DXB - Expo 2020 Project Assistant, Scottish Development Inte... - Foreign & Commonwealth Office-Dubai
Dubai -Full-time, ContractJob Description (Roles and Responsibilities) The British Embassy Dubai - has a vacancy for an Expo 2020 Project Assistant under Scottish Development International for a fixed-term contract until May 2021. Scottish Development International (SDI) is the international arm of the Scottish Government and Scotland's national economic agencies, Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and Islands Enterprise. With 30 offices in 20 countries, the SDI overseas network is a primary platform to deliver in-market trade support to Scottish businesses. Expo 2020 Dubai - takes place from 20 October 2020 to 10 April 2021. The UK’s participation theme for Expo 2020 Dubai - is Innovating for a Shared Future. Located in the Opportunity district, the UK Pavilion will allow visitors from across the world to contribute to a collective message, beamed wide across the Expo site on the illuminated façade. At Expo 2020 Dubai -, the UK will continue to share our talent and expertise to help tackle global challenges. Scotland will use Expo 2020 as an opportunity to: (i) demonstrate to the world that Scotland is an open, welcoming, and inclusive nation and highlight Scotland’s trade and investment strengths; (ii) position Scotland to a global audience demonstrating the very best of what we have to offer the rest of the world; (iii) build strong diplomatic and business connections with key trade priority countries; (iv) attract tourists and students to think about Scotland as their destination of choice; (v) promote Scotland as an attractive place to do business, trade, and invest; and (vi) provide a global platform for Scottish businesses to showcase their offer. To achieve the above aims, Scotland will: (i) deliver a business programme that ensures we maximise the opportunities of Expo 2020; (ii) facilitate business to business connections, provide networking opportunities and promoting key investment opportunities in Scotland; (iii) showcase the very best of Scottish innovation, research, and education; (iv) curate a specific programme of events to ensure our messages are penetrated alongside the wider UK programme; and (v) deliver a high level programme of engagement for Scottish Ministers, including a series of bilateral meetings with representatives from key priority trading countries. Resourcing is required to support the events and logistics of Scotland’s programme, missions, and Ministerial visits. The jobholder will support the SDI Dubai - based Expo 2020 Senior Executive who will retain focus on driving Scotland’s Trade and Investment objectives from Expo 2020. Duties and responsibilities: The jobholder will be supporting the Senior Executive with pre-event planning/ logistics and support the subsequent event delivery of Scotland’s Programme at Expo 2020.Planning Work locally with contractors for Scottish activation on the UK Pavilion. Scoping out venues in Dubai - for Off Site Expo 2020 locations, including options and costings for a Scotland House set up.Event delivery: Scotland daytime programmes and evening networking receptions Manage guest list invitations and track RSVPs. Coordinate logistics with events management company and with caterers. Lead on registration/ staffing arrangements for Scotland events. Support Expo 2020 access arrangements for reception guests. Co-ordinate flights and hotels for VIPs/ guests speakers invited by Scotland.Event delivery: Scotland missions/ delegations Lead on Dubai - logistics for SDI-led missions to Expo 2020. Bookings for all off-site requirements during the missions. Co-ordinate flights, hotels, and transport for the delegation.Event Delivery: Ministerial delegations Support logistics and arrangements with the UK Department for International Trade (DIT) and SDI International Visits team. Accommodation and transport requirements. Working closely with UK Pavilion Protocol team on logistics of other VIP’s programmes at Expo 2020. Key competencies required: Collaborating and Partnering - Creating and maintaining positive, professional and trusting working relationships with a wide range of people within and outside the organisation to help get business done. Working collaboratively, sharing information and building supportive, responsive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders whilst having the confidence to challenge assumptions. Managing a Quality Service - Being organised to deliver service objectives and striving to improve the quality of service, taking account of diverse customer needs and requirements. Effectively planning, organising, and managing time and activities to deliver a high quality and efficient service, applying programme and project management approaches to support service delivery. Demonstrating Resilience - Helping our people to build resilience in international roles, supporting their ability to adapt to working in difficult and varied international environments; and to bounce back from crises and setbacks in these contexts. Being aware of the impact you have on yourself and on others, and showing support for others with a pragmatic attitude, perseverance, and resolve. Engaging Internationally - Leading internationally, engaging our staff, contacts, and international partners to help deliver UK Government