IN & VAS, Marketing, Brand and Pricing & Planning Positions Ref: JS0811L0055

Dear All,

As you have experience in this industry, I would appreciate it if you could refer candidates to me for the following position(s)

(Job Description is attached below).

Thank you for your time. I look forward to hearing from you.

Kind Regards,

Fahad Jamil
Program Consultant
Career Pakistan
+92 345 530 0048

fad.jamil@gmail.com
fahad@careerpakistan.org

1. We are looking for candidates for the Senior Manager/Head of IN & VAS

Planning position at a Large Telecom Multinational Company.

Position Title: Head of IN & VAS Planning

Position Rank: Senior Manager
Company Sector: Telecom
Company Type: Large Telecom Multinational Company
Position Location: Islamabad

Salary: 250K to 350K (may vary)

Essential Requirements:

-- Currently working in Telecom company

-- Currently working in IN and VAS

-- Currently at Senior Manager or one-step below level

Job Description:

Major Activities

1.      To develop and execute medium and long term planning for IN
and VAS Projects in line with strategic & commercial requirements.

2.      To lead the process of RFQ preparation & evaluation, vendor
selection and product management up until the commercial launch of
services.

3.      To provide innovative solutions followed by immediate
implementation for the introduction of complex VAS projects, as and
when required by commercial teams

4.      Task assignments, coordination and follow up with in IN & VAS
Planning team and with other departments (like Technical Operations,
Marketing, Customer Operations, S&D, IT, Finance etc.) to meet the
aggressive time lines set by higher management for cutovers /
migrations related activities; ensuring best quality KPIs in the IN &
VAS nodes.

5.      To evaluate proposed changes to the IN and VAS infrastructure
and make recommendations.

6.      To assess the impact and potential of new IN and VAS technologies

7.      To lead in deciding on the IN and VAS technology road map

8.      To establish forecast procedures from concerned departments
and estimate traffic demand for future mobile IN and VAS

9.      To prepare budget forecast for CAPEX and OPEX requirements

10.  To ensure highest Quality of Service by devising and implementing
optimization measures, especially during events/festivals

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2. We are looking for candidates for the Manager Marketing position at a Multinational Telecom Company.

Position: Manager Marketing

Location: Islamabad
Sector: Telecom
Company type: Multinational Telecom Company

Salary:  About 150K -- may vary (based on candidate credentials)

Essential Requirements:

-- Recent Experience in Marketing Communications (Marcom) 

-- Hands-on experience in developing content (for brochures, websites, etc) as well as Experience of managing vendors 

-- Excellent English writing skills

-- Recent experience in prestigious Multinational Company

-- Currently at Manager/Assistant Manager level

-- MBA from LUMS/IBA Karachi, or prestigious foreign university preferred 

Other requirements:
-- Excellent personality and interpersonal communication skills 

Job Summary:
 -- Assist and manage company’s marketing efforts. Position and brand
Company as a leading player. 
-- Important role in marketing strategy, planning, budgeting, and pricing. 
-- Guide Marketing Assistant Managers for execution of different marketing programs.
-- Create tools for sales team to help it achieve revenue target and
market share.

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3. We are looking for candidates for the Brand Marketing position at a large Multinational Telecom Company.

Position: Brand Manager
Location: Islamabad
Sector: Telecom
Company type: Large Multinational Telecom Company
Salary:  100K to 200K -- may vary (based on candidate credentials)

Essential Requirements:
-About 4 to 5 years (or more) work experience

-Currently at Manager or Assistant Manager level

-Recent experience in Multinational Telecom or FMCG company
-Recent experience of Brand Management
-Experience of designing and execution of campaigns (from start to finish) – including shoots

Job description

Develop and implement communication plans that ensure the successful achievement of the brands market objectives

Monitor and evaluate the brand strategy and positioning on a continuous basis to keep it in line with the business strategy

Work hand in hand with marketing research to hone consumer insights in order to drive overall brand strategy and direction.

