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NAAP-Boston Events Haiti Relief By Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP) & ACCESS
Haiti Relief
As a service to the Arab American donor community, the Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP) researched various humanitarian relief organizations currently addressing Haiti's needs and are highlighting six that we feel are meeting the most critical survival issues: American Red Cross, CARE, Catholic Relief Services, Doctors Without Borders, Mercy Corps, and Oxfam America. More information on these organziations is listed HERE
CAAP is a national program that harnesses the collective power of Arab American giving to strengthen the voice of our community. During this time of crisis in Haiti, Arab Americans can choose to give together through CAAP. By pooling your funds with other generous Arab American donors you strengthen your contribution, making a larger and more effective impact. You are recognized as an Arab American donor, while collectively supporting the people of Haiti.
If you are interested in donating, we would like to suggest the following option:
Use CAAP's free donor advised services by contributing on-line to CAAP and designating the recipient humanitarian relief organization. CAAP will forward the full amount in your name to the organization of your choice. Or, if you don't wish to designate the recipient organization, allow CAAP to make the selection in your name.
Click HERE to donate now!!
(Click here for more information)
When:
Monday March 15, 2010
Where: Center for Arab American Philanthropy
Jamie Kim, Director
2651 Saulino Court
Dearborn, MI 48120
Contact: Jamie Kim caap@centeraap.org |
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| Community Events & Notices ACCESS Seeks Director for National Outreach Department
Do you have a maste's degree in nonprofit management or a relevant humanities subject? Are you an exceptional manager with a passion for community organizing? ACCESS is searching for a new director for our National Outreach Department. In addition to a graduate degree, successful applicants will have at least four years of leadership and managerial experience, as well as strong oral and written communication skills and grant writing experience. The director's duties include but are not limited to providing leadership....for more information click here
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When:
Wednesday February 3, 2010 through Sunday February 28, 2010
Contact: Moe Hussein - 313-583-3355 mhussein@accesscommunity.org |
Leadership Update: Fellowship Opportunity & White House Jobs
February 1st, 2010
1- Meetings with DoJ & DHS
2- White House Jobs Update
3- International Fellowship; Deadline Approaching!
4- The PATRIOT Act
5- New York City Town Hall Forum
6- 2010 Census Update
1) Meetings with Attorney General Holder and DHS Secretary Napolitano
Last week, we met with Attorney General Eric Holder, along with ADC and MPAC, to discuss a wide range of issues of concern to our communities, including NSEERS, the PATRIOT Act, and other related issues. Our leaders proposed several ideas for broadening engagement opportunities between law enforcement and local communities, as well as deepening existing partnerships with the Department of Justice, both in Washington and cities around the country. Regular input from community leaders on reforming controversial policies, such as the 2003 Guidance on Racial Profiling and the DIOGs; community representation on policy working groups and advisory boards; and partnering to develop education and training programs at schools and universities are some of the opportunities for cooperation put forward during the discussion. Attorney General Holder was very helpful, emphasizing from experience that profiling is neither helpful from a law enforcement perspective, nor desirable from a civil rights one (click here to view the press release issued about the meeting). AAI President Jim Zogby also met with DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano last week, as part of ongoing meetings between AAI and the Department of Homeland Security, seeking further clarification of the full implications of the new TSA regulations for our community. We will keep you posted on the details as we get them.
2) White House Jobs Update
The White House is still in the process of hiring and making appointments. At recent meetings on personnel matters, we were reminded that the process can be slow, and each agency is at a different stage of hiring, but there is increased pressure to move the hiring process along for existing vacancies and anticipated openings. If you have previously applied for an appointment through www.whitehouse.gov, then your information and application are still there. The White House is working to increase communication with candidates, but if you have a specific question or concern, we can help get you answers. Please contact Hilary at hrobertson@... if:
You want to update your resume, personal information, or your job/appointment preferences
You want to submit your resume for a job or appointment
You have not heard back from the White House but would like to express your continued interest in an appointment
You have a question about your candidacy for a specific appointment or job
If you have submitted your resume to us but still have not applied through whitehouse.gov, you must apply through the White House website so your information is officially in their system. Go to https://app2.whitehouse.gov/ppo/ to begin your application. Please look through the Plum Book (http://www.gpoaccess.gov/plumbook/2008/index.html) for job listings and descriptions. The 2008 edition is the most recent edition, and it will not be updated again until 2012.
