Operation Specialist Jobs in Oman

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <span><br>JOB SUMMARY<br>Purpose is to carry out tasks related to the processing of employees’ visas and government related documents and ensures compliance with immigration and other relevant regulations. Responsible for the daily activities related to Government Relations including visa and license applications. Maintains open lines of communication with various Government and Municipal agencies<br>CANDIDATE PROFILE&nbsp;<br>Education and Experience<br>• High school diploma or GED; 3 years experience in the government relations, human resources, management operations, or related professional area.<br>OR<br>• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Government Relations, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related major; 1 year experience in the government relations, human resources, management operations, or related professional area.<br>CORE WORK ACTIVITIES<br>Managing Government Relations Activities<br>• Manages and ensures that various licenses requested for hotel, hotel associates or guest are filled and obtained on time.<br>• Monitors the visa, occupational card and passport expiration of all associates.<br>• Files visa applications for guests and employees and ensures a timely approval.<br>• Maintains a weekly cost overview with detailed justification.<br>• Arranges the coordination of associates’ departures at the airport at the end of their contract to ensure visa cancellation.<br>• Assists the Sales Department with leads from local companies and Government institutions.<br>• Assists with all Government matters where necessary.<br>• Works with relevant government agencies or departments to ensure documents are processed properly.<br>Managing Legal and Compliance Practices<br>• Ensures all food handling cards are filled, approved and renewed on time for all associates who have direct contact with guest.<br>• Maintains a passport &amp; visa file system in the office.<br>• Ensures that front office maintains a proper guest passport file system.<br>• Ensures compliance with regulations relevant to Government Relations transactions and activities.<br>• Provides guidance to other departments to ensure that employees have the necessary documents.<br>• Ensures employee files contain required employment paperwork, related to visas or licenses. Ensures this information is properly maintained and secured for the required length of time.<br>• Ensures compliance with procedure for accessing, reviewing, and auditing employee files and ensure compliance with the Privacy Act.<br>• Communicates property rules and regulations via the employee handbook.<br>At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.<br>At Courtyard, we’re passionate about better serving the needs of travelers everywhere. It’s what inspired us to create the first hotel designed specifically for business travelers, and it’s why the Courtyard experience today empowers our guests, no matter the purpose of their trip. We’re looking for achievers who are passionate about providing a guest experience that goes above and beyond, enjoy being part of a small yet ambitious team, and love learning how to always improve – all while having fun. <br>In joining Courtyard, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin&nbsp;your purpose,&nbsp;belong&nbsp;to an amazing global​&nbsp;team, and&nbsp;become&nbsp;the best version of you.</span> </div>

<p>Develop strategies to expand the construction equipment rental and leasing business. Identify new customers and business opportunities across construction, infrastructure, road, mining, oil &amp; gas, and related sectors. Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors, project owners, and key accounts. Drive rental revenue, fleet utilization, profitability, and market share. Manage equipment deployment, availability, utilization, and fleet optimization. Coordinate with Service and Operations teams to minimize equipment downtime. Prepare rental/leasing quotations and commercial proposals and lead negotiations. Monitor contracts, renewals, collections, pricing, margins, and P&amp;L performance. Lead and motivate the Rental &amp; Leasing team and monitor KPIs. Prepare regular business performance and MIS reports for management.</p>

<p><h4>Job summary</h4> <p>Accountable for overall success of the daily kitchen operations. Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff and managing all food related functions. Works to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget. Supervises all kitchen areas to ensure a consistent, high quality product is produced. Responsible for guiding and developing staff including direct reports. Must ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved.</p> <h4>Candidate profile</h4> <p><strong>Education and experience</strong></p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.</li> <li>OR</li> <li>2-year degree from an accredited university in culinary arts, hotel and restaurant management, or related major; 2 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.</li> </ul> <h4>Core work activities</h4> <p><strong>Ensuring culinary standards and responsibilities are met</strong></p> <ul> <li>Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.</li> <li>Reviews and adjusts systems and procedures in the kitchen to ensure their effectiveness.</li> <li>Develops, designs, or creates new menus and recipes based on standards or artistic contributions.</li> <li>Demonstrates knowledge of high quality food products, presentations and flavor.</li> <li>Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.</li> <li>Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.</li> <li>Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.</li> <li>Knows and implements brand’s safety standards.</li> <li>Supervises kitchen shift operations and ensures compliance with all food and beverage policies, standards and procedures.</li> <li>Maintains purchasing, receiving and food storage standards.</li> <li>Operates and maintains all department equipment and reports malfunctions.</li> <li>Supports procedures for food and beverage portion and waste controls.</li> <li>Develops and implements environmentally friendly processes and procedures for food preparation, energy use and waste management in the restaurant.</li> <li>Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.</li> <li>Assists in determining how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Leading culinary team</strong></p> <ul> <li>Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.</li> <li>Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial and business decision making; demonstrates honesty and integrity; leads by example.</li> <li>Supervises and manages employees. Manages all day-to-day operations. Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence.</li> <li>Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.</li> <li>Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.</li> <li>Ensures and maintains the productivity level of employees.</li> <li>Ensures that menu items are prepared and presented according to use record standards.</li> <li>Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team.</li> <li>Estimates daily production needs on a weekly basis and communicates production needs to kitchen personnel daily.</li> <li>Leads shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Maintaining culinary goals</strong></p> <ul> <li>Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.</li> <li>Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.</li> <li>Comprehends budgets, operating statements and payroll progress reports as needed to assist in the financial management of department.</li> <li>Schedules employees to business demands and tracks employee time and attendance.</li> <li>Understands the impact of department’s operation on the overall property financial goals and objectives and manages to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.</li> <li>Orders employee uniforms according to budget and ensures uniforms are properly inventoried and maintained.</li> <li>Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational and financial objectives are met.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Ensuring exceptional customer service</strong></p> <ul> <li>Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.</li> <li>Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.</li> <li>Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.</li> <li>Sets a positive example for guest relations.</li> <li>Handles guest problems and complaints.</li> <li>Strives to improve service performance.</li> <li>Helps employees receive ongoing training to understand guest expectations.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Managing and conducting human resource activities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaches, mentors, or otherwise helps others to improve their knowledge or skills.</li> <li>Identifies the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.</li> <li>Assists as needed in the interviewing and hiring of employee team members with appropriate skills.</li> <li>Participates in the employee performance appraisal process, providing feedback as needed.</li> <li>Solicits employee feedback, utilizes an open door policy and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.</li> <li>Participates in training the restaurant and catering staff on menu items including ingredients, preparation methods and unique tastes.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Additional responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, or in person.</li> <li>Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.</li> <li>Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings.</li> </ul> <p>At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.</p> <p>W Hotels’ mission is to ignite curiosity, expand worlds. We are a place to experience life. We’re here to open doors and open minds. We are constantly inspired by new faces and new experiences. A tuned-in, up-for-anything spirit is at our core and has made us renowned for reinventing the norms of luxury around the globe. Whatever/Whenever is our culture and service philosophy that brings our guests’ passions to life. If you are original, innovative, and always looking towards the future of what’s possible, welcome to W Hotels. In joining W Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.</p></p><p></p>