Monitor key parameters of brand health, and brand equity and take necessary actions to ensure maintenance/improvement in all key areas of brand health tracking

Effectively lead integrated marketing efforts with cross-functional teams as well as outside vendors and agency personnel

Manage the brand communication budget to ensure optimum efficiency and effectiveness

Lead the advertising agency in terms of developing and implementing sound brand communication strategy

Work closely with the implementation teams to ensure the effectiveness of communication strategy (Media, online, PR, and retail/BTL)

Oversee effective roll out of brand guidelines at all relevant customer touch points, and across various channels

The ideal candidate should

Hold a Master’s degree in Marketing or a business related field

Have minimum five years of core marketing and brand management experience

Essential Skills

Have strong leadership and organizational alignment skills to develop and deliver against key strategies

Have strong interpersonal and communication skills to motivate and work closely with a diverse, cross-functional team of professionals including brand marketing, market research, finance, operations, R&D, sales, brand partners and agencies

Have sound analytical abilities, problem identification and resolution skills and creative/consumer insights abilities. Proven track record of success in driving business results in complex and fast paced business environment

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4. We are looking for candidates for the Senior Manager Pricing and Planning position at a Multinational Telecom Company.

Position: Senior Manager Pricing and Planning, Lahore
Location: Lahore
Sector: Telecom
Company type: Multinational Telecom Company
Salary:  150 to 300K -- may vary 

Essential Requirements:
-About 5 to 8 (or more) years work experience
-Currently at Senior Manager level or one-step below
-Recent experience in Multinational Telecom (Operator or Wi-Max) Company or Internet Service Provider (ISP) Company
-Recent experience related to pricing and planning  [Note: Various companies have this type of experience covered in different areas -- such as, Pricing or Business Planning or Marketing or Product Operations -- or related area]

Job description

Formulate and execute product and pricing strategy for data market

Identify opportunities of business growth and give strategic input to top management for charting out strategic future direction of data business

Analyze pricing and usage patterns in the industry and in own subscriber base

Prepare and implement promotional schemes that result in subscriber acquisitions, retention, and revenue stimulation

Monitor sales progress of own and competition and keep track of competitors’ marketing activities

Oversee commission policies and disbursement and modify as per requirement

Initiate and monitor the progress of different marketing projects going on in the company

Maintain liaison with other departments to ensure that the plans are formulated and implemented in a uniform and cohesive manner

Design, implement, and monitor market research activities

Analyze market research results and come up with actionable items for pricing, branding, and product development etc.

Plan network rollout based on feasibility, demand, and traffic analyses

Analyze revenue components on a monthly basis and come up with creative solutions/proposals to enhance revenues

Closely coordinate with other departments to prepare budget and business plan from the commercial angle

The ideal candidate should

Hold a Masters degree; an MBA from a reputable Institute. Candidates with Engineering background would be given preference.

Have minimum five years of experience in telecom/data industry with a focus on Pricing & Planning

Essential Skills
Have strong analytical skills
Have team management skills
Have good time management skills
Have sound communication and interpersonal skills
Have excellent presentation skills
Have the ability to work under pressure
Be proficient in MS Office Suite
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Director Corporate Accounting & Chief Accountant Ref: JS0811L0054

Dear All,

As you have experience in this industry, I would appreciate it if you could refer candidates to me for the following position(s)

(Job Description is attached below).

Thank you for your time. I look forward to hearing from you.

Kind Regards,

Fahad Jamil
Program Consultant
Career Pakistan
+92 345 530 0048

fad.jamil@gmail.com
fahad@careerpakistan.org

1. We are looking for candidates for the position of Director Corporate
Accounting at a large Telecom Multinational Company.

Company Sector: Telecom
Company Type: Large Telecom Company
Position Title: Director Corporate 

Accounting North
Position Location: Islamabad 
Salary: 300K to 400K -- may vary

Essential Requirements:
-- Telecom Operator company or Telecom Wi-Max Company

-- Currently at Director (or one step below) position 
-- Currently in Finance/Accounting role

Job Description:

Lead a team of more than 170 employees with four direct reports

Supervise and manage teams including:
a)      Accounting, consolidation, statutory reporting
b)      Insurance
c)       Finance Operations, trade inventory logistics
d)      Taxation and employee benefits