Tips from the Office of Presidential Personnel:
- Make your resume clear, descriptive, and concise to make it easy for them to find the information they need. This includes dates of jobs held (not just years, like 2004-2007), educational information including degree and date of graduation, and your specific functions and policy areas of expertise. For example, if you are an attorney, do you deal with labor laws? Tax issues? Healthcare lawsuits? Be as specific as you can be.
- Along the same lines, be specific in your accomplishments. If you are discussing your management experience, make sure to state what size budgets you manage or how many people you supervise.
- Utilize the space provided in the online application by adding descriptions with pertinent keywords. Different agencies search the database in different ways, so make sure they can find you.
- Be specific about what position you want, and which agency you want to work in. You will still be considered for other positions, but it helps the White House understand what type of job you are looking for, and it also helps them evaluate your qualifications for the job you're seeking. Also, be realistic in what you are qualified to apply for. If you apply to twelve different agencies and multiple jobs at each agency, you are doing yourself a disservice.
The bottom line: it up to you to show them that you are the ideal candidate for the position. Be clear and concise, and make it easy for the White House to see how qualified you are for the position you apply for.
3) International Fellowship; Deadline Approaching!
The deadline is rapidly approaching for a truly excellent fellowship opportunity for accomplished and influential young professionals between the ages of 25 and 40 who are active in politics (local, national, or international), civil society organizations, media, the business sector, local communities, faith-based movements, or other fields.
The Alliance of Civilizations International Fellowship Program (AoCIF) will take six Europeans and six North Americans to the MENA region, as well as twelve Middle Easterners and North Africans to Europe and the United States. The program will be based on the Marshall Memorial Fellowship, run by the GMF for over twenty seven years, GMF's partners on the AoCIF program are the Alliance of Civilizations of the United Nations, the League of Arab States, the Islamic Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) and the British Council.
Both groups will meet policymakers and academics, visit research centers and NGOs, in addition to meeting their counterparts depending on their field of interest.
For more information, including guidelines and criteria, please visit http://www.gmfus.org/aocif.
The deadline for applications is this Sunday, February 7th.
4) The PATRIOT Act
This Wednesday, AAI is collaborating with the Bill of Rights Defense Committee, along with a broad coalition, in putting together a lobby day to encourage the reform of the PATRIOT Act in a direction that will guarantee our constitutional rights. The lobby day on February 3rd "will include a morning briefing, advice on how to talk to your members of Congress, sessions with issue experts, meetings with your senators and representative, and an afternoon debrief." You can sign the letter promoting amendments to incorporate into the PATRIOT Act, or click here for more details. If anyone in the greater DC area is interested in getting involved in Wednesday's lobby day, please contact Omar Baddar via email at obaddar@..., or by phone at 202.429.9210 ext. 13.
5) New York City Town Hall Forum
On February 17th, AAI will be hosting a Town Hall forum in New York titled "Immigration Reform, Civil Liberties, and National Security," in collaboration with several local organizations. The event will host elected officials, policymakers, and community leaders to discuss the implications of the shifting immigration and national security policies for our community. Opening remarks will be delivered by Fatima Shama, Immigrant Affairs Commissioner at the New York City Mayor's Office. Based on the feedback of local groups, more than 150 people are estimated to be in attendance.
6) 2010 Census Update
AAI's "Trusted Voices" Public Service Announcement about the 2010 Census is on the verge of release, with endorsements from 19 partner organizations around the country. It will run both on television and in print, and if you know a media outlet that would be interested in showing the PSA, please let us know. Also, a reminder that AAI's Arab American Toolkit for the 2010 Census is now available online at www.aaiusa.org/census-toolkit. The Toolkit will help Arab American community leaders and activists do outreach and encourage participation in the upcoming Census. It includes extensive appendices in both English and Arabic; the online version will be updated to reflect national resources we hear about and partnership developments in the regions. A print version of the Toolkit is available to download.