<p>Provide robust technical support on geology for the development of integrated geoscience learnings and their implementation into the integrated subsurface under the TL ABB Oil Team Subsurface Operated Assets scope, by applying advanced geoscience knowledge and industry learnings to deliver timely, high-quality geological analysis and interpretation (including the 3D static model) that progresses the Company's operated and non-operated assets across a variety of reservoirs, fluids, and maturity levels, to lead development operations, geological modelling, data acquisition, and people progression, and to coordinate special studies, prepare and update subsurface interpretations, and provide relevant data inputs to other disciplines, in order to enhance geological interpretation and support the discovery of significant oil and gas deposits.</p><p>The position will act in accordance with the OQEP's Mission, Vision, Values &amp; Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines, and international standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, QHSE &amp; Energy Management System requirements standards, Omani's government &amp; other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.</p><p><strong>Main tasks and responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead, develop, and provide robust technical geological judgement on modification and innovation proposals in accordance with project (subsurface) requirements and relevant standards, ensuring safety and reliability, and provide guidance to junior engineers, trainees, and teams.</li><li>Provide robust technical geological expertise, support, and innovative solutions for the execution of the geology process/discipline, ensuring teams apply common engineering principles and concepts; may handle a large scope of projects simultaneously.</li><li>Represent the company as lead geoscientist at partner interface meetings and Technical Committee Meetings (TCMs).</li><li>Execute the pre-defined geological elements of development projects.</li><li>Apply advanced geological expertise and professional judgement in delivering assigned projects, and present completed analysis and recommendations at Peer Reviews, Peer Assists, and Functional Reviews under the Company's Value Assurance Framework; may act as a peer reviewer for other projects.</li><li>Be accountable for formulating realistic alternative subsurface realisations and providing field-optimum development concepts and recommendations.</li><li>Ensure all geological uncertainties and risks are incorporated into forward exploration and development plans and included in all estimates of reserves.</li><li>Liaise with other team members to carry out subsurface evaluation and analysis, propose well locations, and pick wells to fulfil business needs, as well as defining necessary data gathering such as logging and coring.</li><li>Contribute to all phases of planning, delivery, and evaluation of well operations as assigned, including Geotech documents, data gathering, daily reporting, and post-well studies and analyses.</li><li>Prepare and keep up to date subsurface interpretations presented as structural contour maps, thickness maps, and cross-sections aimed at defining the boundary conditions of pools and reservoirs.</li><li>Integrate production and engineering data to meet the Company's production and forecasting targets, ensuring all evaluations are documented and related geological data (both petro-technical and physical) is handled in accordance with the Company's Data Management Standards.</li><li>Propose, develop, and support subsurface work to gain internal and partner approval for operator recommendations and proposals.</li><li>Establish and formulate workflows, best practices, and procedures for OQEP upstream in the geology function.</li><li>Adhere to appropriate subsurface policies and standards.</li><li>Work safely and think proactively about personal safety and the safety of others, and actively participate in, contribute to, and promote the Company's occupational health, safety, security, and environment culture.</li><li>Ensure work is carried out in accordance with the Company's HSE and Security policies and procedures, meet Company HSE goals and targets, and participate in HSE programs.</li><li>Fulfil stand-by / on-call duties when required.</li><li>Perform other similar duties as assigned by the TL ABB Oil Team.</li></ul><p><strong>Key interactions</strong></p><ul><li>Internal: TL ABB Oil Team and the ABB Development subsurface team, Business Development and enabling functions (Reservoir Engineering, Petrophysics, Geophysics, Well Delivery &amp; Operations.</li><li>External: Joint-venture partners, technical committees, consultancy firms, and service providers.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>BS degree in Geology, a relevant science subject, or equivalent. An MSc degree is desirable.</li><li>Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required).</li><li>A minimum of 8+ years' relevant experience in geology and subsurface roles, with demonstrated leadership in geological studies and development projects.</li><li>Broad geoscience knowledge, with experience across both geophysics and geology.</li><li>Experienced in both exploration and development upstream oil and gas activities.</li><li>Strong, mandatory skills and experience in relevant software such as Petrel and Tnavigator.</li><li>Demonstrated strong experience in well operations planning and delivery; field appraisal and development including reservoir characterisation; prospect generation, evaluation, and proposal; and exposure to regional and new-venture evaluations.</li><li>Strong 3D geological modelling skills, preferably in Petrel.</li><li>Expert user of geological interpretation systems.</li><li>Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment, with strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) and proficiency in written and spoken English.</li><li>Track record of deadline delivery, result-oriented, with the ability to prioritise and deliver.</li><li>Strong skill and experience in relevant software such as Petrel is mandatory; experience in Tnav geology will be an advantage.</li><li>Experience in field development of clastic reservoir is mandatory.</li><li>Experience in field development of tight reservoir is an advantage.</li><li>Experience in Exploration or New Ventures will be an advantage.</li><li>Self-starter with the ability to multi-task while maintaining priorities</li><li>Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment</li><li>Active listening</li><li>Attention to detail</li><li>Critical thinking</li><li>Judgment and decision making</li><li>Complex problem solving</li><li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) with proficiency in written and spoken English</li><li>Result oriented with ability to prioritize and deliver</li><li>Computer literacy including MS Office &amp; relevant Geoscience software (Petrel, Tnav and ArcGIS). 3D Geological modelling skills, preferably in Petrel Software.</li><li>Project Management skills</li><li>Mathematics</li><li>Physics</li><li>Quality control analysis</li><li>Geography</li><li>Understanding the uncertainties in the petrophysical evaluation and quantifying framework within which exploration activities are planned and also the assessment of discovered volumes</li></ul>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><b><span>JOB PURPOSE</span></b></p><br><br><p>This role exists to ensure operational excellence in the end-to-end cash collection, Banking activities which include handling collection deposits in the bank, fund transfers management for clients. Petty cash management and expense reconciliations. General trade customer account reconciliations and corresponding with customers and sales team to close open invoices, settle claims, resolve disputes, and reconcile balances. Coordinating with colleagues in logistics and sales for open actions and to highlight risks and adhering to finance controls.</p><br><br><br><p><b><span>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</span></b></p><br><br><br><ul><li>Daily Cash Management, Receive Cash /Cheques from the Sales Team and Reconciliation of daily collection.</li><li>Deposit of Cash and Cheque collection to Banks</li><li>Bank reconciliations</li><li>Petty cash management and prepare expense report monthly</li><li>Internal Fund transfer management for business operations as needed.</li><li>Handle supplier cheques and transfer arrangements</li><li>Conduct Monthly Customer account reviews with Sales team of General trade channels and liase with cape Gemini for allocations.</li><li>Customer order clearance for GT channel customers</li><li>Monthly Customer Statement and balance confirmation</li><li>Monthly meeting with the cash &amp; claims team and leadership to update on open actions, opportunities, or risks</li><li>Support on the Annual audit related queries</li></ul><br><p><b><span>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS</span></b></p><br><br><ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in business/accounting/finance or supply chain</li><li>Minimum 3 years of work experience, ideally in accounts receivables, collections, or claims management</li><li>Experience of working with key information systems (Excel, SAP)</li><li>Excellent communication skills - Impactful and flexible communication</li></ul><br><br><p><b><span>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</span></b></p><br><br><ul><li>Experience in working across cross-functional teams and with external stakeholders</li><li>Multitasking and ability to work with different ad hoc issues.</li><li>Strong business acumen, passion for high performance</li></ul><br><br><p><span>Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity </span><span>to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bring</span><span>ing </span><span>their ‘Whole Self’ </span><span>to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey. </span></p><br><br><br> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <b>Overview</b><br><p>Leads contributions of Account Team by guiding Services Sales account vision and strategic approach. Leads Industry Solutions (IS) account planning contribution with wider MCAPS account team, defines IS sales priorities provide input to overall account plan. Owns and maintains relationships, influences key decision makers and leads effective ROCs with stakeholders. Leverages insight from consulting account-delivery team to ensure awareness of status of projects in delivery. Drives and leverages for agreement with core account team, building and strengthening relationships with Microsoft partner teams through regular ROCs. Proactively builds and maintains up-to-date knowledge of multiple critical topics to meet customer needs and drive customer satisfaction. Leverages Microsoft Services Sales go-to-market scenarios to drive intentional customer conversations. Identifies, qualifies, leads, manages, and closes strategic industry cloud opportunities on prioritized accounts. Engages customers to co-develop on-time renewal plans and mitigate risks for non-renewal, leading renewal preparation calls, drafting proposals for Unified extensions, and coordinating any discount approvals. Orchestrates consulting-sales relationship with core account team, working closely with colleagues to ensure successful creation, maintenance, and execution of Services Sales account plan. Confirms BANT information to determine progression or lack thereof of a lead and throughout the Microsoft sales process.</p><br><br><br><b>Responsibilities</b><br>Accelerate Growth<br>Engages customers well in advance of Unified contract expiration to co-develop on-time renewal plans and mitigate risks for non-renewal, leading renewal preparation calls, drafting proposals for Unified extensions, and coordinating any discount approvals. Coordinates discussions with customer success account managers (CSAMs) on verifying value delivered and identifying expansion opportunities for support contracts through enhanced solutions. Up-sells existing Unified customers to multi-year and higher-tier support options. Leads acquisition of new Unified contracts with customers.<br><br>Identifies, qualifies, leads, manages, and closes strategic industry cloud opportunities on prioritized accounts aligned to documented customer business value and outcomes. Has in-depth knowledge of advanced cloud solutions and cross-check with the solutions of key competitors. Drives advanced workloads and usage. Accelerates Microsoft Cloud differentiation (e.g., security, AI) against competitors and wins more market share. Facilitates Unified contract renewals and multi-year agreements with rigorous T-minus planning (e.g., T-90 days). Increases customer business value with advanced technology (e.g., AI) and drives consumption.<br><br>Leverages Microsoft Services Sales go-to-market scenarios to drive intentional customer conversations about Microsoft Cloud adoption, new AI and cloud solution offerings, renewing and growing Unified support agreements, and attaching enhanced solutions to product sales. Provides feedback on required go-to-market scenarios based on local market requirements and opportunities. Educates senior decision makers of assigned account(s) (e.g., director-level) on Microsoft value propositions that bundle Unified and Consulting offerings, aligned to the customer’s priorities and maturity, appropriately differentiating competitor solutions. Proactively identifies and engages other stakeholders who are key influencers of decision makers.<br><br>Proactively builds and maintains up-to-date knowledge of customer's business priorities, risks and challenges, internal landscape (e.g., organization structure, stakeholders, business performance), industry/sector challenges, regulations, trends, and futures (e.g., impact of AI, sustainability) to meet customer needs and drive customer satisfaction. Proactively connects with internal and external network of industry experts to build industry knowledge and connections. Shares knowledge with virtual team.<br><br><br>Account Team Orchestration<br>Orchestrates the consulting-sales relationship with the core account team, working closely with Enterprise colleagues to ensure successful creation, maintenance, and execution of the Services Sales account plan, and a positive One Microsoft customer experience. Orchestrates and coordinates across the account team and customer success team effectively influencing and collaborating with account-aligned and solutions-aligned, pursuit and delivery colleagues including partners to bring the best resources to ensure customer success and satisfaction, successfully closing deals. Follows and champions the One Microsoft methodology (e.g., the common sales and delivery methodology for Microsoft).<br><br><br>Deal Excellence<br>Ensures all applicable leads and qualified opportunities are linked to customer priorities in the account plan. Maintains accurate sales stage, forecast recommendation (e.g., committed, committed at risk) and due dates in required systems of record (e.g., Microsoft Sales Experience [MSX]), in alignment with close plan. Consistently delivers on committed forecast recommendations. Coaches peers by providing guidance and tips on good practice for ensuring accuracy in deal commitment forecasting. Drives partnerships with relevant deal support and architects to ensure coding of all enhanced solutions and ISD packages within contracts and deals are aligned to customer needs and planned services. Uses required tooling to report out the state of the business.<br><br>Maintains relationship with the customer to secure formal signing of contract and oversees the processing of that, including financial purchased orders. Drives smooth transition of sales-led accountabilities to delivery-led accountabilities through sales-to-delivery handoff, ensuring customer expectations are set and the delivery stakeholders have background information on the customer context. Support the delivery aspects with customers and delivery teams, and drives future opportunities. Once contract is signed and the Consulting engagement is in the delivery stage, supports tracking the Industry Solution Delivery (ISD) direct Azure impact (aligned with the consumption plan). Meets or exceeds personal Revenue-based incentive (RBI) targets and makes valuable contribution within team and beyond for broader impact. Contributes to win/loss reviews with sales and pursuit management, champions lessons learned activities to drive improvements and efficiency for customers and peers. Identifies repeatable intellectual property that could be replicated and sold to other customers, increasing the sales team's ability to scale the solution and grow market share. Drives customer success delivery reviews with customer success account managers (CSAMs), checking on project outcomes and support usage in order to identify new sales opportunities or issues. Drives the customer experience from sales, through delivery and support, and back to sales in a circular way according to the Microsoft Customer Engagement Methodology (MCEM).<br><br>Drives discussions of terms and conditions (e.g., scope, milestones, price) with executive-level customer stakeholders (e.g., CFO, CEO, elected officials, board level) for opportunities in collaboration with the entire account team and customer through multiple iterations to ensure agreement. Maintains productive working relationships with those involved in negotiation, persuading others, and driving a positive atmosphere during difficult objections and discussions. Partners with internal custom consulting experts and/or Deal &amp; Contract Assist team for help with structuring deals and generating quotes for big and/or highly complex deals. Successfully leverages recognized techniques for handling difficult questions, overcoming objections, and respectfully challenging. Builds and executes negotiation activities into the close plan for the opportunity, based on guidance from broader team (e.g., business operations).<br><br>Leverages customer connections and the account team's insight to confirm budget, authority, need and timeline (BANT) information to determine progression or lack thereof of a lead to become a Services Sales opportunity and throughout the Microsoft sales process. Leverages trusted customer stakeholder relationships to expand customer thinking. Probes and challenges customer appropriately to determine quality of customer service's BANT. Secures pre-sales investment to secure appropriate consulting resources needed to shape and scope the opportunity into a compelling customer proposition. Focuses on opportunities that are in alignment with organizational strategy, prioritizing opportunities based on highest potential for impact/consumption.<br><br>Gains active contribution from others in building structured close plans (following internal customer engagement methodologies) for all qualified opportunities, initially (at qualified stage) comprising the core Budget, Authority, Need and Timeline (BANT) information and commercial strategy for the deal, and progressing to include detailed customer procurement process, risks, and issues. Updates the close plan as deal progresses through each sales stage. Obtains consensus and participation from entire account team to the close plan. Executes, updates, and closes on customer-centric actions that achieve alignment between Microsoft and customers. Builds and shares plans with the customer. Secures Microsoft virtual Consulting account team and customer stakeholder buy in to schedule of activities for successful closure of the deal. Anticipates potential risks and blockers and takes proactive action to mitigate to maintain deal velocity. Works with internal key stakeholders and approvers to ensure margin targets, consumption plans, and other key metrics are considered/met.<br><br><br>Relationship Management<br>Owns and maintains in agreement with the core account team customer and partner relationships, influences key decision makers and leads effective rhythms of connection with customer and partner stakeholders. Understands the customer environment and advises on which services in the catalog would be the right fit for the customer. Proactively sets expectations with customer on delivery of services to ensure aligned expectations to drive renewals and customer satisfaction. Builds and maintains relationships with appropriate networks of Microsoft decision makers and leaders, and successfully leverages them where needed for customer and partner success.<br><br>Leverages insight from consulting account-delivery team to ensure awareness of status of projects in delivery. Provides feedback on how the services in the catalog would meet customer maturity and/or ability to receive services in partnership with pre-sales resources and customer success account managers (CSAMs). Plans regular consulting connections with customer to seek customer feedback and maintain proactive dialogue on overall consulting value provided, as well as relationship risks and issues. Anticipates issues/risks on customer satisfaction, determines the root cause of problems, removes blockers, and establishes recovery action plan to improve customer's overall experience. Facilitates C-suite connections between customer and Consulting to enable customers to provide feedback directly to Microsoft executives, and to develop customer/consulting executive relationships.<br><br>Drives and leverages for agreement with the core account team, building and strengthening relationships with Microsoft partner teams, such as software and customer success teams, (e.g., Account Team Unit [ATU] and customer success account managers [CSAMs]), as well as the pursuit and delivery teams, through regular rhythm of connections. Brings expertise, insights, and perspectives from customer engagement to Microsoft business to drive deeper customer engagement. Facilitates discussions across the Account Team Unit (ATU), Specialist Team Unit (STU), Strategic Services (e.g., Strategic Consulting Team [SCT], Global Black Belts [GBB], Partner), and Customer Success Unit (CSU) for holistic execution of Services to lead cloud adoption, AI initiatives, and measurable customer outcomes. Contributes to and leads the Microsoft overall account teams, solution teams, and other partner groups.<br><br><br>Strategy and Planning<br>Leads the Industry Solutions account planning contribution with the wider Microsoft Customer and Partner Solutions (MCAPS) account team, defines Industry Solutions sales priorities to leverage insight and provide input to overall account plan. Proactively looks ahead and identifies actions required to develop Services Sales renewal/up-sell opportunities that are aligned with the account strategy, Microsoft's strategy, and Services Sales catalog go-to-market solution plays. Positions AI business solutions, cloud and AI platforms, and security solutions to enable a point-of-view and roadmap for deploying and supporting customer AI-first transformation. Leads Services Sales input to account-team planning sessions, follows the common sales and delivery methodology for Microsoft, and provides updates per required account-team governance and rhythms. Leads the mapping of which customer and/or partner accounts need Unified contract renewals within the quarter, where there are upsell opportunities, and which accounts have gaps in Services coverage based on existing or future customer positioning and FRA spend. Understands revenue drivers for other Microsoft business segments (e.g., Microsoft Azure Commit to Consume [MACC]) and aligns plans appropriately (e.g., cloud-success metrics, revenue-recognition timelines). Thinks strategically about Services Sales account planning for assigned accounts, setting standards and priorities, outlining where to and how to invest resources of the account management team and other stakeholders, engaging internal and external decision makers on long-term business planning, and anticipating needs of assigned accounts to turn enterprise accounts into strategic accounts.<br><br>Leads the contributions of the Account Team by guiding the Services Sales account vision and strategic approach. Provides insights, ideas, and recommendations to address immediate and longer-term customer priorities to deliver, support and secure Microsoft products and objectives. Contributes to the overall One Microsoft strategy, driving for agreement with account team on Consulting and Partner strategy. Leverages appropriate tools, frameworks, and methodologies to develop a deliberate approach to position potential modernization, digital and artificial intelligence (AI) transformation, security, and support outcomes aligned with customer's priorities. Understands the weaknesses and strengths of competitor solutions and footprints and leverage this knowledge in strategy and planning to align Services Sales with Microsoft Field Revenue Accountability (FRA) and cloud objectives.<br><br><br><br><b>Qualifications</b><br><p>Required/minimum qualifications</p><br>Bachelor's Degree AND 2+ years consultative sales experience in the commercial or public sector (e.g. finance, local government) or related work OR equivalent experience.<br>Additional or preferred qualificationsBachelor's Degree in Business, Information Technology (IT), or related field AND 5+ years consultative sales experience in the commercial or public sector (e.g. finance, local government) or related work OR equivalent experience.<br><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>