- Closely work with the CFO and company’s management committee for
strategic financial matters
- Be responsible for the development, updating, implementation and
circulation of financial policies & procedures and financial systems &
control manuals
- Manage accounting and financial systems and maintain full and
accurate accounting records
- Provide controller functions in order to ensure finances are managed
according to legislation, policies and procedures and generally
accepted accounting principles
- Conduct financial analysis and prepare detailed financial reports
and statements
- Responsible for trade inventory and finance operations smooth
running and development, operations control and development in trade
inventory warehouses, distribution and operations at Business and
Franchise centres nationwide
- As a team member involved in the preparation of budgets and
financial reports, including but not limited to income statements,
balance sheets, tax returns etc
- Actively contribute to achievement of the company objectives by
providing advice and guidance on financial strategy
- Provide financial, tax and accounting advice, direction and leadership
- Ensure compliance with financial legislation, policies and
procedures and adhere to the terms of Block Funding and Contribution
Agreements.
- Establish and maintain cash controls/ Monitor department spending
and recommend corrective actions as necessary
- Manage investments and reserves/ reconcile general ledger accounts
- Manage finance accounting team working on GL/ accounts payables/
cash management/ international roaming/ accounting/ E.R.P functions.
- Conduct periodical reviews of financial schedules, reconciliations and reports
- Manage and supervise audits (external, internal, quality auditors
and group company auditors)
- Conduct reviews of new projects related to finance

The ideal candidate should
Be a qualified Chartered Accountant/Cost and Management Accountant

Essential Skills

- Have senior level experience of corporate governance, internal
controls and managing financial operations (Telecom experience will be
preferred).
- Have proven leadership qualities and highest level of integrity.
- Be able to communicate at top management level in an effective manner.
- Excellent interpersonal and team building skills.
- Proven analytical and problem solving abilities in a
multi-stakeholder environment.
- Hands-on, attention to detail and highly result oriented.
- Proficient in MS Office Suite
- Expertise in computerized accounting 

programs

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2. We are looking for candidates for the position of Chief Accountant for
a Multinational Company in the Finishing Materials Industry

Position Title: Chief Accountant
Sector: Finishing Materials Industry
Location: Lahore 
Salary: 50K to 60K

Essential Requirements:

-- About 5 (or more) years work experience

-- Expertise in Accounts and Taxation

-- Recent  experience in Finishing Materials Industry (paints, colors, water-proofing, adhesives, tiling, flooring, etc) or similar industry

Required:
-- Full capability regarding all aspects of accounts and taxation in Pakistan

Finance
1.      Enduring day to day posting of voucher, booking of expenses
and revenue, updating ledger including creditors and debtors;

2.     Ensuring cash is reconciled on a daily basis including surprise
cheque at least once a month;

3.     Approving customer LPOs ensuring their credit limit, credit
worthiness, previous payment history and other necessary compliances
with “Customer comes first” attitude and finally ensuring timely,
smooth delivery of material to the customer;

4.     Timely collection of sales invoices;

5.     Timely payment (post approval by the management) to vendors as
per LPO terms, ensuring material received on the basis of GRNs issued
by stores;

6.    Deposit of cash/DD with banks;

7.     Withdrawal of cash by way of self cheques, TT transfers etc.
(post approvals);

8.    Ensure staff’s expenses are booked on a monthly basis, accounts
reconciled and excluding standing imprest monies timely payments are
released;

9.    Payroll with necessary deduction if any;

10.  Ensure timely payments of government services such as telephone,
water & electricity of company offices, factory, sales office, labor
camps, and private properties of  the management; including deduction
of personal usage of such facilities used by user

11.    Sales commission calculations/disbursals, making necessary
deduction (if any)

12.   Ensuring bank reconciliations on a bi-monthly basis (all banks)

13.   Preparing and submission of monthly reports to Company Group
Finance, including reconciling inter-company accounts;
payment/collection of dues/payable;

14.   Ensuring submission of various reports circulated to sales team;

15.   Getting books of account audited, coordination with auditors,
negotiation over audit fee, seeking management approval for the same,
payment thereof,

16.  Submission of such audited records to the concerned government agencies


HR & Administration

1.      Ensuring/arranging cars for staff

2.     Ensuring/arranging hotel, car, airport pickup/drops for official guests

3.     Issuing LPOs for sourcing various promo & marketing materials;

4.     Ensuring canteen, office supply run smoothly;

5.     Complete charge, monitoring and timely renewals of various
insurance policies, negotiate over premiums, overseeing contents of
insurance policies and submit claims (if any), payments of such
premiums and collections of claims (if any)