When:
Sunday February 28, 2010 (an event will not be taken place on the said date; this is for posting purposes only) |
Call for Entries 2010: Palestinian Film Festival
The Boston Palestine Film Festival (BPFF) is now accepting entries for its fourth annual festival to be held in October of 2010.
Call for entries and submission form found here: http://bostonpalestinefilmfest.org/
http://bostonpalestinefilmfest.org/cfe2010/BPFF-CFE2010.pdf
http://bostonpalestinefilmfest.org/cfe2010/BPFF-CFE2010.doc
Submission deadline: March 1, 2010
The BPFF seeks to present the extraordinary narrative of a dispossessed people living in exile, under military occupation and siege, and within Israel. Palestinian cinema represents a powerful means of interpreting the collective identity, historic struggle, and surreal life circumstances and challenges that Palestinians presently face.
Eligibility
BPFF will showcase the diverse and creative work of all filmmakers (any nationality) exploring both historic and contemporary themes related to Palestinian culture, experience, and narrative.
The BPFF Selection Committee accepts films, videos, and digital media in the following categories:
* Feature Films
* Documentaries
* Shorts (including animated or experimental works)
* Youth Work (created by filmmakers under the age of 18)
Entries can be of any length. All foreign language entries must be subtitled in English. Entries should have been produced between 2005 and 10. Any works currently in production may be submitted as rough cuts. Selected works must be provided in final form with English subtitles no later than September 15th, 2010.
Formats accepted for Submission (for the selection process only):
DVD/VHS (PAL or NTSC) or QuickTime movies on CD (for shorts or youth work only)
Formats accepted for Exhibition (for presentation at the festival):
Film: 35mm and 16mm
Video: DigiBeta or BetaSP (NTSC preferred)
DVDs: The above formats are preferable to DVDs unless they are for a short film of under 15 minutes.) If only DVDs are available, we ask that you send final tested exhibition DVD copies (at least 2), even if you submitted copies of the film for consideration earlier. This is because DVDs experience wear and tear as we preview the film for the festival and we do not want any surprises on exhibition day.
Deadlines
Submission deadline: March 1, 2010
Early submissions are highly encouraged.
Filmmakers will be notified of selections via email by July 30th, 2010.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION
NO SUBMISSION WILL BE REVIEWED WITHOUT THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
1. Completed entry form - see page 4 of this file: pdf / doc
2. Two copies of each entry in DVD (PAL or NTSC) or CD (QuickTime movie)
3. Brief description or synopsis of entry (40-50 words) in English or Arabic
4. Brief biography of filmmaker and any previous screenings, awards, or promotional materials on the entry submitted
5. Two or more still photos from your film OF HIGH RESOLUTION (at least 300 dpi)
Entry forms must be postmarked by the submission deadline date and must be submitted by email or surface mail. Email is our strong preference.
Photos and pdfs should be submitted as follows:
For files sizes of 300dpi to 2MB: email or surface mail.
Forfiles sizes of greater than 2MB: surface mail OR uploaded to our FTP site www.sendspace.com - DropoBox name: BPFF.
To avoid damage to any materials shipped, please use bubble wrap mailers or boxes when mailing submissions. Please label all media with the title and date of the work.
Preview copies of all entries submitted will not be returned; they will be retained by BPFF and added to our library of submissions for future review.
Note: The shipping cost is the sole responsibility of the owner/distributor. BPFF is only responsible for the return shipping of the exhibited film/video to its owner/distributor. Our staff will take every precaution in handling all films and videos. However, BPFF cannot accept or assume responsibility for damage to, or loss of, materials submitted.
BPFF may consider paying for the cost of shipping materials for international or youth entries. Please contact us via email/phone to make your request.
