Careers

Job Title: Graphic Designer

Job Description:

Job Description 

We are seeking a new graphic designer to join our team. The designer will be designing a wide variety of things across digital and offline media. To be successful in this position, the designer should be a self-starter that is capable of delivering brilliant creative ideas.

Responsibilities 

• Planning concepts by studying relevant information and materials.

• Illustrating concepts by designing examples of art arrangement, size, type size and style and submitting them for approval.

• Preparing finished art by operating necessary equipment and software.

• Coordinating with outside agencies, art services, web designer, marketing, printers, and colleagues as necessary.

• Contributing to team efforts by accomplishing tasks as needed.

• Communicating with clients about layout and design.

• Creating a wide range of graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and websites with software such as Photoshop.

• Reviewing final layouts and suggesting improvements when necessary.

Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field.

• 3-4 years of experience in the field 

• Located in Jeddah 

• Bilingual (English & Arabic)

• Proficiency with required desktop publishing tools, including Photoshop, InDesign Quark, and Illustrator.

• A strong eye for visual composition.

• Effective time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.

• Understanding of marketing, production, website design, corporate identity, product packaging, advertisements, and multimedia design.

• Experience with computer-aided design.

• Attentive to details 

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Job Title: Accountant

Job Description:

Job description:

We are looking for an experienced trustworthy accountant who works efficiently without sacrificing accuracy, to handle all aspects of financial affairs, which includes affairs such as corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget, and forecasts preparation, as well as maintaining internal control policies and procedures. Accountants can expect to work with large amounts of numerical data, handle multiple tasks with deadlines, and provide transparent and complete reports to management. You should have a firm grasp of accounting and financial practices and regulations and possess strong computer and verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Complying with all company, local, state, and federal accounting, and financial regulations

• Compiling, analyzing, and reporting financial data

• Presenting data to managers, investors, and other entities

• Maintaining accurate financial records

• Performing audits and resolving discrepancies

• Computing taxes

• Keeping informed about current legislation relating to finance and accounting

• Assisting management in the decision-making process by preparing budgets and financial forecasts

• Issue monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (income statements, statement of cash flows, and balance sheets) with in-depth analysis and recommendations

• Manage payroll end-to-end

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• 3-5 years of working experience in the field of accounting/finance

• Strong analytical, communication, and computer skills

• Understanding of mathematics and accounting and financial processes

•  Proficient MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint)

• Knowledge in banking procedures

• Knowledge in tax and other tax-related subjects

• Ambitious to succeed and keen to take on more responsibilities

• Good communication skills

• Ethical behavior

• Attentive to details

• Bilingual (Arabic-English)

• CPA is highly value

• Familiarity with Sager regulation 

• CME is a plus

• Located in Jeddah 

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Job Title: Digital Marketing Specialist

Job Description:

Digital Marketing Specialist

The Gulf Research Center is seeking an experienced, creative, and analytical social media manager to join our talented team of professionals in the Office of Marketing and Communications. This new position will play a key role in developing and executing a comprehensive social media strategy that advances GRC's reputation, engagement, and targeted growth in support of our mission.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, highly organized, and passionate about leveraging social media to meet objectives. Success hinges on the ability to understand and set priorities, analyze and communicate actionable data, provide thought leadership on social media trends, develop and influence compelling content, build strong relationships with teams and stakeholders, operate with flexibility, and work both independently and among various groups. Responsibilities include:

• Social Media Marketing Strategy — Develop and define a targeted, strategic social media approach to our goal. Build and develop audiences across social channels.
• Social Media Channel Management — Manage and oversee the success of all identified social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc. Post on channels using best practices. Monitor feedback and interact with followers and connect with content experts for follow up as needed. Develop and manage content calendars per channel to ensure optimal posting schedule is adhered to. Ensure indirectly managed channels within the GRC are following best practices.
• Social Media Marketing Content Development — Create posts and campaigns per social channels that align with identified goals and best practices. Develop content calendars. Optimize posts to ensure proper visibility.
• Social Media Reporting and Analysis — Create reports per social channels managed, and in some cases indirectly managed, to monitor social media channel success and campaign effectiveness. Analyze data and make recommendations for continued improvement.
• Social Media Client Management — Work with cross-functional teams to develop and refine content calendars. Educate clients, teams and social media coordinators on best practices to ensure everyone is current and following the strategic social media approach as defined for the GRC. Maintain regular contact with clients, teams and social media coordinators to provide ongoing updates on success of social channels and targeted campaigns.
• Social Media Campaign Budget Management — Build and manage paid post/ad campaigns through identified social media channels. Monitor spend to ensure effective paid campaign execution. Work with internal team to set-up budgets per campaign.

Typically requires a Bachelor's degree or higher plus four years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The successful candidate will possess strong writing and presentation skills, excellent organizational, interpersonal, written and oral communications skills, attention to detail, a dedication to quality and client service, and an enduring appreciation for diverse audiences that is reflected in content selection for all forms of communication. The position requires a creative individual with initiative, excellent judgment, and the ability to manage complex projects to successful completion in a timely manner, in coordination with multiple offices and individuals.

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Job Title: Editor

Job Description:

The Gulf Research Center (GRC) is looking to hire an Editor, with a good sense of what makes an interesting angle to a story, to juggle all the moving parts of publications. You will plan, coordinate, review and edit content. The successful candidate will be able to decide which ideas should be pursued  and which should get dropped in order to meet quality and accuracy standards. The goal is to provide exceptional, informative and engaging content.

Editor Job Description:

• Oversee pre-publication phases of content correction and fine-tuning, including:

·         Rewrite copy from authors as necessary

·        Modify written content from authors as necessary

• Suggest additional ideas for content
• Track publication projects and monitor deadlines
• Adhere to journalism best practices

Editor Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in journalism or English
• Strong writing and proofreading skills
• Experience with content management systems
• Ability to meet publishing timelines
• Great attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to give constructive feedback
• Creative conceptual abilities

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Job Title: Translator

Job Description:

The Gulf Research Center (GRC) is looking to hire a Translator to interpret written and audio pieces in different languages, making sure to maintain their original meaning, format, and tone. Translator responsibilities include reading and thoroughly understanding the context of given material, using specialized dictionaries and translation tools and proofreading finished pieces of work.

Translator Job Description:

• Ability to read and thoroughly understanding the context of given material, using specialized dictionaries and translation tools
• Research topic-specific terminology
• Convert text and audio recordings from one language (specify language 1 or language 2) to one or more others (specify language 3 or language 4)
• Ensure translated content conveys original meaning and tone
• Proofread translated texts for grammar, spelling and punctuation accuracy
• Follow up with GRC staff to ensure translation meets their needs
• Edit content with the goal of maintaining its original format

Translator Qualifications:

• Proven work experience as a translator, interpreter or similar role
• Fluency in at least two languages (specify languages) in addition to your native language
• Excellent proofreading skills with the ability to identify grammar, spelling and punctuation errors
• Good knowledge of content editing tools
• Familiarity with translation software
• Time-management skills
• BSc or equivalent in translation, interpreting or similar field

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Job Title: Economist

Job Description:

Job Description

An Economist job is available at the Gulf Research Center (GRC). The chosen applicant will be in charge of developing financial and economic models and predictions. The Economist's major responsibilities will include assessing vast quantities of data, accurately studying, and interpreting market trends, and developing and implementing economic policies.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

•           Considerable knowledge of economic studies and analysis procedures, practices and terminology as related to the work assigned.
•           Considerable knowledge of economic and mathematical formulas used to derive statistical data and forecasts.
•           Considerable knowledge of government, department and civic policies and regulations affecting the work assigned.
•           Knowledge of the principles of supervision, organization, and administration.
•           Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions of an advanced nature.
•           Ability to express ideas and concepts effectively, orally and in writing.
•           Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships as necessitated by work assignments. Considerable skill in preparing technical reports and in making recommendations.