6.    Handling walk-in customers, guests, government officials;

7.     Addressing customers, staff concerns and direct them to right
point of contact

9.    Ensuring timely renewals of various licenses, permits,
registration numbers;

10.  Addressing management concerns on any topics covered or not
covered hereinabove;

11.    As and when required, calculate CTC for staff, making
confidential reports, staff appraisals, discussions with management
including communicating various HR related letters with fellow
associates;

12.   Negotiating with various suppliers as and when needed;

14.   Arranging staff get-togethers and other events, negotiating with
hotels/ restaurants

15.   Internal/on the job training for the staff

16.  Any other thing as and when required.
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Project Officer Higher Education, Islamabad & Assistant Examinations Services Officer Ref: JS0811L0053

Dear All,

As you have experience in this industry, I would appreciate it if you could refer candidates to me for the following position(s)

(Job Description is attached below).

Thank you for your time. I look forward to hearing from you.

Kind Regards,

Fahad Jamil
Program Consultant
Career Pakistan
+92 345 530 0048

fad.jamil@gmail.com
fahad@careerpakistan.org


1. We are looking for candidates for the position of Project Officer Higher Education for a Large International Organization
Position Title: Project Officer Higher Education
Position Location: Islamabad
Sector: Development Sector
Company Type: Large International Organization
Salary: 32K to 54K (based on candidate credentials)
Contract Duration: Two years -- with possibility of extension

Essential Requirements:
-Total experience: About one year (or more)
-Experience related to Finances (financial budgeting/planning and financial reporting)
-Experience in the development sector (donor-funded projects, NGOs, international organizations, etc) – preferred OR experience in multinational companies (such as in Telecom/IT) [Note: Banking sector experience is NOT relevant]
-Experience in using Excel for finances
-Good presentation/interpersonal communication skills
-Good English writing skills
-Preferred (but not required): Experience of assisting in Project Management (management of people/teams/projects/events)

Purpose of job
•       To support the flexible delivery of projects and programmes in order
to achieve defined country and regional objectives.
•       To contribute to the development of organisation as a high
performing country operation.
•       To model the values and principles of a collaborative, integrated
and mutually supportive team.

Context and environment
•       Support to multiple projects in the programme are across Pakistan
•       Travelling within Pakistan would be required to support the programme
•       Providing support to multiple teams

Accountabilities, responsibilities and main duties
•       To provide support to projects and programmes through the following:
a)      Logistical and administrative support
b)      Effective and efficient delivery of projects as stated in project plans
c)      Maintenance of project documentation
d)      Assistance in arranging effective media coverage
e)      Contribution to project evaluation (scorecard and storyboard)
•       To provide good quality service to customers, clients, partners and
stakeholders (T3s & T2s) through delivery of events, activities and
exchanges as per the activity plan
•       To update and maintain the contact database
•       Administrative support to project managers and teams in managing
project risk and resources including finances
•       To contribute to the development of a project team with effective
information sharing between colleagues and project teams within
Pakistan and in the CSA region as required
•       To work effectively with colleagues across all activity streams

Key relationships
•       Communication with regional level project management
•       Support in relationship building and management of key contacts and
organisation for project and programmes

Behaviours (all at essential level):
Connecting with others
Working together
Making it happen
Shaping the future

Skills and Knowledge    (all at essential level):
Written and spoken communication skills both in English and Urdu
Computing skills
Project & contract management
Financial Planning and Management

Experience

Essential: At least 1 years of relevant experience
Desirable: Experience in managing events

Qualifications

Desirable: Bachelors Degree

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2. We are looking for candidates for the position of Assistant Examinations Services Officer for a Large International Organization

Position Title: Assistant Examinations Services Officer
Position Location: Lahore
Sector: Development Sector
Company Type: Large International Organization
Salary: 23K to 33K

Essential Requirements
-Total experience: About one year (or more)
-Experience of assisting in Project Management (management of people/teams/projects/events)
-Excellent presentation/interpersonal communication skills
-Flexibility to travel extensively (Note: This position requires extensive travel within Punjab) -Good English writing skills
-Bachelors degree or above 

Purpose of job
To ensure that a consistently excellent level of service is provided
to customers and clients according to the Examinations Services
Quality Standards (EQS).

