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<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles & Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>Position: Director of Institute of Private Training Classification: Senior Administrative and Academic Leadership- Director Level Reports To: VP for university engagements About The American International University American International University (AIU) is a private institution in Kuwait, founded in 2019, offering undergraduate programs based on the American model of higher education. AIU provides degrees in Engineering, Architecture and Design, Business Administration, Arts and Sciences, and Education, with English as the language of instruction. The University is committed to fostering intellectual, cultural, and personal growth, preparing graduates for leadership roles in a global society. AIU is executing its RISE Strategy 2PHONE_NUMBER, a five-year institutional transformation encompassing research development, international institutional accreditation, student success, and community engagement. A central strategic objective is establishing AIU's presence in international university rankings and benchmarking its performance against regional and global peers. The Director of Global Excellence and Benchmarking leads this agenda. For more information, visit: www.aiu.edu.kw Department Profile The Institute for Private Training (IPT) is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering executive education, professional development, customized corporate training, consultancy services, and workforce development programmes. IPT collaborates with government entities, private sector organizations, international institutions, and professional associations to deliver high-quality learning solutions that address national priorities and industry needs. The Institute plays a strategic role in strengthening AIU's engagement with external stakeholders, diversifying institutional revenue, enhancing professional education, and supporting the University's contribution to national human capital development. Scope of Work The Director of the Institute for Private Training (IPT) provides strategic leadership for AIU's executive education, professional development, and workforce development initiatives. Reporting to the Vice President for University Engagements, the Director is responsible for developing and implementing the Institute's strategic vision, expanding its portfolio of professional training and executive education programmes, ensuring operational excellence, and driving sustainable business growth. Working in close collaboration with the Partnership Office under the Office of the Vice President for University Engagements, the Director will identify, establish, and strengthen strategic partnerships with government entities, private sector organizations, international universities, professional associations, and industry leaders. These partnerships will support the co-development of executive education programmes, customized corporate training, professional certifications, consultancy services, applied research initiatives, and other collaborative activities that advance AIU's strategic objectives and contribute to Kuwait Vision 2035. The Director will lead business development activities, identify emerging market opportunities, oversee programme quality and financial performance, promote innovation in executive education, and position IPT as a leading provider of professional training and lifelong learning within Kuwait and the GCC region. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement the strategic plan for the Institute for Private Training in alignment with AIU's RISE Strategy and Kuwait Vision 2035. Lead the growth and development of executive education, professional development, customized corporate training, consultancy services, and lifelong learning initiatives. Develop sustainable business strategies to increase institutional revenue through executive education, corporate training, professional certification programmes, and strategic partnerships. Work closely with the Partnership Office to establish and strengthen collaborations with government entities, private sector organizations, international universities, accreditation bodies, and professional organizations. Identify emerging workforce development needs and design innovative programmes that respond to market demand. Lead the development, implementation, quality assurance, and continuous improvement of executive education and professional training programmes. Expand AIU's portfolio of internationally recognized professional certifications and executive education offerings. Prepare annual business plans, operational plans, budgets, and key performance indicators to ensure sustainable institutional growth. Monitor programme quality, client satisfaction, financial performance, and operational effectiveness using measurable performance indicators. Promote innovation, digital learning, artificial intelligence applications, and emerging technologies within executive education and professional training. Represent AIU and IPT at national, regional, and international events, conferences, and professional forums to enhance institutional visibility and establish new strategic opportunities. Collaborate with AIU's academic schools, research centers, and administrative departments to develop interdisciplinary professional education programmes. Ensure compliance with all relevant University policies and applicable regulatory and quality assurance requirements Reporting Departments (If Applicable) Institute for Private Training (IPT) Coordinator Minimum Qualifications: Education Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Education, Business Administration, Management, Information Systems, Data Science, Organizational Development, Strategic Management, or a related field. A Master's degree in one of the above disciplines is preferred. Experience Minimum ten (10) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in executive education, professional training, higher education, organizational development, workforce development, consulting, or a related field. Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, business development, and institutional or organizational growth. Proven experience in establishing and managing partnerships with government entities, private sector organizations, international institutions, or professional associations. Experience in developing and delivering executive education, professional certification, customized training, or workforce development programmes. Demonstrated experience managing budgets, generating revenue, and achieving business growth objectives.</p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"><b>Minimum Qualifications:</b></p><p><b>Education</b> Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Education, Business Administration, Management, Information Systems, Data Science, Organizational Development, Strategic Management, or a related field. A Master's degree in one of the above disciplines is preferred.</p><p><b>Experience</b> Minimum ten (10) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in executive education, professional training, higher education, organizational development, workforce development, consulting, or a related field. Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, business development, and institutional or organizational growth. Proven experience in establishing and managing partnerships with government entities, private sector organizations, international institutions, or professional associations. Experience in developing and delivering executive education, professional certification, customized training, or workforce development programmes. Demonstrated experience managing budgets, generating revenue, and achieving business growth objectives. Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and working with senior executives, government officials, and external stakeholders.</p><p><b>Technical Knowledge</b> Strategic planning and institutional development. Executive education and professional training management. Business development and partnership management. Programme design and quality assurance. Budgeting and financial management. Digital learning platforms and emerging educational technologies. Performance management and KPI development.</p><p><b>Skills and Competencies</b> Proven leadership and people management skills with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and foster a high-performance culture. Excellent knowledge of private training, professional development, and continuing education best practices. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic language proficiency is an advantage. Knowledge of workforce development trends, professional certifications, and industry training requirements.</p><b>Preferred Qualifications</b><p>Master's degree in Education, Business Administration, Management, Information Systems, Data Science, Strategic Management, Organizational Development, or a related field. Experience working with higher education institutions, executive education centers, or professional training organizations. Experience establishing strategic partnerships with government entities, private sector organizations, international institutions, or professional associations. Demonstrated success in business development, revenue generation, and expanding professional training or executive education services. Experience developing customized corporate training, executive education, consultancy, or professional certification programmes. Knowledge of Kuwait's higher education sector, workforce development priorities, and Kuwait Vision 2035. Experience managing international collaborations and cross-sector partnerships. Experience integrating digital technologies, AI-enabled solutions, or innovative learning approaches into professional training and executive education. Professional certifications in leadership, project management, quality management, executive education, or organizational development are considered an asset.</p><p></p></section>
<p><h4>Job summary</h4>
<p>Employee will be part of the deployment pool and will be required to support deployments to various CONUS/OCONUS locations, as required. This position will require the member to be flexible in the support of assigned deployment/work schedules.</p>
<p>Employee will assemble, disassemble, renovate, transport, load, deactivate, modify, destroy, and handle munitions including missiles, precision, and gravity bombs. Work on the installation, configuration changes, modification, repair and adjustment of aircraft armament systems and components. Perform maintenance modifications, destruction, and demilitarization of ammunition and explosive components. Operate computer hardware and software utilities and manual records in order to perform stock control and accounting procedures. Inspect bomb release systems and missile launchers to determine need for repair or destruction in support of Reaper Series RPA maintenance.</p>
<p>Additionally, employee may conduct inspection, maintenance, and storage of munitions and support equipment. Support weapons loading and armament systems and related matters. Support quality assurance, compliance, continuity, and standardization of munitions programs. Attend weapons safety course, load certification and related activities. Provide technical inputs to managers in matters of weapons management, inventory, and maintenance, loading, and armament systems. Assist with availability and serviceability of munitions to support emerging customer requirements.</p>
<p>USAF equivalent position is Munitions/Weapons Technician Apprentice.</p>
<h4>Essential responsibilities:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Perform basic work in the installation, configuration changes, modification, repair and adjustment of aircraft armament systems and components.</li>
<li>Perform basic maintenance modification, destruction and demilitarization on ammunition and explosive components.</li>
<li>Operate basic computer hardware and software/utilities and manual records in order to perform stock control and accounting procedures.</li>
<li>Inspect bomb release systems and missile launchers to determine need for repair or destruction.</li>
<li>Assist in management of all inspection, maintenance, and storage of munitions and support equipment.</li>
<li>Support quality assurance, compliance, continuity, and standardization of munitions programs.</li>
<li>Provide technical inputs to management in matters of weapons management, inventory, maintenance, loading, and armament systems.</li>
<li>Maintain weapons certification and currency.</li>
<li>Assist with availability and serviceability of munitions to support and meet customer requirements.</li>
<li>Perform all other duties as assigned or requested.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Minimum requirements:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Must have high school diploma or have completed relevant military and/or vocational technical school curriculum.</li>
<li>Minimum of one year of actual aircraft munitions/weapons maintenance experience required.</li>
<li>Completed USAF Munitions/Weapons Tech School or DoD equivalent.</li>
<li>Must possess basic knowledge of technical publications related to aircraft maintenance.</li>
<li>Must be able to perform increment monitor duties to include but not limited to equipment/cargo preparation, documentation, pallet build-up, and hazardous cargo.</li>
<li>Must be able to inspect and operate ground support and auxiliary equipment.</li>
<li>Must achieve a passing grade in all required courses/certifications for continued employment, as needed.</li>
<li>Employee must meet all OCONUS deployment criteria, to include pre-deployment medical screening, as a condition of employment.</li>
<li>Must be able to deploy to forward locations (other countries) as directed by the government.</li>
<li>Must be able to lift, carry and/or wear military issued equipment in excess of 50 pounds for extended periods.</li>
<li>Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.</li>
<li>Must have had an active secret US government clearance within the last 12 months. Note: US citizenship is required to obtain a secret clearance.</li>
<li>Must be able to maintain required DoD security clearance commensurate with the assigned duties during employment.</li>
<li>Must submit updated SF-86 within 30 days of hire start date.</li>
<li>Must have current/active state issued driver’s license.</li>
<li>Must be able to acquire and maintain a valid flight-line government driver’s license.</li>
<li>Must have valid U.S. passport with a minimum of two years remaining with at least two facing pairs (four total) of blank visa pages.</li>
<li>Must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated with booster. Accommodations may be available under limited circumstances.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Preferred qualifications:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Associate degree in a relevant career field.</li>
<li>RPA deployment experience.</li>
<li>Prior experience as a defense contractor.</li>
<li>Munitions/weapons experience within the last 10 years.</li>
</ul></p><p></p>
<p><h4>Job summary</h4>
<p>Employee will be part of the deployment pool and will be required to support deployments to various CONUS/OCONUS locations, as required. This position will require the member to be flexible in the support of assigned deployment/work schedules. Member will perform and inspect organizational and intermediate level electronic maintenance and modifications on RPA systems and support equipment, as required. Lastly, this position requires an individual that can apply basic technical knowledge to solve complex problems by interpreting Air Force technical orders, manufacturers’ manuals/instructions or similar documents through the usage of test equipment/instruments to affect repairs.</p>
<p>USAF equivalent position is Avionics Technician Apprentice.</p>
<h4>Essential responsibilities:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Applies basic technical knowledge to solve unusually complex problems that affect operational and maintenance capabilities.</li>
<li>Requires a basic understanding of the interrelationships of circuits and associated systems.</li>
<li>Exercises independent judgment in performing assigned tasks in conjunction with designated direction from production staff, avionic leads, avionics/com technician IIIs, or avionics technician IIs.</li>