BPFF Organizing Committee
submissions@bostonpalestinefilmfest.org
Boston Palestine Film Festival | 955 Massachusetts Ave. #333 | Cambridge | MA | 02139
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When:
Monday March 1, 2010
Where: Boston Palestine Film Festival
955 Massachusetts Ave. #333
Cambridge, MA 02139
Contact: submissions@bostonpalestinefilmfest.org |
Rachel Corrie Scholarship Program
Information and Application Form for the 2010 Scholarship
Application Deadline: April 5, 2010
The Palestinian American Women Association (PAWA) of Southern California has established the Rachel Corrie Scholarship Program to commemorate the life of American peace activist Rachel Corrie. It is in her honor and legacy that PAWA hopes to inspire future activists.
PURPOSE
The goal of the Rachel Corrie Scholarship Program is to empower young female activists in becoming leaders in the Arab community by cultivating their cultural and political understandings of Palestine. The Rachel Corrie Scholarship Program will act as a tool in broadening the scope of campus activism by linking the struggles of student activists in Palestine to local students in the United States.
REQUIREMENTS
- Local female university student
- At least 18 years of age
- Previous experience in community and/or campus activism
- Academic achievement
- Minimum 3.0 gpa
- Involvement in extracurricular activities and volunteer opportunities are a plus
TERMS OF SCHOLARSHIP
- The Rachel Corrie Scholarship Program will fund a Summer Semester (Summer 2008) at the prestigious Birzeit University in Birzeit, Palestine. For more information on the program visit: http://www.birzeit.edu/pas
P.O. Box 14
Birzeit, West Bank, Palestine
- Funding includes:
o Travel to and from Birzeit, Palestine
o Tuition and application processing fees
o Some living expenses
o Small amount for books and supplies
- Upon return from Birzeit, the award recipient will be expected to present her experiences and knowledge obtained while at Birzeit University.
- The scholarship is not renewable and may only be awarded once per individual.
For more information, please visit our webstie: http://www.pawasca.org
2010 Rachel Corrie Scholarship Program
APPLICATION FORM
PERSONAL INFOMRATION
Last_________________________________ First____________________________________
Address_______________________________ City__________________________________
State_________________________________
Zip Code______________________________
Email Address_________________________ Telephone_____________________________
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Transcripts: Please send an electronic version of all your transcripts to Rachel Corrie Scholarship Chair, Rana Sharif, Rachel.Corrie.Scholarship@gmail.com and mail to the address below hard copies as well. This includes official transcripts from ALL universities you have attended.
Name of University_______________________________________________________________
Address______________________________ City_________________________________
State________________________________
Zip Code_____________________________
Dates of Attendance___________________________________________________________
Grade Point Average______________________________________________________________
Name of University_______________________________________________________________
Address______________________________ City_________________________________
State________________________________
Zip Code_____________________________
Dates of Attendance___________________________________________________________
Grade Point Average______________________________________________________________
REFERENCES
Letters of reference are to be sent electronically directly to the Rachel Corrie Scholarship Coordinator, Rana Sharif, at Rachel.Corrie.Scholarship@gmail.com. Please indicate to those writing you letters of recommendation to include the following in the subject liner of the email with their letter: LAST NAME, First Name: Applicant for 2010 Rachel Corrie Scholarship.
Name of Referees:
1.Name____________________________________
Institution_______________________________ Relationship______________________________
2.Name____________________________________
Institution_______________________________ Relationship______________________________
3.Name____________________________________
Institution_______________________________ Relationship______________________________
EXTRACIRRICULAR/VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
Please list your extracurricular and volunteer activities from most recent to oldest.
1. Name of Activity ______________________________________________________________
Location_________________________________________________________________
Dates of involvement______________________________________________________________
Supervisor_______________________________________________________________
2. Name of Activity ______________________________________________________________
Location_________________________________________________________________
Dates of involvement______________________________________________________________ Supervisor_______________________________________________________________
3. Name of Activity ______________________________________________________________
Location_________________________________________________________________
Dates of involvement______________________________________________________________
Supervisor_______________________________________________________________
PERSONAL STATEMENT
Please include an essay of no more than 1000 words addressing the following questions:
- Why should you be selected for the scholarship?