Context and environment
The post holder will work as an Assistant Examinations Services
Officer, Examinations Services department under Examinations Product
Manager (EPM) to ensure highest level of support provided for delivery
of examinations.

Accountabilities, responsibilities and main duties
•       To manage second-level enquiries received via e-mail and telephone
relating to examinations.
•       To process IGCSE and GCE entries received from schools and private candidates.
•       To supervise the conduct of IGCSE and GCE examinations administered
by Examinations Services.
•       To manage correspondence with candidates and schools.
•       To assist EPM in organising trainings/workshops for schools in Lahore region.
•       To process and keep record of all reports related to an examinations session.
•       Receipt and despatch of confidential materials to and from the
examination board/s.

Key relationships
•       Provide customer care to clients and stakeholders (internal and external)
•       Liaise with Relevant EPM and Exam boards
•       Support all Exams teams (IELTS/ GCE/ Professional)

Other important features or requirements of the job
The post holder will occasionally be required to work during unsocial hours.

Person Specification

Behaviours (all at essential level):
Connecting with others
Working together
Making it happen

Skills and Knowledge

Essential:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Including Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Excellent Customer Service Skills

Desirable:
Knowledge of British Examinations and Education
Basic knowledge of routine Computer Networking issues

Experience

Desirable:
Prior experience in customer services role
Prior experience in event management

Qualifications
Desirable: Bachelors Degree
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Project Manager English Ref: JS0811L0052

Dear All,

As you have experience in this industry, I would appreciate it if you could refer candidates to me for the following position(s)

(Job Description is attached below).

Thank you for your time. I look forward to hearing from you.

Kind Regards,

Fahad Jamil
Program Consultant
Career Pakistan
+92 345 530 0048

fad.jamil@gmail.com
fahad@careerpakistan.org

We are looking for candidates for the position of Project Manager English for a Large International Organization

Position Title: Project Manager English
Number of Positions: 2
Position Location: Lahore (1 position), Karachi (1 position)
Sector: Development Sector
Company Type: Large International OrganizationSalary: 55K to 92K (based on candidate credentials)
Contract Duration: Two years -- with possibility of extension

Essential Requirements:

One or two years (or more) work experience
Recent experience related to Project Management -- or  managing teams/people/projects 

Recent experience related to Marketing/Business Development -- or related area
Excellent English writing skills

Excellent English interpersonal communication skills

Experience of working with numerous stakeholders 

Work experience in prestigious foreign/local organization

Purpose of job
·        To market, manage and mainstream Organization Global Products
and other relevant projects for teachers and learners of English
·        To build relations with education authorities, training
departments, education institutions (schools, colleges, universities),
foundations and other partners to support delivery of our English work

Context and environment
·        The organization aims to be the leading voice in English
language policy, learning and teaching across Pakistan.
·        The post will play a central role in the English team by
managing the operational delivery of the organization's English
programme in Sindh and Baluchistan/Punjab, in line with the Country
Strategy

Accountabilities, responsibilities and main duties
·        Manage and deliver all aspects of the English programme,
including market research, development, product launch and evaluation.
·        Develop and strengthen the organization's role with networks
of English teaching professionals and education experts in order to
improve standards of English teaching and learning
·        Build and manage partnerships with the corporate, development
and government sectors to ensure sustainability of the English
programme in the long term.
·        Agree an information strategy with the Marketing and
Communications team to ensure effective marketing and customer service
and to increase audience reach of the English project.
·        Manage effective business risk management and financial
accounting of the project on a regular basis as defined in the project
plan
·        Lead on monitoring and evaluation of English project work,
including the production of regular project progress reports

Key relationships

The post holder will be working to maintain the following key relationships:
·        Head teachers, department heads and English teachers at
government, low-cost and private schools
·        Researchers working on policy dialogue topics and other areas
of research related to English programme
·        Decision makers and other staff at government departments,
training institutions, education foundations, universities, private
sector companies, development organisations and other partners
·        Organization colleagues working on the Pakistan English
programme, and colleagues working on related education projects in
schools, further and higher education.