<p>JOB PURPOSE</p> <p>Mazoon Mining Company (MMC) is seeking an experienced Commercial Director to lead the company's sales, offtake execution, and commercial growth agenda. Reporting to the CFO, this role sits at the intersection of operations, finance, and the market turning MMC's operational and financial performance into commercial proposals, revenue-generating relationships, and disciplined risk management. The Commercial Director will work closely with customers, off-takers, suppliers, and internal project teams to ensure MMC's growth and value protection.</p> <p>MAIN TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <p> Devise and implement commercial strategies that drive MMC's overall growth and revenue performance.</p> <p> Translate the company's operational and financial position into well-supported commercial proposals for management and the Board.</p> <p> Develop and foster client and off-taker relationships across the industry to create new business growth opportunities.</p> <p> Partner with the CFO to establish financial plans that are aligned with commercial strategy and market realities.</p> <p> Identify expansion, diversification, and growth opportunities and apply commercial management skills to bring them to execution.</p> <p> Execute the current offtake agreement(s) in line with agreed commercial terms, ensuring MMC meets its contractual obligations.</p> <p> Coordinate closely with Operations, Logistics, Legal and Finance to ensure smooth, on-time delivery of MMC's product to clients.</p> <p> Negotiate with clients, customers, and suppliers on free-float and spot volumes to maximize return on investment for the company.</p> <p> Provide regular, structured progress updates to the CFO on commercial projects, negotiations, and market developments.</p> <p> Conduct periodic market research and competitor analysis to identify prospective customers, off-takers, and business opportunities.</p> <p> Maintain accurate reports and records of budgets, expenses, and revenue associated with the commercial function.</p> <p> Act as the internal point of reference for other departments on commercial processes, contract terms, and pricing mechanisms.</p> <p> Identify, assess, and manage commercial risks (price, counterparty, contractual, logistics) and devise mitigation strategies.</p> <p> Support preparation of Board and Investment Committee materials relating to sales performance, pricing, and commercial strategy.</p> <p> Monitor concentrate/product pricing mechanisms, quotational periods, and provisional vs. final settlement processes with off-takers.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Education: </p> <p> Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Marketing, Administration, Finance, or a related field.</p> <p>Certifications (Preferred): </p> <p>The following certifications are not mandatory but are viewed favorably and reflect the breadth of the role:</p> <p> Chartered Institute of Procurement &amp; Supply (CIPS) commercial and contract management.</p> <p> Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM) International Association for Contract &amp; Commercial Management (IACCM/WorldCC).</p> <p> Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) international trade and offtake structuring.</p> <p> Project Management Professional (PMP) for cross-functional project and delivery coordination.</p> <p> Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or CMA strengthens the financial-planning interface with the CFO.</p> <p> MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification in business, finance, or strategy (advantageous, not required).</p> <p> Negotiation-specific certification (e.g., Program on Negotiation / Harvard PON, or equivalent) is a plus.</p> <p>Experience: </p> <p> Min 15 years of progressive experience in mining, metals, or oil &amp; gas, with at least 5 years in a senior executive commercial role.</p> <p> Strong acquaintance with business development, marketing, or trading functions within a commodities environment.</p> <p> Prior experience in a leadership or people-management role.</p> <p> Proven ability to work under pressure and operate independently as a senior commercial professional.</p> <p>Technical Skills: </p> <p> Commercial &amp; Financial Acumen: Comfort with pricing formulas, contracts, and negotiation of commercial terms.</p> <p> Offtake &amp; Trading: Execution of offtake agreements, free-float and spot volume negotiation, and settlement processes.</p> <p> Pricing Mechanisms: Monitoring concentrate/product pricing mechanisms, quotational periods, and provisional vs. final settlements.</p> <p> Risk Management: Identification, assessment, and mitigation of price, counterparty, contractual, and logistics risks.</p> <p> Market Analysis: Periodic market research and competitor analysis to identify business opportunities.</p> <p>Soft Skills: </p> <p> Strategic Leadership: Strong leadership skills combined with strategic, commercially-minded thinking.</p> <p> Relationship Building: Demonstrated skill in building and sustaining relationships with clients, suppliers, and customers, including cross-cultural and international counterparties.</p> <p> Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic is an advantage.</p> <p> Resilience: Proven ability to work under pressure and operate independently as a senior commercial professional.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p>

