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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 06/25/2025

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Project Coordination & Reporting Analyst to support departmental operations by tracking, monitoring, and reporting on key initiatives, action items, and commitments. This role plays a critical part in ensuring seamless execution, timely delivery, and full visibility of ongoing activities for the Department Head and senior leadership.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, analytical, and capable of identifying delays or risks early to enable swift corrective actions. This is a pivotal coordination role aimed at enhancing follow-through, accountability, and operational efficiency across high-impact initiatives.

Monitor Project and Task Progress:

Track assigned initiatives, deliverables, and milestones to ensure timely execution and adherence to defined quality standards. Regularly report progress updates to the Department Head .

Data Collection & Analysis:

Gather relevant information and performance metrics using tracking tools and dashboards. Synthesize insights into structured, actionable reports.

Milestone & Deadline Tracking:

Maintain oversight of timelines and critical deliverables across multiple projects to keep all activities on schedule and aligned with strategic goals.

Flag potential delays or bottlenecks early and recommend corrective actions to maintain momentum and avoid missed deadlines.

Reporting & Visibility:

Provide consistent, transparent updates to the Department Head on the status of open tasks and closure of completed actions.

Documentation & Follow-Up:

Ensure all action items, decisions, and communications are accurately recorded, followed up on, and completed as committed.

Operational Discipline:

Strengthen execution efficiency by reinforcing task ownership, closing gaps in communication, and maintaining momentum across priorities.

Strong organizational and coordination skills with attention to detail.

Experience using project tracking or workflow management tools (e.g., Excel, Smartsheet, , Asana, or similar).

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Analytical mindset with ability to synthesize information into executive-level summaries.

Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and maintain follow-through.

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations, or a related field preferred.

Our client is a joint venture company specializing in Supply Chain Management and operates as an integral part of the network of worldwide subsidiaries with exclusive focus on Middle East and North Africa.
They are looking for an Analyst (Abu Dhabi branch) who will be reporting to the Accounts Manager.

The ideal candidate should possess:

1. 2 years of experience in eSourcing within public/private sector
2. Hands-on experience of:
1. Using eSourcing tools, managing complex eSourcing projects, planning & managing complex eAuctions
2. Using Supplier Management tools, setting up and managing KPI's, scorecards and surveys etc.
3. Using Contract Management tools, templates/clause vaults, collaboration, repositories, notifications, reporting etc.
4. eSourcing/Category Management would be beneficial.

In addition to the above:

• You should be a native Arabic speaker with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A self-starter, able to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Be prepared to travel on a regular basis.

About The Company:

Based in the UAE, we are a boutique consultancy specializing in executive search and recruitment for organisations across the Middle East.
Our global reach, combined with unrivalled local knowledge and prime location makes us the number one choice for employers looking to fill 'mission critical' roles in the region.
The cornerstone of our business proposition is our complete immersion in the international markets in which we operate, which allows us to provide our clients with absolute attention, professionalism and delivery every time.
With a track record of success throughout the GCC, we are uniquely positioned to provide a solution to your staffing needs.

Value Added Services (VAS) is one of three growth strategies for Visa globally aimed at diversifying Visa's revenue with products and solutions that differentiate its network and deliver valuable solutions across other networks.

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our GTM and Commercialization team. This team is dedicated to expanding VAS revenue growth in the CEMEA region by making VAS products easier to buy and sell.

The successful candidate will be based in Dubai working across Product VAS and Sales VAS Team and partnering with CEMEA Marketing Comms & Events as well as Global VAS GTM & Commercialization Team.

This role is perfect for those who thrive on variety and enjoy tackling new challenges each day and not seeking a routine job profile. Given the small size of our team, the role requires a high degree of flexibility and adaptability to handle different types of work. The ideal candidate should be proficient with client collateral development and have a firm grasp on Visa business.

• Enable the VAS sales teams in developing sales materials & content that highlight Visa solutions technical capabilities and advantages to address client needs.
• Partner on B2B marketing-related VAS project scoping and requirements while aligning with Regional and Global VAS BU leads.
• Support CEMEA VAS engagement across key client events while aligning with CEMEA Events and Comms teams.
• Support on VAS internal and external communications and channels in partnership with cross-functional teams.
• Manage CEMEA VAS Sales HUB Content Management System and localization efforts.
• Provide key insights on product utilization, client demographics, sales trends, and potential growth opportunities to build key narratives & thought leadership pieces.
• Take a proactive role in influencing VAS policies and procedures to make it easier to sell our products. This will involve understanding the barriers to sales and working to remove these through changes to policies and procedures.
• Work closely with VAS organization and Global in developing communications strategies and integrated sales plans for our client projects.

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
5 or more years of relevant work experience with a bachelor's degree or at least 5 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD).
Preferably in Digital Payments Technology or Financial Services but not a must.

