. - Communicates and discusses the function's guidelines and procedures with colleagues.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications: - University degree in Computer Science - Relevant Certifications: OBIEE and any relevant BI tools - 5+ years of experience in OBIEE Design, development and implementation -Broad range of experience on developing BI tools especially for Retail/Finance Industry Job Specific Skills: - Experience in building star data models, and proficiency building Analytics based tools using Analytics functional within OBIEE - Must be proficient in Oracle SQL and PL / SQL Competencies: - Delivery focused - Excellent planning and reporting - Clear and transparent communication - Excellent presentation skills - Client relationships skills - Logical and structured approach - Critical thinking and problem solving - Decision making - Excellent communication skills -
About the Company
Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons is a family owned entity with a large portfolio of Swiss Watch brands. Thanks to its brand strategy and the vision of the late Mr. Ahmed Seddiqi, Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons has enjoyed a steady expansion since its inception in the late 1940s.
At the group, we believe that each employee contributes to the growth and success of the company, and this is evident with the strong and loyal workforce of 480 plus employees, some of whom have been with the organization since 1968.
Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons is the largest distributor of Swiss Brand watches in the Middle East. We offer world-class and exquisitely designed watches and jewellery. From a humble beginning of a single store in 1950s, today Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons portfolio consists of over 50 prestigious brands across 52 locations in the UAE.
Technical Resource Administrator
Irwin & Dow
Abu Dhabi, UAE
The Role
Our client is a corporate Oil & Gas company based in Abu Dhabi. The company operate globally from five regional headquarters in the USA, UK, South Africa, UAE and Malaysia and are present in over 50 countries worldwide. They are seeking an in-house Technical Resource Administrator to assess and monitor potential candidates from a technical background for an exciting new project based locally. You will be required to effectively source candidates by reviewing and screening CVs, matching their capability and knowledge to the relevant job descriptions, identify and shortlist candidates for first stage interviews and manage expectations regarding timescales and salaries. In addition, you will also maintain up to date records of candidates, track application progress; maintaining discretion and confidentiality at all times. Working closely with the HR management team, you will ensure that shortlisted candidates are of the required standard and technical ability, therefore it is expected that you will also have experience in recruiting blue-collar and trade candidates such as Electricians and Utility Technicians. In the role of Technical Resource Administrator you are the main point of contact for both candidates and the internal Hiring Manager, so time management is essential in order to ensure all those involved in the process are kept updated and informed at all stages of the process
Requirements
Our client is a corporate Oil & Gas company based in Abu Dhabi. The company operate globally from five regional headquarters in the USA, UK, South Africa, UAE and Malaysia and are present in over 50 countries worldwide. They are seeking an in-house Technical Resource Administrator to assess and monitor potential candidates from a technical background for an exciting new project based locally. You will be required to effectively source candidates by reviewing and screening CVs, matching their capability and knowledge to the relevant job descriptions, identify and shortlist candidates for first stage interviews and manage expectations regarding timescales and salaries. In addition, you will also maintain up to date records of candidates, track application progress; maintaining discretion and confidentiality at all times. Working closely with the HR management team, you will ensure that shortlisted candidates are of the required standard and technical ability, therefore it is expected that you will also have experience in recruiting blue-collar and trade candidates such as Electricians and Utility Technicians. In the role of Technical Resource Administrator you are the main point of contact for both candidates and the internal Hiring Manager, so time management is essential in order to ensure all those involved in the process are kept updated and informed at all stages of the process
About the Company
Irwin & Dow was established by two highly experienced recruitment professionals, Tracey Irwin and Jocelyn Dow. We provide a refreshing approach by working in close partnership with clients and candidates within the Business Support, Secretarial, HR & Finance sectors.
Good staff are key to every business. We recognise and appreciate this, having over thirty years combined recruitment and executive search experience within the region.
Our main aim is to provide a specialist service to clients preferring to work with a bespoke consultancy.
Our values of discretion and diplomacy are paramount and our ultimate goal is to become a partner of choice for all our clients and candidates.
