Vacancies
Events - Sales & Marketing Executive

Responsibilities

Developing Strong knowledge about Al-Iktissad Wal-Aamal projects
Managing Marketing lists for each market and project based on the assigned portfolio
Sourcing new sales leads and opportunities
Generating participation and sponsorship sales
Dispatching and finalize contracts with clients
Managing portfolio on CRM
Working closely with the events management team and project managers and deliver timely feedback on projects.

Requirements:

Fluent in Arabic & English
Strong editing skills
Strong written communication skills
Strong research and analytical skills
Strong sales skills
Basic Microsoft office skills
Organization, attention to detail and initiative
Interested candidates can send their resume to hr@iktissad.com and mention the position in the subject line.

Journalist / Editor – Business & Economy Specialization

Responsibilities

Conduct interviews, write editorials or special articles, and approve final drafts and layouts.
Excellent writing skills, including the ability to summarize complex information clearly and precisely from another language into Arabic
Production of breaking news and continuing coverage, special reports and newsletters covering the Arab Region
Strong research skills, including online search tools. Tenacity and ingenuity in the pursuit of sources and information
Strong editing and proofreading skills. Prior experience in research or editorial role an advantage
Critical Thinking, Time Management, Judgment and Decision and Active Learning are required
Edit and review publications for accuracy and completeness
Applicants must be driven to produce breaking news
Ability to accept feedback as a learning opportunity
Ability to work as part of a multicultural team, to build and maintain good working relationships
The ideal candidate must possess good copy editing skills and have a keen ability to write attention-grabbing headlines in Arabic.


Requirements


2 years + of professional online journalism editing experience in Arabic
BA degree required, preferably in journalism, banking or economic studies
Good Arabic writing skills, good command of English
Applicants must provide at least two references and 3-5 writing clips in addition to a resume and cover letter.

Project Manager

The project manager will report to the executive director.

The job tasks include:

Assist in planning, implementing and evaluating events in line with the organization’s mission and strategic plan.
Providing input and ideas into the strategy, design and structure of the program
Coordinate details of events such as conferences, workshops, round tables, exhibitions
Help project managers in their respective tasks and brainstorming sessions when needed
Schedule speakers, vendors, and participants
Conduct through research on topics of relevance
Suggest new viable topics for events locally, regionally and globally
Act as an agenda manager and follow up on content and speakers
Sourcing guest speakers and expert mentors to participate in the program, and working with them to prepare for their roles
Give direction for the administrative, social media and sales team to implement tactics and ensure success of each event both commercially and strategically.
Travel and present the company whenever needed for Marketing or sales purposes.
Overview project coordinators in their respective tasks and brainstorming sessions when needed.
Use existing CRM to perform all your tasks and ensure maximum visibility and success for Iktissad events.
Engage customers, clients and partners and help build a strong online community around our brands in events and publishing arms.
Use AIWA’s media platforms to market events, further strategic partnerships, and grow database and network.
Run evaluation and feedback forms after event execution to ensure adoption of best practices.
Proactively research and suggest cost-efficient tools and ways to improve operations' quality.

Requirements:

Fluent in Arabic & English
Strong editing skills
Strong written communication skills
Strong research and analytical skills
Strong sales skills
Basic Microsoft office skills
Organization, attention to detail and initiative
Interested candidates can send their resume to hr@iktissad.com and mention the position in the subject line.

Drupal Web Developer

The Drupal Web Developer will report to the ISRD Manager. The position is available as a full time position.


Required skills

2+ years of strong PHP coding experience
1+ years of strong front and back-end Drupal CMS experience
Strong experience developing Drupal 6 and/or 7 modules
Strong knowledge of MySQL
Experience with HTML5, CSS3, AJAX and jQuery
Understanding of integration concepts (restful services, API development, ...)
Producing standards-compliant code

Creative mind with an eye towards usability
Strong affinity for social media
Understand the implications of SEO decisions
Ability to participate in design and architecture reviews of new applications and major system enhancements
Ability to work as part of a team, understanding problems from another team member's
perspective, and, at times go beyond the job description to achieve a broader team goal
Come up with ideas to improve functionality, reliability and performance, and make our systems more flexible to business change.

