jazarah! » Amman http://jazarah.net/jobs Tue, 15 Jun 2010 18:30:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 PR & Communications Officer | Amman, Jordan http://jazarah.net/jobs/pr-communications-officer-amman-jordan/ http://jazarah.net/jobs/pr-communications-officer-amman-jordan/#comments Tue, 08 Jun 2010 19:25:12 +0000 Samer Marzouq http://jazarah.net/jobs/?p=11292 Project management:
-Handle and supervise projects and/or hired to JP alongside the GM
oCommunications and follow up with clients or partners
oProposal development
oContract finalization
oTeam logistics and coordination – bookings
oProduct handling
oFiling and archiving information for the project
oCreative development – production coordinating
oGeneral project updates reports
oBudgeting
oInvoicing
oDeliverables management
oTeam work coordination (team leading)
oOther – as needed

Communications and Public Relations:

-External Communications:

o On most occasions after the GM, direct communications person for CMJ, BOJ, TRACCS PR Co. Sesame Workshop, USAID, other clients and partners according to the needed projects.

o Follow-up, manage and carry out on specific projects and/or requests from partners and/or the in-house team or general information; (linking partners) Studies, documents, reports and presentations etc.

o Direct contact with Sesame Workshop for general partner requests such as Press scans, reports, another needed to share.

-Internal Communications:
o Assisting alongside management team any internal notices, follow-ups and/or internal communications for the team. i.e. gathering invoices and providing to accountant and GM. Following up on specific JP matters when required. (Also a part of project management)

-Corporate partnership relations management (Simsim):

o Set communications and partnership PR plan find and target potential partners.

o contact and set meeting – potential partners communications.

o Develop partnership deliverables plan (with or without SW input)

o Develop proposals and presentation for meetings.

o Follow-up and development of the project. (Corporate relations communications).

o Project implementation with team.

o Making full reports on project and partnership process for partners and management.

o Any other required

- Additional Tasks (can be managed or not with the PR co) – Directly responsible for management and follow up of all activities involving the PR co in addition to supervising the following:

o Event Management; (inc. Simsim activities, committees etc.)

o Press Officer; Press release development, edit and dispatch (briefing forms, or direct articles, press plan, marketing strategy, etc) Supervise translation process between parties and approvals.

o Copywriter and editor; Manage and supervise content of documents, brochures and/or any written materials for JP or Simsim – monitor all translations of documents done by the PR co. Supervise approvals.

o Project Management & Follow-ups – Supervise or carry out other JP related specific projects on case by case basis.

o Reporting; Biweekly reports to the management on all activities including development and progress of tasks assigned to the PR co.

Media Components Management :
o Manage and supervise webpage content development for JP site and Simsim site.

o Develop page outline and manage media committee getting al updating projects, info and press to the media components.

o Magage and update youtube channels, facebook page & group, twitter page

Skills
oCommunications and follow up with clients or partners
oProposal development
oContract finalization
oTeam logistics and coordination – bookings
oProduct handling
oFiling and archiving information for the project
oCreative development – production coordinating
oGeneral project updates reports
oBudgeting
oInvoicing
oDeliverables management
oTeam work coordination (team leading)
oOther – as needed

* Excellent command of the English language.

Education
Bachelor’s in Social Sciences or any related feild.

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Male Content Editor | Ijazza Amman, Jordan http://jazarah.net/jobs/male-content-editor-ijazza-amman-jordan/ http://jazarah.net/jobs/male-content-editor-ijazza-amman-jordan/#comments Sun, 06 Jun 2010 20:08:55 +0000 Samer Marzouq http://jazarah.net/jobs/?p=11251 The main objective of this position is to focus on creating and developing content, making sure that the content is updated, interesting, and relevant.

The content editor will help identify, create, acquire and manage content for new and existing products. He will report directly to the head of the department.

Skills
Degree in Arabic Literature, English Literature, Journalism, Education or a degree in a related field is a must.

Excellent writing in both Arabic and English.

