Head of Exhibitions Management
Qatar Museums
Doha, Qatar
The Role
The Head of Exhibitions Management is responsible for overseeing the work of the Centralized Exhibitions team as it relates to the planning, development, and delivery of exhibitions and site specific installations, including managing exhibition budgets and communications. Develops all QM exhibitions contracts, budgets, and schedules and responsible for preparing and reviewing exhibitions related policies and procedures. Liaises with internal and external partners to deliver QM generated, travelling exhibitions, including vendors and partners abroad, and oversees the work of exhibition-related to contractors. The Head of Exhibitions Management leads the Exhibition Projects meetings within QM and oversees the overall implementation of projects. Exemplar project management for all exhibitions and site-specific installations. High attention to detail when it comes to contract management, staying on schedule and within budget. High level of project management expertise and a solution orientated focus is necessary to succeed at this job. Provides leadership through example as well as recruit, mentor and train teams, including junior staff and interns. Key Accountabilities: - Develops and oversees the management of budgets related to all exhibitions, including budget forecasting (in consultation with the relevant departments) and cost management during project development and delivery. Moreover, coming up with alternative contingency projects plans when necessary. - Develops and oversee the general budget and expenditures for the Exhibitions Department. - Tracks all Exhibitions budget expenditure. - Must be able to manage budgets over minimum of QR 4,000,000. - Must work closely with Director of Exhibitions, QM Procurement, QM Legal Affairs, QM Finance Departments and other departments based on the project requirements. - Under the direction of the Director of Exhibitions, the Head of Exhibitions Management must be able to create Exhibitions budget proposals and alternates for every current and projected fiscal years. - Oversees the planning and progress of exhibitions and site-specific installations. Initiate or coordinate collaborations with other local, regional or international institution and partners. - Under the direction of the Director of Exhibitions, the Head of Exhibitions Management also communicates and negotiates with internal and external partners to develop agreements for the delivery of temporary and travelling exhibitions. - Responsible for developing all related exhibition policies and procedures. - Responsible for receiving and reviewing all exhibition proposals as well as developing a system of workflow for all received proposals. - Maintain and update MIA exhibitions schedule and making it accessible to relevant involved parties. - Provides mentoring support for Exhibition Department staff. - Ensures that all exhibitions are delivered within budget and according to schedule by overseeing the work of Exhibition Project Specialists relating to the planning, budgeting, scheduling, communication, and the design and installation of exhibitions. - Reviews and makes recommendations on parts of the workflow and approvals of the Exhibition Policy. - In collaboration with the Head of Exhibition Design, ensures that the exhibition design and build is completed in compliance with local and international standards (design, health and safety, access etc.). - Archiving of files for all past exhibitions and final work product as prescribed by the Director of Exhibitions. - Prepares monthly and quarterly Exhibition Department reports. - Reviews and updates quarterly Individual Development Plans for supervised staff. - Must follow QM exhibition policies and procedures. - Must undergo regular exhibitions related development and training. - Must be able to manage a team and delegate work to each member. - Project management for all exhibitions and site-specific installations, specifically focused on exceptional contract management, budgets and schedules. - Under the direction of the Director of Exhibitions, the Head of Exhibitions Management manages the exhibitions program. - Works closely with curators and program staff to develop and implement multi-year plans for exhibition and site-specific projects throughout the museum. - Oversees all stages of planning and implementation for QM exhibitions and assigned off-site exhibitions; ensures smooth and effective execution of these exhibitions (e.g. on time and within budget). - Ensures the highest level of work production from partners and vendors. - Develops and implements tools and measurements to evaluate success of tasks and projects connected to this position. - Manages all exhibition planning and implementation meetings with appropriate staff; facilitates communication between all parties involved in exhibition planning and implementation and provide leadership to resolve conflicts. - Works with QM operations to develop exhibition expense projections for exhibitions. Tracks and manages the annual exhibition budget. - Reviews all invoices related to assigned exhibitions with departmental staff and ensure invoicing of participation fees is processed in accordance with the contract schedule. - Works with QM Operations' Legal Department to develop contracts and conduct negotiations with exhibition partners; ensures all contractual obligations are met. - Collaborate with Curatorial and other content partners to develop exhibitions and commissions for presentation at Exhibitions Department and selected other venues. - Work closely with several QM departments related to all parts of the exhibitions process.