Other important requirements of the job
Occasional unsocial hours will be required.

Behaviours

Essential:
Connecting with Others
Being Accountable
Making it Happen

Desirable:
Shaping the future
Working Together

Skills and Knowledge

Essential:
Excellent English communication skills- verbal and written
Project management Skills, especially monitoring and evaluation
Financial and budget management skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office

Desirable:
Knowledge of the Education Sector in Pakistan, including various
English teaching and learning programmes
Knowledge of marketing and customer service principles

Experience

Essential: At least one year’s relevant work experience in a local or
multinational organization
Desirable: Experience of relationship management

Qualifications

Essential: Minimum Bachelor’s level qualification or equivalent.
Desirable: Masters in Social Sciences or Business Administration
Qualification in project management
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Depot Manager Ref: JS0811L0051

One of the MNC in distribution sector is looking for the services of Depot Manager for its Karachi and Faisalabad Branch. Details of which are as follow:

   

Designation:      Depot Manager (2 Positions)

 

Division:            Logistics

 

Location:           Karachi

 

 Pre-requisites:

 

·                Minimum qualification required is Bachelors degree.

·                Age not more than 40 years.

·                Must have at least 5 to 8 years of relevant working experience.

·                Pharmaceutical / FMCG Industry background will be preferred.

·                Proficiency in Computer literacy.

 

Personal Traits:  

·                Must demonstrate good interpersonal and administrative skills.

·                Team player with excellent planning, organizing and analytical skills.

·                Must have perseverance.

·                Must be goal oriented.

   

Job Summary:

 

Responsible for smooth running of logistics operations through efficient inventory management and good house keeping, conforming to the drug laws. Timely processing of sales orders and efficient deliveries to the marketplace; fleet management; administrative matters as regards coordination, personnel management, security management, etc.

 

 

Major Work Responsibilities:

 

·                Supervise planning and designing of warehouse, in coordination with Warehouse Incharge to cater for efficient space utilization, provision of light, air, fire exits, etc.

·                Supervise segregation of stock, as per type of business, nature of goods, Principals, within a group and various batches

·                Supervise receipt of stock from Central Warehouse (CWH), other Depots and Principals, as per Transfer Invoices

·                Oversee the insurance surveys for stock received at the Depot

·                Coordinate intimation of stock shortages/ breakage to CWH/ HO and preparation of relevant documents for insurance claim

·                Ensure timely preparation of Receiving Report (RR) by IT staff, with respect to stock keeping units, batch numbers and quantities received

·                Ensure Depot code stamping before sale

·                Coordinate with concerned BDM/ MSM at HO for urgent shipment of goods to cater the stock outages and/ or bulk orders supply

·                Supervise the destruction of stock in the presence of Principal’s representative

·                Acquaint with basic Drug Laws and regulatory requirements

·                Entertain visiting Govt. functionaries from the Departments of Drug, Labour, Excise and Taxation, etc.

·                Monitor and execute sale orders and ensure their time delivery to the concerned.

·                Ensure compliance with the prevailing Credit Policy, issued by the HO

·                Coordinate with Depot Accountant, FMs and Deliverymen for timely recovery

·                Involve in the preparation of annual operating expense budget for the Depot

·                Review the budget and actuals on a quarterly basis

·                Involve HO functions, viz.,  HR, Admin and Finance for intimation and assistance on related matters

·                Maintain healthy relations with principals as well as peers, subordinates, and seniors.

 

Interested candidates may apply at hr.first@yahoo.com before August 20, 2011. Please mention the “position applied for” and “Preferred Location” in subject line.

Labour Officer Ref: JS0811L0050

Title: Labour Officer

Location: Karachi

Qualification: LLB

Experience: 3~5 Years

Industry: Hospitality (Mainly working with Oil & Gas industries)

Incumbent can also be communicate in Sindhi.

He will be responsible to deal with employees' / companies' day to day legal issues, resolving disputes between locals and , establish and maintain good relationships between employers and employees,Negotiations with local communities and trade unions. he will keep an eye on any developments in employment legislation that might provide opportunities for improving service efficiency and reduce operating costs.

He should have be self confidence with excellent communication, negotiation, conflict resolution, interpersonal skills.

Apply: careers.farazmirza@gmail.com