Master's Degree Holders Jobs in Oman

<p>The Manager Business Performance Management &amp; Analytics is responsible for leading and governing the Business Division s performance management, business analytics, management reporting, and business planning activities to ensure alignment with the Bank s strategic objectives and business priorities. He/She develops and maintains performance frameworks, scorecards, executive dashboards, portfolio analytics, and business insights that enable effective performance monitoring, informed decision-making, and continuous improvement across the Business Division. The Manager Business Performance Management &amp; Analytics drives performance optimization by leveraging financial and operational data, productivity analysis, forecasting, and business intelligence to identify trends, opportunities, risks, and areas for improvement.</p><p>Key Accountabilities:</p><ul><li>Manages the division s business performance management framework, ensuring alignment between strategic objectives, key performance indicators, business priorities, and expected outcomes.</li><li>Develops, monitors, and continuously enhances divisional and departmental scorecards, performance dashboards, and management reporting frameworks.</li><li>Manages the preparation and coordination of executive management reporting, including CEO dashboards, Executive Management reports, Board submissions, and other management information requirements related to Business performance.</li><li>Monitors business performance against approved targets and provides timely insights, analysis, and recommendations to support management decision-making and corrective actions.</li><li>Leads portfolio performance analysis across the Bank s business products, customer segments, programs, channels, and partnerships to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and areas for performance improvement.</li><li>Translates financial, operational, customer, and business data into meaningful insights and actionable recommendations that support business growth and performance optimization.</li><li>Manages business planning, forecasting, productivity analysis, and capacity planning activities in coordination with relevant stakeholders.</li><li>Develops and governs business performance metrics, ensuring the accuracy, consistency, integrity, and reliability of performance information and management reporting.</li><li>Manages incentive performance tracking and productivity measurement frameworks, ensuring alignment with approved business objectives, performance targets, and applicable policies.</li><li>Conducts financial and operational performance analysis to assess business results, identify performance gaps, and recommend appropriate improvement actions.</li><li>Establishes performance governance mechanisms to ensure effective monitoring, accountability, escalation, and follow-up of business priorities, commitments, and performance improvement initiatives.</li><li>Partners cross functionally to enhance business intelligence, reporting capabilities, data accessibility, and dashboard automation.</li><li>Identifies opportunities to improve business performance through process optimization, automation, productivity enhancement, and effective utilization of business intelligence and analytics.</li><li>Supports the development of business cases, feasibility assessments, and performance scenarios by providing relevant financial, operational, and analytical insights.</li><li>Leverages business intelligence and data visualization tools to enhance the accessibility, quality, timeliness, and effectiveness of management information.</li><li>Continuously monitors banking industry trends, performance management practices, analytical techniques, and emerging business intelligence capabilities to enhance the Division s performance management practices.</li><li>Develops, coaches, and motivates employees while fostering collaboration, accountability, analytical thinking, and high performance.</li><li>Ensures compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, governance frameworks, internal policies, and corporate procedures.</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><h2>Qualifications and Experience:</h2><p>Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Business Analytics, Economics, Finance, or a related discipline. A Master's degree is preferred.</p><p>Minimum of 5 years of experience in banking, financial services, business performance management, business analytics, strategy, business planning, or a related field.</p><p>Demonstrated experience in performance management, KPI development and monitoring, executive reporting, portfolio analytics, and management information.</p><p>Strong understanding of banking products, customer segments, business performance drivers, financial analysis, and business management practices.</p><p>Proven track record of executing business planning, forecasting, productivity analysis, and performance measurement.</p><p>Hands on experience in business intelligence, dashboarding, data visualization, and management reporting tools.</p><p>Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret complex financial and operational data and translate findings into actionable business recommendations.</p><p>Demonstrated ability in stakeholder management and communicating performance insights, trends, risks, and recommendations effectively.</p>

<p>Providing visionary leadership and strategic direction to ensure the sustained growth and operational excellence of ASYAD Freezones. The role demands a dynamic leader with a proven track record in freezone operations, logistics, and strategic management to drive the company forward.</p><p><strong>KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES</strong></p><p><strong>Strategic Leadership</strong></p><p>Vision and Strategy: Develop and execute the company s strategic plans to achieve long-term goals and objectives, ensuring alignment with overall Asyad s mission and vision.</p><p>Business Development: Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand the company s market presence and profitability.</p><p><strong>Operational Management</strong></p><p>Operational Excellence and Synergies: Oversee the efficient management of all freezone operations, ensuring high standards of service, safety, and compliance as well as maximizing the synergies between the freezones and ports.</p><p>Technical Management: Oversee the efficient management of all freezone operations, ensuring high standards of service, safety, and compliance as well as maximizing the synergies between the freezones and ports.</p><p>Performance Monitoring: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of operational initiatives and drive continuous improvement.</p><p><strong>Financial Stewardship</strong></p><p>Financial Oversight: Develop and manage the company s budget, ensuring financial stability and profitability.</p><p>Financial Reporting: Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, providing insights and recommendations to the CEO.</p><p><strong>Stakeholder Engagement</strong></p><p>Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, industry partners, and clients.</p><p>Advocacy: Represent the company in industry forums, public engagements, and media interactions to enhance its reputation and influence.</p><p><strong>Talent Management</strong></p><p>Leadership Development: Foster a culture of leadership and excellence within the organization, ensuring the development and retention of top talent.</p><p>Team Building: Lead, mentor, and inspire the executive team and staff to achieve their full potential and contribute to the company s success.</p><p><strong>Compliance and Risk Management</strong></p><p>Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and standards governing port operations and logistics as well as OIA and Asyad Corporate requirements.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS &amp; EXPERIENCE</strong></p><p>Qualifications: Bachelor s degree in Business Administration, Management, Logistics, or related field. MBA or equivalent advanced degree is preferred.</p><p>Experience: Minimum of 12 years of senior management experience in port operations, logistics, or a related industry. Proven track record of driving strategic initiatives and achieving business growth.</p><p><strong>Skills and Competencies</strong>:</p><ul><li>Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and articulate a clear vision for the company s future.</li><li>Operational Acumen: Strong understanding of port operations and logistics, with the ability to drive efficiency and innovation.</li><li>Financial Expertise: Proficient in financial management and reporting, with a focus on profitability and sustainability.</li><li>Leadership: Exceptional leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team.</li><li>Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.</li><li>Ethical Standards: High level of integrity and commitment to ethical business practices.</li></ul><p><strong>COMMUNICATIONS &amp; WORKING RELATIONSHIPS</strong></p><p>Internal: ASYAD Ports and Free Zones CEO / Board, Corporate staff, Heads of Departments, Departmental staff.</p><p>External: Clients, Investors, Service providers, Key stakeholders, Government organizations and authorities.</p>

<p><strong>KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Strategy Formulation</strong> Contribute to the formulation and implementation of the departmental strategy and plans to ensure alliance with ADC’s business line needs and objectives.</li><li><strong>Leadership</strong> Manage department staff by overseeing their performance management, recruitment, training and development to ensure high level of engagement and motivated work environment.</li><li><strong>Sourcing of Funds</strong> Oversee the monitoring of the cash forecasting, investment, and reporting of each category of funds to ensure efficient debt and cash management for concerned projects in consistency with ADC’s policies Engage private investors, government bodies and foreign investors to source funds for the realization of ADC’s visions Formulate a cash flow matrix to monitor the flow of funds and the return on investment to the investors and the stakeholders</li><li><strong>Financial Accounting</strong> Direct the preparation of financial statements Review charts of accounts and propose any new accounts Implement any new IFRS standards and make the required changes</li><li><strong>Internal Control and Audit</strong> Monitor all internal controls to ensure the company’s assets are safeguarded, financial risks are minimized, and all statutory requirements are met. Review all internal controls through external audits and monitor the financial effectiveness of internal systems</li><li><strong>Audit Liaisons</strong> Engage external auditing agencies for handling the audit processes and co-ordinate the entire process for the various departments</li><li><strong>Risk Management</strong> Recognition of risk, risk assessment, developing strategies to manage it and mitigation of risk using managerial resources. Mapping out the following: the social scope of risk management, the identity and objectives of stakeholders, and the basis upon which risks will be evaluated as well as constraints</li><li><strong>Change Management</strong> Manage and oversee change in policies through continuous improvement of departmental systems, processes and practices considering international leading practices, changes in international standards and in the business environment, and recommend actions</li><li><strong>Policies, Systems, Processes &amp; Procedures</strong> Develop and oversee the implementation of departmental policies, procedures and controls covering all areas of department activity so that all relevant procedural/ legislative requirements and standards are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service in a consistent manner</li><li><strong>Quality, Health, Safety, &amp; Environment</strong> Ensure compliance to all relevant quality, health, safety and environmental management procedures and controls in all general ledger accounting activities to guarantee employee safety, compliance, delivery of high-quality products/ service and a responsible environmental attitude</li><li><strong>Reports</strong> Ensure that all departmental reports are prepared in a timely and accurate manner to meet ADC policies and standards, and department requirements.</li><li>Any ADHOC task as on required by the line manager</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in finance</li><li>Preferably MBA or equivalent post-graduate qualification from an internationally recognized business school</li><li>ACCA or CIMA is a plus</li><li>7 years’ experience working in Finance Department of a large sized process/manufacturing industry, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a supervisory role</li><li>Knowledge of Ship Repairing processes</li><li>Functioning of various departments</li><li>Financial guidelines and accounting</li><li>Taxation guidelines of Oman</li><li>Risk management</li></ul>