<li>Uses common and complex test instruments in the performance of assigned duties.</li>
<li>Maintains, repairs, and installs various types of electronic equipment and related devices.</li>
<li>Applies basic technical knowledge of electronics principles in determining malfunctions and applies skill in restoring equipment operations.</li>
<li>Must be able to work with limited supervision.</li>
<li>Performs all other duties as assigned or requested.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Minimum requirements:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Must have high school diploma or have completed relevant military and/or vocational technical school curriculum.</li>
<li>Minimum of one year of actual aircraft avionics and/or GCS maintenance experience required.</li>
<li>Must have basic knowledge of basic and complex electronics maintenance and repair.</li>
<li>Must have basic knowledge of RFF systems, components, and accessories.</li>
<li>Must possess general understanding of technical publications related to aircraft electronics maintenance.</li>
<li>Must know basic theory and principles of operation of engines, accessories and components, theory of flight and electronic flight controls, and have a thorough understanding of electrical and electronic principles.</li>
<li>Must be capable of using and reading blueprints, wiring diagrams, and data tables.</li>
<li>Must be eligible to gain and maintain one of the following IAT Level II certifications: CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, Security+ CE, SSCP, or GSEC, IAW DOD 8570.01-M commensurate with the assigned duties within 90 days of hire or after the second deployment.</li>
<li>Must be able to inspect and operate ground support and auxiliary equipment.</li>
<li>Must achieve a passing grade in all required courses/certifications for continued employment, as needed.</li>
<li>Employee must meet all OCONUS deployment criteria, to include pre-deployment medical screening, as a condition of employment.</li>
<li>Must be able to deploy to forward locations (other countries) as directed by the government.</li>
<li>Must be able to lift, carry and/or wear military issued equipment in excess of 50 pounds for extended periods.</li>
<li>Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.</li>
<li>Must submit updated SF-86 within 30 days of hire start date.</li>
<li>Must have had an active secret US government clearance within the last 12 months. Note: US citizenship is required to obtain a secret clearance.</li>
<li>Must be able to maintain required DoD security clearance commensurate with the assigned duties during employment.</li>
<li>Must have current/active state issued driver’s license.</li>
<li>Must have valid U.S. passport with a minimum of two years remaining with at least two facing pairs (four total) of blank visa pages.</li>
<li>Must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated with booster. Accommodations may be available under limited circumstances.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Preferred qualifications:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Current IAT Level II certification.</li>
<li>RPA deployment experience.</li>
<li>Prior experience as a defense contractor.</li>
<li>MQ-9 experience as an avionics technician.</li>
<li>Avionics technician experience within the last 10 years.</li>
</ul></p><p></p>
<p><h4>Job summary</h4>
<p>Employee will be part of the deployment pool and will be required to support deployments to various CONUS/OCONUS locations, as required. This position will require the member to be flexible in the support of assigned deployment/work schedules.</p>
<p>Employee will assemble, disassemble, renovate, transport, load, deactivate, modify, destroy, and handle munitions including missiles, precision, and gravity bombs. Work on the installation, configuration changes, modification, repair and adjustment of aircraft armament systems and components. Perform maintenance modifications, destruction, and demilitarization of ammunition and explosive components. Operate computer hardware and software utilities and manual records in order to perform stock control and accounting procedures. Inspect bomb release systems and missile launchers to determine need for repair or destruction in support of Reaper Series RPA maintenance.</p>
<p>Additionally, employee may conduct inspection, maintenance, and storage of munitions and support equipment. Support weapons loading and armament systems and related matters. Support quality assurance, compliance, continuity, and standardization of munitions programs. Attend weapons safety course, load certification and related activities. Provide technical inputs to managers in matters of weapons management, inventory, and maintenance, loading, and armament systems. Assist with availability and serviceability of munitions to support emerging customer requirements.</p>
<p>USAF equivalent position is Munitions/Weapons Technician Apprentice.</p>
<h4>Essential responsibilities:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Perform basic work in the installation, configuration changes, modification, repair and adjustment of aircraft armament systems and components.</li>
<li>Perform basic maintenance modification, destruction and demilitarization on ammunition and explosive components.</li>
<li>Operate basic computer hardware and software/utilities and manual records in order to perform stock control and accounting procedures.</li>
<li>Inspect bomb release systems and missile launchers to determine need for repair or destruction.</li>
<li>Assist in management of all inspection, maintenance, and storage of munitions and support equipment.</li>
<li>Support quality assurance, compliance, continuity, and standardization of munitions programs.</li>
<li>Provide technical inputs to management in matters of weapons management, inventory, maintenance, loading, and armament systems.</li>
<li>Maintain weapons certification and currency.</li>
<li>Assist with availability and serviceability of munitions to support and meet customer requirements.</li>
<li>Perform all other duties as assigned or requested.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Minimum requirements:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Must have high school diploma or have completed relevant military and/or vocational technical school curriculum.</li>
<li>Minimum of one year of actual aircraft munitions/weapons maintenance experience required.</li>
<li>Completed USAF Munitions/Weapons Tech School or DoD equivalent.</li>
<li>Must possess basic knowledge of technical publications related to aircraft maintenance.</li>
<li>Must be able to perform increment monitor duties to include but not limited to equipment/cargo preparation, documentation, pallet build-up, and hazardous cargo.</li>
<li>Must be able to inspect and operate ground support and auxiliary equipment.</li>
<li>Must achieve a passing grade in all required courses/certifications for continued employment, as needed.</li>
<li>Employee must meet all OCONUS deployment criteria, to include pre-deployment medical screening, as a condition of employment.</li>
<li>Must be able to deploy to forward locations (other countries) as directed by the government.</li>
<li>Must be able to lift, carry and/or wear military issued equipment in excess of 50 pounds for extended periods.</li>
<li>Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.</li>
<li>Must have had an active secret US government clearance within the last 12 months. Note: US citizenship is required to obtain a secret clearance.</li>
<li>Must be able to maintain required DoD security clearance commensurate with the assigned duties during employment.</li>
<li>Must submit updated SF-86 within 30 days of hire start date.</li>
<li>Must have current/active state issued driver’s license.</li>
<li>Must be able to acquire and maintain a valid flight-line government driver’s license.</li>
<li>Must have valid U.S. passport with a minimum of two years remaining with at least two facing pairs (four total) of blank visa pages.</li>
<li>Must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated with booster. Accommodations may be available under limited circumstances.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Preferred qualifications:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Associate degree in a relevant career field.</li>
<li>RPA deployment experience.</li>
<li>Prior experience as a defense contractor.</li>
<li>Munitions/weapons experience within the last 10 years.</li>
</ul></p><p></p>
<p><h4>Job description</h4>
<p>Employee will be part of the deployment pool and will be required to support deployments to various CONUS/OCONUS locations, as required. This position will require the member to be flexible in the support of assigned deployment/work schedules.</p>
<p>Employee will assemble, disassemble, renovate, transport, load, deactivate, modify, destroy, and handle munitions including missiles, precision, and gravity bombs. Work on the installation, configuration changes, modification, repair and adjustment of aircraft armament systems and components. Perform maintenance modifications, destruction, and demilitarization of ammunition and explosive components. Operate computer hardware and software utilities and manual records in order to perform stock control and accounting procedures. Inspect bomb release systems and missile launchers to determine need for repair or destruction in support of Reaper Series RPA maintenance.</p>
<p>Additionally, employee may conduct inspection, maintenance, and storage of munitions and support equipment. Support weapons loading and armament systems and related matters. Support quality assurance, compliance, continuity, and standardization of munitions programs. Attend weapons safety course, load certification and related activities. Provide technical inputs to managers in matters of weapons management, inventory, and maintenance, loading, and armament systems. Assist with availability and serviceability of munitions to support emerging customer requirements.</p>
<p>USAF equivalent position is Munitions/Weapons Technician Apprentice.</p>
<h4>Essential responsibilities:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Perform basic work in the installation, configuration changes, modification, repair and adjustment of aircraft armament systems and components.</li>
<li>Perform basic maintenance modification, destruction and demilitarization on ammunition and explosive components.</li>
<li>Operate basic computer hardware and software/utilities and manual records in order to perform stock control and accounting procedures.</li>
<li>Inspect bomb release systems and missile launchers to determine need for repair or destruction.</li>
<li>Assist in management of all inspection, maintenance, and storage of munitions and support equipment.</li>
<li>Support quality assurance, compliance, continuity, and standardization of munitions programs.</li>
<li>Provide technical inputs to management in matters of weapons management, inventory, maintenance, loading, and armament systems.</li>
<li>Maintain weapons certification and currency.</li>
<li>Assist with availability and serviceability of munitions to support and meet customer requirements.</li>
<li>Perform all other duties as assigned or requested.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Minimum requirements:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Must have high school diploma or have completed relevant military and/or vocational technical school curriculum.</li>
<li>Minimum of one year of actual aircraft munitions/weapons maintenance experience required.</li>
<li>Completed USAF Munitions/Weapons Tech School or DoD equivalent.</li>
<li>Must possess basic knowledge of technical publications related to aircraft maintenance.</li>
<li>Must be able to perform increment monitor duties to include but not limited to equipment/cargo preparation, documentation, pallet build-up, and hazardous cargo.</li>
<li>Must be able to inspect and operate ground support and auxiliary equipment.</li>
<li>Must achieve a passing grade in all required courses/certifications for continued employment, as needed.</li>
<li>Employee must meet all OCONUS deployment criteria, to include pre-deployment medical screening, as a condition of employment.</li>
<li>Must be able to deploy to forward locations (other countries) as directed by the government.</li>
<li>Must be able to lift, carry and/or wear military issued equipment in excess of 50 pounds for extended periods.</li>
<li>Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.</li>
<li>Must have had an active secret US government clearance within the last 12 months. Note: US citizenship is required to obtain a secret clearance.</li>
<li>Must be able to maintain required DoD security clearance commensurate with the assigned duties during employment.</li>
<li>Must submit updated SF-86 within 30 days of hire start date.</li>
<li>Must have current/active state issued driver’s license.</li>
<li>Must be able to acquire and maintain a valid flight-line government driver’s license.</li>
<li>Must have valid U.S. passport with a minimum of two years remaining with at least two facing pairs (four total) of blank visa pages.</li>
<li>Must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated with booster. Accommodations may be available under limited circumstances.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Preferred qualifications:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Associate degree in a relevant career field.</li>
<li>RPA deployment experience.</li>
<li>Prior experience as a defense contractor.</li>
<li>Munitions/weapons experience within the last 10 years.</li>
</ul></p><p></p>
<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles & Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p> <b>Job Summary</b> </p> <p>Employee will be part of the Deployment Pool and will be required to support deployments to various CONUS/OCONUS locations, as required. This position will require the member to be flexible in the support of assigned deployment/work schedules. </p> <p> </p> <p>Employee will assemble, disassemble, renovate, transport, load, deactivate, modify, destroy, and handle munitions including missiles, precision, and gravity bombs. Work on the installation, configuration changes, modification, repair and adjustment of aircraft armament systems and components. Perform maintenance modifications, destruction, and demilitarization of ammunition and explosive components. Operate computer hardware and software utilities and manual records in order to perform stock control and accounting procedures. Inspect bomb release systems and missile launchers to determine need for repair or destruction in support of Reaper Series RPA maintenance. </p> <p> </p> <p>Additionally, employee may conduct inspection, maintenance, and storage of munitions and support equipment. Support weapons loading and armament systems and related matters. Support quality assurance, compliance, continuity, and standardization of munitions programs. Attend weapons safety course, load certification and related activities. Provide technical inputs to managers in matters of weapons management, inventory, and maintenance, loading, and armament systems. Assist with availability and serviceability of munitions to support emerging customer requirements. </p> <p> </p> <p>USAF equivalent position is Munitions/Weapons Technician Apprentice.<b> </b> </p> <p> </p> <p> <b>Essential Responsibilities: </b> </p> <p> </p> <p> Perform basic work in the installation, configuration changes, modification, repair and adjustment of aircraft armament systems and components. </p> <p> Perform basic maintenance modification, destruction and demilitarization on ammunition and explosive components. </p> <p> Operate basic computer hardware and software/utilities and manual records in order to perform stock control and accounting procedures. </p> <p> Inspect bomb release systems and missile launchers to determine need for repair or destruction. </p> <p> Assist in management of all inspection, maintenance, and storage of munitions and support equipment. </p> <p> Support quality assurance, compliance, continuity, and standardization of munitions programs. </p> <p> Provide technical inputs to management in matters of weapons management, inventory, maintenance, loading, and armament systems. </p> <p> Maintain weapons certification and currency. </p> <p> Assist with availability and serviceability of munitions to support and meet customer requirements. </p> <p> Perform all other duties as assigned or requested.</p> <p> </p> <p> <b>Minimum Requirements:</b> </p> <p> </p> <p> Must have High School diploma or have completed relevant military and/or vocational technical school curriculum. </p> <p> Minimum of one year of actual Aircraft Munitions/Weapons maintenance experience required. </p> <p> Completed USAF Munitions/Weapons Tech School or DoD equivalent. </p> <p> Must possess basic knowledge of technical publications related to aircraft maintenance. </p> <ul> <li>Must be able to perform Increment Monitor duties to include but not limited to equipment/cargo preparation, documentation, pallet build-up, and hazardous cargo</li> </ul> <p> Must be able to inspect and operate ground support and auxiliary equipment. </p> <p> Must achieve a passing grade in all required courses/certifications for continued employment, as needed. </p> <p> Employee must meet all OCONUS deployment criteria, to include pre-deployment medical screening, as a condition of employment. </p> <ul> <li>Must be able to Deploy to Forward Locations (other countries) as Directed by the Government.</li> </ul> <p> Must be able to lift, carry and/or wear Military Issued Equipment in excess of 50 pounds for extended periods. </p> <p> Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English. </p> <p> Must have had an Active Secret US Government Clearance within the last 12 months. Note: US citizenship is required to obtain a Secret clearance. </p> <p> Must be able to maintain required DoD security clearance commensurate with the assigned duties during employment.</p> <p> Must submit updated SF-86 within 30 days of hire start date. </p> <p> Must have current/active State Issued Driver s License. </p> <p> Must be able to acquire and maintain a valid flight-line Government Driver s License. </p> <p> Must have valid U.S. Passport with a minimum of two years remaining with at least two facing pairs (four total) of blank Visa pages. </p> <p> Must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated with booster. Accommodations may be available under limited circumstances.</p> <p> </p> <p> <b> Preferred Qualifications:</b> </p> <p> <b> </b> </p> <p> Associate degree in a relevant career field. </p> <p> RPA Deployment Experience. </p> <p> Prior Experience as a Defense Contractor. </p> <p> Munitions/Weapons experience within the last 10 years<b>. </b> </p> <p> </p></div></section>