<p>Consultant Strategic Partnerships &amp; M&amp;A leads the origination, evaluation and execution of ecosystem partnerships (hyperscalers, OEMs, telcos, ISVs) and inorganic growth opportunities (investments, JVs, acquisitions, carve-outs) that accelerate Onetech s strategy across data centre, cloud, cybersecurity and system integration services. The role owns the end-to-end deal cycle market scanning, business case and valuation, due diligence orchestration, negotiation and closing and sets up post-deal integration and partnership governance to realise synergies, protect value and ensure regulatory compliance in Oman.</p><p>RESPONSIBILITIES</p><ul><li>Strategy &amp; Deal Origination Translate corporate strategy into a pipeline of partnership/M&amp;A theses and target lists; maintain market maps for priority domains (cloud, managed services, cybersecurity, platforms, niche SIs).</li><li>Conduct opportunity analysis and screening of acquisition or investment targets aligned with OneTech s strategic priorities.</li><li>Build investment cases: problem statement, strategic fit, synergy logic, options analysis (build/partner/buy), risks and mitigations.</li><li>Run initial outreach, screening and NDAs; manage confidentiality and information flows.</li><li>Partnerships (Alliances, JVs) Identify, evaluate, and develop partnerships with technology vendors, hyperscalers, service providers, and ecosystem enablers.</li><li>Structure and negotiate partnership models (resell/CSP, MSP, OEM, co-sell, white-label, JV, distribution, BOT/revenue-share) with clear roles, quotas and support obligations.</li><li>Define partner tiering, enablement and joint GTM plans with Sales/Marketing; establish QBRs, scorecards and escalation paths.</li><li>Ensure compliance with data-protection, security, sanctions and competition requirements in partner agreements.</li><li>Monitor strategic partner performance and alignment with business goals.</li><li>Commercial Finance &amp; Deal Modelling Build financial models for partnerships and M&amp;A (P&amp;L, CF, BS impact; NPV/IRR; scenario/sensitivity; synergy and integration costs).</li><li>Set pricing/discount corridors and approval matrices for partnership constructs in coordination with Finance.</li><li>M&amp;A Execution Lead end-to-end M&amp;A processes: teasers/IM review, valuations, indicative offers (EOI/NBO), data-room Q&amp;A, management meetings.</li><li>Coordinate due diligence (commercial, financial, tax, legal, HR, tech/cyber, operations); consolidate findings and value-bridge, and define SPA/business-warranty protections.</li><li>Support the development of deal structures, term sheets, and definitive agreements in coordination with legal and financial advisors.</li><li>Drive negotiations (SPA, SHA/JVAs, TSAs), board/IC materials, and closing deliverables.</li><li>Post-Deal Integration &amp; Value Realisation Develop Day-0/Day-1 and 100-day plans, integration workstreams, TSA governance and synergy tracking (revenue, cost, capex/working capital).</li><li>Establish post-deal KPIs and risk logs; run integration reviews and corrective actions.</li><li>Governance, Risk &amp; Compliance Maintain stage-gate governance, IC memos and deal documentation; ensure Delegations of Authority (DOA) compliance.</li><li>Manage regulatory touchpoints (competition/anti-trust; PDPL data obligations in transactions; tax/VAT structuring with Finance; sector approvals as applicable).</li><li>Stakeholder Management &amp; Communications Align internal stakeholders (Finance, Legal, Technology, Operations, Sales) and external advisors; manage board/EXCO expectations with clear narratives.</li><li>Prepare board-level presentations, strategic recommendations, and investment memos.</li><li>Market Intelligence &amp; Insights Track competitor moves, funding rounds, M&amp;A activity, and partnership models, technology trends and valuation benchmarks in the GCC; maintain a knowledge base of precedent deals and partnership structures.</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Qualification</strong> Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or Engineering. Postgraduate degree (e.g., MBA or equivalent) is strongly preferred. Certification CFA / ACA / ACCA (preferred). Relevant certifications in corporate finance, valuation, or M&amp;A (e.g., FMVA, CIMA) are a plus.</li><li><strong>Experience</strong> Minimum 7 10 years of experience in M&amp;A, strategic partnerships, corporate development, or investment advisory ideally within ICT, technology, or telecom sectors.</li><li><strong>Skills</strong> Strategic and financial analysis. Business case development &amp; valuation modelling. M&amp;A due diligence and integration. Contract review and deal structuring. Market intelligence and partner management. Strong Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools.</li></ul>