<p>The Assistant Brand Manager (Brand, Trade & Sales Development) supports the development and growth of assigned FMCG brands by integrating brand strategy, trade marketing initiatives, and commercial performance management. Reporting to the Director – Business Development, this role ensures that brands are strongly positioned with consumers, effectively executed in trade, and delivering profitable growth across all channels.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities & Duties:</p><p><br></p><p>Brand Management (Consumer-Facing)</p><ul><li><p>Assist in developing brand strategies, positioning frameworks, and annual marketing plans.</p></li><li><p>Support new product development (NPD), packaging design, and product launches.</p></li><li><p>Coordinate ATL campaigns (digital, OOH, PR, influencers) in collaboration with external agencies.</p></li><li><p>Conduct consumer research and monitor competitor activities to identify market opportunities.</p></li><li><p>Monitor brand performance including pricing, product mix, and gross margin (GM%) drivers.</p><p><br></p></li></ul><p>Trade Marketing (Shopper & Channel-Facing)</p><ul><li><p>Translate brand strategies into actionable trade and channel execution plans.</p></li><li><p>Develop POS materials, in-store displays, and visibility enhancement programs.</p></li><li><p>Plan, implement, and evaluate trade promotions, track ROI and effectiveness.</p></li><li><p>Collaborate closely with Sales and Distribution teams to secure product listings and drive sales growth.</p></li><li><p>Conduct regular market visits to audit execution standards and gather shopper insights.</p><p><br></p></li></ul><p>Sales & Commercial Responsibilities</p><ul><li><p>Support monthly sales target planning, tracking, and performance analysis.</p></li><li><p>Monitor gross profit (GP) margins and recommend pricing or promotional adjustments to maintain profitability.</p></li><li><p>Participate in sales forecasting and coordinate with Supply Chain to ensure product availability.</p></li><li><p>Track inventory levels, identify slow-moving SKUs, and implement depletion strategies.</p></li><li><p>Provide brand and promotional training to field sales teams to strengthen execution quality.</p></li><li><p>Develop joint business plans with key accounts in collaboration with the Sales team.</p></li></ul><p>Collaboration & Reporting</p><ul><li><p>Partner with Sales, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to align brand and commercial objectives.</p></li><li><p>Support distributors and modern trade customers with customized marketing and promotional tools.</p></li><li><p>Prepare and submit regular reports on brand performance, trade execution, and sales metrics.</p></li><li><p>Present insights and recommendations to senior management for strategic decision-making.</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Competencies</p><ul><li><p>Brand Strategy & Positioning</p></li><li><p>Trade Marketing & Channel Execution</p></li><li><p>Sales Performance & Commercial Acumen</p></li><li><p>Gross Margin & Inventory Management</p></li><li><p>Market Research & Competitive Analysis</p></li><li><p>Cross-Functional Collaboration</p></li><li><p>Training & Team Support</p></li><li><p>Result Orientation & Profitability Focus</p></li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p><strong>Must‑Have Qualifications & Skills</strong></p><ul><li><p> 6–12 years of FMCG experience <strong>(Food, Beverages, Non‑food categories preferred)</strong></p></li><li><p> MBA in Marketing </p></li><li><p>Strong understanding of <strong>Brand building, Consumer Behavior, and Trade Marketing.</strong></p></li><li><p>Preferred candidates should have strong FMCG sector experience, particularly within the Food and Beverages category, as well as in Distribution and Trading and Retail or Wholesale environments. </p></li><li><p>Preferred candidates should have demonstrable experience managing brand promotions, trade activations, visibility programs, and handling forecasting and demand planning responsibilities.</p></li><li><p>Candidates currently working in the GCC or in India are welcome to apply. Applicants from India with solid FMCG backgrounds and proven experience in Brand Management and Trade Marketing will also be considered.</p><br></li></ul><p><strong>-Proven experience in:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Brand awareness and brand strategy execution</p></li><li><p>Market research & competitor analysis</p></li><li><p>Trade & channel execution (numeric/weighted distribution)</p></li><li><p>Sales performance, GP margin monitoring & inventory management</p></li><li><p> Analytical mindset with strong proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)</p></li><li><p> Ability to collaborate cross‑functionally with Sales, Supply Chain & Finance teams</p></li><li><p>Excellent communication, presentation & stakeholder management skills</p></li><li><p>Ability to work under pressure and deliver monthly KPIs</p></li></ul>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <span>Job Summary <br></span><p>Responsible for Sales for GT channel for assigned markets as well as&nbsp; all sales transactions, operational duties and providing customer support for quality service, customer satisfaction and driving profitability.&nbsp;</p><br> <br><br>Roles &amp; Responsibilities <br><ul> <li>Achievement of Sales &amp; Collection target(DSO)</li> <li>Attending Pre S&amp;OP session monthly to ensure our category wise targets and support are achieved.</li> <li>Controlling over due by tracking and reviews with sales reps.</li> <li>Customer&nbsp;&nbsp;Relationship management</li> <li>Customer Business review on regular basis</li> <li>Daily monitoring of category wise sales.&nbsp;</li> <li>Ensure all BDA are implemented in the market (i.e. Visibility, Availability, SOS, Pricing)</li> <li>Ensure all rental displays are followed and adhered by the customers and merchandisers.</li> <li>Ensure market execution of new product launch and displays</li> <li>Ensure overall collection targets are met as per the deadline</li> <li>Ensure store level merchandising as per the planogram defined by category.</li> <li>Ensure the PMS numbers are achieved monthly/Quarterly for GT channels.</li> <li>Field Coaching for the team to ensure the execution is done OTIF.</li> <li>Focusing promotion activities with key customers.</li> <li>Forecasting and OTIF deliveries</li> <li>Leading a team of 27 people i.e. JM, SR, Merchandisers, Helpers.</li> <li>Managing P/L of assigned territory.</li> <li>Monitor OSA implementation and execution.</li> <li>Monitoring Competitor activities.</li> <li>Monitoring Line per productive call (LPPC) right assortment mix</li> <li>Monitoring route plan adherence</li> <li>Motivate and direct Sales Team to Achieve the Sales Target &amp; Collection Target day to day bass</li> <li>Negotiate Annual Business Development Agreement.</li> <li>On field training on sales representatives &amp; merchandisers&nbsp;</li> <li>Outlet wise target plan</li> <li>Plan and Achieve category wise target</li> <li>Plan in store activation.</li> <li>Plan to achieve Monthly/Quarterly/Yearly – Budgeted Targets.</li> <li>Planning and executing Secondary activations/ National promotions</li> <li>Planning and Forecast for IFFCO brand by SKU wise</li> <li>Product Execution, Product Listing &amp; Availability</li> <li>Provide monthly task plan to sales and ensure achievement</li> <li>Resolve customer complaints regarding sales and service.</li> <li>Targeting and Tracking customer wise and category wise in micro level.</li> <li>Team Management</li> <li>Timely collection of payment</li> <li>To be on the pulse of the number that has to hit every month by Brand Wise &amp; Category Wise.</li> <li>Weekly Market receivables review with Sales Rep.</li> <li>Weekly Sales Team Meeting.</li> <li>Work on the Key Accounts Management for&nbsp;GT top outlets to have incremental growth</li> </ul> <br><br>KPIs <br><ul> <li>Drive reduction in overdue % ( Debtors) &amp; Debtors days</li> <li>New Customer development</li> <li>Drive FCS&amp; Monthly score card for spot vans as well as pre-sales routes</li> <li>Achieve Budgeted Sales Target</li> <li>Debtors &amp; Overdue</li> <li>Market Returns (Damages/Expiries)</li> <li>Value and Volume Market Share Increment</li> <li>New Product Development</li> <li>NPD listing</li> <li>OSA</li> <li>Payment Collection</li> <li>Productivity</li> <li>Receivables and Overdue</li> <li>Waste reduction.</li> </ul> <br><br>Work experience requirement <br><ul> <li>5 to 7 years’ experience in Sales&nbsp;role in the assigned market.</li> <li>5 years’ experience in managing the GT channelss for FMCG industry, preferably dealing with food products sales</li> </ul> <br><br>Qualification <br><ul> <li>Bachelor degree in business or management related field</li> <li>MBA degree in business or management related field</li> </ul> <br><br>Competencies <br>Business Acumen<br>Financial Acumen<br>Knowledge of Value Chain Management<br>Sales and Distribution Strategy Management<br>Consumer Behavior B2B and B2C<br>Communicating effectively<br>Self and Team Management<br>Planning &amp; Decision Making<br>Customer Centricity<br>Ownership &amp; Result Orientation<br><br><br><br> </div>