- How would this experience benefit you?
- What contributions (both locally and in Palestine) would you hope to make by attending Birzeit University?
Picture: Please email along with your application, a recent photograph.
Upon review of all applicants, the PAWA Rachel Corrie Scholarship Coordinators will contact potential candidates to schedule an interview with the PAWA Board Members. Once our final selection is made, some additional information may be requested from the applicant selected.
Notice for Application: All material is to be submitted electronically. Please save all documents in Microsoft Word format and submit all them to: Rachel.Corrie.Scholarship@gmail.com.Please send all your documents in one email. In the subject-liner of all communication regarding the scholarship, please include: YOUR LAST NAME, First Name: Application for 2010 Rachel Corrie Scholarship.
Rachel Corrie Scholarship Check-list:
o Application form saved as a word document and filled out.
o Personal statement: save as word document and send electronically.
o Letters of reference: Ask your referees to send your letters electronically, to Rachel.Corrie.Scholarship@gmail.com and refer to the above portion on reference letters as to the appropriate subject header.
o Transcripts: An electronic copy along with a hard copy.
o Picture.
o Application, personal statement, electronic copy of transcript, and picture preferably should be sent together to Rachel.Corrie.Scholarship@ucla.edu. Again, make sure you include in the subject liner: YOUR LAST NAME, First Name: Applicant for 2010 Rachel Corrie Scholarship
o Address to send hard copy of transcripts:
Rachel Corrie Scholarship
c/o Rana Sharif
3210 Sawtelle Blvd. #103
Los Angeles, CA 90066
If you have any general questions, please contact Rana Sharif at sharif.ra@gmail.com.
In Solidarity!
Rana Sharif
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When:
Thursday April 15, 2010 Deadline for Applications
Contact: Rana Sharif Rachel.Corrie.Scholarship@gmail.com |
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Past NAAP-Boston Events
(click here for Past Community Events)
NAAP-BOSTON & ADCMA INVITES YOU TO GET OUT THE ARAB AMERICAN VOTE IN 2008 THIS SUNDAY!!!
The stakes have never been higher- we can't afford to be silent. Because Arab Americans live in key battleground states across the nation, now, more than ever, our voice counts!
Right now, just an hour or two of your time can remind hundreds of Arab Americans to vote on Election Day. Your call will encourage them to GET OUT AND VOTE and give our constituency the visibility it deserves regardless of who they vote for.
Join us this Sunday, October 26th from 5-7pm
Why: It's easy. It's important. It's our voice. It's our future. Yalla! Volunteer to help get out the Arab American VOTE!
How: Using AAI's Yalla Vote '08 Campaign: If you have a laptop and a cell phone, please bring both, as the Yalla Vote Virtual Phone Bank is web accessible.
When:
Sunday October 26, 2008
Where: ADC's Cambridge Office
2161 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02140
(Click here for a map)
Contact: Send RSVP's to Noreen noreen@naaponline.org | |
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| ADC Screening "The Visitor"
Followed by a discussion with:
Merrie Najimy
President
The American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee of Massachusetts
&
Laura Rotolo
Attorney/Human Rights Fellow
American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts
Free Pizza & Drinks!!
(Click here for more information)
When:
Tuesday October 14, 2008 7:00 PM
Where: Langdell North,
Harvard Law School
1545 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02138
(Click here for a map)
Contact: Omar Baddar omar@adcma.org | |
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| 10/12: Sunday Social this week!
Join us for a Sunday Social this weekend at the lovely Andala coffeehouse. Network with old friends and meet new connections.
In conjunction with AAI, and just in time for the voter registration deadline, we will have voter registration forms and registration information.