<p><b>Brief Posting Description </b></p> <p>The Engineer Reliability &amp; Performance is responsible for support in developing, implementing, and continuously improving reliability engineering, asset performance, maintenance optimization, and continuous improvement programs across mining, mineral processing, utilities, and infrastructure assets. The role ensures optimal equipment reliability, availability, maintainability, and operational performance through the application of reliability engineering principles, asset management practices, performance analytics, and data-driven decision-making.</p> <p>The position provides support to technical leadership in Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), asset criticality assessment, maintenance strategy optimization, equipment performance monitoring, and reliability improvement initiatives. The role supports Operations, Maintenance, Inspection, and Projects teams by driving sustainable reliability improvements, maximizing asset value, reducing lifecycle costs, and enhancing overall business performance.</p> <p>Detailed Description </p> <p><b>RELIABILITY ENGINEERING &amp; STRATEGY MANAGEMENT</b></p> <p>Support in developing and continuously improving site reliability engineering programs and methodologies.</p> <p>Establish reliability strategies for fixed plant, mobile equipment, utilities, and infrastructure assets.</p> <p>Support in leading asset reliability improvement initiatives to improve equipment availability and operational performance.</p> <p>Support in developing reliability standards, procedures, and best practices.</p> <p>Facilitate reliability reviews and equipment performance assessments.</p> <p>Support long-term asset management and lifecycle planning activities.</p> <p>Ensure reliability objectives align with business and operational requirements.</p> <p>ASSET PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT</p> <p>Monitor and analyze asset performance, equipment utilization, and operational efficiency.</p> <p>Develop asset performance indicators and equipment health indices.</p> <p>Identify performance gaps, bottlenecks, and reliability constraints affecting production.</p> <p>Conduct performance benchmarking and improvement studies.</p> <p>Support initiatives to improve plant throughput, asset utilization, and operating effectiveness.</p> <p>Drive operational excellence through performance analysis and continuous improvement methodologies.</p> <p>Establish performance improvement roadmaps for critical assets.</p> <p>RELIABILITY-CENTERED MAINTENANCE (RCM)</p> <p>Support in leading Reliability-Centered Maintenance studies for critical assets.</p> <p>Review and optimize maintenance strategies based on equipment criticality and risk.</p> <p>Develop maintenance task plans and reliability improvement recommendations.</p> <p>Optimize preventive, predictive, condition-based, and corrective maintenance programs.</p> <p>Ensure maintenance strategies support reliability and business objectives.</p> <p>Participate in maintenance program reviews and audits.</p> <p>FAILURE ANALYSIS &amp; DEFECT ELIMINATION</p> <p>Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) investigations for significant equipment failures.</p> <p>Facilitate Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) studies.</p> <p>Analyze recurring failures and reliability issues.</p> <p>Identify bad actors and develop corrective action plans.</p> <p>Monitor implementation and effectiveness of reliability improvement actions.</p> <p>Promote defect elimination methodologies throughout maintenance and operations teams.</p> <p>Capture lessons learned and implemented for sustainable solutions.</p> <p>ASSET CRITICALITY &amp; RISK MANAGEMENT</p> <p>Lead asset criticality assessments across all plant and infrastructure assets.</p> <p>Develop and maintain asset criticality rankings and risk profiles.</p> <p>Support risk-based maintenance and reliability decision-making processes.</p> <p>Evaluate operational, safety, environmental, and financial risks associated with asset failures.</p> <p>Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, risk assessments, and reliability reviews.</p> <p>Support business continuity and risk mitigation initiatives.</p> <p>MAINTENANCE OPTIMIZATION</p> <p>Analyze maintenance effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities.</p> <p>Optimize preventive maintenance frequencies and task content.</p> <p>Support development of predictive and condition-based maintenance programs.</p> <p>Evaluate work management performance and maintenance execution effectiveness.</p> <p>Improve maintenance productivity through data analytics and best practice implementation.</p> <p>Support spare parts optimization and critical equipment strategies.</p> <p>PERFORMANCE ANALYTICS &amp; REPORTING</p> <p>Support in developing and maintaining reliability and performance dashboards.</p> <p>Monitor and report key performance indicators including:</p> <p>Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)</p> <p>Equipment Availability</p> <p>Reliability Performance</p> <p>Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)</p> <p>Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)</p> <p>Failure Rates</p> <p>Maintenance Backlog</p> <p>PM Compliance</p> <p>Cost of Maintenance</p> <p>Asset Utilization</p> <p>Reliability Improvement Benefits</p> <p>Utilize SAP, Power BI, and other analytical tools to support decision-making.</p> <p>Prepare reliability performance reports and management presentations.</p> <p><b>Education: </b></p> <p>Bachelor s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Asset Management, or equivalent discipline.</p> <p><b>Experience:</b></p> <p> Bachelor s Degree with 5+ years or Higher Diploma with 10+ years of experience in reliability engineering, asset management, maintenance optimization, and performance improvement within mining, minerals processing, oil &amp; gas, petrochemical, power generation, or heavy industrial operations.</p> <p> Experience supporting commissioning, start-up, and operational ramp-up activities is desirable.</p> <p>Certifications: Candidates holding or pursuing any of the following certifications will have an added advantage:</p> <p> Certified Maintenance &amp; Reliability Professional (CMRP).</p> <p> Certified Asset Management Assessor (CAMA).</p> <p> Root Cause Analysis (RCA) / Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) Certification.</p> <p> Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt</p> <p> Project Management Professional (PMP).</p> <p> SAP PM Certification.</p> <p> Power BI Data Analytics Certification.</p> <p><br></p>

<p><h4>Job summary<\/h4>\n<p>Accountable for overall success of the daily kitchen operations. Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff and managing all food related functions. Works to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget. Supervises all kitchen areas to ensure a consistent, high quality product is produced. Responsible for guiding and developing staff including direct reports. Must ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved.<\/p>\n\n<h4>Candidate profile<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Education and experience<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n <li>High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.<\/li>\n <li>OR<\/li>\n <li>2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>Core work activities<\/h4>\n\n<p><strong>Ensuring culinary standards and responsibilities are met<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n <li>Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.<\/li>\n <li>Reviews and adjusts systems and procedures in the kitchen to ensure their effectiveness.<\/li>\n <li>Develops, designs, or creates new menus and recipes based on standards or artistic contributions.<\/li>\n <li>Demonstrates knowledge of high quality food products, presentations and flavor.<\/li>\n <li>Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.<\/li>\n <li>Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.<\/li>\n <li>Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.<\/li>\n <li>Knows and implements brand\u2019s safety standards.<\/li>\n <li>Supervises kitchen shift operations and ensures compliance with all food & beverage policies, standards and procedures.<\/li>\n <li>Maintains purchasing, receiving and food storage standards.<\/li>\n <li>Operates and maintains all department equipment and reports malfunctions.<\/li>\n <li>Supports procedures for food & beverage portion and waste controls.<\/li>\n <li>Develops and implements environmentally friendly processes and procedures for food preparation, energy use and waste management in the restaurant.<\/li>\n <li>Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.<\/li>\n <li>Assists in determining how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>Leading culinary team<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n <li>Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.<\/li>\n <li>Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial\/business decision making; demonstrates honesty\/integrity; leads by example.<\/li>\n <li>Supervises and manages employees. Manages all day-to-day operations. Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence.<\/li>\n <li>Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.<\/li>\n <li>Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.<\/li>\n <li>Ensures and maintains the productivity level of employees.<\/li>\n <li>Ensures that menu items are prepared and presented according to use record standards.<\/li>\n <li>Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team.<\/li>\n <li>Estimates daily production needs on a weekly basis and communicates production needs to kitchen personnel daily.<\/li>\n <li>Leads shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>Maintaining culinary goals<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n <li>Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.<\/li>\n <li>Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.<\/li>\n <li>Comprehends budgets, operating statements and payroll progress reports as needed to assist in the financial management of department.<\/li>\n <li>Schedules employees to business demands and tracks employee time and attendance.<\/li>\n <li>Understands the impact of department\u2019s operation on the overall property financial goals and objectives and manages to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.<\/li>\n <li>Orders employee uniforms according to budget and ensures uniforms are properly inventoried and maintained.<\/li>\n <li>Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational and financial objectives are met.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>Ensuring exceptional customer service<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n <li>Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.<\/li>\n <li>Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.<\/li>\n <li>Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.<\/li>\n <li>Sets a positive example for guest relations.<\/li>\n <li>Handles guest problems and complaints.<\/li>\n <li>Strives to improve service performance.<\/li>\n <li>Helps employees receive ongoing training to understand guest expectations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>Managing and conducting human resource activities<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n <li>Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.<\/li>\n <li>Identifies the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.<\/li>\n <li>Assists as needed in the interviewing and hiring of employee team members with appropriate skills.<\/li>\n <li>Participates in the employee performance appraisal process, providing feedback as needed.<\/li>\n <li>Solicits employee feedback, utilizes an \"open door\" policy and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.<\/li>\n <li>Participates in training the restaurant and catering staff on menu items including ingredients, preparation methods and unique tastes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>Additional responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n <li>Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, or in person.<\/li>\n <li>Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.<\/li>\n <li>Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.<\/p>\n\n<p>W Hotels\u2019 mission is to ignite curiosity, expand worlds. We are a place to experience life. We\u2019re here to open doors and open minds. We are constantly inspired by new faces and new experiences. A tuned-in, up-for-anything spirit is at our core and has made us renowned for reinventing the norms of luxury around the globe. Whatever\/Whenever is our culture and service philosophy that brings our guests\u2019 passions to life. If you are original, innovative, and always looking towards the future of what\u2019s possible, welcome to W Hotels. In joining W Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.<\/p><\/p><p><\/p>

<p><br></p><p>We are looking for an Operations Intern to join our growing team and support Mazar s day-to-day marketplace operations.</p><p><b><br></b></p><p><b>Main Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Lead the design of Mazar s future UI/UX as the product continues to evolve</li><li>Design new app features, screens, user journeys, and interactions</li><li>Improve and redesign existing app experiences where needed</li><li>Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs in Figma</li><li>Build and maintain Mazar s design system, components, and UI standards</li><li>Work closely with developers to ensure designs are implemented correctly</li><li>Review developed screens and identify UI/UX improvements</li><li>Understand user behavior and translate problems into better product experiences</li><li>Design responsive interfaces for mobile and web when required</li><li>Contribute ideas for future Mazar product features and experiences</li><li>Create graphic-design materials for social media, campaigns, and marketing</li><li>Maintain consistency between Mazar s app, website, and visual brand</li><li>Support the creation of banners, ads, presentations, and digital assets</li><li>Create simple animations, interactions, or motion concepts where needed</li><li>Support front-end implementation and prototyping where possible</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor s degree in UI/UX Design, Graphic Design, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Digital Media, or a related field</li><li>Very strong Figma skills</li><li>Strong understanding of mobile UI/UX and product design</li><li>Ability to create complete user flows from idea to final interface</li><li>Strong knowledge of components, Auto Layout, prototyping, and design systems in Figma</li><li>Strong graphic-design skills</li><li>Good understanding of typography, layout, hierarchy, spacing, and branding</li><li>Ability to design clean, modern, and user-friendly interfaces</li><li>Basic or intermediate coding knowledge, especially HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or front-end frameworks, is highly preferred</li><li>Ability to understand how designs translate into actual development</li><li>Experience with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, or similar tools is an advantage</li><li>Strong attention to detail and creative problem-solving</li><li>Portfolio showing strong UI/UX and graphic-design work</li><li>Ability to work in a fast-moving startup environment and take ownership of projects</li><li>Apply trhough Tawteen and send your design porfolio to EMAIL_ADDRESS</li></ul>