At least 1 year experience in content management, journalism, or editing is a must.

An eye for details.
Quick learner.

Technologically competent.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Ability to work under pressure.

Ability to manage scheduling content in a timely fashion and to consistently hit deadlines.

Social media and Blogging experience is helpful but not mandatory.

Enjoyment of a small team fast paced environment with frequent deadlines.

Those who fit the previous profile should only apply.

Education
Degree in Arabic Literature, English Literature, Journalism, Education or a any related field

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Flash Developer Action Script 3 | Aranim Media Factory Amman, Jordan http://jazarah.net/jobs/flash-developer-action-script-3-aranim-media-factory-amman-jordan/ http://jazarah.net/jobs/flash-developer-action-script-3-aranim-media-factory-amman-jordan/#comments Tue, 01 Jun 2010 17:20:07 +0000 Samer Marzouq http://jazarah.net/jobs/?p=11215 We are looking for an enthusiastic and fast learning programmer to join our expanding team to help us develop several games.

We need someone with a spark, the will to learn, the ability to think fast, and solve different problems with minimal assistance.

Aranim Media Factory is a creative entity that strives to create entertaining and outstanding productions to the Arab World. We enjoy breaking the limits, astonishing the audience and our own selves. If you think you have the same passion and enough skills, do not hesitate in applying!

Main Responsibilities:
* Writing efficient and robust code
* Writing dynamic code with optimization and flexibility in mind
* Developing application features from scratch based on design requirements
* Updating current features as design requirements change
* Finding solutions to development issues/problems
* Debugging code

Additional Experience a Plus:
* A passion for games and game development
* Knowledge of the Facebook API
* Knowledge of Ajax
* Experience in the Netbeans IDE
* Knowledge of version control software

Benefits:
* Working with a team of friendly professionals in a dynamic and casual environment
* Playing video games during and outside work hours
* A good salary (Don’t we all want that?)

If you find yourself suitable for this position, and find us suitable to you, then what are you waiting for?

Skills
* Minimum of 2 years experience
* Proficient in Flash Action Script 3, JavaScript
* Excellent understanding of server-side programming
* Can read code written by others
* Can write code from pseudo-code or verbal instructions
* Must be a team player, posses a good attitude and be self-disciplined
* Enjoys a challenge
* Self-learning abilities
* Excellent command of English
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

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Marketing Coordinator | No Limits Co. LLC. Amman, Jordan http://jazarah.net/jobs/marketing-coordinator-no-limits-co-llc-amman-jordan/ http://jazarah.net/jobs/marketing-coordinator-no-limits-co-llc-amman-jordan/#comments Mon, 31 May 2010 17:03:24 +0000 Samer Marzouq http://jazarah.net/jobs/?p=11160 - Implementing marketing strategies, projects and marketing efforts and build good relationships with all suppliers and agencies.
- Work as part of a team to develop the company’s marketing strategy and ability to effectively implement projects.
- Development of corporate identity and increasing awareness and use of all PR tools to reach the public effectively.
- Communication with all stakeholders (internal and external) to achieve positive results and build positive relationship with local newspapers, magazines, journals and business report agencies.
- Conduct continuous training and progress reports about status and general perception within the market with coordinating and implementing events such as press conferences.
- Provide workshops, speeches, conference presentations and exhibitions with planning and updating website

Skills
- The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor degree in Marketing or Business Administration with a minimum of 3-5 years work experience in marketing or Sales or PR.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English & Arabic and computer literacy are essential.
- Excellent Word (creation of templates and macros), Excel, PowerPoint (customized), and email (Outlook) skills
- Good project management skills.
- Sound understanding of the principles of marketing.
- Creative and innovative.
- Good attention to detail.