objectives. Understanding UK Government aims in the wider UK and international context and developing productive relationships with those external contacts and partners to help deliver UK objectives. Being aware of cultural sensitivities in your area of responsibility and adapting your approach to reflect the diversity of teams while still promoting UK values. Essential qualifications, skills and experience Exceptional planning and organisational skills, ability to work independently, apply initiative, and work under pressure to meet multiple and changing priorities, deadlines, and objectives. Strong team-working ability with experience of working in a multi-partnership context. Ability to work to agreed targets in terms of conducting research and arranging logistics Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to maintain a range of contacts to build effective working relationships, and work closely with senior staff and their contacts. Proven track record in supporting the delivery of events and large-scale projects. Knowledge and experience of working in the UAE. Excellent communications skills in English, both written and oral. IT literate and proficient in using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Desirable qualifications, skills and experience Knowledge and understanding of Scotland, or must be able to demonstrate the ability to quickly acquire the requisite level of knowledge to engage credibly with representatives. Experience of working in an international trade and investment environment. Required competencies Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Engaging Internationally, Demonstrating Resilience Application deadline Application deadline - day Application deadline - month Application deadline - year 12 February 2020 Grade A2 (L) Type of Position Fixed Term, Full-time Working hours per week 38 Duration of Post 12 months Region Middle East & North Africa Country/Territory United Arab Emirates Location (City) Dubai - Type of Post British Embassy Number of vacancies 1 Starting monthly salary (AED) 11,108 Start Date Start Date - day Start Date - month Start Date - year 3 May 2020 End Date End Date - day End Date - month End Date - year 27 May 2021 Other benefits and conditions of employment The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role, including: 25 days of annual leave per annum, on-site swimming pool, gym, and sports facilities. Salary is at AED 11,108 per month. There are no other allowances payable as part of this package. No accommodation and relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position. Conditioned working hours are 38 hours per week. Standard working hours are from 07:30 to 15:06, including a lunch break of 36 minutes, from Sunday to Thursday. The jobholder will be required to be flexible in their approach to hours worked as these will be dictated by operational needs and will involve working out of hours (evenings and weekends), especially during events and visits on the approach and during Expo 2020. Additional information How to apply: Interested candidates must attach 1) an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and 2) a covering letter stating how you meet the requirements of the role. Your application must also include examples of when you have demonstrated the required competencies in the Competence-Based Questions section of the online application form. Applications that do not include these information will not be considered. Closing date for applications is at 23:55 (local time) on 12 February 2020. Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered. Process: The recruitment process, including security clearance, is expected to take around two months. The start date mentioned in the job advert is a tentative start date and the successful candidate will be required to undergo security vetting procedures. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearances. Due to the large number of applications we receive, only those shortlisted for the next step of the recruitment process will be contacted. The British Embassy Dubai - is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Local Staff roles with the British Government through this official tal.net site (operated by Oleeo). Jobs may be advertised on third party websites, however our adverts will always link back to the official tal.net site. If you complete and send an application through any other site, we will not receive it.
Quality Analyst for Functional and Security testing - Brain Quest Consultancy and Training-Dubai
Dubai -Temporary, ContractAED5,000 - AED15,000 a monthresponsible for functional and security testing. Qualifications are listed below:Functional testing required qualification: - Bachler degrees of computer science- Experience of at least 4 years in the field of information technology and testing- Strong understanding of SDLC- Agile experience is recommended- ISQTB functional test certificate is required- Experience test of web and mobile applications- Test different platforms and development languages- Ability to analyze BRS and SRS to extract all possible scenarios- Functional TC writing skills on both excel and management tools- Business scenarios creation- Basic DB ( PLSQL) is required- Bug reporting and follow up until bug got closed- Experience of bug reporting tools- Regression test case creation- Regression test execution- UAT testBasic security testing required qualifications: - BS degree in Computer Science or related field- Experience of 3-4 years in security testing- Implement, test and operate software security techniques in compliance with technical reference architecture- Troubleshoot and debug issues that arise- Develop a familiarity with new tools and best practices- Proven work experience as a software security tester- Knowledge of the software development lifecycle and the ability to create and read code in a modern object-oriented programming language (such as ASP.net/C# or Python) and writing SQL scripts and web code (HTML/JavaScript/etc.)