Knowledge of Zend Framework and/or Symfony 2
Knowledge of XML and other web standards
Cross-browser and cross-platform compatibility testing and optimization experience
Exposure to agile development methodologies

A willingness to document code
Excellent debugging skills

Requirements

University Graduate
Good Communication skills
Good command of Arabic and English is a must
Living in Lebanon

Interested candidates can send their resume to hr@iktissad.com and mention the position in the subject line.

Event Coordinator

The Event Coordinator will report to the Events Manager.

The job tasks include:

Assist in planning, implementing and evaluating events in line with the organization’s mission and strategic plan.
Conduct through research on topics of relevance for each market.
Suggest new viable topics for events locally, regionally and globally.
Act as an agenda manager and follow up on content and speakers.
Give direction for the administrative, social media and sales team to implement tactics and ensure success of each event both commercially and strategically.
Travel and present the company whenever needed for Marketing or sales purposes.
Help project managers in their respective tasks and brainstorming sessions when needed.
Use existing CRM to perform all your tasks and ensure maximum visibility and success for Iktissad events.
Engage customers, clients and partners and help build a strong online community around our brands in events and publishing arms.
Use AIWA’s media platforms to market events, further strategic partnerships, and grow database and network.
Work with the magazines subscription & marketing departments to develop cross-sale practice among the event sponsors and stakeholders.
Run evaluation and feedback forms after event execution to ensure adoption of best practices.
Proactively research and suggest cost-efficient tools and ways to improve quality in the department’s operations.

Requirements:


Fluent in Arabic & English
Strong editing skills
Strong written communication skills
Strong research and analytical skills
Strong sales skills
Basic Microsoft office skills
Organization, attention to detail and initiative

Interested candidates can send their resume to hr@iktissad.com and mention the position in the subject line.

Web Developer

The Web Developer will report to the ISRD Manager. The position is available as a full time position.


Required skills

2+ years of strong PHP coding experience
2+ years of experience with HTML5, CSS3, AJAX and jQuery
Strong knowledge of MySQL
Understanding of integration concepts (restful services, API development, ...)
Producing standards-compliant code

Creative mind with an eye towards usability
Strong affinity for social media
Understand the implications of SEO decisions
Ability to participate in design and architecture reviews of new applications and major system enhancements
Ability to work as part of a team, understanding problems from another team member's
perspective, and, at times go beyond the job description to achieve a broader team goal
Come up with ideas to improve functionality, reliability and performance, and make our systems more flexible to business change.

Knowledge of Zend Framework and/or Symfony 2
Knowledge of XML and other web standards
Cross-browser and cross-platform compatibility testing and optimization experience
Exposure to agile development methodologies

A willingness to document code
Excellent debugging skills

Requirements

University Graduate
Good Communication skills
Good command of Arabic and English is a must
Living in Lebanon

Interested candidates can send their resume to hr@iktissad.com and mention the position in the subject line.

Online Coordinator

The Online Coordinator will report to the Communication Manager and will represent the group online through managing its online presence (website, social media…).