Preferred Qualifications:
5 years of experience in financial services or payments marketing including issuers, fintechs, processors, or merchants.
Experience in consultative selling, preferably in B2B and collaborating with sales teams to help clients understand the benefits of products and services would be highly desirable.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated intellectual and critical thinking.
High degree of agility in thinking and behavior and comfort with ambiguity.
Self-starter with high energy, motivated team player able to effectively work across functions and teams to drive key initiatives.
Strong collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible working style and able to work effectively in a matrix organization.

Additional Information:

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Remote Work:

No

Employment Type:

Full-time

The client is a well-reputed boutique investment firm that invests across PE and RE internationally.

• Evaluate potential new investments and perform supporting commercial and financial analysis, using various sources, including professional subscriptions/databases: 1) Perform financial analysis on public/private companies to assess company health, forecast scenarios and validation, key financial metrics, funding rounds and comparables. 2) Perform commercial analysis through research and other sources to assess market growth, potential, upcoming trends, competitive landscapes, risks assessment, growth drivers, business cases, etc.
• Support in preparing professional presentations that effectively summarize the research and financial analyses for approval by the Investment Committee.
• Track all underlying positions within the portfolio and ensure up to date monitoring and record keeping of internal trackers and supporting documents.
• Pursue ongoing research about investment themes and trends that are relevant to the FO's strategy and provide regular research summaries to the FO team.
• Support the Investment team across various tasks and projects pertaining to the portfolio and investment positions.
• The candidate is expected to research and evaluate several investment opportunities at the same time. Prioritization of research projects may change dynamically.

• Undergraduate/Graduate degree in Finance (with focus on Corporate Finance / Investments) or pursuing a CFA level I or II.
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience working in M&A, Capital Markets, PE/VC, Portfolio Management, Investment Consultancy or similar.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills: able to liaise with data analysts for analysis of large data sets.
• Fundamental understanding of Accounting.
• Understanding of stock market (bonds, equities), alternative investments (including the VC/PE life cycles), asset pricing, financial portfolio allocation/management, IPOs.
• Can develop and assess discounted cash flow models, VC valuations, ROI/IRR analyses.
• Ability to prepare summary metrics, charts and performance reports for top management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills as the candidate will be involved in interacting directly and presenting to top management.
• Advanced MS Office skills (PowerPoint and Excel in particular)
• Fluent oral and written English; multilingual is a plus.
• Other important Competencies: discretion, strategic thinking, collaboration, proactivity, autonomy, decisiveness, open-mindedness, problem-solving, strong work ethic, can work under pressure, meeting deadlines
• Equally important to skills are the following Values: integrity, accountability, team spirit, humility, intellectual curiosity, interest in social/environmental impact
• Prefers to work in small teams with significant autonomy

Value Added Services (VAS) is one of three growth strategies for Visa globally aimed at diversifying Visa's revenue with products and solutions that differentiate its network and deliver valuable solutions across other networks.

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our GTM and Commercialization team. This team is dedicated to expanding VAS revenue growth in the CEMEA region by making VAS products easier to buy and sell.

The successful candidate will be based in Dubai working across Product VAS and Sales VAS Team and partnering with CEMEA Marketing Comms & Events as well as Global VAS GTM & Commercialization Team.

This role is perfect for those who thrive on variety and enjoy tackling new challenges each day and not seeking a routine job profile. Given the small size of our team, the role requires a high degree of flexibility and adaptability to handle different types of work. The ideal candidate should be proficient with client collateral development and have a firm grasp on Visa business.

• Enable the VAS sales teams in developing sales materials & content that highlight Visa solutions technical capabilities and advantages to address client needs.
• Partner on B2B marketing-related VAS project scoping and requirements while aligning with Regional and Global VAS BU leads.
• Support CEMEA VAS engagement across key client events while aligning with CEMEA Events and Comms teams.
• Support on VAS internal and external communications and channels in partnership with cross-functional teams.
• Manage CEMEA VAS Sales HUB Content Management System and localization efforts.
• Provide key insights on product utilization, client demographics, sales trends, and potential growth opportunities to build key narratives & thought leadership pieces.
• Take a proactive role in influencing VAS policies and procedures to make it easier to sell our products. This will involve understanding the barriers to sales and working to remove these through changes to policies and procedures.
• Work closely with VAS organization and Global in developing communications strategies and integrated sales plans for our client projects.

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
5 or more years of relevant work experience with a bachelor's degree or at least 5 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD).
Preferably in Digital Payments Technology or Financial Services but not a must.

Preferred Qualifications:
5 years of experience in financial services or payments marketing including issuers, fintechs, processors, or merchants.
Experience in consultative selling, preferably in B2B and collaborating with sales teams to help clients understand the benefits of products and services would be highly desirable.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated intellectual and critical thinking.
High degree of agility in thinking and behavior and comfort with ambiguity.
Self-starter with high energy, motivated team player able to effectively work across functions and teams to drive key initiatives.
Strong collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible working style and able to work effectively in a matrix organization.