<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles & Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>Position: Director, Office of Faculty Affairs (OFA) Classification: Director Level Reports To: Vice President for Academic Affairs About The American International University American International University (AIU) is a private institution in Kuwait, founded in 2019, offering undergraduate programs in Engineering, Architecture and Design, Business Administration, Arts and Sciences, and Education, delivered in English on the American model of higher education. AIU serves a community of over 3,000 students and is executing the RISE Strategy 2.0, a five-year institutional transformation anchored in research development, WSCUC international accreditation, student success, and community engagement. Faculty excellence is one of AIU's greatest strategic assets and an essential enabler of every pillar of the RISE Strategy. Outstanding teaching, meaningful scholarship, effective service, academic leadership, and institutional innovation all depend upon attracting, supporting, developing, recognising, and retaining exceptional faculty. The Director of the Office of Faculty Affairs is responsible for creating an institutional environment in which faculty thrive throughout their academic careers, strengthening academic excellence, shared governance, leadership development, and institutional effectiveness while supporting AIU's ambitions for WSCUC accreditation and long-term academic distinction. For more information, visit: www.aiu.edu.kw Department Profile The Office of Faculty Affairs (OFA) is AIU's institutional hub for faculty success, academic engagement, academic career development, shared governance, and institutional faculty excellence. Operating under the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Office serves all Schools, the Foundation Programme, and future graduate programmes, working collaboratively with more than 120 full-time faculty together with adjunct, visiting, and future clinical faculty. The Office is established as one of AIU's strategic academic support units under the RISE Strategy, with the Director serving as its founding leader responsible for developing the Office's policies, programmes, partnerships, operational culture, and long-term strategic direction. Working collaboratively with Human Resources, Deans, Department Chairs, the Centre for Teaching & Learning, the Office of Graduate Studies, the Office of Research and Scholarly Activity, the Registrar, Quality Assurance, Student Affairs, Library Services, and other institutional units, the Director ensures that faculty-related academic matters are coordinated consistently across the University while maintaining a clear distinction from Human Resources' employment responsibilities. The Office complements but does not replace the responsibilities of Human Resources. Human Resources remains responsible for employment administration, contracts, payroll, benefits, immigration, and employee relations, while the Office of Faculty Affairs provides academic leadership, coordination, guidance, and support on matters relating to faculty success, academic development, governance, academic progression, recognition, and institutional effectiveness. The Office carries four interconnected institutional mandates: 1. Faculty Success & Engagement Building an academic environment in which faculty are supported throughout every stage of their academic careers through mentoring, engagement, recognition, wellbeing, professional growth, leadership development, and institutional support. 2. Academic Career Development & Recognition Supporting promotion, academic rank progression, leadership development, succession planning, recognition, awards, and continuous academic growth. 3. Academic Policies & Shared Governance Promoting transparent governance, institutional consistency, academic integrity, faculty participation in decision-making, and continuous policy development. 4. Institutional Excellence & Faculty Effectiveness Supporting institutional effectiveness, accreditation, academic quality, faculty engagement, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration in support of AIU's long-term academic mission. Scope of Work The Director of the Office of Faculty Affairs provides strategic and operational leadership across six interconnected institutional domains that collectively support faculty excellence, institutional effectiveness, academic quality, and shared governance. The Director serves as the University's principal academic administrator for faculty affairs, providing leadership in the development and implementation of faculty-related academic policies, career development initiatives, governance structures, recognition programmes, academic support services, and institutional planning. The Director is simultaneously a strategic advisor, policy leader, governance specialist, faculty advocate, organisational developer, and institutional partner. This is not a role focused on employment administration; rather, it is a leadership position responsible for creating an institutional environment in which faculty are supported, recognised, developed, and empowered to contribute fully to AIU's academic mission. The Director operates primarily as a strategic leader, advisor, facilitator, and institutional partner, working collaboratively with Human Resources and other University offices rather than duplicating their operational responsibilities. This position requires a leader capable of building relationships across the institution, promoting collaboration, supporting faculty success, and ensuring that faculty-related academic processes are fair, transparent, consistent, and aligned with AIU's strategic priorities. Key Responsibilities 1. Faculty Success and Academic Engagement Develop a comprehensive institutional strategy supporting faculty success throughout the academic career lifecycle. Establish and coordinate faculty mentoring programmes for new, early-career, international, and newly promoted faculty. Coordinate faculty orientation and academic transition activities in collaboration with Human Resources and the Centre for Teaching & Learning. Promote interdisciplinary collaboration among faculty across schools. Develop programmes supporting faculty engagement and institutional belonging. Coordinate faculty networking events, retreats, academic forums, and engagement initiatives. Support faculty wellbeing through collaboration with relevant institutional offices. Facilitate communication between Academic Affairs and faculty. Serve as an accessible resource for faculty seeking guidance on academic policies and procedures. Promote an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative academic culture. Coordinate faculty recognition and appreciation initiatives. Support retention of high-performing faculty through engagement initiatives. Develop institutional faculty engagement and satisfaction surveys.</p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><h2>Minimum Qualifications:</h2><p><strong>Education</strong></p><ul><li>Earned doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) from an accredited institution.</li><li>Academic qualifications suitable for appointment to an academic rank at Assistant Professor or above. Associate Professor or Professor preferred.</li></ul><p><strong>Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in higher education administration, including at least three (3) years in academic leadership.</li><li>Demonstrated experience supporting faculty affairs, academic governance, promotion, faculty development, or academic administration within a university environment.</li><li>Experience developing and implementing faculty-related academic policies and procedures.</li><li>Experience supporting faculty promotion, academic rank, faculty evaluation, mentoring, or academic career development.</li><li>Human Resources, and senior administrators.</li><li>Demonstrated experience supporting accreditation, institutional effectiveness, or quality assurance initiatives.</li><li>Experience preparing reports, policy papers, committee documentation, and institutional analyses.</li><li>Experience working in a multicultural higher education environment; GCC experience is desirable.</li></ul><p><strong>Technical and Professional Knowledge</strong></p><ul><li>Comprehensive understanding of faculty affairs administration in higher education.</li><li>Knowledge of academic governance principles and shared governance models.</li><li>Knowledge of faculty promotion, academic rank, faculty evaluation, mentoring, and academic career development.</li><li>Knowledge of higher education regulations, accreditation requirements, and institutional quality assurance.</li><li>Understanding of faculty workload models and academic staffing principles.</li><li>Knowledge of faculty lifecycle management from an academic perspective.</li><li>Familiarity with faculty information systems and institutional reporting.</li><li>Knowledge of WSCUC accreditation standards and their relationship to faculty qualifications, governance, institutional effectiveness, and academic quality.</li><li>Understanding of higher education policy development and institutional governance.</li><li>Familiarity with American-model higher education systems is highly desirable.</li></ul><p><strong>Skills, Competencies and Personal Attributes</strong></p><ul><li>Demonstrated ability to establish trust and credibility with faculty, academic leaders, and senior administrators.</li><li>Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.</li><li>Strong diplomacy and conflict resolution skills.</li><li>Ability to manage confidential and sensitive faculty matters with discretion and professionalism.</li><li>Excellent organisational, analytical, and project management abilities.</li><li>Ability to facilitate collaboration across multiple academic and administrative units.</li><li>Commitment to shared governance, transparency, fairness, and collegiality.</li><li>Ability to balance institutional priorities with faculty interests.</li><li>Excellent written communication skills, including policy writing and report preparation.</li><li>Strategic thinking with the ability to translate institutional priorities into practical initiatives.</li><li>Commitment to continuous improvement and evidence-based decision-making.</li><li>Cultural awareness and ability to work effectively within an international university environment.</li><li>High ethical standards, sound judgement, and professional integrity.</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience serving as Director of Faculty Affairs, Associate Dean, Dean, or other senior academic leadership position.</li><li>Experience establishing or significantly enhancing a Faculty Affairs Office or equivalent academic support unit.</li><li>Experience supporting faculty promotion, academic rank assignment, mentoring programmes, or academic leadership development.</li><li>Experience working within an American-model university.</li><li>Experience contributing to institutional or programme accreditation processes, including WSCUC or comparable accreditation frameworks.</li><li>Familiarity with higher education in the Gulf region and Private Universities Council (PUC) requirements.</li><li>Demonstrated leadership in faculty engagement, recognition, or wellbeing initiatives.</li><li>Evidence of scholarly achievement and active engagement in higher education leadership.</li></ul><p></p></section>
<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2>
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<span>Job Summary <br></span><p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Responsible for developing the knowledge and skills of a company’s workforce. Ensure that the workforce can meet its current and future business objectives, and deliver quality products and services that meet customers’ needs. By developing skills and helping individuals reach their potential, trainer helps to build employee satisfaction, making it easier for company to attract and retain a quality workforce. He is responsible for managing, designing, developing, coordinating and conducting all training programmes across SCM operations. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p><br>
<br><br>Job Responsibilities <br><ul>
<li>Plan, direct and conduct overall training programme for employees working with SCM.</li>
<li>Carry out new starter Novice MHE training</li>
<li>Carry out MHE operator refresher training</li>
<li>Support the wider business units with MHE training as required</li>
<li>Carry out Defensive driving training</li>
<li>Carry out Staff Inductions</li>
<li>Carry out First Aid and Fire awareness training for staff as required.</li>
<li>Attend monthly site safety meeting and update on all matters relating to operator MHE training</li> <li>Set goals, priorities and broad objectives for staff MHE training in collaboration with line managers and employees in order to reduce the cost, severity and frequency of accidents.</li>
<li>Facilitate in providing training sessions, develop appropriate objectives and ensure achievement for the same.</li>
<li>Coordinate the safety activities of all safety and training personnel to ensure maximum benefit across the company.</li>
<li>To be involved in investigating MHE incidents and accidents</li>
<li>Evaluate and review operating procedures and Safety precautions to minimise the potential for accident and injury.</li>
<li>Supervise and participate in accident/ incident investigations.</li>
<li>Ensure optimum level of customer satisfaction and compile all feedback to analyse work of employees.</li>
<li>Co-ordinate with line managers and supervisors to assess the training needs of individual departments.</li>
<li>Should evaluate the competency level of individual trainees to enable him work with employees with different knowledge and skill levels.</li>
<li>Manage and maintain in-house training facilities and equipment.</li>
<li>Research and recommend new training methods.</li>
<li>Assess training effectiveness to ensure incorporation of taught skills techniques into employees work behaviour.</li>
</ul>
<br><br>Candidate Requirements <br><ul>