Office Manager
Artan Holding
Qatar
The Role
Duties and Responsibilities General administration • Manage and administrative team to deliver day-to-day administrative operations • Maintain accurate paperwork and records in the school • Maintain a firm line of communication with the administrative team at other DBS campuses • Liaise with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education over required paperwork. Provide information related to the schools and their students to government departments, in compliance with their requirements • Maintain and up-to-date procedural manual for all administrative and procedural tasks • Endure administrative records such as asset registers, inventory lists, stock lists and lists of the location of equipment and assets are filed and up-to-date. Ensure assets and stock values and items are uploaded to the group’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system • Report to the Head of Corporate Services on any school-wide deficiencies in record-keeping and administrative procedures • Ensure the schools stay within the Qatari data protection regulations, as well as international copyright regulations: obtain the necessary permissions and rights clearance for the use of pupils’ data, and clear rights for photo, text, image and performance uses • Respond the concerns courteously and promptly while serving the schools’ interests, maintaining good relationships through a customer-facing ethic Admissions and student records • Operate a visible, accessible Reception area for the schools • Respond timeously and courteously to parents’ enquiries • Line manage the schools’ data officers • Be familiar with the operations of the schools’ Management information system (MIS), and know how to export and maintain data • Run the admissions processes at the schools, including staff, work flows, test scheduling, record keeping and parent liaison • Liaise with the senior leadership team over admissions decisions • Resolve complex or contested admissions instances with key stakeholder including the Principal and the Ministry of Education and Higher Education • Maintain communication with the pool of families awaiting admission at all times • Manage the responsiveness of customer-facing staff • Endure that all student records are kept accurate and up to date on the school’s Management Information System (MIS) • Use the MIS to generate data for analysis by the schools’ senior leadership and the Boards of Governors • Be familiar with Ministry of Education and Higher Education regulations regarding grade equivalencies and the attestation of certificates • Export relevant student data from MIS systems to the group’s ERP system, while maintaining Qatari regulations regarding the privacy of student data • Take responsibility for the accuracy and confidentiality of student data, including special medical, disability and safeguarding data • Manage student enrolment in line with agreed targets. Tests, Examinations and student progression • Manage tests and examinations by ensuring that examining board regulations are met, timetables are drawn up, certification issues are dealt with statistical data are validated, and examination fees and item bank charges have been paid • Be familiar with equivalency tables for different curricula and grades attained, as issued by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education • Liaise with senior leadership to facilitate student entry into higher education • Liaise with the Principal over decisions related to student achievement, progression and exclusion Teaching and Learning resources • Follow group procedures regarding the levels of delegated expenditure available to different staff in the schools • Maintain requisition and purchase order records and signoffs • Participate in budget and target setting regarding controllable costs prior to the start of the academic year • Assist with annual book, stationery and equipment purchases • Ensure the effective management of the schools’ inventory of textbooks, stationery, consumables and software licenses, through control procedures and staff management Community engagement • Project the image and reputation of the schools in line with the schools’ marketing plans and marketing budgets • Deploy social media, word of mouth and PR and advertising to promote enrolments • Ensure stationery and branded items conform to the schools’ brand values • Line manage the schools’ marketing staff Cross-functional tasks • Liaise with the Principal over admissions, student progression and student exclusion • Liaise with the Principal over the schools’ image, reputation and its PR • Liaise with the Vice Principal to maintain up to date records of school policies and procedures • Liaise with the group’s HR manager over personnel issues related to school employees • Liaise with the group Finance manager over income, cash and budgetary management • Liaise with the group Procurement manager over asset management, consumables purchasing and the status of supplies • Liaise with the Head of Corporate Services regarding service requests • Coordinate offline requisitions.