Additional Information:

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Remote Work:

No

Employment Type:

Full-time

Our client is a joint venture company specializing in Supply Chain Management and operates as an integral part of the network of worldwide subsidiaries with exclusive focus on Middle East and North Africa.
They are looking for an Analyst (Abu Dhabi branch) who will be reporting to the Accounts Manager.

The ideal candidate should possess:

• 2 years of experience in eSourcing within public/private sector
• Hands-on experience of:
• Using eSourcing tools, managing complex eSourcing projects, planning & managing complex eAuctions
• Using Supplier Management tools, setting up and managing KPI’s, scorecards and surveys etc.
• Using Contract Management tools, templates/clause vaults, collaboration, repositories, notifications, reporting etc.
• eSourcing/Category Management would be beneficial.

In addition to the above:

• You should be a native Arabic speaker with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A self-starter, able to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Be prepared to travel on a regular basis.

About The Company:

Based in the UAE, we are a boutique consultancy specializing in executive search and recruitment for organisations across the Middle East.
Our global reach, combined with unrivalled local knowledge and prime location makes us the number one choice for employers looking to fill 'mission critical' roles in the region.
The cornerstone of our business proposition is our complete immersion in the international markets in which we operate, which allows us to provide our clients with absolute attention, professionalism and delivery every time.
With a track record of success throughout the GCC, we are uniquely positioned to provide a solution to your staffing needs.

Project Coordination Specialist

• A reputable organization is seeking a skilled Project Coordination Specialist to lead small projects and assist in large, complex initiatives.
• The ideal candidate will have expertise in project management, particularly in civil infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, and utilities.
• This role involves managing project schedules, coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders, preparing and presenting project status reports, and participating in client meetings and site visits.
• The successful applicant will collaborate with the design team to ensure project specifications and quality standards are met.
• Key qualifications include a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a closely related field, and at least 5 years of experience in project coordination.
• Prior experience with project management tools and methodologies, such as PMP or PRINCE2, would be an asset.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage project scope, timeline, and budget
• Develop and maintain project schedules and progress reports
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and external partners
• Prepare and present project updates to stakeholders
• Participate in client meetings and site inspections
• Collaborate with the design team to ensure project deliverables meet quality standards
• Monitor project performance and identify areas for improvement

As a Graduate Project Coordinator, you will play a key role in the pre-contract project delivery process, supporting architectural design projects using predictive project management methodologies.

The successful candidate will receive comprehensive training to excel in the following areas:

• Providing day-to-day assistance to Senior Project Managers in project delivery and ensuring timely completion of tasks.
• Assisting in proposal preparation and tender submission procedures, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry standards.
• Coordinating and collaborating with the Design Team to deliver high-quality project outcomes.
• Developing and managing project execution plans , organization charts, and status reports to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Working closely and effectively with clients and internal project teams to achieve project goals and objectives.
• Managing daily program activities throughout the project lifecycle, including identifying and addressing risks and issues.
• Defining program governance and controls to ensure effective project management and oversight.
• Planning and monitoring overall program progress to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Identifying and mitigating risks and issues that may impact project delivery.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure effective communication and project success.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop essential project coordination skills and gain hands-on experience in project management within the Civil Infrastructure field.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements :

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Candidates must be recent graduates of 2024 or 2025 to be eligible for this role.
• Successful applicants must have achieved a minimum GPA of 2.8 (or equivalent) and above.
• Available to start in September 2025.

Benefits :

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance programs, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

About AECOM :

AECOM is a global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings. Our teams partner with public and private sector clients to create innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle.

What makes AECOM a great place to work :

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects—both in your local community and on a global scale—that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it.

Job Title:

We are seeking a highly skilled Project Coordination Specialist to join our dynamic team in Dubai. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing project delivery and execution, ensuring timely completion and meeting client expectations.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, with a strong background in civil engineering and project coordination. They must also possess excellent communication skills, both written and spoken, and be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Manage project delivery and execution
• Determine budgets and timelines for project design and construction
• Develop project programs and execution plans
• Oversee project technical delivery as part of a team
• Client Service Management
• Follow safe work practices and adhere to company guidelines and policies

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• 10-15 years of minimum experience in project management
• 5 years of consultancy experience from top International Engineering Consulting Design firms in Dubai
• Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University
• Professional Certification or degree in Project Management
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken
• Ability to manage a heavy workload with close attention to detail
• Excellent computer skills
• Ability to work autonomously and take professional responsibility
• Strong teamwork capabilities

About Us:

We are a global consulting firm that provides innovative solutions to clients across various industries. We pride ourselves on being active members of the communities we serve, designing with community in mind. Our employees collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring projects to life.