<li>Proven work experience as a Trainer or similar role (coordinator/ facilitator).</li>
<li>Must be a MHE operative, with a recommended minimum 2 years experience.</li>
<li>Multi- skilled trainer who can deliver courses for a wide range of MHE. </li>
<li>Proven ability to complete full training cycle (assess and analyse needs, develop learning objectives, design and develop training programme, coordinate, monitor and evaluate).</li>
<li>Strong communication skills, preferably bilingual with English and Arabic.</li>
<li>Excellent Interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.</li>
<li>Good organisational and self-management skills</li>
<li>Administrative skills to manage training programmes.</li>
<li>Competencies in MS Office and Presentation Skills.</li>
<li>Skill in analysing and organising information to develop, evaluate and improve safety and training programmes.</li>
<li>Ability to identify training needs and to facilitate and/ or provide training programme to meet those needs, and to conduct training on a variety of subjects (MHE operator training, Defensive driving, First Aid, Customer care etc).</li>
<li>Ability to communicate effectively, clearly, and concisely with individuals and groups, both orally and in writing.</li>
<li>Ability to work under pressures of time constraints and conflicting demands.</li>
<li>Degree/ or Diploma or equivalent is required, but will accept a combination of education and prior experience.</li>
<li>Candidate with MHE instructor certification is preferred</li>
<li>4-5 years experience in a professional logistics warehousing environment.</li>
</ul>
<br><br>Education <br><p>Diploma or Bachelor's Degree</p><br><br><br>. <br><br><br>
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<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles & Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>The ultimate result of this consultancy is a comprehensive National Environmental Data Management Plan for Kuwait, providing a strategic and operational framework for the systematic collection, integration, classification, and sharing of environmental data across government entities.</p><p>Work Location Home based Expected duration 4 months</p><p>Duties and Responsibilities</p><ol><li>Organizational Setting, Purpose, and Objective: The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. The Regional Office for West Asia (ROWA), Based in Beirut, Lebanon, supports countries in the region through advisory services, capacity-building, and technical assistance to achieve their national environmental and sustainable development goals. In line with its mandate, UNEP ROWA is collaborating with the Environment Public Authority (EPA) of the State of Kuwait to support the development of a National Environmental Data Management Plan. This initiative aims to strengthen Kuwait s environmental data infrastructure by establishing a strategic and operational framework for the collection, integration, sharing, and use of environmental data, in line with international best practices. More specifically, the project will support the systematic and periodic exchange of data across government entities, enhance transparency, and promote evidence-based environmental decision-making through the availability of accurate, reliable, and timely data. To support the successful implementation of this initiative, UNEP ROWA seeks to engage a well-qualified international consultant to manage and deliver the responsibilities outlined in this Terms of Reference (TOR). The consultant will work under the supervision of the Regional Coordinator managing the project.</li><li>Duties and Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the designated Programme Management Officer at UNEP ROWA, the selected consultant will carry-out, inter alia, the following duties and responsibilities:</li></ol><p>(A) Development of the Draft Table of Contents for the Final National Environmental Data Management Plan As the first key task under this consultancy, the consultant shall develop and submit a proposed Table of Contents (ToC) for the final National Environmental Data Management Plan. This ToC will outline the anticipated structure, content, and logical flow of the final deliverable, including all core chapters, annexes, and any proposed supporting documentation (e.g., legal frameworks, SOPs, institutional charts). The Table of Contents should reflect:</p><ul><li>A clear understanding of the project's scope, objectives, and strategic relevance through the clarity, structure, and sequencing of chapter titles. Chapter names should reflect the key thematic and functional areas of the plan, such as legal frameworks, institutional arrangements, data governance mechanisms, and implementation strategies.</li><li>Logical structuring of technical, legal, institutional, and operational elements;</li><li>Integration of stakeholder engagement, international best practices, and implementation considerations;</li><li>Alignment with Kuwait s environmental law and national development priorities (e.g., Vision 2040);</li><li>Key enablers such as digital infrastructure, capacity building, and data transparency.</li></ul><p>This draft ToC will serve as the first milestone deliverable and must be approved by UNEP and the Environment Public Authority (EPA) before proceeding to subsequent activities. It will guide the format and content of the final strategy and implementation plan and may be revised as needed based on findings from the baseline assessment and consultations.</p><p>(B) Research, Data Collection, Case Study, and Gap Identification Conduct a comprehensive review of the current environmental data landscape in Kuwait, including:</p><ul><li>o Institutional roles and responsibilities;</li><li>o Existing data collection systems and platforms;</li><li>o Data flow pathways and inter-agency coordination mechanisms.</li></ul><p>Collect and catalogue existing datasets, assess data quality, availability, frequency of collection, and level of accessibility. Identify and document case studies of relevant international or regional best practices in environmental data management. Map existing data sources, flows, formats, and classifications across government entities Analyze the legal and institutional context to determine the alignment of national laws with global standards. Conduct a gap analysis to identify:</p><ul><li>o Challenges related to data ownership, reliability, consistency, privacy and accessibility;</li><li>o Duplications, fragmentation, or missing data;</li><li>o Inconsistencies in data formats or standards;</li><li>o Barriers to data sharing or integration across agencies.</li></ul><p>Evaluate current capacity and infrastructure for electronic data integration and identify areas for improvement. Provide guidance on the digital processes for data collection, validation, and reporting. Define digital and manual data workflows that allow phased automation and integration with platforms like eMISK.</p><p>(C) Stakeholder Engagement and Consultation Lead consultations with national stakeholders to assess current environmental data sharing practices and gaps. Design and facilitate a participatory consultation process with stakeholders Identify sector-specific data needs, sensitivities, and existing data-sharing practices. Document stakeholder feedback to inform the vision, objectives, and structure of the plan.</p><p>Deliverables:</p><p>National Environment Data Management Strategy and Plan:</p><ul><li>D1: Draft Table of Contents for the Final National Environmental Data Management Plan</li><li>D2: Situational Analysis - Comprehensive study detailing the existing environmental data landscape in Kuwait, digital readiness and gap analysis, including data system maturity and interoperability challenge.</li><li>D3: Develop a report summarizing consultations with stakeholders, including the defined vision, objectives, and identified data needs.</li><li>D4: Proposed data classification and data governance framework (including public vs. internal rules) aligned with national digital policies.</li></ul></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph">An advanced university degree (master s or equivalent) in Environmental Science/Engineering, Public Administration, Data Science, Environmental Databases, Environment Information Systems or another relevant field is required. A first-level university degree, combined with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience, may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree. A minimum of 7 years of work experience related to data management, data governance, data systems, policy analyses, digital transformation or any other relevant field is required. Experience in knowledge sharing, communication and capacity building is a strong asset. Previous experience in the conception of reports is required. Knowledge of the state of environment in Kuwait and the West Asia region is desirable Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills is required. Ability to work independently is required. Languages Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic is required.</p></section>
<p><h4>Job Description</h4>
<p>Employee will be part of the deployment pool and will be required to support deployments to various CONUS/OCONUS locations, as required. This position will require the member to be flexible in the support of assigned deployment/work schedules.</p>
<p>Member will perform and inspect organizational and intermediate level maintenance and modifications on RPA systems and support equipment, as required. This position requires an individual that can apply basic technical knowledge to solve complex problems by interpreting Air Force technical orders, manufacturers’ manuals/instructions, or similar documents through the usage of test equipment/instruments to affect repairs.</p>
<p>Member will inspect, service, repair, and overhaul aircraft, aircraft engines, and other critical components to ensure airworthiness. Repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft structures, landing gear, power plants/trains, fuel systems, and functional components using hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, rivet guns, and drills.</p>
<p>Inspect and repair power plant malfunctions, including cracked components, oil leaks, etc.; diagnose malfunctions, isolate causes, and correct breaks; test engine operations, use test equipment to locate source of malfunction(s). Replace/repair damaged components and remove engine/major components from aircraft, using hoist or other lifting devices; disassemble and inspect parts for wear, warping, or other defects; repair/replace defective engine components and reassemble and install engines in aircraft; adjust, repair, or replace instruments, ADP flight controls, electrical/electronics, fuel/oil systems, and associated aircraft accessories.</p>
<p>Perform aircraft services to include engine flushing/cleaning, parts lubrication, and required maintenance checks. May specialize in repair and modification of engines, structural components, precision repair, functional spare parts, and assemblies. Recommend revisions to maintenance procedures to improve efficiency and ensure quality workmanship.</p>
<p>USAF equivalent position is Aircraft Mechanic Apprentice.</p>
<h4>Essential Responsibilities</h4>
<ul>
<li>Performs all daily launch/recovery duties in support of operational requirements.</li>
<li>Applies logic and good judgment, understands basic technical order diagrams and procedures, and uses test equipment for analysis of airframes, engines, flight controls, pneudraulic, fuel, electrical/electronic systems, and problems.</li>
<li>Supports aircraft utilization and maintenance activity schedules. Maintains accurate parts inventory during all maintenance activities. Performs maintenance and repair tasks and ensures their successful completion.</li>
<li>Services, repairs, and overhauls aircraft equipment, engines, and sub-systems to ensure serviceability. Repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, landing gear, power plants, fuel systems (including tanks and fuel/metering control systems), and functional components using hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, rivet gun, drills, and other tools.</li>
<li>Inspects and repairs power plant (engine) malfunctions, including cracked components, oil leaks, etc. Diagnoses malfunctions, isolates causes, and corrects breaks. Tests engine operations, using testing equipment to locate source(s) of malfunction. Replaces and repairs damaged components, uses hand tools, gauges, and test equipment to complete repairs.</li>
<li>Removes engine and major components from aircraft equipment, using hoist or other lifting devices. Disassembles and inspects parts for wear, warping, or other defects. Repairs and replaces defective engine components and reassembles and installs engine in aircraft.</li>
<li>Adjusts, repairs, or replaces instruments, flight control, electrical/electronic, fuel/oil systems, and aircraft accessories. Performs aircraft and vehicle services, including engine wash/cleaning, parts lubrication, and maintenance checks.</li>
<li>May service engines and airframe components at flight line operations making repairs, short of overhaul, required to ensure aircraft safe operating conditions. May specialize in repair and modification of engines, structural components, precision repair, functional spare parts, and assemblies.</li>
<li>Must be able to work with little-to-no supervision.</li>
<li>Performs all other duties as assigned or requested.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Minimum Requirements</h4>
<ul>
<li>Must have high school diploma or have completed relevant military and/or vocational technical school curriculum.</li>
<li>Minimum of one year of actual aircraft mechanic maintenance experience required.</li>
<li>Must have basic knowledge of basic and complex mechanical maintenance and repair.</li>
<li>Must possess basic knowledge of technical publications related to aircraft mechanical maintenance.</li>
<li>Must know theory and principles of operation of engines, accessories and components, theory of flight and electronic flight controls, and have a basic understanding of applicable systems.</li>
<li>Must be able to inspect and operate ground support and auxiliary equipment.</li>
<li>Must achieve a passing grade in all required courses/certifications for continued employment, as needed.</li>
<li>Employee must meet all OCONUS deployment criteria, including pre-deployment medical screening, as a condition of employment.</li>
<li>Must be able to lift, carry, and/or wear military issued equipment in excess of 50 pounds for extended periods.</li>
<li>Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.</li>
<li>Must have had an active secret US government clearance within the last 12 months. Note: US citizenship is required to obtain a secret clearance.</li>
<li>Must have current/active state issued driver’s license.</li>
<li>Must be able to acquire and maintain a valid flight-line government driver’s license.</li>
<li>Must have valid U.S. passport with a minimum of two years remaining with at least two facing pairs (four total) of blank visa pages.</li>
<li>Must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated with booster. Accommodations may be available under limited circumstances.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Preferred Qualifications</h4>
<ul>
<li>Associate degree in a relevant career field.</li>
<li>Licensed by the FAA as an Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic.</li>
<li>RPA deployment experience.</li>
<li>Prior experience as a defense contractor.</li>
<li>Aircraft mechanic experience within the last 10 years.</li>
<li>MQ-9 experience as an aircraft mechanic.</li>
<li>MQ-9 aircraft composite repair/replacement experience.</li>
<li>Highly desired to have a U.S. passport valid for an additional two years with at least two facing pairs (four total) of blank visa pages.</li>
</ul></p><p></p>
<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2>
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<p><span>Position: Director of Global Excellence and Benchmarking </span></p><br>
<p><span>Classification:</span> Senior Administrative and Academic Leadership- Director Level<br><span>Reports To:</span> President <br><span>About The American International University</span></p><br>