<p><h4>Integrated solutions commercial senior advisor in location Muscat, Oman</h4> <p>Are you a highly motivated, creative individual and passionate about sales and proposals?<br> Would you like to be a part of a successful team?<br> Join our team!</p> <p><strong>Baker Hughes</strong> is the leading energy technology company, delivering across the energy value chain through our market-leading business segments. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward, making it safer, cleaner, and more efficient for people and the planet.</p> <h4>Partner with the best</h4> <p>To prepare proposals/bids, contract negotiation, and compliance with contract commitments and commercial risk assessment. Leads the development of business plans for a specific product or product line.</p> <p>As an Integrated Solutions Commercial Senior Advisor, you will also be responsible for:</p> <ul> <li>Leading all elements of I&S opportunities through the I&S process, ensuring all stage and decision gate deliverables are met.</li> <li>Leading the opportunity pursuit, engaging and aligning all stakeholders such as region leadership, commercial operations, I&S leadership, product line teams, technical focal points, contract party focal points, and Baker Hughes support functions to build a winning strategy for proposals or bids.</li> <li>Ensuring company processes and procedures are strictly followed, including OFSE sales and commercial principles, and in particular, I&S management system content and tools are applied to every opportunity.</li> <li>Contributing to the development and adherence of I&S processes to ensure that project risks are correctly documented, evaluated, and mitigated through use of I&S risk management process and tools.</li> <li>Drafting the initial project plan and all parts thereof, i.e., risk management plan, communications plan, sourcing plan, vendor management plan, early schedule, quality plan, stakeholder matrix, project roles & responsibility matrix (RACI), organizational structure, and construction of the I&S cost model.</li> <li>Ensuring commercial models accurately reflect the most likely return on investment and profitability of Baker Hughes by working closely with various internal stakeholders.</li> <li>Providing leadership for negotiations with customers, contract parties, vendors, and other relevant parties.</li> <li>Performing contract handover through the use of the service level agreement (SLA) component of the Baker Hughes OFSE commercial and operational framework agreement such as commercial operations framework agreement (COFA) during project mobilization stage to the project manager and I&S support teams responsible for the project through execution stages.</li> </ul> <h4>Fuel your passion!</h4> <p>To be successful in this role you will:</p> <ul> <li>Have a bachelor's degree in engineering, commercial, or scientific discipline.</li> <li>Have 12+ years of relevant oil & gas operator or service company experience.</li> <li>Have experience leading integrated commercial bids.</li> <li>Have 3+ years of experience in integrated projects.</li> <li>Have strong understanding of upstream business environment, including technical and logistical elements.</li> <li>Have good knowledge of well engineering, well construction, rigs, equipment packages, and technical solutions.</li> <li>Have excellent leadership, strong interpersonal, influencing, analytical, decision-making, and planning skills.</li> <li>Have demonstrated ability to work in a global matrix organization.</li> <li>Have significant knowledge of business plans, project planning, project management methodology, and proposal/bid creation.</li> </ul> <h4>Work in a way that works for you</h4> <p>We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too.</p> <ul> <li>Working flexible hours – flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.</li> </ul> <h4>Working with us</h4> <p>Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.</p> <h4>Working for you</h4> <p>Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:</p> <ul> <li>Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities.</li> <li>Comprehensive private medical care options.</li> <li>Safety net of life insurance and other programs.</li> <li>Tailored financial programs.</li> <li>Additional elected or voluntary benefits.</li> </ul> <h4>About us</h4> <p>We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner, and more efficient for people and the planet.</p> <h4>Join us</h4> <p>Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.</p> <p><strong>Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</strong> Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.</p></p><p></p>

<p>We're hiring for our client in Oman. Position: Principal Strategic Planning Reporting to: Head of Strategy &amp; Strategic Planning Job purpose Lead and direct the identification of Company's internal and external strategic issues and opportunities to develop and achieve Groups short and long-term growth and profitability targets, through; (1) Oversees Strategy development and implementation process, including the analysis of its internal financial information, as well as, the external economic conditions, (2) Formalizes the Business Corporate Strategies for the Group, and (3) Oversees the Strategic Planning end-to-end cycle; in order to advise key stakeholders on strategies and measures to improve performance and works closely with finance in the business planning cycle. The position will act in accordance with the Groups Mission, Vision, Values &amp; Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines and international standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, HSE standards, Omanis government &amp; other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives. Main tasks and responsibilities Building and networking with Assets and Functions and importance of having healthy connection with Key internal stakeholders. Management of interfaces between Strategy and Assets Establish the short and long-term Strategy for company and translate it into business plans with objectives for further measurement of success and support the achievement of the company's strategic objectives Capture relevant input required for the Financial Planning Models including scenario planning. Develop the annual business plan for the achievement of the Groups vision Support the development of Business strategies and plans to maximize value for the Group Lead / execute the complex analysis of external economic conditions and assess (business &amp; financial) impact on the Group operations (e.g., inflation, interest rates, exchange rates, etc.) to adjust business plans and ensure the Group stays current with and ahead of the market and competition Lead the development of integrated financial models &amp; forecasting to analyse data, project and evaluate the potential returns and risks for capital expenditure investment and any other special projects / initiatives with material financial impact, and formulate recommendations for decisions. The financial models must include: Relevant areas for an Energy company vertically integrated corporate Energy sector (Upstream, downstream, chemical, commercial, Alternative Energies) Accurate / updated complex financial models to evaluate Group financial plans Advise the ELT and/or the Board and other key stakeholders to contribute to strategic financial planning discussions Lead the creation and implementing consolidated strategic planning processes at company by designing strategic plans, providing improvement &amp; recommendations and aligning with finance on the financial plans. Lead the gathering of critical information that includes the description and analysis of the environment, financial requirements, people requirements and marketing plan (if applicable), to determine the future strategy for growth, financial needs, and ways to attract investors and lenders. Incorporate strategies, tactics in the business plans, to provide results to the forefront. Work closely with finance control team and other cross functional teams to produce suite of documents, including annual business plan, forecast, budget commentary, reforecasts, key business lines and corporate KPIs. Provide insights associated with key variance / trends arising from reports, forecasts and plans Works effectively with managers in areas of responsibility to ensure that department objectives, performance metrics, quality measures, and budget targets are achieved Key interactions Internal: SAOC Streams &amp; Assets External: Staffing specialized Contractors, Vendors &amp; Suppliers | Financial Institutions (such as banks) | Lenders | Investors Notable Working Conditions. Office environment, intensive computer screen use, sporadic visits to operation site.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree with financial background (Finance, Economics, or relevant areas) - required</li><li>Postgraduate / Finance degree (required)</li><li>English fluent (required) | Arabic fluent (preferred)</li><li>A minimum of 10-12 years of relevant post degree qualification experience</li><li>Strong Strategic Financial Planning &amp; Strategy development &amp; implementation background and experience.</li><li>Relevant experience leading a similar senior role in a corporate environment for the Energy sector</li><li>Strong experience developing financial model forecasting, Strong experience developing complex financial models to evaluate financial plans</li><li>Strategist background.</li><li>Soft Leadership and people management skills</li><li>Demonstrated strategic orientation</li><li>Advanced business and financial analytical skills</li><li>Ability to influence internal and external stakeholders</li><li>Demonstrated leadership to develop high performing teams</li><li>Capable of inspiring and leading change</li><li>Strong analytical and communication skills, including verbal and written skills</li><li>Highly organized and ability to work independently and manage teams</li><li>Experience and ability to lead a team</li><li>Critical thinking and problem-solving skills</li><li>Detail oriented and self-motivated</li><li>Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint</li><li>Ability to handle and clearly communicate complex financial information</li><li>Ability to conduct financial and business negotiation</li></ul>