Requirements
- Extensive and proven knowledge of exhibition management and knowledge of museum standards and procedures. - A high level of expertise in the planning, development and implementation of exhibitions. - Knowledge of current museum practices and trends. - Highly organised with extensive project management experience, including planning and monitoring budgets, developing and tracking timelines and preparing tender documentation and scopes of work. - Extensive project management experience in a museum, creative, or construction capacity, and in compiling complex reports. - Strong negotiation skills. - Experience negotiating and managing contracts and legal agreements. - Experience managing others staff effectively and working collaboratively in team settings. - Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams. - Ability to inspire and support a team of peers – motivating and guiding others. - Experience developing and managing budgets in excess of QR 4,000,000. - Must have excellent and superior written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills in English. - Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Projects and Outlook. - Excellent organizational ability. Attention to detail. - Willingness to travel, as needed. - Flexible approach to work, but highly committed. - 5-10 years of experience working in Exhibitions Management area for a museum, gallery or foundation. Preferably in museum’s sector
About the Company
The Qatar Museums, is in charge with the oversight and development of the national system of museums for the State of Qatar.
The QM was created in December 2005 to combine the resources of all museums in the country and to further develop their capacity for collection and preservation of historic objects.
Project Managers - Saudi National
1Recruit International
Riyadh, Jeddah and Makkah (Saudi Arabia), Saudi Arabia
The Role
• Leading General Contracting Firm • Locations: Makkah, Riyadh and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia • Competitive Salary Package + Benefits Our client, a leading Tier 1 general contracting firm with regional MENA operations, has secured numerous key commercial building projects and now seek to expand their resource capability in key leadership roles. They now seek to appoint various Saudi National Project Managers across the Kingdom across various major commercial projects. These roles are responsible for planning, directing and managing all the activities, processes and day to day operations of projects to ensure that the execution is in accordance with the project plans, quality and budgets. Reporting to the Project Director and managing a project team, this role is responsible for the following: • Provide general management, operational and technical direction to subordinates with regards to the various aspects & phases of the project to ensure professional and timely execution of the project within the allocated resources and budgets. • Assumes complete responsibility of the project planning, execution and monitoring activities through managing delivery in accordance to project set time, quality and budget. • Coordinate with the operations department / engineering department in providing the detailed shop drawings for projects. • Ensures that material supplies from both suppliers & subcontractors are in accordance with project specifications, requirements and conditions. • Ensures that material quantities and specifications in accordance with the project agreement and that these quantities are delivered on time. • Checks and ensures that the project management team is working in harmony and is focused on executing the project within allocated specifications, requirements, time and approved budget. • Ensures that the daily and weekly planning schedules are prepared and adhered to by the project management team. • Monitors and resolves any issues or notifications concerning project execution. • Monitors and resolves any issues or notifications raised by the clients, consultant and/or subcontractor concerning the project execution. • Coordinates and liaises with respective company departments to ensure smooth flow of work in the project without any hindrances and problems and support related company departments in performing their monitoring and controlling tasks (inspections, audits, etc.). • Reports and provides periodical reports to COO / Project Director / PMO on project progress, performance, issues, client satisfaction and financial position in order to facilitate decision making within the region. • Conducts meetings with clients, subcontractors and project management team on regular basis to discuss areas of concern and review progress and resolve any issues. • Communicates and discusses the functions guidelines and procedures with project employees to ensure responsibilities, authorities and accountabilities are defined and understood. • Provides guidance, support, leadership and management to the project employees to ensure effective flow of work and ensures that all employees recognize their fundamental roles to achieve the firm’s overall organizational objectives. • Ensure safety at project work locations. • Monitors the adherence of project employees to the company’s guidelines, policies & procedures. • Ensures effective project performance through the selection, development, deployment and motivation of competent staff.
Requirements
• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction or comparable with a minimum of 3+ years of relevant project management experience with a strong background in large scale commercial projects including hospitals, residential, airports, high rise towers and city developments. Must have a working knowledge of delivery of projects. • Professional Certificate (i.e.) PMP is highly desirable. • The communicator we seek must possess strong leadership skills, negotiation abilities, analytical skills essential as well as accuracy and attention to detail. A competitive salary package will be offered to attract exceptional candidates to this growth organization.
About the Company
1Recruit International LLC is an international global recruitment and human resource solutions consultancy with a global mind set and a proven track record in talent management. Resourcing across an array of executive business sectors, our corporate mission entails client satisfaction through quality orientation; a consultative approach, delivery excellence and innovation through 'best fit candidates technically, behaviourally and culturally.