Economist Requirements:

•           Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in economics or finance
•           A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in the field of economic research/analyst
•           Excellent in Microsoft office (Excel and PowerPoint)
•           Analytical mindset and good problem-solving skills.
•           Good organizational skills.
•           Outstanding written and verbal communication.
•           Excellent interpersonal skills.
•           Attention to detail.

-          Bilingual (Arabic-English).

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Job Title: Marketing Officer

Job Description:

The Gulf Research Center (GRC) is looking to hire a Marketing Officer to support the sales of its Magazine (Araa), books, E-books, reports and all other products and services. In addition to being responsible for sales strategy, the role includes responding to Requests for proposal relating to events, publications, and all other services provided by the GRC. The marketing officer will collaborate with clients and teams to establish project objectives, delegate tasks, direct research and ensure increased sales along with building a strong Customer Relationship Management data base.

A successful marketing officer candidate should have a good understanding of social media metrics and excellent communications skills. The candidate should be focused on raising awareness and building interest in GRC’s offerings.

Responsibilities:

•Conducting in-depth Market research

•Analyzing social media metrics and observe market patterns and behaviors

•Managing sales by developing a business plan that covers Sales, revenue, and expense control

•Preparing marketing campaigns both online and in person

•Promoting the organization, its products, and services

•Developing and sustaining long-lasting relationships with customers

•Ensure company is reaching is target audience and promoting sales

•Prepare cost-benefit analyses and analyzing competitors

Requirement:

•Bachelor’s in business administration, Marketing, Media, Advertisement, communications, or related field

•Master’s Degree or any related certificates in a related field is a strong plus

•3-5 years of work experience in the publication, media, journalism industry is a highly preferably

•Proven work as a marketing and/or sales executive

•Knowledge of modern marketing techniques

•High-level communication and marketing skills

•Proven track record of achieving sales targets

•Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

•Effective communication and negotiations skills

•Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Sales Force, and Photoshop or any other editing software is a must

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Job Title: Junior Economic Researcher

Job Description:

Support the Senior Economic Researcher in carrying out research and analysis of a broad range of economic issues related to the countries of the Gulf region, including their economic relations with the rest of the world. Working together with the Senior Economic Researcher to: conduct surveys and collect economic data; analyze economic data using mathematical models and statistical techniques; prepare economic reports, tables, and charts that present research results; interpret and forecast economic trends; design policies and make recommendations for solving economic problems; and write articles relating to economics for publication by the Gulf Research Center.

Required Expertise and Skills: Knowledge of Middle Eastern, Gulf and international economics; ability to analyze economic data using a variety of software programs, including spreadsheets, statistical analysis, and database management programs; good oral and written communication skills, creative and out-of-the-box thinking, ability to handle multi-task environment; ability to work effectively in multi-cultural settings; high-level of commitment to excellence.

Required Credentials: Bachelor’s degree with focus on economics or related specialization; minimum 3 years working experience in economics internationally and/or in the Gulf region; economic research experience; conference participation; and publications record.

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Job Title: Senior Economic Researcher

Job Description:

Carry out research and analysis of a broad range of economic issues related to the countries of the Gulf region, including their economic relations with the rest of the world. This work will include: conducting surveys and collecting economic data; analyzing economic data using mathematical models and statistical techniques; preparing economic reports, tables, and charts that present research results; interpreting and forecasting economic trends; designing policies and making recommendations for solving economic problems; and writing articles relating to economics for publication by the Gulf Research Center.

Required Expertise and Skills: Specialized knowledge of Middle Eastern, Gulf and international economics; academic and analytical economic research with policy applications; supervision of and participation in economic consultancy projects; economic event management; ability to analyze economic data using a variety of software programs, including spreadsheets, statistical analysis, and database management programs; fundraising; good oral and written communication skills, creative and out-of-the-box thinking, ability to handle multi-task environment; working and leading in multi-cultural settings; high-level of commitment to excellence.

Required Credentials: Master’s Degree – Economics or related specialization with emphasis on the Gulf / Middle East region; minimum 7 years working experience in economics internationally and in the Gulf region; field research experience; conference participation; and established economic publications record.

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