<p>American International University (AIU) is a private institution in Kuwait, founded in 2019, offering undergraduate programs based on the American model of higher education. AIU provides degrees in Engineering, Architecture and Design, Business Administration, Arts and Sciences, and Education, with English as the language of instruction. The University is committed to fostering intellectual, cultural, and personal growth, preparing graduates for leadership roles in a global society.</p><br> <p>AIU is executing its RISE Strategy 2026–2030, a five-year institutional transformation encompassing research development, international institutional accreditation, student success, and community engagement. A central strategic objective is establishing AIU's presence in international university rankings and benchmarking its performance against regional and global peers. The Director of Global Excellence and Benchmarking leads this agenda.</p><br> <p>For more information, visit: www.aiu.edu.kw<br></p><br>
<p><span>Department Profile</span></p><br>
<p>The Office of Global Excellence and Benchmarking is a newly established function reporting directly to the President. It serves as AIU's strategic intelligence unit, transforming institutional data into rankings entries, competitive intelligence into positioning decisions, and benchmarking evidence into actionable improvement plans. The Office works in close partnership with the Institutional Research (IR) Office, the Accreditation & Institutional Effectiveness Office, the AVP Research & Innovation, and the Vice President for Academic Affairs.</p><br> <p>This office is AIU's external face to the global higher education community, responsible for ensuring that AIU's institutional quality is visible, accurately measured, and credibly communicated to every ranking body, benchmark framework, and peer institution that matters to AIU's reputation and competitive position.</p><br> <p><span>Scope of Work:</span></p><br>
<p>The Director of Global Excellence and Benchmarking is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing AIU's comprehensive strategy for international university rankings and institutional benchmarking. This is a hands-on, data-intensive, externally-facing role that requires deep technical knowledge of ranking methodologies, the analytical rigor to translate raw institutional data into ranking submissions, and the strategic vision to identify where AIU can achieve measurable improvement across ranking indicators.</p><br> <p>The role encompasses three interconnected domains:</p><br>
<ol>
<li>Rankings Strategy & Submission: Lead all data submissions to QS, THE, Webometrics, UI GreenMetric, and other ranking bodies, with full technical mastery of each agency's methodology, data definitions, and submission portals.</li>
<li>Institutional Benchmarking: Systematically benchmark AIU's performance against Kuwait and regional peer institutions, and global aspirational peers, producing actionable competitive intelligence for the President.</li>
<li>Reputation & Visibility: Build AIU's academic reputation through strategic visibility, Scopus profile management, Webometrics optimisation, academic survey response coordination, and employer survey engagement for ranking systems reputation scores.</li>
</ol> <p><span>Key Responsibilities:</span></p><br>
<p><span>Rankings Strategy and Data Submission</span></p><br>
<ul>
<li>Develop and maintain AIU's annual Rankings Action Plan, a structured, data-driven roadmap for improving position across all active and target ranking systems, updated each October for Board review</li>
<li>Manage all data submissions to QS World University Rankings, QS Stars, Times Higher Education (THE) World and Impact Rankings, Webometrics Ranking of World Universities, and UI GreenMetric, ensuring submissions are complete, accurate, and filed before agency deadlines</li>
<li>Maintain detailed, up-to-date knowledge of the methodology, data definitions, indicators, and weighting of every active ranking system in AIU's portfolio; monitor changes to methodology and adjust data strategy accordingly</li>
<li>Build and maintain the AIU Rankings Data Repository, the single authoritative source of record for all data submitted to external ranking agencies, maintained in a format that enables year-on-year comparison and audit</li>
<li>Coordinate with the Institutional Research Office, Registrar, Library, HR, and VP Academic Affairs to collect, verify, and validate all data elements required for ranking submissions</li>
<li>Ensure that all data submitted to ranking agencies is accurate, reproducible, and consistent with data published on AIU's public website, no figure may be submitted to a ranking body that cannot be independently verified</li>
</ul> <p><span>Institutional Benchmarking and Competitive Intelligence</span></p><br>
<ul>
<li>Design and implement an annual benchmarking programme comparing AIU's performance against defined peer groups across Kuwait, the GCC, and internationally, covering student outcomes, faculty productivity, research output, employability, and student-to-faculty ratios</li>
<li>Produce the Annual Benchmarking Report for the President, a structured, visual, decision-ready analysis showing AIU's relative position, trajectory, and priority improvement areas</li>
<li>Monitor peer institution rankings, accreditation status, programme offerings, and strategic developments, providing the President with quarterly competitive intelligence briefs</li>
<li>Identify the specific ranking indicators where AIU has the highest potential for near-term improvement and develop targeted action plans in coordination with the relevant VP or Dean</li>
<li>Represent AIU's position accurately in all external comparisons and marketing materials, ensuring no benchmarking claim is made without verified, methodologically sound data</li>
</ul> <p><span>Academic Reputation and Visibility</span></p><br>
<ul>
<li>Lead AIU's response to the QS and THE academic reputation surveys, coordinating with the President, VPAA, and Deans to identify and engage Kuwaiti, GCC, and international academics who are familiar with AIU's work</li>
<li>Lead AIU's response to the QS employer reputation survey, working with VP Engagement & External Relations and Career Services to engage Kuwait and GCC employers who hire AIU graduates</li>
<li>Manage and continuously improve AIU's Webometrics profile, overseeing institutional web presence, digital publication of research outputs, and online visibility of faculty and research activity</li>
<li>Work with the AVP Research & Innovation to ensure all AIU research publications are indexed in Scopus and Web of Science under the correct institutional affiliation, preventing data loss that would otherwise cost AIU citation metrics</li>
<li>Manage AIU's institutional profiles on all ranking agency platforms, QS Top Universities, THE World University Rankings, Scopus Institutions, Google Scholar, keeping information current and complete<br></li>
</ul> <p><span>Strategy Alignment and Internal Reporting</span></p><br>
<ul>
<li>Serve as the primary point of contact between AIU and all ranking agencies, maintaining professional relationships with QS, THE, and Webometrics account managers</li>
<li>Present the Annual Rankings Progress Report to the Board of Trustees alongside the RISE Strategy KPI review, demonstrating measurable movement on ranking indicators</li>
<li>Advise the President, VPAA, and Deans on the ranking implications of institutional decisions, including faculty hiring, research investment, program development, and student recruitment strategy</li>
<li>Coordinate with the Accreditation Liaison Officer to ensure that ranking data submissions are consistent with WSCUC self-study data, no gap or contradiction between accreditation and ranking evidence</li>
<li>Contribute to the Annual Institutional Effectiveness Report the rankings and benchmarking.</li>
<li>Train and brief faculty, administrators, and Deans on ranking methodologies, what each indicator measures, and what faculty behavior, particularly in research and publication directly affects AIU's ranking position</li>
</ul> <p><span>Reporting Departments (If Applicable)</span></p><br> <p><span>Minimum Qualifications: </span></p><br>
<p><span>Education</span></p><br>
<ul>
<li>Terminal degree (PhD or equivalent doctorate) from an accredited institution, preferably in higher education management, educational measurement, data science, institutional research, information science, or a related field</li>
<li>Master's degree holders with exceptional and directly relevant ranking agency experience may be considered at the discretion of the President</li>
</ul>
<p><span>Experience</span></p><br>
<ul>
<li>Minimum five (5) years of progressive experience in higher education, with a demonstrable track record in institutional research, rankings management, or data analytics in a university context</li>
<li>Directly demonstrated experience submitting data to at least two of the following ranking agencies: QS World University Rankings, Times Higher Education Rankings, Webometrics, or UI GreenMetric, applications must specify which agencies and provide verifiable submission history</li>
<li>Experience in competitive benchmarking and peer analysis in an academic or strategic planning context</li>
<li>Experience working with senior academic leadership, President, Provost, or equivalent, and presenting data-driven findings to Board-level audiences</li>
</ul>
<p><span>Technical Knowledge</span></p><br>
<ul>
<li>Deep, current knowledge of QS, THE, Webometrics, and UI GreenMetric ranking methodologies, including indicator definitions, data sources, weighting systems, and common submission errors</li>
<li>Proficiency with bibliometric and citation databases: Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar, ability to extract, verify, and analyse institutional publication and citation data</li>
<li>Strong data analytics capability, experience with Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent tools; ability to build ranking dashboards and data visualisations for executive audiences</li>
<li>Familiarity with Student Information Systems (SIS), LMS data extraction, and IPEDS-equivalent international data standards</li>
<li>Knowledge of WSCUC or equivalent regional accreditation standards and the relationship between accreditation evidence and ranking indicators is a significant advantage</li>
</ul> <p><span>Skills and Competencies</span></p><br>
<ul>
<li>Exceptional data integrity standards, this role requires someone who treats accuracy as non-negotiable: no figure submitted to a ranking body may be inaccurate, and no publicly stated benchmark may be unverified</li>
<li>Excellent written and oral communication in English, ability to translate complex methodological data into clear, compelling narratives for Board members with no prior knowledge of ranking systems</li>
<li>Strong project management capability, ability to manage multiple concurrent ranking submission timelines, each with fixed external deadlines</li>
<li>Cultural awareness and professional sophistication appropriate to representing AIU to international ranking agencies and academic communities</li>
<li>Arabic language proficiency is an advantage but is not required</li>
</ul>
<p><span>Preferred Qualifications</span></p><br>
<ul>
<li>Prior experience in a GCC university in a rankings, institutional research, or strategic planning role, familiarity with Kuwait's higher education regulatory context is a significant advantage</li>
<li>Experience with QS Stars institutional rating system, which AIU is targeting in the near term</li>
<li>Experience developing an institutional rankings strategy from a baseline position, candidates who have built a rankings programme at a new or young institution are particularly sought</li>
<li>Published research or professional presentations on university rankings methodology, higher education data quality, or institutional benchmarking</li>
<li>Familiarity with Kuwait Vision 2035 and its implications for higher education quality and international competitiveness</li>
</ul> <p><span>How to Apply</span></p><br>
<p>Interested candidates should visit the Job Opportunities section on the AIU website and submit a complete application comprising:</p><br>
<ul>
<li>A current curriculum vitae (CV)</li>
<li>A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) explaining: (a) your experience submitting data to specific ranking agencies, name the agencies and describe your role; (b) a specific example of a benchmarking or ranking improvement you contributed to; and (c) why this role at AIU at this stage of its development is the right next step in your career</li>
<li>Contact details for three professional referees at least one of whom supervised your ranking or institutional research work</li>
</ul> <p>Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The University reserves the right to close the search at any time. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.</p><br> <p>Submit application via: https://aiu.edu.kw/careers/jobs</p><br> <p>The successful candidate is expected to commence employment at the earliest convenience, and no later than September 2026.</p><br> <p>AIU is an equal opportunity employer committed to academic excellence, professional integrity,</p><br>
<p>and the advancement of Kuwait as a regional center of knowledge and innovation.</p><br> </div>
<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2>
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<p><span>Position: </span><span>Director of Office of Strategy, Institutional Performance & Emerging Technology</span><br></p><br>
<p><span>Classification:</span> Director Level</p><br>
<p><span>Reports To:</span> President</p><br> <p><span>About The American International University</span></p><br>
<p>American International University (AIU) is a private institution in Kuwait, founded in 2019, offering undergraduate programs in Engineering, Architecture and Design, Business Administration, Arts and Sciences, and Education, delivered in English on the American model of higher education. AIU serves a community of over 3,000 students and is executing the RISE Strategy 2026–2030 a five-year institutional transformation anchored in research development, WSCUC international accreditation, student success, and community engagement.</p><br>
<p>A strategy without execution discipline is a wish list. The Office of Strategy, Institutional Performance & Emerging Technology exists to ensure that AIU's ambitions documented in the RISE Strategy, approved by the Board of Trustees, and communicated to every stakeholder are operationalized, tracked, adjusted when evidence demands it, and delivered on time. The Director of this office is the President's closest strategic partner and AIU's institutional accountability mechanism.</p><br>
<p>For more information, visit: www.aiu.edu.kw</p><br> <p><span>Department Profile</span></p><br>
<p>The <span>Office of Strategy, Institutional Performance & Emerging Technology</span> operates as a direct extension of the President's Office, serving as the institutional coordination and performance intelligence function that supports the execution of AIU's strategic priorities. Rather than functioning as a traditional planning department, the Office ensures that institutional strategy is translated into measurable outcomes through performance management, executive reporting, and strategic technology evaluation. The Office owns three interconnected responsibilities that together strengthen AIU's institutional effectiveness:</p><br>
<ol>
<li><span>Strategy & Institutional Performance:</span> Leading the RISE Strategy execution cycle, institutional KPI monitoring, quarterly performance reporting, Board reporting, annual strategy review, and continuous improvement of AIU's institutional performance management framework using the Balanced Scorecard methodology.</li>
<li>Emergent Technology Intelligence: <br>Scouting, evaluating, and piloting emerging technologies relevant to AIU's academic and administrative operations functioning as an innovation incubator that identifies what is ready for institutional adoption before the CIO integrates it at scale.</li>
<li><span>Strategic Project Alignment:</span> Coordinating with the University's existing PMO and Special Projects structure to monitor the strategic alignment and progress of major institutional initiatives, ensuring the President receives timely updates on projects that materially affect strategic objectives.</li>
</ol> <p><span>Scope of Work</span></p><br>