Education
Marketing or Business Administration

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Online / Advertising Sales executive | Al Faridah for Specialized publications Amman, Jordan http://jazarah.net/jobs/online-advertising-sales-executive-al-faridah-for-specialized-publications-amman-jordan/ http://jazarah.net/jobs/online-advertising-sales-executive-al-faridah-for-specialized-publications-amman-jordan/#comments Mon, 24 May 2010 19:15:23 +0000 Samer Marzouq http://jazarah.net/jobs/?p=11126 Acting as an Online / Advertising Sales Account executive your primary responsibility will be to drive sales and advertising revenues. A unique offering (Magazines websites), so expect to be joining a vibrant business that will help you develop your career within a fast paced online / media sales environment.
Currently experiencing a very strong period of growth you will play a crucial role in building on this success by targeting leading advertisers and be responsible for selling a range of solutions from simple banners to unique integrated marketing packages. In more detail your role will include the following:
-New Business Development
-handling in-coming leads
-handling and growing existing clients
-Face to Face and telephone presentations and sales
-frequent field visits
-creating creative marketing plans for your magazines
-working with both advertising agencies and direct clients

Skills
In order to realise the full potential of this opportunity your CV should demonstrate a very strong background in online advertising sales. You will be a skilled negotiator who is target-driven and pumped for success. It is also essential that you have a natural interest in current media, social and business events as that will be the area covered by our magazines. We are looking for a candidate with:
- Excellent command of English language.
- Bachelor degree in Business Administration or related fields.
- Minimum of two years experience in Online Sales, with preference to Media sales & advertising.
- Must have a car to visit clients.
Ultimately we are looking for drive and enthusiasm! This role would suit a determined Advertising Sales Executive who enjoys a fast paced, creative and fun working environment whose input will have a direct contribution towards the company’s success. Apply now with a full CV + personal photograph!

Education
Bachelor degree in Business Administration or related fields

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Community Manager | GoNabit Amman, Jordan http://jazarah.net/jobs/community-manager-gonabit-amman-jordan/ http://jazarah.net/jobs/community-manager-gonabit-amman-jordan/#comments Mon, 24 May 2010 19:09:47 +0000 Samer Marzouq http://jazarah.net/jobs/?p=11120 Are you a vibrant, enthusiastic, and passionate community builder? You may like to plan and strategize, but ultimately you love getting your hands dirty? Are you on the pulse of what is cool, new and hip in town and know what people want before they do? Your mom would call you a social butterfly, but you just think your friendly. Are you curious and interested? Are you practicing what you are learning…and constantly both practicing and learning?

We are launching a new ecommerce startup to serve the region and need someone to help us understand and engage our local community.

You should have/be/do…
- Prepare visuals and copy for daily deals in your city in coordination with the client to create a stellar marketing vehicle
- Create secondary daily content that features on the deal email and the dedicated area of the website that aligns with the community management plan and the target market
- Write compelling local newsletters weekly
- Write persuasive pitches to venue owners and marketing partners for prospective events
- Conceptualize, negotiate, wrangle, plan and execute cool, fun and buzz-worthy (big wow factor!) events/parties for buyers
- Conceptualize, plan and execute informative and valuable events for the local small business community
- Implement social media outreach strategies by owning our voice across local channels such as Facebook, Twitter, blogging, and viral video
- Connect with the right local organizations and barter weekly newsletter sponsorships for promotion of GoNabit
- Manage the assimilation of new product features and the dissemination of information about program updates to buyer community
- Work with sales on calendaring to ensure that we are ahead of the curve on awesome upcoming events that we must get on GoNabit
- Meet up with Nabbers at planned events and random encounters
- Attend civic events. See and be seen. In the scene. Be the Mayor. Always on.
- Encourage Nabbers to review businesses where they redeemed Nabits
- Encourage, promote and display photos of Nabbers caught in the act of redeeming
- Be out and about and proud of it
- Own on-site communication in forums in your city
- Be accountable with stellar communication to your peers and those who support you at GoNabit HQ.
- Moderate and manage our feedback program

Skills
You should be hands-on with community engagement. That said, working at a startup means having to do a bit of everything and a lot of something. You should have clear metrics of how you have been a superstar in your past roles. No killer numbers means no interview.