The job tasks include:
Maintain and update the group's websites and all online presence of the magazines and their brands on social media
Review & edit articles and photo selections before they are published online in cooperation the Editors in Chief
Work closely with the communication manager to develop ongoing online communication plans
Establish point of order and calendar-driven plans for events & magazines' promotions
Execute online communication plans
Act as writer and editor of all online communication vehicles and content
Update, continually and as needed, online profiles, graphics, content, brochures, media kits, messages and fact sheets
Engage customers, clients and partners online and help build a strong online community around our brands
Oversee the publication and sharing of all branded material online
Monitor & recording the company’s online presence
Provide accurate, relevant and timely feedback and content to customers, clients or partners online.
Offer superior customer service to online clients and partners
Maintain style, logo, and brand guidelines, graphics and photos

Qualifications & Skills:


Critical thinking, time management, judgment and decision and active learning are required
Understanding the impact of online presence on company image, brand and performance
Capacity to coordinate and implement communication strategies
Ability and desire to interact with people at all management levels and from all departments to collect and share information
Ability to respond urgently and accurately to the needs of the online community
Understanding of how social media work
Maintaining a positive attitude and a constructive relationship with our online audience
Capability to deal constructively with conflict, focusing on the situation and diffusing conflicts before they arise
Capacity to gain cooperation from others
Aptitude to take initiative to identify and act upon problems, offering constructive solutions
Willingness and ability to adjust to changing conditions and priorities
Ability to follow through tasks with minimal supervision

Requirements:


Fluent in Arabic & English
Strong editing skills
Strong written communication skills
Strong research and analytical skills
Basic Microsoft office skills
Organization, attention to detail and initiative

Interested candidates can send their resume to hr@iktissad.com and mention the position in the subject line.

Freelance Editors

Job Description

Seeking freelance editors with excellent English language skills.
Excellent knowledge in business language including: finance and banking, telecommunication and IT, real estate...
Applicants must be driven to produce breaking news and produce simultaneous online coverage.
Must also have a strong work ethic, a high level of integrity, initiative, and a desire to learn and progress.

Responsibilities

Conduct interviews, write editorials, special articles, reports and newsletters covering the Arab Region
Critical thinking, time management and active learning are required

Requirements

1 year + of professional online journalism editing experience in English
BA degree required, preferably in journalism or economic studies
Applicants must provide at least two references and 3-5 writing clips in addition to a resume and cover letter.

Senior Online Editor – Business Specialization
(Banking, Insurance, Energy, Real Estate…)

Job Description

Seeking a senior online editor to lead the editorial team.
Applicants must be driven to produce breaking news.
The ideal candidate must possess excellent copy editing skills and have a keen ability to write attention-grabbing headlines in Arabic.
The senior online editor must also have a strong work ethic, a high level of integrity, initiative, and a desire to learn and progress.


Responsibilities


Maintain and update main site
Edit and review internal publications for accuracy and completeness
Conduct interviews, write editorials or special articles, and approve final drafts and layouts
Supervise production of breaking news and continuing coverage, special reports and newsletters covering the Arab Region
Review photo selections
Lead editorial meetings, assign and manage flow of articles from staff and interns
Train, motivate, and develop editorial staff
Manage editorial calendar
Critical thinking, time management, judgment and decision and active learning are required


Requirements


3 years + of professional online journalism editing experience in Arabic
BA degree required, preferably in journalism or economic studies
Applicants must provide at least two references and 3-5 writing clips in addition to a resume and cover letter.

Journalists / Editors – Business Specialization
(Banking, Insurance, Energy, Real Estate…)

Edit and review internal publications for accuracy and completeness.
Conduct interviews, write editorials or special articles, and approve final drafts and layouts.
Critical Thinking, Time Management, Judgment and Decision and Active Learning are required.

Corporate CRM Administrator - Research & Development
Corporate CRM Administrator to support the roll-out of a customized Customer Relationship Management tool
Responsible for oversight and maintenance of enterprise CRM tool.
Primary interface between the end-users and the IT department to address usage, report generation and modifications.
Good command of Arabic and English is a must
Graphic Designer
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator and Flash.
Subscriptions Sales Manager
Prospecting New Accounts.
Developing and maintaining customer report.
Train, direct, and supervise telesales staff.
Coordinate the operation of sales department by establishing territories, goals, and quotas.
Good command of Arabic and English is a must

Interested candidates can send their resume to hr@iktissad.com

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