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[full-time] Career Counselor at The Institute of Applied Technology (IAT)

2009-11-01 16:58:11

Location: Abu Dhabi
URL: http://www.uaego.com

Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to Campus Senior Student Services Coordinator, the Career Counsellor facilitate students in identifying realistic and achievable employment goals The incumbent will be responsible for establishing and maintaining links with local employers so as to facilitate opportunities for students graduating from IAT. Additionally the role will involve career advice and advice on further learning opportunities to enhance the graduates potential in the workplace.

COMMUNICATIONS

Communication will be required with senior management, faculty and support staff. Will require communication with other campus’s and staff in the Directorate. There is a strong requirement to be able to communicate effectively with students on a one to one basis and collectively. The incumbent should have a proven ability in the delivery of presentational materials and scenario settings.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Interview students to obtain employment history, education background and career goals.
• Administer and interpret tests designed to determine the interests, aptitudes and abilities of students.
• Collect labour market information for students regarding career choice and skill requirements.
• Counsel students on career related issues.
• Assist students with completion of various components of the application process for training.
• Keeping up to date on program changes and current labour market trends.
• Implement and manage career fairs and visits.
• Manage a fairly large caseload.
• Ensure all files are complete and consistently current.
• Implement and maintain IAT’s Quality Assurance policies and procedures through application audit and continuous client feedback.
• Act as an Ambassador for The Institute of Applied Technology, fostering relationships with both community and commercial representatives.

The responsibilities listed above are not exhaustive. Additional duties may be added from time to time depending on organisational requirements.

Skills

REQUIREMENTS
LANGUAGE

Excellent oral and written English essential.
Spoken and written Arabic helpful but not essential.

EXPERIENCE

• Ideally a minimum of 3 years within a similar role in an educational environment.
• A skilled personality profiler using the appropriate psychometric assessment tools.
• Ability to career/personality match.
• Ability to guide students to recognise their strengths and weaknesses and support them to acknowledge the same.
• Ideally some teaching experience.
• A skilled CV writer.
• Ability to utilise all media for the enhancement of the job role.

Candidate specification

• The position requires a mature individual who can easily relate to teenagers.
• Has a calm disposition.
• Has an engaging personality.
• Is a sound negotiator who can sell the benefits of youth employment to potential hirers.
• Is a good listener.
• Is not judgemental.

Educational level

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Career Guidance, Counselling, HR or a related field.

Company Description

The Institute of Applied Technology (IAT) is endeavoring to lead career-based technical education in the Middle East region. Founded in 2005 through a royal decree of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, Ruler of Abu Dhabi, IAT has been set up to create a world class system of career-based technical secondary education for UAE students. IAT’s aim is to meet the industrial and technical challenges and requirements that will allow them to move on to higher education and pursue their careers in the higher technologies. The Institute of Applied Technology with its campuses in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai, Ras Al Khaima, Fujairah and Al Shahama, encompasses higher learning start-ups in aviation, logistics, nursing and vocational training center.

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[full-time] GIS Outreach Coordinator at Abu Dhabi Systems & Information Centre

2009-11-01 16:47:36

Location: Abu Dhabi
URL: http://www.abudhabi.ae

Description:

The Outreach Coordinator will coordinate with the AD-SDI Program staff to identify key opportunities for publicizing, both nationally and internationally, the progress and development of the AD-SDI Program and its resulting outputs to the AD-SDI using the Geospatial Portal website and other communication channels such as special events, seminars, exhibitions, conferences and other affairs. In addition, the Outreach Coordinator will work with the AD-SDI Technical Committee to prioritize the development of those products that will showcase the AD-SDI initiative and leverage external relationships and publicity.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Implements the AD-SDI communications plan, as well as monitors and reports progress and results;
Identifies, researches, scopes and recommends additional communications opportunities for the project;
Works with the AD-SDI Technical Committee and other members of the SDI Community to support internal communications, expand the community, and leverage external relationships;
Takes a leading role in efforts to educate and inform stakeholders and the public about the program and its products;
Maintains ties with SDI related international initiatives and other national SDI programs such as the Global Spatial Data Infrastructure (GSDI) organization;
Transfers experience and knowledge from the international SDI community to the AD-SDI community;
Prepares periodical newsletters to keep the AD-SDI community abreast of each other’s developments and achievements;
Maintains AD-SDI website;
Identifies AD-SDI related conferences, workshops and seminars and promote attendance by stakeholders;
Organizes local AD-SDI related conference, workshops and seminars;
Establishes and maintains stakeholder relations management system;
Oversees the development of pilot projects, “quick win” projects and showcases initiatives and ensures their propagation to the rest of the AD-SDI community.

skills
The candidate should have Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism or other relevant field, preferably complemented by a strong GIS/IT/digital media background. He or she shall have a clear understanding of the importance of strategic communications, as well as a creative approach to communications planning and implementation, solid project design, management and reporting skills, ability to meet deadlines, and proven subcontractor management skills, and an ability to work closely and effectively with senior managers and a diverse team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The candidate should have 4 to 6 years experience, strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills in English. Knowledge of Arabic is a plus, as is experience in United Arab Emirates.