- comfortable engaging directly with our community in good times and not as good times – and solving problems
- high degrees of diligence and accountability
- ability to network, build presence, grow a profile and motivate people to action

Education
Bachelors at minimum

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PR & Communication Officer | World Economic Forum Amman, Jordan http://jazarah.net/jobs/pr-communication-officer-world-economic-forum-amman-jordan/ http://jazarah.net/jobs/pr-communication-officer-world-economic-forum-amman-jordan/#comments Mon, 24 May 2010 18:55:20 +0000 Samer Marzouq http://jazarah.net/jobs/?p=11111 The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) is a federally owned organisation. We work worldwide in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. Our mandate is to support the German Government in achieving its development objectives. We provide viable, forward-looking solutions for political, economic, ecological and social development in a globalised world. Our corporate objective is to improve people’s lives on a sustainable basis.

The candidate shall be responsible for the strategic and operational coordination of all PR and communications tasks for the GTZ Jordan country team. The position includes activities in the field of public relations with the goal to strengthen GTZ’s position on the global market for international cooperation services as well as the work of GTZ on a local and regional level.

Responsibilities
1. Being first contact and knowledge base internally and externally regarding all PR issues
2. Further develop the communication concept as a basis for all strategic and operational work
3. Develop concepts and produce GTZ Country Office/ projects/program Public Relations Materials (print and electronic) under consideration of GTZ’s corporate design framework
4. Maintain data-bases for photographs, distribution lists and contacts
5. Develop and maintain customer relationship management to local press representatives
6. Organize newsworthy events and roundtables
7. Update content of GTZ Jordan internet homepage
8. Conducting Client Surveys/Market Researches
9. Conceptualize visitor programs to project sites
10. Provide essential information to expatriate staff and foreign delegations
11. Develop and maintain effective relations with service suppliers and clients
12. Facilitate ongoing internal/external communication activities
13. Coordination with other development organization incl. HQ

Skills
1. Bachelor Degree in Communication, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism or any related field.
2. Relevant Experience working in an international and intercultural context (3-5 years)
3. Basic editorial experience.
4. Supervising production of communications material

Other Qualifications
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent German and English language skills, fluency of Arabic will be a plus
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Basic knowledge of graphic design software is an asset
- Quick understanding of relevant facts
- The applicant is asked to include two recent pieces of their work

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Graphic Designer | Ibrahim & Khalid Abu Shaqra & Partners Co. Amman, Jordan http://jazarah.net/jobs/graphic-designer-ibrahim-khalid-abu-shaqra-partners-co-amman-jordan/ http://jazarah.net/jobs/graphic-designer-ibrahim-khalid-abu-shaqra-partners-co-amman-jordan/#comments Wed, 19 May 2010 15:08:48 +0000 Samer Marzouq http://jazarah.net/jobs/?p=11068 Summary
Ibrahim & Khalid Abu Shaqra & Partners Co. (I&K) is seeking to recruit a Junior Graphic Designer / Outdoor Installation Coordinator to develop artwork that meets specific commercial and promotional needs such as visuals, window displays, and stationery in addition to being responsible for carrying out visual installation and providing evidence of related work in a timely manner.

A career as Junior Graphic Designer / Outdoor Installation Coordinator at I&K involves combining efficiency and productivity with resilience to pressure in order to build and enhance brands that improve consumers’ luxury lifestyles. From the first day on the job, such a role will be given immediate project responsibility with exposure to various brands from the company’s renowned portfolio. It is the training ground for future promotional opportunities at I&K.