<p>The Director, Office of Strategy, Institutional Performance & Emerging Technology carries three complementary mandates that reinforce one another. Institutional strategy provides direction, performance management measures progress, and emerging technology enables innovation that supports AIU's long-term strategic priorities. The Director ensures these three functions operate in alignment to support informed executive decision-making.</p><br> <p><span>Key Responsibilities</span></p><br> <p>1. RISE Strategy Execution and Balanced Scorecard Management</p><br>
<ul>
<li>Own the AIU RISE Strategy 2026–2030 execution cycle translating Board-approved strategic objectives into annual operating plans, quarterly milestones, and individual VP and Dean accountability commitments</li>
<li>Design, maintain, and continuously improve AIU's Balanced Scorecard the institutional performance management framework that cascades RISE Strategy KPIs from institutional level through school, department, and individual levels ensuring that every function can see how its work connects to the strategy</li>
<li>Conduct quarterly strategy performance reviews with each VP reviewing KPI progress, identifying risks to delivery, proposing course corrections, and escalating material issues to the President with recommended responses</li>
<li>Prepare the Annual Strategic Progress Report the principal annual document presented to the Board of Trustees each November synthesizing Balanced Scorecard data, institutional KPI achievements, variance explanations, and the following year's adjusted priorities into a clear, evidence-based narrative for Board review</li>
<li>Manage the annual strategic planning calendar coordinating the February environmental scan, April-May VP planning submissions, June-July budget-strategy alignment, September Board approval, and November Board progress review ensuring that planning is a continuous cycle rather than an annual event</li>
<li>Maintain the RISE Strategy risk register identifying strategic risks, assessing likelihood and impact, tracking mitigation actions, and reporting to the President and Board Audit & Risk Committee quarterly</li>
<li>Coordinate with the Institutional Research Office to ensure that all Balanced Scorecard data is sourced from verified institutional systems no KPI reported to the Board may be based on unverified or manually assembled data.</li>
</ul> <p>2. Emergent Technology Intelligence and Innovation Piloting</p><br>
<ul>
<li>Lead AIU's horizon scanning function systematically monitoring emerging technologies relevant to higher education (generative AI, adaptive learning systems, learning analytics, spatial computing, research tools) and producing quarterly Technology Intelligence Briefings for the President and Senior Leadership Team</li>
<li>Design and manage AIU's innovation piloting programme a structured process for testing emerging technologies in controlled institutional environments before recommending them for full adoption. Pilots are time-bounded, evidence-evaluated, and documented for institutional learning regardless of outcome</li>
<li>Coordinate with the CIO to ensure that emergent technology intelligence flows effectively between the scouting function (this Office) and the operational integration function (CIO/Digital Transformation Office) the Director scouts and pilots; the CIO scales and operates</li>
<li>Develop and maintain AIU's Emergent Technology Watchlist a living document tracking technologies at horizon, early adoption, and evaluation stages updated quarterly and shared with Deans and VPs to inform curriculum development, research direction, and administrative investment decisions</li>
<li>Represent AIU in GCC and international higher education technology forums building relationships with peer institutions, technology providers, and research networks that provide early access to innovation relevant to AIU's strategic priorities</li>
<li>Evaluate all significant unsolicited technology proposals received by the President's Office providing structured, evidence-based assessments that enable the President to make informed decisions quickly without technical bias</li>
</ul> <p>3. Strategic Project Alignment and Executive Reporting</p><br>
<ul>
<li>Coordinate with the existing PMO / Special Projects structure to monitor the strategic alignment of major institutional projects and provide updates to the President as required.</li>
<li>Review executive project portfolio reports prepared by the PMO / Special Projects structure, assessing strategic alignment, institutional risks, and matters requiring Presidential attention.</li>
<li>Monitor strategically significant cross-functional projects designated by the President, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and escalating strategic issues requiring executive attention.</li>
<li>Coordinate with the Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO) and the PMO / Special Projects structure to monitor accreditation-related project milestones (eligibility application, self-study, SAV1, SAV2), highlighting strategic risks and providing executive updates when timelines are at risk.</li>
<li>Support Deans and VPs in applying project management discipline to their own portfolio of strategic initiatives providing coaching, templates, and periodic portfolio reviews rather than doing the project management for them.</li>
<li>Coordinate the AIU Strategic Projects Review by consolidating strategic project updates from the PMO / Special Projects structure, facilitating executive discussion, and preparing concise, action-oriented summaries for the President.</li>
<li>Coordinate with internal project sponsors and external consultants on strategic initiatives as required, ensuring the President receives timely updates on key deliverables, risks, and institutional implications.</li>
</ul> <p>4. Presidential Advisory and Institutional Intelligence</p><br>
<ul>
<li>Serve as the President's primary strategic advisor on institutional performance providing candid, evidence-based assessments of where AIU is ahead of plan, where it is behind, and what the President needs to decide or direct to keep the institution on track</li>
<li>Prepare and curate the President's institutional intelligence package a regular briefing document synthesising strategic performance data, competitive intelligence on peer institutions, accreditation progress, and emerging risks enabling the President to lead from a position of current, verified information</li>
<li>Draft the President's strategic communications including the annual state-of-institution address, Board Chair correspondence on strategic matters, and institutional strategy updates to faculty, staff, and the Kuwait higher education community</li>
<li>Coordinate the Senior Leadership Team agenda and strategic discussion calendar ensuring that the President's leadership team spends its meeting time on decisions, not on status updates that could be communicated in writing</li>
<li>Represent the President at external meetings, conferences, and stakeholder engagements on strategic matters when delegated and provide detailed briefings and follow-up when representing AIU externally</li>
<li>Maintain AIU's institutional memory on strategic decisions documenting the reasoning behind major institutional choices so that future leadership teams understand not just what was decided but why, enabling continuity through leadership transitions</li>
</ul> <p><span>Minimum Qualifications: </span></p><br>
<p><span>Education</span></p><br>
<ul>
<li>Doctoral degree required in Strategy, Higher Education Management, Business Administration (MBA), Public Administration, Project Management, or a closely related field.</li>
<li>Candidates with strong GCC higher education strategic planning experience are strongly considered.</li>
</ul> <p><span>Experience</span></p><br>
<ul>
<li>Minimum eight (8) years of progressive experience in higher education, with at least four (4) years in a strategic planning, institutional effectiveness, or senior project management leadership role at a GCC university.</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience managing a university's strategic planning cycle from environmental scanning through KPI development, annual review, Board reporting, and plan revision in a GCC institutional context.</li>
<li>Proven experience implementing or managing a Balanced Scorecard or equivalent institutional performance management framework candidates must be able to describe a specific implementation, not just familiarity with the concept.</li>
<li>Experience working with institutional project portfolios and executive reporting, including monitoring strategic initiatives, interpreting project status information, and advising senior leadership on institutional priorities and risks</li>
<li>Direct experience working with or reporting to a university President or equivalent executive candidates must be comfortable advising at C-suite level, preparing Board-level documents, and maintaining professional discretion in a senior advisory role.</li>
<li>Experience with WASC or comparable institutional accreditation project management understanding how accreditation timelines translate into institutional project portfolios is a material advantage.</li>
</ul> <p><span>Technical and Analytical Knowledge</span></p><br>
<ul>
<li>Proficiency with strategic planning and Balanced Scorecard frameworks candidates must demonstrate working knowledge of the BSC four-perspective model (financial, stakeholder, internal processes, learning & growth) and its application in a higher education context.</li>
<li>Strong data analytics and visualization capability the Director must produce Balanced Scorecard dashboards and strategic performance reports that Board members with no higher education background can read and act on.</li>
<li>Project management methodology proficiency (Prince2, PMP, or equivalent). Working knowledge of project management methodologies sufficient to interpret project reporting, assess strategic risks, and support executive oversight of institutional initiatives. PMP certification is considered an advantage.</li>
<li>Technology literacy sufficient to evaluate emerging technologies at a strategic level the Director does not need to be a technologist, but must be literate enough to assess a vendor demonstration, understand integration implications, and ask the right questions of the CIO.</li>
<li>Familiarity with Kuwait's higher education regulatory environment PUC requirements, institutional governance obligations, and the competitive landscape of Kuwait's private university sector.</li>
</ul> <p><span>Skills, Competencies and Personal Attributes</span></p><br>
<ul>
<li>The political intelligence to hold VPs and Deans accountable for RISE Strategy delivery without making accountability feel like surveillance the Director must be seen as a partner in execution, not an auditor of failure</li>
<li>Exceptional executive communication the ability to translate complex institutional performance data into a three-paragraph President's briefing, a ten-slide Board presentation, or a one-page project status update all with the same rigour and none of the same length</li>
<li>Strategic patience combined with operational awareness—the ability to maintain a five-year strategic perspective while monitoring the progress, risks, and institutional impact of major strategic initiatives.</li>
<li>Cultural intelligence appropriate to AIU's multicultural GCC environment working effectively with Kuwaiti faculty, international administrators, owner Board members, PUC representatives, and WSCUC accreditation staff requires different registers and relationship norms.</li>
<li>Professional discretion at the highest level the Director has access to the most sensitive institutional information: financial projections, personnel decisions, accreditation risks, and Board deliberations. This access is a privilege that requires absolute confidentiality.</li>
</ul> <p><span>Preferred Qualifications</span></p><br>
<ul>
<li>PMP (Project Management Professional) certification. The formal credential is considered an advantage for interpreting project reporting and supporting executive oversight of institutional initiatives.</li>
<li>Experience with a university’s WASC accreditation project portfolio, including sequencing of eligibility, self-study, SAV1, and SAV2 milestones as institutional activities with named owners and defined escalation paths.</li>
<li>Prior experience in a Chief of Staff or Strategy Director role in a GCC university. Candidates who have served as principal strategic advisors to a university President in the Gulf will have strong familiarity with institutional dynamics, stakeholder relationships, and cultural context.</li>
<li>Published research or professional contribution to strategic planning or institutional effectiveness in GCC higher education, demonstrating thought leadership rather than solely operational experience.</li>
<li>Arabic language proficiency is an advantage for engagement with Kuwaiti Board members, MOHE officials, and Arabic-speaking stakeholders.</li>
</ul> <p><span>How to Apply</span></p><br>
<p>Interested candidates should visit the Job Opportunities section on the AIU website and submit a complete application comprising:</p><br>
<ul>
<li>A current curriculum vitae</li>
<li>A cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing three specific questions: (1) Describe the most significant strategic planning or institutional performance management system you personally built or led in a GCC university — what was the starting state, what did you build, and how did leadership use it to make better decisions? (2) Describe a major institutional strategic initiative that you supported through executive reporting, performance management, or strategic advisory work. How did your analysis influence executive decision-making? (3) How would you approach the first 90 days in this role at AIU what would you learn, what would you establish, and what would you avoid doing too early?</li>
<li>A one-page strategy diagnostic framework not a business plan, but a sample of how you would structure a quarterly strategy review for the President: what data would you present, in what format, and how would you frame the President's decision-making agenda</li>
<li>Contact details for three professional referees at least two of whom can speak to your strategic planning or PMO leadership work, and at least one of whom is a university President, Provost, or equivalent executive you reported to or directly supported</li>
</ul> <p>Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The selection process includes a structured interview with the President and a strategy presentation exercise candidates are given AIU's RISE Strategy KPI framework and asked to present a hypothetical Q2 strategy review to the President and two VPs. This exercise is the most reliable test of whether a candidate can do this job.</p><br> <p>Submit application via: https://aiu.edu.kw/careers/jobs</p><br> <p>The successful candidate is expected to commence employment at the earliest convenience, and no later than September 2026.</p><br> <p><span>AIU is an equal opportunity employer committed to academic excellence, professional integrity, and the digital future of Kuwaiti higher education.</span></p><br> </div>
<p><h4>Job description</h4>
<p>Employee will be part of the deployment pool and will be required to support deployments to various CONUS/OCONUS locations, as required. This position will require the member to be flexible in the support of assigned deployment/work schedules.</p>
<p>Member will supervise, perform and inspect organizational and intermediate level maintenance and modifications on RPA systems and support equipment, as required. Lastly, this position requires an individual that can apply advanced technical knowledge to solve complex problems by interpreting Air Force technical orders, manufacturers’ manuals/instructions or similar documents through the usage of test equipment/instruments to affect repairs.</p>
<p>Member will inspect, service, repair, and overhaul aircraft, aircraft engines, and other critical components to ensure airworthiness. Repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft structures, landing gear, power plants/trains, fuel systems, and functional components using hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, rivet guns and drills.</p>
<p>Inspect and repair power plant malfunctions, including cracked components, oil leaks, etc.; diagnose malfunctions, isolate causes and correct breaks; test engine operations, use test equipment to locate source of malfunction(s). Replace/repair damaged components and remove engine/major components from aircraft, using hoist or other lifting devices; disassemble and inspect parts for wear, warping, or other defects; repair/replace defective engine components and reassemble and install engines in aircraft; adjust, repair, or replace instruments, ADP flight controls, electrical/electronics, fuel/oil systems and associated aircraft accessories.</p>