Senior Penetration Tester
National Security Services Group (NSSG)
Muscat, Oman
The Role
The following are the duties the employee can expect, but not limited to: • Works with a team that formulates, implements, and operates security designs and penetration test suites. This includes intrusion detection systems, intrusion prevention systems, network monitoring, flow analysis, system integrity, risk analysis, security scanning and other proactive security measures. • Build a penetration testing lab. • Attend meetings with different organizations as required to talk about vulnerabilities and mitigations. • Evaluate, assess, and provide recommendations on new products and technologies related to the design and deployment of secure systems. • Work with other members of the Security team to investigate, perform forensics, compile relevant technical/background information, and perform post-mortem analysis of information security incidents. This work will frequently require handling confidential and sensitive information. • Give input on the processes of the organization. • Build comprehensive reports of vulnerabilities and possible future weak points. • Interact with other IT personnel, sometimes of different nationalities. • Other duties as assigned • Provide off-hours, on-call support • Manages interns on the Security Team PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES • Proven skills in technical writing, verbal communications, consulting, and problem solving in a rapidly changing technical environment • Proven experience being team-oriented and self-motivated, with a keen attention to detail and the ability to work independently • Ability to effectively communicate and work with individuals from diverse backgrounds or cultures
Requirements
• Must have a High School Diploma • Valid Driver’s License is required • 3-5 years in the cyber security field • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Sciences preferred Required to have at least three of the below certifications: • CPTC • CPTE • CompTIA – Security+ • CSTA • GPEN - GIAC • OSCP • CEH • ECSA • CEPT • PWK • CPT • CISSP • GCIH • GCFE • GCFA • CCFE • CREA Certification origins must be accredited by ANSI or an equivalent authorized body under ISO/IEC Standard 17024 PREFERRED SKILLS: • Windows, OSX and Linux operating systems • C, C++, C#, Java, ASM, PHP, JavaScript, Python, Golang • Bash, Powershell • Network servers and networking tools (e.g. Nessus, nmap, Burp, etc.) • Computer hardware and software systems • Web-based applications • Security frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001/27002, NIST, HIPPA, SOX, etc.) • Security tools and products (Fortify, AppScan, Wireshark, etc.) • Kali Linux, Backtrack Linux, Tails, Cyborg Linux, Knoppix or BackBox Linux etc. • Vulnerability analysis and reverse engineering • Metasploit framework • Forensics tools • Cryptography principles
About the Company
National Security Services Group (NSSG) is a cyber security firm located in the Sultanate of Oman.
NSSG is designed to assist the private and government sectors determine their in-depth threats and provide solutions in coordination with our partners, which alleviates and reduces the risk in the every growing world today.
NSSG seeks only the best and most qualified personnel to lead companies and governments alike, into the future.
Telemarketing Agent
Clarendon Parker Bahrain
Manama, Bahrain
The Role
The holder of this position has the primary responsibility to selling policies and / or the company's services through outbound and inbound telephone calls and other means of distance communication (eg. Website), she will manage sales practices, in accordance with the established procedures and ensuring the qualitative and quantitative standards defined by the company, following them until the payment of the service / policy sold. AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES • To contact businesses or individuals by phone, in order to convince potential customers to buy insurance policies or services of the company, based on agreed script describing the policy / service. • Provides explanations on the products/services offered and their prices in response to questions from potential customers. • Adapt/Fits the sales scripts to better address the needs and interests of individuals. • Respond to telephone calls from potential customers who have been requested through other direct marketing actions. • Record and verify names, addresses, purchases and reactions of customers/prospect in the Telemarketing software platform. • Send documents by email or mail to customers that have shown an interest in the product/service and/or have acquired/bought a policy/service as a result of a telephone sales.Require credit card data to customer for the payment of policies/services sold to be uploaded directly in the company's bank partner platform (secure environment).Reports to supervisor of particularly complex situations that require higher-level decisions. • Contacts the customer in case of withdrawal in order to understand the motivation and to keep the sale. • Keeps the levels and sales performance established by the management
Requirements
• Knowledge of sales and marketing principles and strategies • Relevant work experience in sales, marketing, promotions or telemarketing • Product knowledge • Proficiency in relevant computer applications Key Competencies: • Communication skills • Information gathering and management • Persuasiveness •Negotiation skills •High energy levels •Self motivation
About the Company
Established in 1996, Clarendon Parker Bahrain is an International Recruitment Specialist Consultancy based in Bahrains Seef Business District. We specialise in mid to senior level professional, managerial, technical recruitment and staffing solutions in Bahrain and beyond. Our multinational team of consultants are experienced professionals within the fields they represent. Each consultant brings strong industry links and knowledge to better understand your business requirements. We know the market and we know our candidates!
Our team of dedicated consultants specialise in the following industries:
Accounting, Finance & Banking Logistics & Customer Service Secretarial & Administration Human Resources & Recruitment Engineering & Construction IT/Telecom Marketing & PR Oil and Gas
The current range of services includes permanent and temporary recruitment, recruitment advertising campaigns, employee satisfaction surveys, state-of-the-art web-based recruitment technology and HR consulting services relating to recruitment processes and activities.