Primary Responsibilities
• Develop and create re-sized visuals for various brands’ campaigns according to their brand guidelines and concerned measurements.
• Study the guidelines of various brands before commencing on any new project.
• Keep track of the company’s marketing calendar by conferring with the Marketing Department to receive updates on upcoming product launches, in-store animations, special promotions, advertising, and publicity activities.
• Perform site and store visits to take any necessary missing measurements for upcoming graphic design related tasks.
• Confer with other members of the Marketing Department to discuss and review layouts and provide them with the final files to request approval from the mother companies of the concerned brands.
• Carry out installation procedures for all printed and produced visuals before an assigned deadline.
• Photograph certain marketing activities and all installation activities for visuals once they have been put in place using the company camera.
• Produce corporate related graphic design material such as stationery, business cards, advertisements, and e-mail shots.
• Report any obvious maintenance requirements for installation locations to other members of the Marketing Department.
•Carry out other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications
• Hold a Bachelor Degree or Diploma in Graphic Design.
•Have a portfolio of their previous work in the graphic design field.
• Have 0 – 2 years working experience in the field of graphic design or in a similar industry.
• Possess leadership skills for the need to envision the scope and results of your work, energize and engage your multifunctional team, and enable the team to work together with you to deliver on your expectations.
• Possess interpersonal/collaboration skills to work effectively and be a team player with all employees across the organization to deliver results.
• Possess marketing mastery skills of concept creation, development of communication ideas, and strong understanding of graphic design requirements.

Skills
• Good understanding of written and spoken English and Arabic.
• Computer literate and extremely proficient in all MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access) as well as the latest versions of several graphic design programs including Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Familiar with business format emails and able to understand feedback from international companies.
• Ready to abide by strict office working days (Saturday – Thursday) and strict office working hours (9:00 AM – 2:00 PM; 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM).

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Senior Research Executive | The Nielsen Company Amman, Jordan http://jazarah.net/jobs/senior-research-executive-the-nielsen-company-amman-jordan/ http://jazarah.net/jobs/senior-research-executive-the-nielsen-company-amman-jordan/#comments Wed, 19 May 2010 14:30:01 +0000 Samer Marzouq http://jazarah.net/jobs/?p=11050 To manage relationships with assigned and prospective clients resulting in achieved revenue target and customer satisfaction and support RMS services and products.

Job Summary:
Work with team from the stage of client briefing to the final stage of report writing and presentation of results
Provide comprehensive analytical support to clients, ensuring client satisfaction, positive business results through objective setting value tracking – OSVT
Working with assigned and prospective clients, achieve optimal personal revenue goals through maximized product sales and servicing
Stay up to date with Nielsen products, services and applications
Use and expand market knowledge
Answer client queries, prepare and conduct presentations and deliver product training
Effectively communicate with clients to negotiate existing and new business opportunities
Deliver product training to clients
Develop effective working relationships within team, other functions and clients
Typical Job Pre-requisites:

Skills
University degree in Marketing or other related field a must, preferred Post Graduate or MBA
3 – 4 years working experience in Market Research
Strong analytical mind
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Arabic and English
Excellent presentation and organizational skills
Expertise in servicing customers and in-depth knowledge on RMS methods and products, analysis and techniques
Business acumen and good knowledge of the market dynamics

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Sales & Marketing Executive | KnockBook Amman, Jordan http://jazarah.net/jobs/sales-marketing-executive-knockbook-amman-jordan/ http://jazarah.net/jobs/sales-marketing-executive-knockbook-amman-jordan/#comments Mon, 03 May 2010 22:05:22 +0000 Samer Marzouq http://jazarah.net/jobs/?p=10837 Duties & Responsibilities
- The Sales & Marketing Executive position requires a creative, motivated, self-starter who is a competitive, energetic and dedicated professional with proven sales skills and a blossoming track record in the world of sports and entertainment.
- This position is responsible for selling available inventory across all Palace Sports & Entertainment inventory including radio, television and internet/new media.
- You will assume full responsibility to influence the decision process and communicate value to our buyers through in-depth needs analysis.
- In addition, to consultative selling, each Sales Representative will use their creative ability to initiate target marketing for their community through means such as direct mail, referral parties, grand opening celebrations and presentations.
- Performing cost-estimates Presenting purchase agreements
- Assisting your customers in matching the correct financing program to their needs.

Skills
- 1 year of demonstrated, successful sales and marketing experience.
- Excellent leadership skills.
- Strong problem solving and communication skills.
- Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

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