<p>Perform aircraft services to include engine flushing/cleaning, parts lubrication, and required maintenance checks. May specialize in repair and modification of engines, structural components, precision repair, functional spare parts, and assemblies. Recommend revisions to maintenance procedures to improve efficiency and ensure quality workmanship.</p>
<p>USAF equivalent position is Aircraft Mechanic Craftsman.</p>
<h4>Essential responsibilities:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Performs all daily launch/recovery duties in support of operational requirements.</li>
<li>Applies logic and good judgment, understands basic and advanced technical order diagrams and procedures, and uses test equipment for analysis of airframes, engines, flight controls, pneudraulic, fuel, electrical/electronic systems, and problems.</li>
<li>Supports aircraft utilization and maintenance activity schedules. Maintains accurate parts inventory during all maintenance activities. Performs maintenance and repair tasks and ensures their successful completion.</li>
<li>Services, repairs, and overhauls aircraft equipment, engines, and sub-systems to ensure serviceability. Repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, landing gear, power plants, fuel systems (including tanks and fuel/metering control systems), and functional components using hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, rivet gun, drills, and other tools.</li>
<li>Inspects and repairs power plant (engine) malfunctions, including cracked components, oil leaks, etc. Diagnoses malfunctions, isolate causes and corrects breaks. Tests engine operations, using testing equipment to locate source(s) of malfunction. Replaces and repairs damaged components, uses hand tools, gauges, and test equipment to complete repairs.</li>
<li>Removes engine and major components from aircraft equipment, using hoist or other lifting devices. Disassembles and inspects parts for wear, warping, or other defects. Repairs and replaces defective engine components and reassemble and installs engine in aircraft.</li>
<li>Adjusts, repairs, or replaces instruments, flight control, electrical/electronic, fuel/oil systems and aircraft accessories. Performs aircraft and vehicle services, including engine wash/cleaning, parts lubrication, and maintenance checks.</li>
<li>May service engines and airframe components at flight line operations making repairs, short of overhaul, required to ensure aircraft safe operating conditions. May specialize in repair and modification of engines, structural components, precision repair, functional spare parts, and assemblies.</li>
<li>Must be able to acquire and maintain SCR task(s) for position, as required (MQ-9 Engine Run, Flex Borescope, etc.)</li>
<li>Must be able to work without supervision.</li>
<li>Provides technical and directional leadership guidance to lower-level Aircraft Mechanics.</li>
<li>Provides training to lower-level Aircraft Mechanics.</li>
<li>Performs all other duties as assigned as requested.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Minimum requirements:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Must have high school diploma or have completed relevant military and/or vocational technical school curriculum.</li>
<li>Minimum of five years of actual aircraft mechanic maintenance experience required.</li>
<li>Minimum of two years’ experience on MQ-9 aircraft, as aircraft mechanic.</li>
<li>Must have advanced knowledge of basic and complex mechanical maintenance and repair.</li>
<li>Must possess advanced knowledge of technical publications related to aircraft mechanical maintenance.</li>
<li>Must know theory and principles of operation of engines, accessories and components, theory of flight and electronic flight controls, and have an advanced understanding of applicable systems.</li>
<li>Must be able to inspect and operate ground support and auxiliary equipment.</li>
<li>Must achieve a passing grade in all required courses/certifications for continued employment, as needed.</li>
<li>Employee must meet all OCONUS deployment criteria, to include pre-deployment medical screening, as a condition of employment.</li>
<li>Must be able to deploy to forward locations (other countries) as directed by the government.</li>
<li>Must be able to lift, carry and/or wear military issued equipment in excess of 50 pounds for extended periods.</li>
<li>Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.</li>
<li>Must submit updated SF-86 within 30 days of hire start date.</li>
<li>Must have had an active secret US government clearance within the last 12 months. Note: US citizenship is required to obtain a secret clearance.</li>
<li>Must be able to maintain required DoD security clearance commensurate with the assigned duties during employment.</li>
<li>Must have current/active state issued driver’s license.</li>
<li>Must be able to acquire and maintain a valid flight-line government driver’s license.</li>
<li>Must have valid U.S. passport with a minimum of two years remaining with at least two facing pairs (four total) of blank visa pages.</li>
<li>Must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated with booster. Accommodations may be available under limited circumstances.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Preferred qualifications:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Associate degree in a relevant career field.</li>
<li>Licensed by the FAA as an Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic.</li>
<li>Aircraft mechanic experience within the last 10 years.</li>
<li>RPA deployment experience.</li>
<li>Prior experience as a defense contractor.</li>
<li>MQ-9 aircraft composite repair/replacement experience.</li>
</ul></p><p></p>
<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles & Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p><strong>Position:</strong> Director of Internal Audit</p><p><strong>Classification:</strong> Director</p><p><strong>Reports To:</strong> Functional reporting to the Audit & Risk Committee if the BoT and Administrative to the President.</p><p><strong>Department Profile</strong></p><p>The Office of Internal Audit is an independent, objective assurance and advisory function. Its purpose is not to find fault it is to give AIU's leadership and Board the confidence that the institution's operations, processes, and controls are functioning as intended and are fit for the purposes the RISE Strategy demands. Where they are not, the Director identifies the gap, quantifies the risk, and recommends practical, implementable improvements. Critically, AIU's internal audit function focuses on operational and process assurance not financial audit. Financial auditing is conducted by AIU's independently appointed external auditor. The Director of Internal Audit does not duplicate that work. Instead, this role covers the institutional territory that financial auditors do not: academic process integrity, HR and procurement process compliance, IT governance, student affairs operations, research grant management, and the operational evidence that WASC accreditation requires.</p><p><strong>Scope of Work</strong></p><p>The Director of Internal Audit provides independent, risk-based operational assurance across all institutional functions. Using a structured annual audit plan approved by the Board Audit & Risk Committee, the Director examines whether AIU's processes, controls, and governance mechanisms are working as intended identifying risks, recommending improvements, and tracking implementation of corrective actions. The scope spans five operational domains:</p><ul><li><strong>Operational Process Audit:</strong> Systematic review of institutional workflows and operating procedures from student admissions to faculty evaluation assessing whether processes are efficient, consistently followed, and producing intended outcomes.</li><li><strong>Governance & Compliance Audit:</strong> Assessment of whether AIU's governance structures, Board policies, and institutional policies are being implemented as written with particular focus on the policies required for WSCUC accreditation.</li><li><strong>Risk Management:</strong> Identification, assessment, and monitoring of institutional operational risks developing and maintaining AIU's risk register, advising the President and Board on emerging risks, and recommending mitigation measures.</li><li><strong>Academic & Research Integrity Audit:</strong> Process-level review of academic operations curriculum delivery, assessment practices, research grant compliance, faculty performance documentation, and accreditation evidence management to confirm that stated practices are actual practices.</li><li><strong>Special Investigations & Advisory:</strong> Conducting investigations into reported irregularities, process failures, or governance concerns and providing advisory support to institutional leaders on internal control design, policy development, and risk mitigation.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Audit Planning and Annual Audit Programme</strong></p><ul><li>Develop, maintain, and execute a risk-based Annual Audit Plan covering all significant institutional operational areas approved by the Board Audit & Risk Committee each November before the academic year to which it applies</li><li>Prioritise audit engagements based on a formal, documented institutional risk assessment conducted annually ranking operational areas by likelihood and impact of material process failure or non-compliance</li><li>Ensure the audit programme addresses the operational evidence requirements of WSCUC accreditation.</li><li>Manage the audit calendar to ensure that all planned engagements are completed within the academic year and that findings are reported to relevant management before the next audit cycle begins</li><li>Review and update the audit plan during the year in response to significant changes in institutional priorities, identified risks, or Board direction</li></ul><p><strong>Operational and Process Audit Execution</strong></p><ul><li>Conduct structured operational audits of institutional processes from student application and enrolment through graduation, from faculty recruitment and evaluation through promotion, from budget request through expenditure approval assessing whether each process is documented, consistently applied, and producing intended outcomes</li><li>Examine procurement and vendor management processes to confirm that purchases are properly authorized, competitively tendered where required, and that contracts are managed in accordance with AIU policy and Kuwait procurement regulations</li><li>Review HR processes recruitment, contract management, performance evaluation, leave management to confirm consistent application across all departments and schools</li><li>Audit student affairs operations admissions decisions, academic standing determinations, disciplinary processes, grievance handling to confirm that stated policies are applied equitably and consistently</li><li>Review IT governance processes system access controls, data management, change management procedures in coordination with the CIO and providing an independent assurance layer over IT operational risk</li><li>Prepare clear, actionable audit reports for every engagement stating the scope, the evidence examined, the findings, the risk rating, and specific recommendations shared with the relevant Dean or VP before submission to the President and Board Audit & Risk Committee</li></ul><p><strong>Governance and Policy Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Assess whether AIU's Policies are being operationally implemented confirming that policy commitments are happening as the policies describe</li><li>Review the institution's compliance with Kuwait Labour Law, PUC regulatory requirements, and Kuwait data protection standards identifying any gaps between regulatory obligation and operational practice</li><li>Evaluate the effectiveness of AIU's shared governance structures confirming that the Faculty Council has genuine operational authority in academic matters, that its decisions are recorded and implemented, and that shared governance is substantive rather than performative</li><li>Conduct a periodic Governance Health Check an annual structured assessment of Board Committee effectiveness, Board self-evaluation process completion, and Presidential evaluation documentation reported directly to the Board Chair</li><li>Review all institutional conflicts of interest disclosures, related-party transaction documentation, and whistleblower reports ensuring these processes are functioning and that issues raised are tracked to resolution</li></ul></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><ul><li><strong>Education</strong> Master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Internal Auditing, or Public Administration is required. A professional audit or accounting qualification at a level equivalent to a master's degree may be accepted in place of an academic master's.</li><li><strong>Experience</strong> Minimum seven (7) years of progressive experience in internal auditing, operational auditing, or risk management with at least three (3) years at a supervisory or management level</li><li>Demonstrated experience conducting operational and process audits not exclusively financial audits with documented experience examining institutional workflows, governance compliance, and HR and procurement processes</li><li>Prior experience in a higher education, public sector, or comparably governed institution is a significant advantage candidates must understand the governance environment of a university, including shared governance and Board oversight</li><li>Experience working with or reporting to a Board-level Audit Committee candidates must be comfortable preparing and presenting audit reports at governance level, in non-technical language</li><li>Experience developing and maintaining an institutional risk register and conducting structured risk assessments</li><li>GCC or Kuwait experience is an advantage familiarity with Kuwait Labor Law, PUC regulatory requirements, and the operating context of a private institution in Kuwait is valued</li><li>CIA and CRMA Certifications are strongly preferred.</li><li><strong>Skills and Competencies</strong> Exceptional written communication audit reports are the primary product of this office; the Director must write clearly, precisely, and without jargon.</li><li>Professional independence and objectivity the Director must maintain impartiality in all engagements, resist pressure from management to soften findings, and escalate conflicts of interest to the Board Audit & Risk Committee without hesitation</li><li>Analytical rigor the ability to examine complex institutional processes, identify the point of control failure, distinguish symptoms from root causes, and recommend solutions that address the root cause rather than its manifestation</li><li>Interpersonal intelligence effective internal auditing requires trust; the Director must build constructive relationships with the people being audited, positioning the audit function as a partner in improvement rather than an instrument of sanction</li><li>Discretion and confidentiality the Director handles sensitive institutional information, whistleblower disclosures, and investigation findings; absolute discretion is non-negotiable</li><li>Familiarity with WASC or comparable accreditation standards is a material advantage in this role</li></ul><p></p></section>