<p>Responsibilities Strategic Contribution Lead the development and execution of OMRAN Group's treasury strategy and annual plans, ensuring alignment with the Finance strategy, business priorities and shareholder requirements. Advise the CFO and senior management on liquidity, funding, capital structure, investment, banking and financial risk matters to support sound business decisions. Leadership &amp; People Lead, coach and develop the Treasury team, set clear objectives, manage performance and build the capabilities required to meet current and future business needs. Promote accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement and high standards of professional conduct across the function. Policies, Systems, Processes &amp; Procedures Establish, implement and continuously enhance treasury policies, procedures, controls and operating standards covering cash, debt, investments, banking, hedging, guarantees and financial risk management. Ensure compliance with OIA requirements, OMRAN's Delegation of Authority, applicable laws and regulations, IFRS, financing agreements and internal and external audit requirements. Liquidity, Funding &amp; Debt Management Direct Group-wide short- and long-term cash flow forecasts: Consolidate funding needs and maintain liquidity for operational, investment and debt-service obligations. Review forecast variances and direct corrective measures to improve accuracy and cash utilization. Develop and manage the annual debt and funding plan: Recommend optimal funding, financing and refinancing structures for OMRAN, subsidiaries and SPVs. Lead financing negotiations and monitor pricing, covenants, maturities, security, guarantees and repayments. Financial Risk &amp; Hedging Oversee the identification, measurement and management of liquidity, interest-rate, foreign-exchange and counterparty risks. Recommend and execute approved hedging strategies with qualified counterparties in line with policy and delegated authority. Ensure complete transaction documentation, mark-to-market valuations, hedge-effectiveness testing and IFRS-compliant accounting. Reporting Provide timely dashboards and reports on cash forecasts, debt, exposures and covenants to the CFO, management, OIA and other stakeholders. Maintain reliable treasury records and resolve material variances, exceptions and audit observations. Operational Treasury Operations &amp; Cash Management Oversee daily cash positioning, payment funding, collections visibility, intercompany funding and liquidity deployment across OMRAN and its subsidiaries. Optimize returns on surplus cash through approved deposits and investment instruments while managing liquidity needs, concentration limits and counterparty exposure. Ensure treasury transactions are executed accurately, securely and within approved mandates, limits and cut-off times. Banking &amp; Financial Institutions Own senior relationships with banks, lenders and financial institutions and negotiate competitive pricing, facilities, service levels and treasury solutions. Oversee bank account structures, mandates, signatories, online banking access, bank guarantees and related operating instructions. Periodically benchmark bank fees, returns and service quality and implement improvements that create value for OMRAN. Subsidiaries &amp; SPVs Lead treasury oversight and provide guidance on funding, liquidity, debt, cash investment and banking requirements for subsidiaries and SPVs. Establish consistent Group treasury standards and consolidated visibility of cash, debt, guarantees and financial exposures. Systems, Controls &amp; Continuous Improvement Lead the effective use and enhancement of Oracle ERP treasury modules, online banking platforms, interfaces, automation and management information reporting. Maintain robust segregation of duties, authorization controls, reconciliations, data integrity, audit trails and business-continuity arrangements for treasury operations. Identify and implement process, technology and control improvements that enhance efficiency, security, visibility and decision-making.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or a related discipline.</li><li>A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in corporate treasury, banking or finance, including at least 4 years in a managerial role with progressively increasing responsibility.</li><li>Demonstrated experience in liquidity management, debt and funding arrangements, financial risk and hedging, cash investments and senior banking relationships.</li><li>Strong experience with Oracle ERP treasury modules, online banking platforms and treasury reporting and analytical tools.</li><li>Experience working with external auditors, shareholders and national or international financial institutions.</li><li>A master's degree or relevant professional qualification such as CTP, ACT, CFA, ACCA or CMA is preferred.</li></ul>

<p><br></p> <p> </p> <p><b>Job Brief: </b></p> <p>Bank seeking a skilled resource under Payment Systems to support and manage the Compliance and other Issuing &amp; Acquiring implementations under Payment Systems (Digital Transformation) which has direct or indirect impact on the clients Mandates. In this role, resource will be responsible manage Mandates in coordination with Card Business and other stakeholders for clients Compliance mandate changes and other key initiative by client and work closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver timely and effective solutions. </p> <p> </p> <p><b><br></b></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities: </b></p> <ul> <li>Manage Payment scheme Projects &amp; CR as a Technical point of contact for all Payment Compliance and POS related client Mandate. </li> <li>Provide necessary support to channels, middleware and other systems integrated with Payment Issuing &amp; Acquiring applications w.r.t impact of the client mandates.</li> <li>Drive end-to-end integration strategy across Issuing &amp; Acquiring systems, third-party integration, data points and payment scheme to ensure seamless data integrity and security to adhere to client compliance mandates.</li> <li>Responsible to provide strategic technical support and architectural governance to other teams for the best practices, PA-DSS standards, and robust solution delivery.</li> <li>Understand the solution architecture and technical design for the Issuing &amp; Acquiring platforms to ensure bank opt for the right solution design for the key areas like Regulatory Payment Compliance, internal Compliance and other Issuing &amp; Acquiring solutions.</li> <li>Managing technical project deliverables in line with the project plan and commitment to bank's Issuing &amp; Acquiring team.</li> <li>Recording and managing technical compliance related issues and escalating where necessary. </li> <li>Managing skills and techniques including people, communications, risk &amp; change management, with a strong focus on operational excellence. </li> <li>Resource will be engaged to have controlled deployment of patches, fixes and other changes on clients Compliance and POS applications with aim to achieve well-documented and controlled deployments so that clarity and transparency is maintained. </li> <li>The candidate should have strong knowledge and hands on Payment applications with proven experience for domestic card scheme.</li> <li>Resource should understand Payment Scheme application architecture and technical knowledge to analyse impact of relevant changes is a must.</li> <li>Prepare production technical golive checklist considering deployments done during testing life cycle.</li> <li>Partner with internal and external stakeholders to elicit, analyse, validate, and translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions required to comply with clients mandates.</li> <li>Align technology initiatives with organizational strategy and business objectives by fostering stakeholder collaboration, managing expectations, and ensuring solution delivery maximizes business value.</li> <li>Provide post-production support and continuous service improvement initiatives by resolving critical issues, implementing clients enhancements, and ensuring platform stability based on operational insights and evolving clients mandates.</li> <li>Drive continuous improvement by evaluating project outcomes against defined KPIs, conducting post-implementation reviews, capturing lessons learned, and identifying opportunities for process optimization, innovation, and operational excellence.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Principal Accountabilities: </p> <ul> <li>Communicate with internal and external stakeholders in an effective, tactical, and empathetic manner. </li> <li>Provide insights, suggestions and feedback to managers and leads.</li> <li>Analysis, review and advice for End-to-End Integrations. Dedicated support to finalize the BRD and design specifications FS with team in Business Analysis/Pre-development Phase.</li> <li>Prepare Test Setup buildup document which will become basis for later on prod setup buildup which should contain:</li> <li>Hardware Requirement, Software Requirement, Software patches/updates detail &amp; Setup. </li> <li>Smooth handing over of the production environment to the operations department.</li> <li>Hands-on knowledge on Oracle PL/Sql is a must.</li> </ul> <p>Qualification: </p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.</li> <li>Master's degree in Business Administration or relevant field preferred.</li> </ul> <p>Experience:</p> <ul> <li>Minimum of 15+ years of experience in Payment systems preferably for Payment Compliance and Issuing &amp; Acquiring solutions.</li> <li>Proven experience for handling domestic card scheme program preferably in GCC market.</li> <li>Strong knowledge of payment protocols, APIs, and integration technologies. </li> <li>Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities. </li> </ul> <p>Soft Skills: </p> <ul> <li>Deep understanding of payment processing systems and technologies</li> <li>Knowledge of major payment networks (Visa, Mastercard, etc.)</li> <li> <br> <ul> <li>Familiarity with banking systems and financial protocols<br> </li> </ul> </li> <li> <br> </li> </ul>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <span>Mindrift is looking for skilled Mobile App Developers (React Native, Flutter, Swift, or Kotlin) to join the Tendem project (https://tendem.<br>ai/) and build native and cross-platform mobile applications for real-world use cases.<br> In this role, you'll apply your mobile engineering expertise to build stable, performant, and user-friendly applications for iOS and Android.<br> This part-time remote opportunity is ideal for professionals with hands-on experience shipping iOS and/or Android apps, working with platform APIs, and handling the full mobile development lifecycle.<br> What We Do The Mindrift platform connects specialists with innovative technology projects.<br> Our mission is to help develop high-quality AI technologies by combining real-world expertise from professionals across the globe with advanced AI development efforts.<br> About the Role This is a freelance role for a Tendem project.<br> As a Mobile App Developer, you'll design, build, and refine mobile applications across categories such as utilities, fitness/wellness, games, productivity, delivery, and content apps — for iOS, Android, or both, using native or cross-platform frameworks.<br> Key Responsibilities Build mobile applications using React Native, Flutter, Swift (iOS), or Kotlin (Android).<br> Implement responsive mobile UIs that follow platform conventions (iOS HIG, Material Design).<br> Integrate native device features (camera, push notifications, location, storage, biometrics).<br> Connect apps to backend APIs, handle offline state, caching, and synchronization.<br> Implement monetization features where required (in-app purchases, ads, subscriptions).<br> Review, debug, optimize, and refactor mobile application code to improve correctness, performance, battery efficiency, and maintainability.<br> Debug platform-specific issues and prepare builds for distribution (TestFlight, Play Console).<br> Educational qualifications At least 3 years of relevant experience in mobile app development (required).<br> Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related technical fields is a plus.<br> Academic and/or Professional Experience Candidates should have a strong foundation in mobile application development, platform-specific UI/UX patterns, and building stable, high-quality mobile experiences for iOS and Android.<br> We are looking for specialists who can confidently work with native or cross-platform frameworks, integrate device APIs and backend services, and build production-ready mobile applications.<br> Strong attention to detail, performance awareness, and the ability to work independently are essential.<br> Technical Skills (Essential) Hands-on experience with at least one of: React Native, Flutter, Swift/SwiftUI (iOS), or Kotlin/Jetpack Compose (Android).<br> Solid understanding of mobile UI patterns, navigation, state management, and platform guidelines.<br> Experience integrating REST APIs, handling async data, and managing local storage.<br> Familiarity with native device APIs (notifications, camera, location, storage, biometrics).<br> Experience with mobile build tools, code signing, and submission to App Store / Google Play.<br> Experience implementing in-app purchases, ads, or subscriptions is a plus.<br> Familiarity with backend services such as Firebase, Supabase, or similar is a plus.<br> Additional requirements Strong attention to detail and commitment to performance, stability, and platform polish.<br> Self-directed work ethic with the ability to ship complete mobile features independently.<br> Portfolio of shipped mobile apps (required, with App Store / Google Play links preferred).<br> English proficiency: Upper-intermediate (B2) or above (required) Project time expectations For this project, tasks are estimated to require around 10–20 hours per week during active phases, based on project requirements.<br> This is an estimate, not a guaranteed workload, and applies only while the project is active.<br> Compensation On this project, contributors can earn up to $60 per hour equivalent , depending on their level and pace of contribution.<br> Compensation varies across projects depending on scope, complexity, and required expertise.<br> Please note that other projects on the platform may offer different earning levels based on their requirements.<br> Why this freelance opportunity might be a great fit for you?<br> Work fully remote on your own schedule with just a laptop and stable internet connection.<br> Apply your expertise to real-world technology projects while gaining experience building high-quality solutions for a global platform.<br> Participate in performance-based bonus programs that reward high-quality work and consistent delivery.<br></span> </div>