<div> <div> <p> <b>Job<br>Description Faculty<br>Administrator</b> </p> <p> <b>Reporting to</b>: Dean/Director of Academic Faculty</p> <p> <b>Summary:</b> </p> <p>The Faculty<br>Administrator at the Academic Faculties in Muscat University is<br>expected to perform administrative tasks to support the academic faculties in<br>planning, coordinating, and implementing activities. The<br>position requires collaboration with staff, students, and the industry, and responding to work requests from other<br>departments in a timely and accurate manner. </p> <p> <b>Duties<br>&amp; Responsibilities </b> </p> <p>1. <br>Prepare, maintain, and distribute meeting materials,<br>business presentations, and other department files, and ensure quality<br>documentation is available.</p> <p>2. <br>Ensure that the website and the quality management system<br>portal of the department are up to date.</p> <p>3. <br>Support the organisation of field trips and other faculty-related<br>special events like job fairs, promotion events, information sessions, student<br>inductions, etc.</p> <p>4. <br>Assist in budget preparation, procurement, and other<br>expense management activities.</p> <p>5. <br>Perform data collection for quality assurance and other<br>external bodies.</p> <p>6. Provide first-level support in advising by providing<br>required documents, guidelines, and setting appointments between advisers and<br>students at risk.</p> <p>7. Manage<br>day-to-day administrative operations of the faculty, including documentation,<br>scheduling, and internal communication.</p> <p>8. Assist<br>the Dean, Assistant Dean, and academic staff in coordinating teaching<br>schedules, examinations, meetings, and faculty activities.</p> <p>9. Act<br>as a point of contact for students, faculty members, and external stakeholders<br>regarding administrative matters.</p> <p>10. Maintain<br>accurate records of faculty operational plan, activities, reports,<br>correspondence, and academic documentation.</p> <p>11. Organize<br>faculty meetings, workshops, seminars, and academic events, including<br>preparation of agendas and minutes.</p> <p>12. Support<br>the preparation of reports and ensure compliance with university policies,<br>accreditation requirements, and regulatory bodies.</p> <p>13. Coordinate<br>with other university departments such as HR, Registry, Finance, and IT to<br>facilitate faculty operations.</p> <p> <b>Qualifications for Department<br>Coordinator</b> </p> <ul> <li>Bachelor s degree in a<br>related field.</li> <li>Works independently and with minimum supervision</li> <li>Trustworthy and can handle confidential<br>documents </li> <li>Excellent communication skills in English and<br>Arabic</li> <li>Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office. </li> </ul> <p> <b>Skills and Competencies</b> </p> <ul> <li>Excellent organizational, administrative, and<br> time-management skills.</li> <li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills in<br> English and Arabic.</li> <li>Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.</li> <li>Strong attention to detail and accuracy in<br> documentation and record keeping.</li> <li>Ability to work independently and manage multiple<br> priorities.</li> <li>Strong coordination and event-management skills.</li> <li>Ability to handle confidential information with<br> integrity and discretion.</li> <li>Good data management, reporting, and<br> problem-solving skills.</li> <li>Ability to work effectively with students, staff,<br> university departments, and external stakeholders.</li> <li>Professional, proactive, reliable, and<br> service-oriented.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> </div> <p> <br> </p> </div> <div> <div></div></div>

<p>JOB SUMMARY The Groups &amp; Events Sales Manager is responsible for contracting and closing local catering and social business and ensuring that business is turned over properly and in a timely fashion for quality service delivery. The position is responsible for achieving catering revenue goals by actively up-selling each business opportunity to maximize revenue. The incumbent implements the brand s service strategy and applicable brand initiatives in all aspects of the sales process and drives customer loyalty by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience.</p><p><strong>CORE WORK ACTIVITIES</strong></p><p><strong>Managing Sales Activities</strong></p><ul><li>Manages sales efforts for the hotel including local corporate and social catering.</li><li>Works collaboratively with off-property sales channels (e.g., Sales Office, Area Sales, EST) to ensure sales efforts are coordinated, complementary and not duplicative.</li><li>Responds to incoming catering opportunities for the hotel.</li><li>Identifies, qualifies and solicits new catering business to achieve personal and hotel revenue goals.</li><li>Understands the overall market - competitors strengths and weaknesses, economic trends, supply and demand etc. and knows how to sell against them.</li><li>Closes the best opportunities for the hotel based on market conditions and hotel needs.</li><li>Uses negotiating skills and creative selling abilities to close on business and negotiate contracts.</li><li>Designs, develops and sells creative catered events.</li><li>Maximizes revenue by up-selling packages and creative food and beverage.</li><li>Manages catering sales revenue and operation budgets, and provides forecasting reports.</li><li>Develops menus which drive sales.</li><li>Executes and supports the operational aspects of business booked (e.g., generating proposal, writing contract, customer correspondence).</li><li>Participates in and practices daily service basics of the brand.</li><li>Monitors the effective resolution of guest issues that arise as a result of the sales process by creating mechanisms to channel issues to property leadership and/or other appropriate stakeholders.</li><li>Ensures successful performance by increasing revenues, controlling expenses and providing a return on investment for the owner and the company.</li></ul><p><strong>Providing Exceptional Customer Service</strong></p><ul><li>Interacts effectively with sales, kitchen, vendors, competitors, local community, catering associations and other hotel departments in order to ensure guest satisfaction.</li><li>Executes and supports the company s Customer Service Standards and hotel s Brand Standards.</li><li>Executes exemplary customer service to drive customer satisfaction and loyalty by assisting the customer and ensuring their satisfaction before and during their program/event.</li><li>Serves the customer by understanding their needs and recommending the appropriate features and services that best meet their needs and exceed their expectations, while building a relationship and loyalty to the company.</li><li>Gains understanding of the hotel s primary target customer and service expectations; serve the customer by understanding their business, business issues and concerns, to offer better business solution both prior to, and during the program/event.</li><li>Develops a close working relationship with operations to ensure execution of strategies at the hotel level.</li></ul><p><strong>Additional Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Performs other duties, as assigned, to meet business needs.</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p>High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in the sales and marketing, guest services, front desk, or related professional. OR 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; no work experience required.

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><span><span>Welcome to the voco family. Now that you are part of our family, let’s explain the role you will play.&nbsp;</span></span></p><br><p><span><span>Service at voco Muscat Al Mouj should not just be about delivering the basics. It isn’t a hygiene factor, With some subtle tweaks and areas of focus, service can be a core manifestation of the brand. As we will come to see, our Service Strategy embraces the core Brand Promise of “Reliably Different”.</span></span></p><br><p><span><span><strong>WHAT WILL I ACTUALLY BE DOING?</strong></span></span></p><br><p><span><span>The overarching Service Style at voco is based around the concept of hosting. Hosting is an intuitive, appealing and positive concept the embodies the voco brand and service experience. It’s all about thinking and taking care of others, being thoughtful to their needs and ensuring they’re always happy, relaxed and comfortable.</span></span></p><br><p><span><span>If there’s on thing we know, it’s that a great Host is at the heart of every great stay. That’s why all our staff play the role of Host for our guests at voco. Everyone is empowered to take responsibility for making sure things are done well, and everyone is proud to deliver Reliably Different experience.</span></span></p><br><p><span><span><strong>Regarding the role and responsibilities, you will need to perform the followings:</strong></span></span></p><br><p><span><span>The Learning &amp; Quality Manager is responsible for fostering a culture of continuous learning and operational excellence across all departments at voco Muscat Al Mouj. This role ensures that all team members are equipped with the necessary skills, knowledge, and service standards aligned with the brand and IHG guidelines. Additionally, the position oversees the implementation and monitoring of quality assurance programs and initiatives to drive guest satisfaction and operational consistency.</span></span></p><br><span><span>• </span></span><span><span>Design, implement, and evaluate training programs that support hotel operations, brand standards, and individual growth.</span></span><br><span><span>• </span></span><span><span>Conduct training needs analysis to identify skill gaps and deliver targeted learning interventions.</span></span><br><span><span>• </span></span><span><span>Lead the on boarding and induction process for new colleagues in alignment with voco and IHG standards.</span></span><br><span><span>• </span></span><span><span>Facilitate soft skills, customer service, and leadership development programs.</span></span><br><span><span>• </span></span><span><span>Partner with department heads to support departmental training initiatives and ensure compliance with mandatory training requirements.</span></span><br><span><span>• </span></span><span><span>Maintain accurate training records and prepare training-related reports for management and IHG as required.</span></span><br><span><span>• </span></span><span><span>Lead the hotel's quality management efforts, ensuring compliance with IHG Brand Standards and internal SOPs.</span></span><br><span><span>• </span></span><span><span>Monitor performance through quality audits, internal reviews, and guest feedback platforms such as Medallia.</span></span><br><span><span>• </span></span><span><span>Develop action plans in collaboration with department heads to address areas of improvement and enhance guest satisfaction.</span></span><br><span><span>• </span></span><span><span>Champion continuous improvement initiatives and foster a culture of service excellence across the hotel.</span></span><br><span><span>• </span></span><span><span>Act as the main point of contact for IHG quality audits, LRA inspections, and guest experience programs.</span></span><br><span><span>• </span></span><span><span>Promote and embed voco’s brand culture and values through training and engagement programs.</span></span><br><span><span>• </span></span><span><span>Support hotel management in implementing colleague engagement surveys and action planning.</span></span><br><span><span>• </span></span><span><span>Drive initiatives that align with IHG’s Journey to Tomorrow and responsible business goals.</span></span><br><span><span>• </span></span><span><span>Receiving and posting cash correctly.</span></span><br><p><span><span><strong>WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMNTS AND KEY COMPETENCIES?</strong></span></span></p><br><span><span>• </span></span><span><span>Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Hospitality Management, Education, or related field.</span></span><br><span><span>• </span></span><span><span>Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a learning &amp; development or quality role within the hospitality industry; prior experience with IHG or upscale/lifestyle hotel brands is preferred.</span></span><br><span><span>• </span></span><span><span>Strong understanding of training design, facilitation, and adult learning principles.</span></span><br><span><span>• </span></span><span><span>Knowledge of quality assurance frameworks, guest satisfaction metrics, and brand compliance.</span></span><br><span><span>• </span></span><span><span>Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.</span></span><br><span><span>• </span></span><span><span>Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Learning Management Systems (LMS); familiarity with IHG systems is an advantage.</span></span><br><p><span><span><strong>HOW DO I DELIVER THIS?</strong></span></span></p><br><p><span><span>The idea of a Host in a hotel in itself is not unusual. The idea that <strong>Everyone’s a Host</strong> is unique. It conveys a sense that everyone at the hotel takes responsibility, is empowered to and proud to deliver a Reliably Different experience. Our Service Style is delivered by letting our Thoughtful, Unstuffy, and Charming voco personality shine through, by demonstrating our three Service Behaviours (Be Thoughtful, Be Natural, and Make It Memorable). Here’s how to Host a guest the voco way.</span></span></p><br><p><span><span><strong>Be Thoughtful</strong> – We pride ourselves on delivering the important things that our guests need and value consistently – every day, every stay. We’re Hosts our guests can always count on.</span></span></p><br><p><span><span><strong>Be Natural</strong> – We’re genuine, natural Hosts – always friendly, relaxed and charming. We get to know our guests and build a personal rapport, putting them at their ease throughout their stay.</span></span></p><br><p><span><span><strong>Make It Memorable</strong> – We’re Hosts who share our local knowledge and personal recommendation to help guests get the most from their stay. We look for ways to surprise and delight our guests, indulging them with little acts of kindness that make their stay memorable.</span></span></p><br><p><span><span>The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or requirements / qualifications of the job.</span></span></p><br><br>At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey? </div>