- Have strong understanding of OWASP Top 10, Testing Guide, ASVS and other software security best practices- Knowledge of security testing against a wide variety of application layer platforms, including web, mobile, above and beyond running automated tools- Detailed technical knowledge of techniques, standards and state-of-the art capabilities for authentication and authorization, applied cryptography, security vulnerabilities and remediation,SQL injection, source code review- Software development experience in one of the following core languages: Ruby on Rails, Java, Javascript and .NET- Adequate knowledge of web related technologies (Web applications, Web Services and Service Oriented Architectures) and of network/web related protocols- Strong knowledge and practice in cybersecurity tools- Ability to create Security-related test cases or scenarios- Ability to prepare Test Data related to security testing- Analysis of various tests outputs from different security tools- Experience of bug reporting tools- ISTQB fundamental security test is required- CISSP,GSEC and GIAC certificatesPlease send your updated cv to mira @ brainquest.org with the following information:1. How many years is your experience as Functional testing?2. How many years is your experience as Security testing?3.Total working experience4. Current Employer5. Current Salary6. Expected Salary (monthly in AED)7. Notice Period8. Current LocationJob Types: Temporary, ContractSalary: AED5,000.00 to AED15,000.00 /monthExperience:Security Testing: 4 years (Required)Functional Testing: 4 years (Required)Education:Bachelor's (Required)Location:Dubai - (Required)License:ISQTB functional test certificate (Required)CISSP,GSEC and GIAC certificates (Preferred)
Basic DB ( PLSQL) (Required)
SharePoint Developer - Global Smart Technologies-Dubai
Dubai -Job SummaryAs a SharePoint Developer you will be able to perform the following duties:Develops software solutions by studying requirements analysis and information needs.Design, develop and maintain key components of the software suite using classic ASP, Microsoft .Net and SharePoint Server 2007 and new 2013.Implementation of SharePoint-based workflows as well as development of Business Intelligence dashboards.Documents and demonstrates solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments and clear code.Build proof of concept examples or graphical simulation software. Then maintain product test software and demos for training purposes.Protects operations by keeping information confidential.Required Experience and Qualifications***Mush have experience of SharePoint 2007, SharePoint 2010, SharePoint 2013 & .Net, seeking an assignment as Architect, Developer in IT sector* Experience with complete application development life-cycle including requirements gathering, analysis and design, coding, testing and deployment .Strong knowledge in Oops Concepts. Proficiency in Analysis, Design, Development and Implementation of software system Using Microsoft Technologies like ASP.Net, C#, MS SQL Server and SharePoint.*Experience programming in .NET 3.5, C#, ASP.NET ,T-SQL, C/C++, XLM. Experience with SharePoint Designer, InfoPath, Web Parts, and workflow creation.Experience as a SharePoint Developer in the analysis, design, hands-on development and delivery of web-based applications.Experience using jQuery, Client Object Model, and Service Oriented Architecture.Experience with SharePoint’s application services framework including implementation, configuration, and usages of Search, Managed Metadata, and User Profile Services.Microsoft MCPD 70-576, SharePoint 2010/2013 Designing and Developing Applications certification is a plus but not required.Ability to write Stored Procedures, write complex SQL queries, and ability to analyze the SQLdata is desired.Experience with SQL Server Reporting Services, SQL Server Analysis Services, and/or SQL Server Integration Services a plus.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems; or related discipline is desired.Attention to detail and commitment to high quality/error free deliverables.Must be motivated, independent and self-sufficient. Able to receive an assigned task and see it through to completion with minimal supervision.Technical Competencies**DEVELOPMENT/AUTHORING TOOLSSHAREPOINT 2007, SHAREPOINT 2010, SHAREPOINT 2013, MICROSOFT OFFICE 2010, ASP.NET 2.0, SHAREPOINT DESIGNER 2010, VISUAL STUDIO 2008, 2010OPERATING SYSTEMSWINDOWS 10 , WIN7, WINDOWS 2008&2012SCRIPTING LANGUAGESC#,.NET, JQUERY, XHTML, HTML, CSS,XML, XSL, JAVA SCRIPT,JSON, ASP.NET AJAX,DATABASESSQL SERVER 2000, 2005, MS SQL SERVER 2008 R2GUISSHARE POINT 2010, VISUAL STUDIO .NET 2005/2008/2010,MS OFFICE 2010, WSS, VSSWEB TOOLSASP.NET, HTML, AJAX. NETJob Type: Full-time