<p>A.\tPolicy and Procedure Development & Implementation:\r\n\r\n1.\tEstablish and implement effective supply chain management policies, procedures, and best practices.\r\n2.\tDevelop and implement procedures to ensure the timely and budget-conscious procurement of all items.\r\n3.\tDevelop and implement procedures, following best practices for warehouse and inventory management, including regular audits and cycle counts.\r\n4.\tMonitor and ensure ongoing compliance with departmental policies and procedures.\r\n5.\tDevelop and implement policies for \"zero\" or \"minimum cash transaction\" procedures.\r\n\r\nB.\tProcurement Management:\r\n\r\n1.\tIdentify and source new suppliers and vendors, conducting thorough evaluations based on price, quality, support, capacity, and reliability.\r\n2.\tDevelop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and vendors.\r\n3.\tEstablish and update an approved vendor\/supplier database.\r\n4.\tDevelop, negotiate, and administer purchasing agreements\/ contracts with suppliers and vendors.\r\n5.\tReview contracts to ensure they align with legal requirements and organizational policies, and oversee supplier\/vendor adherence to contract terms.\r\n6.\tMonitor and oversee the performance of vendors and suppliers in terms of cost, quality, and delivery, ensuring the prompt and effective resolution of related concerns and issues.\r\n7.\tManage risks related to quality, cost, delivery, and supply of purchases.\r\n8.\tIntroduce performance improvement measures for suppliers and vendors.\r\n9.\tOversee supplier compliance with internal quality standards and external regulations.\r\n10.\tMonitor and reduce purchase variances to meet profit objectives.\r\n11.\tInitiate and develop R&D functions within the purchasing department.\r\n12.\tDrive continuous improvement of purchasing processes aligned with organizational needs and market conditions.\r\n13.\tFacilitate timely placement of purchase orders, reviewing them for authorization and compliance with organizational policies.\r\n\r\nC.\tWarehouse and Inventory Management\r\n\r\n1.\tOversee warehouse operations to ensure efficient storage, handling, and distribution of goods.\r\n2.\tImplement best practices for inventory management to minimize stockouts and excess inventory.\r\n3.\tSupervise warehouse staff, providing leadership, guidance, and training as needed.\r\n4.\tContinuously improve warehouse processes for increased efficiency and cost-effectiveness.\r\n\r\nD.\tLogistics Management:\r\n\r\n1.\tCoordinate and optimize transportation and distribution activities to meet operational requirements.\r\n2.\tNegotiate and manage contracts with third-party logistics providers.\r\n3.\tMonitor the performance of logistics partners and implement continuous improvement initiatives.\r\n4.\tCollaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless coordination between procurement, warehouse, and logistics functions.\r\n\r\nE.\tOther Duties\r\n\r\n1.\tDevelop and manage department budgets and forecasts.\r\n2.\tProduce regular reports on purchase commitments, costs, and delivery performance, inventory status report, etc.\r\n3.\tEvaluate the performance of staff, provide development opportunities, and motivate the purchasing\/supply chain team.\r\n4.\tFulfill any additional requirements imposed by the organization to improve functions, processes, and procedures.<\/p><p>Qualifications & Experience\r\n\r\n1. Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.\r\n2. Master's Degree is an advantage.\r\n3. Minimum 5 years of experience in a Supply Chain or Procurement Manager role (within the Food Products, Food Manufacturing, FMCG, F&B, Hypermarket, or Hospitality industry.)\r\n4. Strong understanding of procurement, warehousing, inventory management, and logistics operations.\r\n5. Proven experience managing food products and supply chain operations.\r\n6. Excellent supplier negotiation and vendor management skills.\r\n7. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.\r\n8. Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.\r\n9. Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.\r\n\r\nPreferred Skills\r\n\r\n1. Experience with demand forecasting and supply planning.\r\n2. Knowledge of food safety standards and quality management systems.\r\n3. Ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives and cost-saving projects.\r\n4. Strong commercial awareness and understanding of Restaurants market trends.<\/p>

<p>Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Procurement &amp; Contracts department at Atyab Group, operating under the mandate of the VP Supply Chain and in line with the Group s strategic and operating plans. Hold overall accountability for the standards, governance and performance of procurement and contracting across the Group, ensuring the department consistently secures best value, safeguards Atyab Group s commercial interests, manages risk and enables the wider business to achieve its objectives and commercial advantage.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Leadership, Strategy &amp; Governance</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and direct the Procurement &amp; Contracts department and its teams, setting strategy and standards in line with the company s sourcing and procurement policies and procedures, and owning the evaluation, negotiation and decision-making on price and terms.</li><li>Enforce full compliance with company procurement and contracting policies and procedures across all categories, and escalate and resolve non-compliance with senior management.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement of procurement processes and cycle times, mandating revisions or new procedures as required to reduce processing time and add value.</li></ul><p><strong>Sourcing, Tendering &amp; Category Management</strong></p><ul><li>Govern vendor selection, evaluation and award processes; rigorously review and challenge offers to secure best value for Atyab Group.</li><li>Lead and govern the end-to-end tendering process (RFI / RFP / RFQ), holding accountability for fair, transparent and competitive sourcing, accurate tender specifications, compliant bid evaluation, and timely award through the Tender Committee in line with company policy and the delegation of authority.</li><li>Own and drive category-based sourcing strategy and the category planning process, optimizing procurement spend, unlocking opportunities and delivering business targets.</li></ul><p><strong>Contract Management &amp; Supply Continuity</strong></p><ul><li>Direct the technical and general contracting agenda contract structuring, negotiation, administration and renewals ensuring contracts safeguard Atyab Group s commercial interests and comply with the legal framework.</li><li>Direct parts &amp; equipment procurement to secure availability, reliability and cost-effective continuity of supply for operations and maintenance.</li></ul><p><strong>Supplier Management, ICV &amp; Analytics</strong></p><ul><li>Harness data analytics for demand planning, forecasting, spend analysis and supplier performance reporting to drive fact-based decision-making across the department.</li><li>Own and lead Local Supplier Development and ICV (In-Country Value) strategy, governance and associated procedures; hold suppliers accountable for ICV performance against commitments and drive local sourcing through tendering and long-term agreements.</li><li>Direct supplier performance management against specifications, contracts and SLAs; govern strategic supplier relationships through proactive engagement, resolving complaints and enforcing compliance to deliver a positive supplier experience.</li></ul><p><strong>People &amp; Stakeholder Management</strong></p><ul><li>Set objectives, allocate work and hold the team accountable for delivery; coach, develop and performance-manage the team, building capability and succession within the department.</li><li>Partner with and influence peers and senior leaders across the wider business to ensure procurement objectives, performance metrics, quality measures and budget targets are achieved.</li></ul><p><strong>Reporting &amp; General Duties</strong></p><ul><li>Present procurement and contract performance, savings, risks and exposures to the VP Supply Chain, and recommend and drive mitigating actions.</li><li>Undertake any other related duties, projects or responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time by the VP Supply Chain or management, in line with the role and the evolving needs of the business.</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Supply Chain or Procurement.</li><li>Master's degree and/or professional certification (e.g. CIPS) preferred.</li><li>10+ years of procurement and contract management experience, including 4+ years leading a procurement/contracts team.</li><li>Experience across complex procurement and contracting processes in diverse industries/sectors (e.g. manufacturing, food industry).</li><li>Experience in global markets with national and international providers.</li><li>Strong experience in the use and/or development of procurement &amp; contract management systems.</li><li>Proven experience in category management, supplier development, ICV and contract negotiation.</li><li>Know-How Contracts management and technical leadership.</li><li>Supply chain principles and their application in procurement.</li><li>Material &amp; logistics policies, principles and management.</li><li>Category management in the engineering / food industry.</li><li>Procurement systems implementation and operation.</li><li>Demand planning, forecasting and spend analytics.</li><li>ICV / local content frameworks.</li></ul>