<p><h4>Description</h4> <p>Turn passion into business. Bring Stranger Soccer to Oman.</p> <p>What if you could take something you love—football—and turn it into a sustainable, growing business? At Stranger Soccer, that’s exactly what we’ve made possible.</p> <p>We’re expanding our unique football experience platform to new cities, and we’re looking for a license owner / operator in Oman to take the reins. This is not a traditional role — it is designed for individuals who understand football culture, thrive on building something meaningful, and are ready to own and operate their own venture with the support of a proven global brand.</p> <p>Imagine this:</p> <ul> <li>Players in your city scroll through dozens of weekly football games on a mobile app.</li> <li>They book in seconds, show up, and play.</li> <li>Every game delivers a consistent, high-quality experience — because you are making it happen.</li> <li>You are at the center, operating a full football ecosystem for your community.</li> </ul> <h4>How it works</h4> <p>Stranger Soccer has redefined how people play the world’s most loved sport. Through our technology platform, we make casual football as easy to access as a gym session. Born in Singapore, Stranger Soccer is now open in 10+ cities around the world, with over 100,000 games run. Our model is built for scale — and we’re ready to bring it to Oman.</p> <h4>Who we’re looking for</h4> <ul> <li>A football enthusiast with strong local insight</li> <li>A strategic thinker with leadership and business experience</li> <li>An entrepreneurial mind ready to operate independently, with full support from HQ</li> <li>Someone who wants more than a job — they want ownership, impact, and results</li> </ul> <p>You’ll manage everything from operations to marketing to team recruitment — but you won’t be alone. Our HQ team provides the tools, playbook, and platform to help you succeed.</p> <h4>Why this opportunity stands out</h4> <p>This isn’t a typical job. It’s a business opportunity for someone with an entrepreneurial mindset to take the reins, lead locally, and build a venture that changes how people experience the beautiful game.</p> <p>Let’s change how the world plays football — one city at a time.</p></p><p></p>

<p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Identify and develop new business opportunities within the Oman market.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Generate leads through cold calling, networking, referrals, market research and client visits.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Promote catering, food-service and related solutions to corporate, industrial,education, hospitality and other sectors.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Conduct client meetings and site visits to understand customer requirements.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Prepare and submit quotations, proposals and commercial offers.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Follow up on enquiries, quotations and proposals to convert opportunities into confirmed business.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Support the preparation and submission of tenders and commercial bids.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Maintain an accurate sales pipeline and regularly update sales activities and forecasts.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Achieve agreed sales targets, revenue objectives and business-developmentKPIs.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Coordinate with operations and other internal teams to ensure smooth&nbsp; implementation of confirmed contracts and services.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Monitor customer satisfaction and identify opportunities for repeat business&nbsp; and account growth.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Keep up to date with market trends, competitor activities and potential business opportunities.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, opportunities and sales activities.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Represent the company professionally at meetings, exhibitions, networkin events and industry functions.</p>

<p>Job title Expert LP &amp; APS Modelling Grade Company OQ8 Function Commercial Production Planning &amp; Scheduling Location Duqm Budget control OPEX and/or CAPEX and/or Revenue amount as relevant Reporting to Head of Production Planning &amp; Scheduling Direct reports 0 Job purpose: Maintain, develop, and continuously improve the refinery LP and APS Scheduling models to ensure they accurately reflect refinery configuration, feedstock characteristics, operational constraints, logistics requirements, process limitations, product specifications and business objectives. Support informed decision-making, refinery optimization, operational excellence, and margin maximization through accurate modelling, plan-versus-actual deviation analysis, crude assay management, optimization studies, reporting, and automation initiatives. Act as the Production Planning &amp; Scheduling focal point for all LP and APS modelling activities, accountable for model accuracy, timely monthly model delivery, stakeholder coordination, reporting, automation, and the provision of actionable insights that support refinery value maximization. The position will act in accordance with the OQ8 s Mission, Vision, Values &amp; Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines, and international standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, HSE standards, Oman s government &amp; other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.</p><h3>Main tasks and responsibilities</h3><h4>Scope</h4><h4>LP Modelling</h4><h4>APS Modelling</h4><h4>Collaboration</h4><h4>Reporting &amp; Automation</h4><h4>Accountabilities:</h4><ul><li>Maintain, validate, and continuously enhance the refinery LP model to accurately represent refinery configuration, process unit performance, operational constraints, product specifications, feedstock characteristics, and economic drivers.</li><li>Maintain, develop, and optimize the APS Scheduling model to accurately reflect refinery operation, logistics constraints, inventory management requirements, and scheduling limitations.</li><li>Ensure LP and APS models accurately represent current refinery operating constraints and business requirements, enabling effective planning, scheduling, optimization, and margin maximization.</li><li>Act as the focal point within the Production Planning &amp; Scheduling function for all LP and APS modelling activities, coordinating closely with Process Engineering, Operations, Commercial, and other relevant stakeholders.</li><li>Proactively manage the monthly LP and APS model update cycle, ensuring all model inputs, assumptions, operating parameters, constraints, and crude data are reviewed, validated, and updated in a timely manner.</li><li>Deliver validated and up-to-date LP and APS models within agreed planning and scheduling deadlines to support business decision-making.</li><li>Coordinate and implement model updates resulting from operational changes, process unit modifications, catalyst changes, debottlenecking initiatives, performance improvements, and new business requirements.</li><li>Perform routine plan-versus-actual analyses to identify gaps between model predictions and actual refinery performance, determine root causes, and implement corrective model improvements.</li><li>Provide model-based insights and recommendations on refinery performance, operational constraints, feedstock selection, planning accuracy, and value improvement opportunities.</li><li>Maintain and govern the refinery crude assay database, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, completeness, and timely updates.</li><li>Support crude evaluations, feedstock flexibility assessments, operational studies, and refinery optimization initiatives through robust modelling and assay management.</li><li>Perform LP optimization studies, sensitivity analyses, economic evaluations, and scenario modelling to support business decisions and identify value-maximizing opportunities.</li><li>Develop and maintain reporting systems, dashboards, visualization tools, and automated solutions to improve planning, scheduling, and modelling effectiveness.</li><li>Support the Production Planning &amp; Scheduling department with reporting, dashboard development, data analytics, digitalization, and process automation initiatives.</li><li>Prepare and issue monthly modelling status reports and management updates covering model performance, update progress, outstanding actions, improvement initiatives, and key modelling activities.</li><li>Maintain comprehensive documentation of model assumptions, operating limits, yields, constraints, methodologies, and change history to ensure model governance and transparency.</li></ul><h3>Key Deliverables:</h3><ul><li>Accurate and validated monthly LP and APS models delivered within agreed deadlines.</li><li>Reliable crude assay database and modelling data management.</li><li>Timely identification and closure of plan-versus-actual modelling gaps.</li><li>Regular management reporting on modelling performance and improvement initiatives.</li><li>Enhanced planning and scheduling efficiency through reporting, dashboarding, and automation solutions.</li><li>Actionable optimization recommendations supporting refinery profitability and value maximization</li></ul><h3>Key interactions</h3><h4>Internal:</h4><p>Liaise with the colleagues and stakeholders for day-to-day work</p><h4>External:</h4><p>3rd Party Contractors</p><h3>Notable Working Conditions.</h3><p>Office environment, moderate to intensive computer screen use, occasional site presence</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><h3>Education requirements</h3><p>Minimum bachelor s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related technical discipline</p><h3>Language requirements</h3><p>Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required)</p><h3>Technical skills and required experience</h3><h3>Competencies and skills</h3><ul><li>10+ years of relevant experience</li><li>Experience in production planning, refinery optimization, refinery economics, production scheduling</li><li>Demonstrated experience in refinery LP and Scheduling model development, maintenance and validation on senior level</li><li>Proficiency in Aspen PIMS or equivalent refinery optimization software including model development and maintenance</li><li>Proficiency in Aspen Petroleum Scheduler (APS) or equivalent refinery scheduling software, including model development and maintenance</li><li>Strong data management and analytical capabilities using Microsoft Office applications</li><li>Experience in reporting automation, dashboard development, and digitalization initiatives</li><li>Experience in refinery processes, equipment, and optimization techniques</li><li>Experience in crude assay management and refinery economics</li><li>Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills</li><li>Proactive and self-driven approach to managing model update cycles and improvement initiatives</li><li>Excellent communication and presentation skills</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex operational and economic data</li><li>Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality and model accuracy</li><li>Ability to work effectively across Production Planning &amp; Scheduling, Operations, Process Engineering, and Commercial functions</li></ul>