<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles & Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>We are seeking an experienced and results-driven <strong> HVAC Sales Engineer</strong> to join our growing team in <strong>Kuwait</strong>. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HVAC project sales and business development, with proven experience selling Air Conditioning systems including <strong>Split AC, Ducted AC, Window AC, VRF/VRV systems</strong>, and related MEP solutions within the <strong>Kuwait/GCC market</strong>.</p><p>This role requires a proactive sales professional who can identify project opportunities, build strong relationships with contractors, consultants, developers, and end-users, and drive sustainable revenue growth.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li><p>Drive sales of Split AC, Window AC, Ducted AC Systems, VRF/VRV Systems, and associated MEP products for projects.</p></li><li><p>Generate new business through market visits, client meetings, networking, and business development activities.</p></li><li><p>Identify potential accounts and develop relationships with MEP contractors, consultants, developers, and project clients.</p></li><li><p>Promote and sell HVAC products along with related MEP solutions based on customer and project requirements.</p></li><li><p>Manage project sales opportunities and actively follow up on leads to achieve monthly and annual sales targets.</p></li><li><p>Build and maintain strong customer relationships to support long-term business growth.</p></li><li><p>Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and emerging project opportunities.</p></li><li><p>Coordinate with engineering, estimation, and project teams to ensure successful project execution and customer satisfaction.</p></li></ul></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><ul><li><p>Minimum <strong>2-3 years of Kuwait/GCC experience</strong> in HVAC/AC project sales.</p></li><li><p>Strong experience in selling <strong>Split AC, Window AC, Ducted AC, and VRF/VRV Systems</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Previous experience working with reputed HVAC/AC brands is highly preferred.</p></li><li><p>Engineering background preferred.</p></li><li><p>Proven track record in business development, project sales, and customer relationship management.</p></li><li><p>Strong network with MEP contractors, consultants, developers, and project owners in Kuwait is an advantage.</p></li><li><p>Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.</p></li><li><p>Ability to work independently and drive sales growth.</p></li><li><p>Valid Kuwait Driving License is preferred.</p></li></ul><p>Preferred Qualifications</p><ul><li><p>Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field.</p></li><li><p>Experience in project sales of HVAC/AC equipment within the <strong>Kuwait market</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Familiarity with <strong>Kuwait Municipality regulations</strong>, local MEP standards, and HVAC installation practices.</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of project cost estimation, BOQ analysis, tendering, and contract documentation.</p></li><li><p>Experience using CRM software and preparing technical and commercial proposals.</p></li></ul><p></p></section>
<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles & Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p> </p> <p> We are seeking a highly capable and technically grounded Technical Delivery Lead to guide and coordinate a cross-functional software engineering team building advanced digital solutions for the oilfield domain. This role combines technical leadership, solution architecture, and delivery oversight across backend, frontend, DevOps, QA, and datacentric development. </p> <br> <ul> <li> Strong experience in backend development (Java, Spring Boot preferred) and solid understanding of microservice architectures. </li> <li> Strong Experience with frontend architectures (Angular, modular SPAs, TypeScript) and integration points. </li> </ul> <br> <p> The ideal candidate has deep hands-on experience in software engineering (especially backend or systems design) and is skilled at mentoring senior developers, setting standards, and delivering high-quality, enterprise-grade applications in cloud-native and domain-heavy environments. Experience in the oil & gas digital space is a strong advantage. </p> <br> <p> <b>Key Respo</b>nsibilities: </p> <ul> <li> Own the technical delivery of complex software products that integrate backend services, frontend interfaces, testing, and cloud infrastructure. </li> <li> Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance across backend, frontend, QA, and DevOps workstreams. </li> <li> Facilitate collaboration between developers, testers, DevOps engineers, and domain SMEs to ensure cohesive, end-to-end solutions. </li> <li> Work with product managers and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical plans, stories, and release roadmaps. </li> <li> Ensure adherence to best practices in code quality, security, performance, observability, and maintainability. </li> <li> Guide architectural decisions related to scalability, modularity, cloud cost optimization, and data flow. </li> <li> Review code and architecture contributions and mentor team members to elevate technical capabilities across the board. </li> <li> Drive continuous integration, deployment, and automation efforts alongside </li> <li> DevOps to streamline release pipelines. </li> <li> Help resolve technical blockers and maintain momentum across active sprints and project phases. </li> <li> Champion quality engineering practices, including unit/integration testing and automated test coverage. </li> </ul> <br> <p> <b>Required Skills and Experience:</b> </p> <ul> <li> 10+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a technical or team leadership role. </li> <li> Strong experience in backend development (Java, Spring Boot preferred) and solid understanding of microservice architectures. </li> <li> Familiarity with frontend architectures (Angular, modular SPAs, TypeScript) and integration points. </li> <li> Deep understanding of CI/CD, DevOps tooling (GitLab CI, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform). </li> <li> Hands-on experience leading cross-functional agile teams and delivering enterprise-scale softwareproducts. </li> <li> Strong knowledge of cloud-native development, preferably on Azure. </li> <li> Proficient in system and application architecture, integration design, and service scalability patterns. </li> <li> Understanding of QA methodologies, test automation, and performance testing frameworks. </li> </ul> <br> <p> <b>Nice to Have:</b> </p> <ul> <li> Background in Digital Oilfield (DOF), upstream workflows, or related oil & gas engineering software </li> <li> Domains. </li> <li> Experience integrating or supporting ML/AI features or intelligent automation in software systems. </li> <li> Familiarity with event-driven systems and real-time data integration. </li> <li> Exposure to agentic AI design or AI augmentation of engineering workflows is a plus. </li> </ul></div></section>
<p>1. Develop and continuously optimize quantitative site selection models**, integrating key dimensions such as demand forecasting, transportation networks, labor supply, and cost structures.
2. Conduct in-depth research on the industrial real estate market landscape** across GCC countries and deliver actionable site selection insights.
3. Lead on-site inspections and due diligence** for candidate warehouse locations, comprehensively evaluating infrastructure, land-use planning, and operational feasibility.
4. Negotiate lease terms, land acquisition strategies, and partnership models** with local developers and government agencies; collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (including Operations, Transportation, and Finance) to ensure site selection decisions align with the overarching logistics network strategy.
5. Continuously monitor policy, regulatory, and economic dynamics** in the GCC region to assess their potential impact on site selection; manage end-to-end project timelines from initial screening to final delivery.</p><p>1. Bachelor's degree or above; majors in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related fields are preferred.
2. 5+ years of experience in warehouse/logistics site selection, commercial real estate, or supply chain network planning. Experience in the Middle East region is highly preferred.
3. Excellent data analytical skills with proven experience in building site selection scoring models. Familiarity with geospatial or logistics data, as well as the commercial real estate market, industrial parks, and relevant regulatory frameworks in the GCC region.
4. Strong communication and coordination skills; fluency in English is preferred.</p>
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<p><b>About The Client</b></p><p>A Kuwait-based organization operating within the building materials sector for several decades. The company specializes in the manufacturing and supply of drywall systems, ceiling solutions, cladding, and related construction materials, supporting a wide range of projects across Kuwait and the GCC. With in-house production capabilities and a focus on quality and customization, the organization works closely with contractors, consultants, and developers to deliver solutions aligned with project specifications and industry standards</p><p><b>About The Role</b></p><p>To identify and pursue new sales opportunities within the building and construction sector in Kuwait, generate leads, and build relationships with architects, designers, developers, and contractors. The role involves conducting product presentations, supporting the specification process and technical proposals, following up on project opportunities, forecasting project sales, maintaining the sales pipeline, and ensuring the successful conversion of sales inquiries into sales transactions while achieving sales targets.</p><p><br></p> </div><h2 class="h5">Skills</h2>
<div data-jb-field="skills"><p><b>About You</b></p><p>An ideal candidate would have the following</p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field</li><li>1–5 years of experience in technical/project sales within Kuwait</li><li>Experience in the construction industry, preferably within building materials or building solutions products</li><li>Proven track record in project and B2B sales</li><li>Knowledge of drywall systems or related construction products is a strong advantage</li><li>Experience with BOQs, project specifications, and tender documents</li><li>Existing consultant and contractor network in Kuwait</li><li>Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills</li><li>Ability to generate new business opportunities, manage project pipelines, and achieve sales targets</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office; AutoCAD knowledge is an advantage</li><li>Currently residing in Kuwait with a transferable visa</li><li>Valid driving license</li><li>Fluent in English and Arabic</li></ul><p><br></p></div>
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<ul><li><b>About The Client</b></li></ul><p>Kuwait-based organization operating within the building materials sector for several decades. The company specializes in the manufacturing and supply of drywall systems, ceiling solutions, cladding, and related construction materials, supporting a wide range of projects across Kuwait and the GCC. With in-house production capabilities and a focus on quality and customization, the organization works closely with contractors, consultants, and developers to deliver solutions aligned with project specifications and industry standards.</p><ul><li><b>About The Role</b></li></ul><p>To drive business development and project sales within the construction sector by identifying new opportunities, building relationships with key stakeholders, and promoting building material solutions across ongoing and upcoming projects. The role involves working closely with consultants, contractors, and developers, supporting specifications and technical proposals, conducting client presentations, and following up on project pipelines to ensure alignment with timelines, approvals, and overall sales targets.</p> </div><h2 class="h5">Skills</h2>
<div data-jb-field="skills"><ul><li><b>About You</b></li></ul><p>An ideal candidate would have the following:</p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field</li><li>1–5 years of experience in technical/project sales within construction or building materials</li><li>Knowledge of drywall systems or similar building solutions is an advantage</li><li>Experience handling BOQs, specifications, and tender documents</li><li>Strong understanding of the Kuwait construction market with exposure to consultants and contractors</li><li>Ability to build relationships and manage client interactions across projects</li><li>Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills</li><li>Target-driven with the ability to generate pipeline and close deals</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office; AutoCAD is a plus</li><li>Must be currently based in Kuwait with a transferable visa and valid driving license</li><li>Fluent in English and Arabic</li></ul><p><br></p></div>
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<p><b>Job Description:</b></p><p>Application Development Manager, you will lead a team of developers in designing, implementing, and maintaining software applications to meet the organization's business needs. You will be responsible for overseeing the entire software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment, ensuring that CRs (Change Requests) and projects are delivered on time and within budget / agreed Man Days.</p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li><b>Team Leadership:</b> Provide leadership and mentorship to a team of developers, including hiring, training, and performance management.</li><li><b>Project Management:</b> Oversee multiple CRs / development projects simultaneously, including resource allocation, scheduling, and risk management.</li><li><b>Software Development:</b> Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, design software solutions, and develop applications using programming languages and development frameworks.</li><li><b>Quality Assurance:</b> Implement best practices for code review, testing, and debugging to ensure the quality and reliability of applications.</li><li><b>Technology Evaluation:</b> Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential for adoption in the organization to improve efficiency and effectiveness.</li><li><b>Budget Management:</b> Manage the application development budget, including estimating project costs, tracking expenses, and optimizing resource utilization.</li><li><b>Stakeholder Communication:</b> Serve as a liaison between the development team and stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status, risks, and issues.</li><li><b>Risk Management:</b> Identify potential risks and challenges in development projects, proactively addressing them to minimize impact on project timelines and deliverables.</li><li><b>Performance Evaluation:</b> Conduct regular performance evaluations of development team members, providing feedback and support for their professional growth and development.</li></ul><p><br></p> </div><h2 class="h5">Skills</h2>
<div data-jb-field="skills"><p><b>Qualification / Skills:</b></p><ul><li>Principles of effective personnel management. </li><li>Principles of organizational behavior and conflict resolution. </li><li>Principles of office management, budgeting, administration and supervision. </li><li>Principles of project estimation and planning. </li><li>Principles of project management, time management and problem solving. </li><li>Knowledge of automated software and system management tools. </li><li>Knowledge of system and software quality assurance best practices and methodologies.</li><li>Knowledge of core software applications, including Oracle JDE/Fusion, marketing tools, Microsoft office and application development tools. </li><li>Knowledge of programming languages, including MS SQL, C#.Net, ASP.Net, MVC, IBM iSeries, DB2, JavaScript, JQuery, CSS, and other Web Technologies, </li><li>Knowledge of database design and file management techniques. </li><li>Knowledge of network and operating systems including iSeries, Window Server and desktop OS. </li><li>Knowledge of network hardware, protocols, and standards. </li><li>Knowledge of SDLC methodologies such as Waterfall, Lean, and Scrum etc.</li><li>Telco Experience is Must.</li><li>Manage Services Experience as Vendor is must.</li><li><b>DevSecOps Experience is Must.</b></li><li><b>Automation Testing Experience is Must.</b></li><li>Proven experience in software development, with at least 15 years in a leadership or management role.</li><li>Proficiency in programming languages and development frameworks (e.g., Java, Python, .NET, etc.).</li><li>Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, manage resources, and deliver projects on time and within budget.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.</li><li>Experience with Agile or other iterative development methodologies is a plus.</li></ul><p>Handling day to day configuration and change request management as the Manage Services having Man Days Model.</p></div>