<p>Result of Service The evaluation seeks to provide an integrated reading of the Plan s course over its five years, going beyond recording what was delivered to understanding its actual impact on the national priorities. It is grounded in objectivity and clarity, highlighting areas of progress as well as gaps. 1. Provide a comprehensive view of what was achieved of the plan s targets across its priorities and pillars. 2. Draw lessons learned and practical recommendations that support the implementation and monitoring of the Eleventh Plan. Work Location UN-House ESCWA Expected duration 4 months Duties and Responsibilities 1. Background The Tenth Five-Year Development Plan constitutes the first executive plan for implementing Oman Vision 2040, translating the Vision s orientations into programmes and projects across its four pillars: People and Society, Economy and Development, Sustainable Environment, and Governance and Institutional Performance. The Plan is structured around 14 national priorities, 82 strategic objectives and 411 strategic programmes. Its scale and strategic importance warrant a comprehensive final evaluation of its implementation and performance at the end of its five-year cycle, pursuant to Article 8 of Royal Decree No. 1/2021, with lessons to inform the next phase of national development planning. Particular emphasis will be placed on the Plan s financing and budget dimensions, including fiscal space, revenue and expenditure performance, budget effectiveness, financing requirements and gaps, investment needs, and the effectiveness and sustainability of financing sources. The evaluation will also examine evidence-based modeling, resource allocation efficiency, and long-term funding strategies, and will identify lessons and practical recommendations to strengthen planning, financing, governance and implementation arrangements for the Eleventh Five-Year Development Plan. Duties and Responsibilities The Individual Contractor (IC) is tasked with providing support related to Financing for Development. The IC's specific responsibilities include: Gather, compile and update information and technical data across all the SDGs and economic indicators, which pertain to the National priorities costing and financing in Oman. Extract, retrieve, compile and analyze technical data and relevant material from national sources, databases, libraries and various statistical calculations and compilations. Analyze and scrutinize the financing flows outlined in the strategy for Oman. Assess the progress of National indicators over the period. Provide econometric assistance to examine the factors influencing investment opportunities and potentials in the Omani economy, including workstreams on quantitative economic modelling and causal inference for policy recommendations. Assemble original statistical material, adjust reported data from different sources, and load data into a computerized database system. Assess and examine data sets for accuracy, clarity, and validity and interpret results. Assist in the maintenance of relevant computerized databases, ensuring data integrity and accessibility. Prepare a variety of reports, presentations, tables, lists, graphs, charts, and/or diagrams based on the analyzed data for information and review by senior officers. Collaborate and coordinate closely with different team members in Financing for Development.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>A Master's degree in Economics, Finance or related field is required. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.</li><li>At minimum of two years of professional work experience in research, data extraction or using statistical tools is required.</li><li>A minimum of one year of experience in econometric models is required</li><li>Proficiency in statistical software is required</li><li>Knowledge of econometrics is required</li><li>Knowledge of time series models such as Vector Autoregressive Models (VARs) or Structural VAR is desirable.</li><li>Knowledge in panel data models like the Fixed Effects model, the Dynamic Panel Threshold Model, or the Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) is desirable.</li><li>Fluency in English and Arabic languages are required.</li></ul>

<p>The M&amp;A Associate will be a key member of the Global Business Development team. The primary focus will be identification, evaluation and completion of acquisitions and other growth opportunities. Secondary priorities will include supporting the management of Iv3 Aqua Group companies and water/wastewater treatment facilities.</p><h3>Key responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Diligence Analyses of financial models and financial statements, including single asset, multi asset and complete business organizations and entities.</li><li>Incorporate operational and technical evaluations from other members of the Iv3 Aqua team.</li><li>Participate in due diligence planning and execution, including data room management.</li><li>Raise issues, including identification of areas of potential risks and enhancements discovered during due diligence.</li><li>Participate in legal review processes, including documentation.</li><li>Drive elements of transaction execution to closing.</li><li>Support integration planning and execution, pre and post-acquisition.</li><li>Acquisition and growth target identification and evaluation</li><li>Identify growth opportunities to develop the company s pipeline of opportunities, specifically, proactively identify acquisition targets throughout the water and wastewater treatment industry globally.</li><li>Conduct comprehensive review and analysis of potential acquisition targets to help guide decision-making, and prioritization of resources.</li><li>Communication</li><li>Maintain up-to-date documentation on business development activities, stakeholder interactions, proposals, and project development progression.</li><li>Prepare and deliver regular progress reports to senior management on deal target pipeline activities, project status, and any notable challenges.</li><li>Facilitate clear and open communication among team members and external stakeholders.</li><li>Prepare internal documentation and contribute to investment memoranda and board materials.</li><li>Stakeholder relations</li><li>Build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders by understanding their requirements and expectations.</li><li>Stakeholders include senior management, our internal Engineering and Operations teams, other corporate functions, portfolio companies, clients, suppliers, contractors, consultants, and other advisors.</li><li>Address stakeholders concerns promptly and professionally.</li></ul><p>Job location and travel requirements Iv3 Aqua is a virtual company, and has offices in Muscat, Oman. The M&amp;A Associate will preferably be working from the Muscat office. (If so, employment will be governed by Oman Labour Law (Royal Decree 53/2023) so applicants must meet the legal requirements to work in Oman). This requires significant travel for periods of a week or more to destinations including major cities and less developed regions globally. It is essential that applicants can work in GMT, CET and GST time zones.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p>A minimum of two years of proven experience in M&amp;A project management and execution from an investment bank, lending institution, consulting firm or private equity firm is desirable. Bachelor s degree or equivalent in Business/Economics Chemical, Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related field preferred. Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and/or Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree a plus. The preferred candidate will be highly proficient in finance and accounting (preferably including IFRS) and Microsoft Office/365. Interest in business development and cross-border transactions, especially in the Middle East, North Africa, Central and South America, would be helpful. Exposure to and knowledge of water treatment processes and the water/wastewater industry a plus. Understanding of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) business model is a plus. Evidence of being a self-starter, and ability to perform in a complex role unsupervised is required. The highest personal integrity is a requirement for all our team members. Exposure to cultural norms in the Middle East, North Africa, Central and South America and North America will be helpful. Strong fluency in written and spoken English is required; fluency in Arabic, French and/or Spanish or Portuguese is desirable.

<p>To oversee and manage the day-to-day financial operations of ADC, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger accounting, while maintaining robust internal controls and compliance frameworks. The role is responsible for driving operational efficiency across transactional finance functions, ensuring the integrity of financial records, and supporting the delivery of accurate financial reporting in alignment with ADCs policies and standards, always safeguarding the organization s financial health and operational continuity</p><p>KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:</p><p>Description</p><p>Strategy Formulation</p><p>Contribute to the formulation and implementation of the departmental strategy and plans to ensure alliance with ADC s business line needs and objectives.</p><p>Leadership</p><p>Manage department staff by overseeing their performance management, recruitment, training and development to ensure high level of engagement and motivated work environment.</p><p>Sourcing of Funds</p><p>Oversee the monitoring of the cash forecasting, investment, and reporting of each category of funds to ensure efficient debt and cash management for concerned projects in consistency with ADC s policies.</p><p>Engage private investors, government bodies and foreign investors to source funds for the realization of ADC s visions.</p><p>Formulate a cash flow matrix to monitor the flow of funds and the return on investment to the investors and the stakeholders.</p><p>Financial Accounting</p><p>Direct the preparation of financial statements.</p><p>Review charts of accounts and propose any new accounts.</p><p>Implement any new IFRS standards and make the required changes.</p><p>Internal Control and Audit</p><p>Monitor all internal controls to ensure the company s assets are safeguarded, financial risks are minimized, and all statutory requirements are met.</p><p>Review all internal controls through external audits and monitor the financial effectiveness of internal systems.</p><p>Audit Liaisons</p><p>Engage external auditing agencies for handling the audit processes and co-ordinate the entire process for the various departments.</p><p>Risk Management</p><p>Recognition of risk, risk assessment, developing strategies to manage it and mitigation of risk using managerial resources.</p><p>Mapping out the following: the social scope of risk management, the identity and objectives of stakeholders, and the basis upon which risks will be evaluated as well as constraints.</p><p>Change Management</p><p>Manage and oversee change in policies through continuous improvement of departmental systems, processes and practices considering international leading practices, changes in international standards and in the business environment, and recommend actions.</p><p>Policies, Systems, Processes &amp; Procedures</p><p>Develop and oversee the implementation of departmental policies, procedures and controls covering all areas of department activity so that all relevant procedural/ legislative requirements and standards are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service in a consistent manner.</p><p>Quality, Health, Safety, &amp; Environment</p><p>Ensure compliance to all relevant quality, health, safety and environmental management procedures and controls in all general ledger accounting activities to guarantee employee safety, compliance, delivery of high-quality products/ service and a responsible environmental attitude.</p><p>Reports</p><p>Ensure that all departmental reports are prepared in a timely and accurate manner to meet ADC policies and standards, and department requirements.</p><p>Any ADHOC task as on required by the line manager.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in finance</li><li>Preferably MBA or equivalent post-graduate qualification from an internationally recognized business school</li><li>ACCA or CIMA is a plus</li><li>7 years experience working in Finance Department of a large sized process/manufacturing industry, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a supervisory role.</li><li>Skills</li><li>Knowledge of Ship Repairing processes</li><li>Functioning of various departments</li><li>Financial guidelines and accounting</li><li>Taxation guidelines of Oman</li><li>Risk management</li><li>(IFRS)</li><li>ACCA CIMA</li></ul>