Requirements
Knowledge • Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint. • A working knowledge of databases as the incumbent will be required to work with the school’s MIS and the group’s ERP. An appreciation of the nature of the contribution that data and its measurement can make to school performance. • Some working knowledge of the sector, such as QMSA or international inspections requirements, examinations administration, graduate entry requirements or grade equivalences, will be an advantage, Skills The incumbent must demonstrate the following skills: • Excellent organisational and time management skills; • Team leadership and motivation. the ability to appraise, praise and develop people • The capacity to prioritise tasks and work under pressure; • The ability to liaise well with others and delegate tasks; • Excellent oral and written communication skills, especially as regards reporting; • Flexibility and adaptability to changing workloads; • Problem-solving skills and project management ability; • The ability to represent complex issues clearly to management; • A strong understanding of personalities and behavioural styles; negotiation skills; conflict management and resolution skills • Excellent attention to detail and well-organised record keeping; • Proficiency in English required; the ability to speak Arabic is an advantage. Personal attributes The incumbent must demonstrate the following personal attributes” • Excellent interpersonal skills • A service ethic that embodies understanding, handles difficult customers and responds tactfully yet firmly in complex situations • Commercial acumen and good judgment • Confidentiality and trustworthiness in dealing with all aspects of the school • A strong work ethic and a ‘can-do’ attitude • Cultural awareness and sensitivity • Assertiveness and presence • The ability to influence senior management and build strong commercial relationships • Patrience, tact, diplomacy and approachability • Flexibility adaptability, passion Qualifications • The position is a management position, so a degree or some evidence of higher education studies such as a Diploma or Foundation degree is required, in the following areas: o Business Administration o Management studies o Computing and Information Technology o Human Resource management o Public Administration • Degree and/or Diploma qualified. Qualified and licensed engineer, quantity surveyor or other chartered professional. Experience • Experience of office and team management is highly valued for this position • The incumbent should be capable of being promoted into a senior leadership role • A minimum of four years’ experience in academic of administration environments, at least two of which should be in a supervisory position.
About the Company
Artan Holding is a 100% Qatari privately owned company with various high profiled subsidiaries across the State of Qatar, such as Doha British School, Qatar Skills Academy, House of Architecture and Interiors.
Senior Buyer- Menswear & Childrenswear
Carter Murray
Qatar
The Role
An international luxury department store renowned for their premium, contemporary and designer fashion is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage the seasonal buying for menswear and childrenswear brands. We are seeking a commercial individual who has strong buying experience who can drive this business area to achieve sales targets and margin. This role will be based in Doha- Qatar and report directly into the Head of Buying. Responsibilities: * Drive the creative direction and source new brands and products whilst negotiating the best terms. * Manage the performance of menswear & childrenswear and work cross functionally to drive sales and maximise profitability through leading your team. * Partnering with the merchandise team, you will plan the OTB and monitor and review in season, taking action where necessary. * Prior to opening you will be responsible for developing relationships and secure suitable brands in line with the overall brand strategy * Post opening you will be responsible for managing existing brands and concessions through regular meetings with the concession and floor managers to analyse performance * Work closely with Retail Operations, Marketing and PR and will maximise promotional opportunities during negotiations with suppliers. Skills: * At least 8-10 years' buying experience * Previous experience buying designer/ premium menswear brands is essential * Managerial experience is essential * Strategic with a solid understanding of the product and market * Strong negotiator and have the ability to influence and motivate a team * Creative, innovative and highly commercial approach * Ability to work within a multicultural team * Willingness to relocate and live in Doha * Open to international travel to attend seasonal buying trip
Requirements
Responsibilities: * Drive the creative direction and source new brands and products whilst negotiating the best terms. * Manage the performance of menswear & childrenswear and work cross functionally to drive sales and maximise profitability through leading your team. * Partnering with the merchandise team, you will plan the OTB and monitor and review in season, taking action where necessary. * Prior to opening you will be responsible for developing relationships and secure suitable brands in line with the overall brand strategy * Post opening you will be responsible for managing existing brands and concessions through regular meetings with the concession and floor managers to analyse performance * Work closely with Retail Operations, Marketing and PR and will maximise promotional opportunities during negotiations with suppliers. Skills: * At least 8-10 years' buying experience * Previous experience buying designer/ premium menswear brands is essential * Managerial experience is essential * Strategic with a solid understanding of the product and market * Strong negotiator and have the ability to influence and motivate a team * Creative, innovative and highly commercial approach * Ability to work within a multicultural team * Willingness to relocate and live in Doha * Open to international travel to attend seasonal buying trip
About the Company
Carter Murray is a specialist recruitment consultancy specialising in the placement of marketing professionals into professional services firms, the financial services sector, multi-national corporations and global brands from our offices in London, Dubai and Sydney. Carter Murray is a member of The SR Group, a specialist global recruitment consultancy founded in 1987, operating in the niche markets of Taxation, Legal, HR and Marketing recruitment. From the worlds largest companies to small owner-managed businesses, we recruit at all levels for a complete cross-section of clients. Our clients include the full range of UK and international professional services firms and financial services companies. We recognise that they expect an exceptional level of service and a real knowledge of todays highly specialised market.Each of our consultants personally manages their own clients and specialises in specific areas of this key marketplace. We take the time to really understand both parties needs and provide focused and consistent advice.