Questions? Contact Tania at tania@naaponline.org
When:
Sunday October 12, 2008 6 - 8 pm
Where: Andala Coffeehouse, 286 Franklin Street, Cambridge, MA
Contact: Tania tania@naaponline.org | |
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| Job Opening: Program Manager in East Jerusalem
Program Manager (Portfolio and Operations), Level GG
Based in East Jerusalem, with regular travel to Gaza. Reporting to CD, also based in East Jerusalem. Available fall 2008.
Job Description:
Contribute to CMU strategy & portfolio management; act as Head of Offices, both West Bank & Gaza; take the lead on Donor Coordination; provide input to the Blair Team.
David Craig
Director, West Bank & Gaza Department, World Bank
(Click here for more information)
When:
Monday July 14, 2008 through Tuesday September 30, 2008
Where: East Jerusalem
Contact: David Craig Acraig@worldbank.org | |
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| Al-Kindi Ensemble & The Whirling Derviches in Concert!
The Center of Arabic Culture is sponsoring the Al-Kindi Ensemble & The Whirling Derviches concert on September 20th, 2008 at Sanders Theatre at Harvard in Cambridge. Don't miss this historic event for a group touring the U.S.
"Al-Kindi troupe brings tradition back to Baalbeck
The Daily Star - Lebanon - August 21, 2000
Masters of oriental music bring a close to this year's festival
An evening of religious and secular music by the Ensemble Al-Kindî entranced and invigorated audience members to mark the last performance of this year's Baalbeck Festival.
Sitting amongst a lavishly decorated stage, draped in oriental rugs, the ensemble played two sets for a total of two and a half hour. Watching the rigid, technical expertise of French-born Julien Weiss on the qanoun contributed to the trance-like atmosphere even more so than the chanting of the vocalists...
Weiss demonstrated he is the ensemble's leader not only in name as his performance on the qanoun established the pace and direction of most songs...
Sarmini demonstrated why he's considered by many to be one of the most talented singers in Syria.
-Timothy Homan"
(Click here for more information)
When:
Saturday September 20, 2008
Where: Sander's Theater
Harvard University
45 Quincy Street
Cambridge, MA
(Click here for a map)
Contact: noreen@naaponline.org | |
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| Job Openings in Abu Dhabi for the Abu Dhabi Investment Council
A renowned sovereign wealth fund is seeking to hire a class of highly motivated entry-level job candidates or experienced professionals, for assignments ranging from 3 month internships to 2 year engagements. Candidates must display exceptional aptitude but also an enthusiastic and professional attitude to working in the investment business in a thriving new Abu Dhabi. Above all a candidate should possess an eagerness and passion to learn and grow in the company and industry.
Candidates ideally would have a background in finance, economics, statistics, or management. The work environment is fast-paced, high-energy, and deadline driven. The job provides opportunities for big responsibility and high exposure, but in a very flat structure and interactive setting. Successful candidates will report directly to the CIO and will assist in projects that cover many areas of the financial investment spectrum. Compensation is very competitive.
If you are interested, please provide a CV and a one-page cover letter that describes your qualifications and why you think you are the right candidate for this job opportunity. You can send any application material to Samir or Brian:
Samir Hammami, shammami@adcouncil.ae
Brian Manley, bmanley@adcouncil.ae
When:
Monday July 14, 2008 through Monday September 15, 2008
Where: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Contact: Samir Hammami shammami@adcouncil.ae | |
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| Jobs @ Google!
Google Engineering Site Director (Arabic Fluent) – Middle East
Google is looking for a highly technical, hands-on Engineering Site Director to drive Product and Technology initiatives for the Middle East/Arab World.
As the most senior engineer for Google in the region, the Engineering Site Director will be the face for Google's engineering effort in the Arab World.
The Engineering Site Director will be responsible for the overall planning, execution and success of projects with both regional and global impact.
In addition to leading the engineering team or teams in the Arab markets, the Engineering Site Director will work closely with Google's senior management team, as well as local officials, universities and professional organizations.
Please note that engineering management at Google is technical, i.e., candidates are expected to have a strong track record of technical accomplishments in addition to management accomplishments. Consequently a candidate must posses a strong and broad background in most aspects of Computer Science.