<p><br></p><p>JOB PURPOSE: To oversee and manage the day-to-day financial operations of ADC, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger accounting, while maintaining robust internal controls and compliance frameworks. The role is responsible for driving operational efficiency across transactional finance functions, ensuring the integrity of financial records, and supporting the delivery of accurate financial reporting in alignment with ADCs policies and standards, always safeguarding the organization s financial health and operational continuity</p><p>KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:</p><p>Description</p><p>Strategy Formulation</p><p>Contribute to the formulation and implementation of the departmental strategy and plans to ensure alliance with ADC s business line needs and objectives.</p><p>Leadership</p><p>Manage department staff by overseeing their performance management, recruitment, training and development to ensure high level of engagement and motivated work environment.</p><p>Sourcing of Funds</p><p>Oversee the monitoring of the cash forecasting, investment, and reporting of each category of funds to ensure efficient debt and cash management for concerned projects in consistency with ADC s policies.</p><p>Engage private investors, government bodies and foreign investors to source funds for the realization of ADC s visions.</p><p>Formulate a cash flow matrix to monitor the flow of funds and the return on investment to the investors and the stakeholders.</p><p>Financial Accounting</p><p>Direct the preparation of financial statements.</p><p>Review charts of accounts and propose any new accounts.</p><p>Implement any new IFRS standards and make the required changes.</p><p>Internal Control and Audit</p><p>Monitor all internal controls to ensure the company s assets are safeguarded, financial risks are minimized, and all statutory requirements are met.</p><p>Review all internal controls through external audits and monitor the financial effectiveness of internal systems.</p><p>Audit Liaisons</p><p>Engage external auditing agencies for handling the audit processes and co-ordinate the entire process for the various departments.</p><p>Risk Management</p><p>Recognition of risk, risk assessment, developing strategies to manage it and mitigation of risk using managerial resources.</p><p>Mapping out the following: the social scope of risk management, the identity and objectives of stakeholders, and the basis upon which risks will be evaluated as well as constraints.</p><p>Change Management</p><p>Manage and oversee change in policies through continuous improvement of departmental systems, processes and practices considering international leading practices, changes in international standards and in the business environment, and recommend actions.</p><p>Policies, Systems, Processes &amp; Procedures</p><p>Develop and oversee the implementation of departmental policies, procedures and controls covering all areas of department activity so that all relevant procedural/ legislative requirements and standards are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service in a consistent manner.</p><p>Quality, Health, Safety, &amp; Environment</p><p>Ensure compliance to all relevant quality, health, safety and environmental management procedures and controls in all general ledger accounting activities to guarantee employee safety, compliance, delivery of high-quality products/ service and a responsible environmental attitude.</p><p>Reports</p><p>Ensure that all departmental reports are prepared in a timely and accurate manner to meet ADC policies and standards, and department requirements.</p><p>Any ADHOC task as on required by the line manager.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in finance</li><li>Preferably MBA or equivalent post-graduate qualification from an internationally recognized business school</li><li>ACCA or CIMA is a plus</li><li>7 years experience working in Finance Department of a large sized process/manufacturing industry, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a supervisory role.</li><li>Knowledge of Ship Repairing processes</li><li>Functioning of various departments</li><li>Financial guidelines and accounting</li><li>Taxation guidelines of Oman</li><li>Risk management</li><li>(IFRS)</li><li>ACCA</li><li>CIMA</li></ul>

<p>Job Purpose: The Manager Human Capital Intelligence leads the development of Human Capital s workforce intelligence capability, transforming governed people data into forward-looking insights that improve workforce, talent, reward, productivity and employee-experience decisions. The role owns the HC intelligence roadmap, analytical standards, HR technology optimisation and responsible use of artificial intelligence, enabling Human Capital and business leaders to make evidence-based decisions aligned with the Bank s strategy, risk appetite and smart-bank ambition. The Manager HC Intelligence acts as Human Capital s accountable business owner and subject-matter partner for workforce data, analytics and AI initiatives. In partnership with the Enterprise AI Unit and relevant control functions, the role defines business requirements, confirms data readiness, supports model validation and adoption, monitors realised benefits and maintains clear accountability for HC decisions arising from analytical or AI-enabled outputs. Key Accountabilities: Develops and executes a prioritised HC Intelligence roadmap aligned with the HC strategy and the Bank s smart-bank ambition, with clear outcomes, milestones, ownership, dependencies, investment needs, adoption measures and realised benefits. Maintains the governed workforce data model and authoritative HC information source, ensuring analytics, dashboards, models and AI use cases meet approved privacy, security, records, ethical and model-governance requirements through defined metrics, lineage, ownership, stewardship, validation, reconciliation, access, change approval and proportionate quality and model-risk controls. Develops and maintains workforce analytics, BI dashboards, scorecards and executive reports covering workforce profile, movement, capacity, talent, learning, succession, engagement, recruitment, mobility, benefits and employee services. Provides evidence-based insights, trends, scenarios and recommendations to the Chief Human Capital Officer and relevant governance forums, clearly distinguishing facts, forecasts, assumptions and limitations. Supports workforce planning with demand and supply analysis, capability gaps, staffing scenarios, productivity indicators and workforce cost projections in partnership with HC Units and business stakeholders. Builds transparent, auditable compensation and benefits models for salary reviews, pay fairness, market benchmarking, promotion and allowance scenarios, benefits optimisation and workforce-cost decisions, aligned with approved reward policy and governance. Improves HRMS adoption, utilisation, data completeness, controls and transaction quality by identifying root causes and coordinating system, process, training and change interventions with HC process owners, Technology and providers. Partners with HC Units and manages relationships with data owners, Technology, Enterprise AI Unit, Finance, Risk, Strategy &amp; Data teams, and external providers to define reporting needs, automate recurring analysis and embed data-driven decisions in HC processes and governance. Manages HC AI and automation use cases from ethical screening and data readiness through requirements, validation, implementation and adoption, coordinating with relevant technical and control functions to ensure human oversight, explainability, monitoring and escalation, and measuring realised value against agreed baselines, benefits measures and post-implementation reviews. Conducts diagnostic, predictive and, where appropriate, prescriptive workforce analysis to identify workforce risks, service bottlenecks, capability requirements and opportunities to improve employee experience and organisational effectiveness, converting findings into prioritised recommendations with clear owners, expected impact and success measures, and monitors agreed actions through relevant HC and management governance forums. Builds data literacy across Human Capital by developing guidance, standard reports and practical capability-building interventions for HC colleagues and relevant managers.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Information Systems, Finance or a related discipline. A Master's degree is preferred. Professional certification in People Analytics, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, HR Systems, Compensation, or Artificial Intelligence is preferred. Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in people analytics, workforce planning, business intelligence, HR technology, reward analytics or data-led Human Capital transformation, including responsibility for complex analytical initiatives and engagement with senior decision-makers. Experience in banking, financial services or another regulated environment is preferred. Demonstrated proficiency in advanced Excel and at least one enterprise business-intelligence platform, such as Power BI, with practical capability in data modelling, dashboard design and reporting automation. Working knowledge of SQL and statistical or analytical tools such as Python is preferred. Proven experience managing HRMS data, data-quality controls, reporting automation and user-adoption improvement, together with practical experience developing compensation scenarios, workforce-cost models or other quantitative decision-support models, is highly preferred. Excellent written and spoken English and Arabic, with the ability to present analytical findings, governance matters and recommendations clearly to executive, technical and non-technical audiences.</p>