Education
Marketing/Communication/Public Adminsitration

About

The Abu Dhabi Systems & Information Centre (ADSIC) was created in October 2005 by Executive Council resolution No. 33, issued by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council. ADSIC’s role is to develop, drive and support various initiatives within the Government to transform government services in the Emirate. A key objective of this transformation is to establish a modern, efficient and citizen-centric e-Government platform to match the best in the world

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[full-time] it operation manager at Michael Page International

2009-10-11 19:45:24

Location: Abu Dhabi
URL: http://www.michaelpage.ae

Description:

job description

To control and manage IT infrastructure and systems.

the successful candidate will be responsible and accounable for the following:
IT Infrastructure Availability
IT Infrastructure Implementation
skill set

The skills required are
Second level ITIL qualifications
Must have managed IT infrastructure in a medium to large scale operation for a minimum of 3 years.
Will have experience dealing with outsourced service providers. Will also need to be aware of Data Center operations.
A high level of technical IT knowledge is a must
The Candidate MUST be a graduate
High Level of IT Infrastructure knowledge in areas such as WAN, LAN, Windows Server, VOIP, Exchange, IT Security etc
IT Infrastructure
Managing Third Parties
IT Systems Implementation

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[full-time] IT Operation Manager at Michael Page International

2009-10-11 19:43:35

Location: Abu Dhabi
URL: http://www.michaelpage.ae

Description:

job description

To control and manage IT infrastructure and systems.

the successful candidate will be responsible and accounable for the following:
IT Infrastructure Availability
IT Infrastructure Implementation
skill set

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[full-time] Section Manager – IT Planning at Abu Dhabi Education Council

2009-03-27 22:26:27

Location: Abu Dhabi
URL: http://www.adec.ac.ae

Description:

Experience 8 years +

Credentials

*A Bachelor Degree, as a minimum, in IT/ Computer Science/ Engineering or equivalent; *A Masters Degree in IT/ Computer Science/ Engineering or equivalent preferred

Description

To manage and oversee the IT Planning Section, by assuming overall responsibility for the Section’s functions and activities and ensuring they are performed according to the overall guidelines prescribed by ADEC, and that adequate support is provided to ADEC’s core functions.

*Identify the IT capability of the whole of ADEC, identifying particular areas that need additional help ensuring the necessary plans are put on place to support these needs; *Oversee the communication of all the services and products delivered by the IT Planning Section; *Develop the planning and establishment of long term and short term goals, objectives and programs for the Support Services Sector based on vision, mission and overall guidelines provided; *Manage the documentation of the policies and procedures for various functions in the section and oversee to ensure that these are adhered to; *Ensure that IT planning policy is in line with the expectations of government departments and continually manage the relationship with government representatives; *Identify and direct the IT service needs and processes, to ensure effective delivery and support for ADEC; *Ensure the maintenance of required application systems and databases to support the operation and management of ADEC; *Establish Service Level Agreement’s with service providers, monitoring and managing the service provider’s performance to target to ensure the efficient and cost effective supply of external services; *Supervise and approve the technical aspects, contents & layout of ADEC website; *Study division requirements for connection with the central network, ensuring a consistency in connection speed and efficient management of the filling system on the network.

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[full-time] director international network operation centre at du

2008-12-16 22:43:41

Location: dubai
URL: http://du.ae

Description:

job reference number: TECH59-08-TO
closing date: 28 Feb\’ 09
industry: Telecommunications
location: Dubai
work experience: 5-8 years
career level: Mid level management
education level: Bachelor\‘s degree/higher diploma
contract type: Permanent

Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Competencies: • Minimum 6 years of relevant experience within Telecom Sector • Strong Knowledge of a broad range of Telecommunications equipment. • Strong knowledge of Voice and Data Network system. • Knowledge of SDH and PDH equipments is highly preferred • Strong knowledge with Switching, soft switching and VoIP equipments. • IP / TDM Telephony operations experience. • Must be skilled in a variety of technologies data and voice. • Must have experience with installing and servicing various technologies. • Strong Understanding of Voice protocols and standards • KPI’s know-how – ensuring optimum performance and achievement of operational objectives • Good knowledge in design and management tools (MS Visio, MS Project, MS Office) • Strong problem-solving ability and customer service • Leadership Skills to meet/exceed goals. • Achievement Motivation. • Manage workloads. • Manage Time and Customer Expectations • Initiative. • Team Work and Co-operation • Excellent communication skills (interpersonal, verbal, and written). • Works well within a team and ability to build relationships cross-functionally. • Organizational Commitment. • Valid UAE driving license. Qualification:

• Engineering / Information Technology, Computer Science Graduate
• Cisco Technical Certification is highly preferred
• Master in Business Administration is preferred

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