Candidates will be asked technical questions during your interviews.
Requirements:
- At least 10+ years of exceptional technical competence and accomplishment with a strong product development track record and continuing and enduring technical leadership throughout career
- Software background and large scale success developing web-based applications, ideally launched in the Arab market
- Entrepreneurial drive plus demonstrated ability to achieve goals in an innovative environment
- Relevant experience as hands-on manager of a large fast-paced dynamic engineering team
- Solid leadership skills and success in building a strong engineering team
- Strong project-management skills and proven history in product delivery
- Ability to operate and thrive in the face of ambiguity
- Can fit in well within an informal startup environment and quickly establish credibility with very capable engineers
- MS in Computer Science/Computer Engineering or PhD (preferred)
Please email a chronological resume to Nabil Khatib,nabilk@google.com. Do not hesitate to share with anyone or any group that could be interested.
Software Product Managers (Arabic Fluent) - Middle East
One of the many reasons Google consistently brings innovative, world-changing products to market is because of the collaborative work we do in Product Management. With eyes focused squarely on the future, our team works closely with creative and prolific engineers to help design and develop technologies that improve access to the world's information. We're responsible for guiding products throughout the execution cycle, focusing specifically on analysing, positioning, packaging, promoting and tailoring our solutions to all the markets where Google does business.
As a Product Manager at Google, you bridge the needs of our customers (users, advertisers and partners) and the creativity of our engineering teams. You combine outstanding product vision with the hands-on skills to work with engineers and deliver new products and features quickly to markets across Africa. Google Product Managers come from a wide range of backgrounds: many have successfully run their own software/web companies whilst others have delivered successful products for large software companies. They all combine a great instinct for developing compelling products with a strong academic background and technical aptitude to work with a world class engineering team and the business sense to drive local product goals and strategies.
Responsibilities:
- Launch products
- Identify market opportunities and define product vision and strategy
- Understand customer needs and gather product requirements
- Develop new products and enhance existing products
- Engage closely with the engineering team to help determine the best technical implementation methods as well as a reasonable execution schedule
Requirements:
- Computer Science degree. Masters or PhD preferred
- MBA degree highly regarded
- End to end Product Management experience of software / web technologies
- Hands-on developing Internet products and technologies
- Entrepreneurial drive with appreciation of user-experience, business, and commercial issues
- Understanding of the Internet, Search Engine, and On-Line Advertising spaces
Please email a chronological resume to Nabil Khatib,nabilk@google.com. Do not hesitate to share with anyone or any group that could be interested.
Software Engineers (Arabic Fluent) - Middle East
Software Engineering Technical Leads/ Managers (Arabic Fluent)- Middle East
Software Engineering positions require a significant work history, experience developing web-based applications, expertise in data structures, algorithms, and complexity analysis, fluency in one or more of C, C++, Java, fluency in one of more of Shell, PHP, Perl or Python, solid working knowledge of Unix, preferably Linux, SQL and MySQL are a plus. Applicants must have BA/BS in Computer Science, MS or PhD (a plus).
These positions require exceptional programming skills, excellent algorithmic and analytical skills, and a strong aptitude for building high-performance, scalable computer systems. Our recent work encompasses a broad spectrum of computer science research areas, including: Large scale distributed systems design, Information retrieval, Natural language processing, machine learning and data mining, algorithms and data structures research and user interface research.
To get a clearer idea about your experience, please briefly reply to these questions and email back with your chronological resume:
- What are your strongest areas of expertise and interest?
- What are your preferred programming languages?
- Please rate yourself in them as (beginner, intermediate or advanced).If working, how much programming do you typically do during a week in your last 2 jobs?Please indicate in percentage (%) form.
- Please briefly describe your experience and knowledge of the technology market in the Arab World.
Please email a chronological resume to Nabil Khatib,nabilk@google.com. Do not hesitate to share with anyone or any group that could be interested.
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Join CAC for a night of comedy and music with comedians Dean Obeidallah and Eman. Amreeka composer Kareem Roustom will also contribute a night of comedic music.