<p><b>Job Purpose:&nbsp;</b></p><p><br></p><p>The Manager Human Capital Intelligence leads the development of Human Capital s workforce intelligence capability, transforming governed people data into forward-looking insights that improve workforce, talent, reward, productivity and employee-experience decisions. The role owns the HC intelligence roadmap, analytical standards, HR technology optimisation and responsible use of artificial intelligence, enabling Human Capital and business leaders to make evidence-based decisions aligned with the Bank s strategy, risk appetite and smart-bank ambition.The Manager HC Intelligence acts as Human Capital s accountable business owner and subject-matter partner for workforce data, analytics and AI initiatives. In partnership with the Enterprise AI Unit and relevant control functions, the role defines business requirements, confirms data readiness, supports model validation and adoption, monitors realised benefits and maintains clear accountability for HC decisions arising from analytical or AI-enabled outputs. Key Accountabilities: Develops and executes a prioritised HC Intelligence roadmap aligned with the HC strategy and the Bank s smart-bank ambition, with clear outcomes, milestones, ownership, dependencies, investment needs, adoption measures and realised benefits. Maintains the governed workforce data model and authoritative HC information source, ensuring analytics, dashboards, models and AI use cases meet approved privacy, security, records, ethical and model-governance requirements through defined metrics, lineage, ownership, stewardship, validation, reconciliation, access, change approval and proportionate quality and model-risk controls. Develops and maintains workforce analytics, BI dashboards, scorecards and executive reports covering workforce profile, movement, capacity, talent, learning, succession, engagement, recruitment, mobility, benefits and employee services. Provides evidence-based insights, trends, scenarios and recommendations to the Chief Human Capital Officer and relevant governance forums, clearly distinguishing facts, forecasts, assumptions and limitations. Supports workforce planning with demand and supply analysis, capability gaps, staffing scenarios, productivity indicators and workforce cost projections in partnership with HC Units and business stakeholders. Builds transparent, auditable compensation and benefits models for salary reviews, pay fairness, market benchmarking, promotion and allowance scenarios, benefits optimisation and workforce-cost decisions, aligned with approved reward policy and governance. Improves HRMS adoption, utilisation, data completeness, controls and transaction quality by identifying root causes and coordinating system, process, training and change interventions with HC process owners, Technology and providers. Partners with HC Units and manages relationships with data owners, Technology, Enterprise AI Unit, Finance, Risk, Strategy &amp; Data teams, and external providers to define reporting needs, automate recurring analysis and embed data-driven decisions in HC processes and governance. Manages HC AI and automation use cases from ethical screening and data readiness through requirements, validation, implementation and adoption, coordinating with relevant technical and control functions to ensure human oversight, explainability, monitoring and escalation, and measuring realised value against agreed baselines, benefits measures and post-implementation reviews. Conducts diagnostic, predictive and, where appropriate, prescriptive workforce analysis to identify workforce risks, service bottlenecks, capability requirements and opportunities to improve employee experience and organisational effectiveness, converting findings into prioritised recommendations with clear owners, expected impact and success measures, and monitors agreed actions through relevant HC and management governance forums. Builds data literacy across Human Capital by developing guidance, standard reports and practical capability-building interventions for HC colleagues and relevant managers.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Information Systems, Finance or a related discipline. A Master's degree is preferred. Professional certification in People Analytics, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, HR Systems, Compensation, or Artificial Intelligence is preferred. Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in people analytics, workforce planning, business intelligence, HR technology, reward analytics or data-led Human Capital transformation, including responsibility for complex analytical initiatives and engagement with senior decision-makers. Experience in banking, financial services or another regulated environment is preferred. Demonstrated proficiency in advanced Excel and at least one enterprise business-intelligence platform, such as Power BI, with practical capability in data modelling, dashboard design and reporting automation. Working knowledge of SQL and statistical or analytical tools such as Python is preferred. Proven experience managing HRMS data, data-quality controls, reporting automation and user-adoption improvement, together with practical experience developing compensation scenarios, workforce-cost models or other quantitative decision-support models, is highly preferred. Excellent written and spoken English and Arabic, with the ability to present analytical findings, governance matters and recommendations clearly to executive, technical and non-technical audiences.</p>

<p>Protect Organizational Value: Safeguarding the company's assets, earnings capacity, and overall business objectives from potential threats and vulnerabilities. Support Strategic Goals: Aligning risk management activities with the organization's mission and strategic plans, helping leaders make informed decisions that balance risk and reward. Ensure Compliance: Ensuring the organization adheres to relevant laws, regulations, industry standards, and internal policies to avoid penalties, legal sanctions, and reputational damage. Improve Operational Efficiency: Developing and implementing robust risk controls and processes to minimize disruptions, improve business continuity, and enhance overall operational effectiveness</p><p>Main tasks and responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Support leadership in operationalizing company s risk appetite and tolerance, embedding ERM into strategy-setting, business planning, and decision-making.</li><li>Define consistent risk criteria (likelihood, impact, velocity, resilience) and maintain dynamic risk profiles and a portfolio view that adapts to business changes, digital innovations, and regulatory shifts (ISO &amp; COSO).</li><li>Leading or supporting regular risk assessments to identify potential risks (strategic, financial, operational, compliance, etc.) and evaluating their potential impact and likelihood of occurrence.</li><li>Facilitate the identification of potential risks across the organization and conduct detailed risk assessments</li><li>Guide business areas in designing and executing mitigation and business continuity plans, and validate corrective actions through closure for effectiveness and sustainability</li><li>Collaborating with department heads to develop and implement risk response strategies (avoidance, reduction, sharing, or acceptance) and establish internal controls to manage identified risks effectively.</li><li>Assist in developing and monitoring mitigation strategies and action plans to address identified risks.</li><li>Continuously monitoring key risk indicators (KRIs) and the overall risk environment, preparing comprehensive risk reports and presentations for senior management and the board of directors.</li><li>Monitor internal and external risk indicators, including those specific to behavioral and operational risks.</li><li>Prepare clear, decision-oriented reporting for the ERM Committee, senior leadership, and other stakeholders, leveraging risk registers, analytics, and technology platforms.</li><li>Ensuring that risk management policies, procedures, and frameworks (such as COSO or ISO 31000) are up to date, communicated to stakeholders, and followed consistently across the organization.</li><li>Help establish and maintain an ERM framework, including policies, metrics, and reporting.</li><li>Supporting the development and testing of business continuity and crisis management plans to ensure the organization can respond effectively to major disruptions</li><li>Use quantitative methods to analyze risk data and support decision-making.</li><li>Work with various departments, management, and other assurance providers to coordinate risk management efforts and provide guidance.</li><li>Collaborate across Corporate Compliance, Information Security, Quality, and Legal to align ERM with compliance, continuity, and resilience frameworks, and provide a portfolio-level risk view to support governance and oversight.</li><li>Help ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and implement industry best practices in risk management.</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in business administration, risk management, or a related field.</li><li>A master's degree and relevant certifications (e.g., COSO ERM, CRM, PMI-RMP) is preferred.</li><li>10 years of relevant experience in oil and gas industry, progressive experience in risk management.</li><li>Proven success in embedding risk management frameworks into business practices, not just developing them.</li><li>Ability to translate complex risk concepts into actionable strategies that support organizational objectives.</li><li>Familiarity with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards in risk management, compliance, digital health, and business continuity.</li><li>Strong organizational skills and experience managing complex projects from end to end, with a track record of achieving measurable outcomes.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to work across functions and build strong relationships with senior leaders and operational teams.</li><li>Strong knowledge of enterprise risk management principles, methodologies, and best practices.</li><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and tactically to identify and mitigate potential risks.</li><li>Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.</li><li>Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards related to enterprise risk management.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and resources effectively.</li><li>Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and quickly develop innovative solutions.</li><li>Strong presentation and reporting skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts and recommendations to diverse audiences</li></ul>

<p>The Senior Specialist Service Operations is a hands-on technical authority responsible for the day-to-day delivery, engineering, and continuous improvement of OTECH's core managed cybersecurity services with deep ownership of Vulnerability Management, Email Security, Web Application Security, and Endpoint Security service lines. The role serves as a senior point of escalation for the Service Operations team, drives complex client engagements end-to-end, and partners with the Team Lead on service strategy, technical governance, and team capability uplift. The Senior Specialist is expected to operate independently across the full-service lifecycle from onboarding and design through steady-state operations, incident response, and continuous service improvement while ensuring all delivery aligns with ITIL, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and OTECH's contractual SLAs.</p><p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p><p><strong>Vulnerability Management Service Delivery</strong></p><ul><li>Own end-of-the-end delivery of the Vulnerability Management service across the client portfolio.</li><li>Triage and prioritize vulnerabilities using risk-based scoring, threat context, and asset criticality.</li><li>Maintain the monthly vulnerability tracker and executive dashboards with clear remediation ownership.</li><li>Lead client review meetings and advise on remediation strategy at technical and management levels.</li></ul><p><strong>Email Security Service Delivery</strong></p><ul><li>Lead design, hardening, and operational support of managed email security platforms across client environments.</li><li>Drive migration and onboarding projects include cutover planning and post-migration validation.</li><li>Diagnose and remediate email authentication issues (SPF, DKIM, DMARC) and advise clients on email security strategy.</li><li>Act as senior escalation points for complex email security incidents.</li></ul><p><strong>Web Application Security Service Delivery</strong></p><ul><li>Own configuration, tuning, and remediation work for managed WAF services across client applications.</li><li>Author and refine WAF policies aligned with OWASP Top 10 and client business logic.</li><li>Produce change and remediation documentation to support client change advisory boards.</li><li>Provide expert support for application onboarding from discovery through steady-state handover.</li></ul><p><strong>Endpoint Security Service Delivery</strong></p><ul><li>Lead operational delivery of managed endpoint security services including deployment, agent health, and coverage assurance.</li><li>Conduct coverage gap analyses across client estates and produces client-facing remediation plans.</li><li>Tune detection rules and response playbooks in coordination with the SOC.</li><li>Support endpoint-related incident response including triage, containment, and root-cause analysis.</li></ul><p><strong>Stakeholder Coordination and Customer Communication</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as the senior technical interface for assigned clients across the four service lines.</li><li>Produce executive-level reports, technical briefings, and client review packs in English and Arabic where required.</li><li>Lead client onboarding and operational handover activities.</li><li>Proactively escalate risks, service degradation, and contractual deviations to the Team Lead.</li><li>Represent OTECH in client CAB, security review, and operational governance meetings.</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership, Mentoring, and Team Capability</strong></p><ul><li>Act as a technical mentor and escalation point for Specialist and Junior Specialist team members.</li><li>Lead peer knowledge-transfer sessions, technical workshops, and capability uplift initiatives.</li><li>Support the Team Lead in capacity planning, workload balancing, and individual development planning.</li><li>Deputize for the Team Lead in operational meetings and technical reviews when required.</li></ul><p><strong>Learning and Development</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain deep, current awareness of OTECH service portfolios, client contracts, and threat landscape developments.</li><li>Pursue advanced certifications across the four service pillars.</li><li>Actively contribute to internal communities of practice and represent OTECH at industry events where appropriate.</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or equivalent. Master's degree preferred.</li><li>ITIL v4 Foundation mandatory.</li><li>At least one professional security certification required (e.g. CISSP, Security+, CySA+, CISM, CEH, OSCP, or GIAC).</li><li>Relevant vendor and technology certifications across vulnerability management, email security, web application security, and endpoint security platforms are strongly preferred.</li><li>5-7 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations or managed security service delivery, with demonstrated technical depth across vulnerability management, email security, web application security, and endpoint security.</li><li>Prior MSSP or large enterprise SOC environment exposure is strongly preferred.</li><li>Advanced operational and engineering knowledge across the four service pillars: vulnerability management (scanning, risk-based prioritization, remediation tracking, and executive reporting); email security (platform administration, hardening, migration, and email authentication including SPF, DKIM, and DMARC); web application security (WAF policy design, tuning, and OWASP Top 10 mitigation); and endpoint security (EDR/XDR deployment, tuning, coverage assurance, and incident support).</li><li>Strong working knowledge of ITSM platforms, ITIL processes, scripting for automation and reporting, and client-facing communication including executive-level reporting.</li><li>Arabic/English bilingual capability is an advantage.</li></ul>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <b>Overview</b><br><p>Come build community, explore your passions and do your best work at Microsoft with thousands of University interns from every corner of the world.&nbsp;This opportunity will allow you to bring your aspirations, talent, potential—and excitement for the journey ahead.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><br><p>As a Solution Engineer Intern, you will engage with customers, with coaching from others. You will have the opportunity to shadow customer stakeholder interactions and research customer context to gain and understanding and build product expertise. You will contribute to technical wins, or portions of technical wins, with support from peers through preparation and delivery of one-way presentations.</p><br><p>At Microsoft, interns work on real-world projects in collaboration with teams across the world, while having fun along the way. You’ll be empowered to build community, explore your passions and achieve your goals. This is your chance to bring your solutions and ideas to life while working on cutting-edge technology.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.</p><br><br><b>Responsibilities</b><br><strong>Program start date: January 2027</strong><br><strong>About: </strong>This internship is tailored for Omani Nationals, aiming to accelerate Omani employability and create market impact through Early-in-Profession recruitment, and skilling programs.&nbsp;<br><strong>Program overview: </strong>Thisinternship is a paid six-month training program that offers globally recognized technical and professional certifications &amp; skills, and on-the-job training to include mentoring, coaching, job shadowing and real-life scenario assignments.<br><strong>Program Details:&nbsp;The 6 months, full-time</strong>&nbsp;program is divided into two key phases (Phase 1 - Onboarding &amp; Skilling, Phase 2 - On The Job Training)<br><strong>Phase one</strong>:&nbsp;<em>Onboarding &amp; Skilling Bootcamp (1 month)</em><br><ul><li>Onboarding and introduction to Microsoft’s mission, culture, strategy &amp; structure.</li><li>Technical skilling to obtain globally recognized Microsoft technical certifications.</li><li>Professional and soft skilling courses including project management, change management, effective interpersonal skills, creativity and innovation, and time management.</li></ul><strong>Phase two:</strong>&nbsp;<em>On-the-job training (5 months)</em><br><ul><li>Joining as a <strong>Solution Engineer Intern</strong>&nbsp;for on-the-job shadowing and training.</li><li>Mentorship and coaching sessions.</li><li>Supporting Microsoft teams in digital transformation projects.</li><li>Advanced technology trainings including AI, Machine Learning &amp; Cloud Computing.</li></ul><strong>Responsibilities:</strong><br><ul><li>You build awareness of need for product strategy based on customer feedback, and build awareness of need for compete strategies.</li><li>You will consume and leverage readiness materials to expand domain knowledge, and begin connecting with customers and promote internal team readiness.</li><li>You will engage with customer, with coaching from others. You will shadow in customer stakeholder interactions and research customer context to gain understanding and build product expertise. You will develop awareness of available resources by familiarizing yourself with the community and engaging others to gain product knowledge.</li><li>You will develop foundational awareness of working with reference architectures and assist in demonstrations of specific Microsoft products through preparation and execution.</li></ul><br><b>Qualifications</b><br><strong>Minimum Qualifications</strong><br><ul><li>Currently pursuing/ completed a Bachelor's/ Master's Degree in Information Technology (IT), Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, Business, or related field.</li><li>Omani Nationality.</li><li>Legally authorized to work in Oman (Legally authorized = Has citizenship or has been granted a valid visa or work permit).&nbsp;</li><li>Fluency in English.</li></ul><strong>Preferred Qualifications </strong><br><ul><li>Passion for technology and customer obsessed.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical and presentation skills.</li><li>Strong Desire and business acumen for consultative solution selling.</li><li>Exceptional negotiation, customer service, and interpersonal skills.</li></ul>#EiP #MCAPSEiP<br> <br><p>This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.</p><br><br><br><p>Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about <b><u>requesting accommodations.</u></b></p><br> </div><h2 data-automation-id="subHeaderPreferredCandidate" class="h5"> Preferred candidate </h2> <div class="row is-m v-align-top t-small bg-mute"> <div class="col is-3 p5" data-automation-id="label_Nationality"> <b>Nationality</b> </div> <div class="col is-9 p5" data-automation-id="data_Nationality"> Oman </div> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <span>Mindrift is looking for skilled Bot Developers (WhatsApp Business API, Telegram Bot API, Discord API) to join the Tendem project (https://tendem.<br>ai/) and build conversational bots and messaging-platform integrations within our hybrid AI + human environment.<br> In this role, as an AI Pilot – that's how we refer to this position at Mindrift – you'll collaborate with Tendem Agents that handle repetitive tasks, while you provide bot engineering expertise, conversational design judgment, and quality control to ensure bots are reliable, useful, and ready for real users.<br> This part-time remote opportunity is ideal for professionals with hands-on experience building messaging bots, working with platform APIs and webhooks, and implementing conversational logic.<br> What We Do The Mindrift platform connects specialists with AI projects from major tech innovators.<br> Our mission is to unlock the potential of Generative AI by tapping into real-world expertise from across the globe.<br> About the Role This is a freelance role for a Tendem project.<br> As a Bot Developer, you'll design, build, and refine messaging bots across WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, and similar platforms — for use cases such as customer service, appointment booking, order taking, content delivery, moderation, and automated notifications.<br> Key Responsibilities Build bots for WhatsApp (Business API / Cloud API), Telegram (Bot API), Discord, and similar messaging platforms.<br> Design and implement conversational flows, dialogue state, and fallback handling.<br> Integrate bots with LLMs (OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar) for natural language responses where appropriate.<br> Connect bots to backend services, databases, CRMs, and third-party APIs (booking systems, payment, content sources).<br> Handle webhooks, rate limits, and platform-specific message formats (interactive messages, buttons, media, templates).<br> Evaluate AI-generated bot code and refactor it for correctness, reliability, and graceful error handling.<br> Implement logging, monitoring, and recovery so bots stay healthy in production.<br> Requirements and benefits Educational qualifications At least 3 years of relevant experience backend, integration, automation, or bot development experience (required).<br> Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related technical fields is a plus.<br> Academic and/or Professional Experience Candidates should have a strong foundation in bot development, messaging platform integrations, and building reliable conversational workflows.<br> We are looking for specialists who can design and maintain production-ready bots, work confidently with APIs, webhooks, and backend services, and refine AI-assisted output into stable, user-friendly experiences.<br> Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently are essential.<br> Technical Skills (Essential) At least 1 year of hands-on experience building bots for major messaging platforms (WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, or similar) is required Strong command of Python or Node.<br>js for backend bot logic.<br> Solid experience with REST APIs, webhooks, OAuth, and async request handling.<br> Experience with relational or NoSQL databases for storing conversation state and user data.<br> Familiarity with LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic) and prompt design for conversational use is a strong plus.<br> Understanding of platform-specific limits, message templates, and approval flows (e.<br>g., WhatsApp template messages).<br> Experience with hosting and deployment (Docker, serverless, VPS, or PaaS) Additional requirements Strong attention to detail and commitment to bot reliability — no silent failures, no broken flows.<br> Self-directed work ethic with the ability to design and ship complete bots independently.<br> Portfolio or examples of bots you've built (required).<br> English proficiency: Upper-intermediate (B2) or above (required).<br> Project time expectations For this project, tasks are estimated to require around 10–20 hours per week during active phases, based on project requirements.<br> This is an estimate, not a guaranteed workload, and applies only while the project is active.<br> Compensation On this project, contributors can earn up to $60 per hour equivalent , depending on their level and pace of contribution.<br> Compensation varies across projects depending on scope, complexity, and required expertise.<br> Please note that other projects on the platform may offer different earning levels based on their requirements.<br> Why this freelance opportunity might be a great fit for you?<br> Work fully remote on your own schedule with just a laptop and stable internet connection.<br> Gain hands-on experience in a unique hybrid environment where human expertise and AI agents collaborate seamlessly — a distinctive skill set in a rapidly growing field.<br> Participate in performance-based bonus programs that reward high-quality work and consistent delivery.<br></span> </div>