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Pearl initiative is looking for a highly motivated Senior Business Services Associate to provide support to the Business Services department by managing daily Accounting, HR, IT and Administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in accounting principles and have the flexibility and experience to perform other critical business service-related tasks.
The Pearl Initiative is the Gulf region’s leading independent, non-profit organisation working to improve corporate accountability and transparency across the private sector, family firms, MSMEs, and philanthropic/nonprofit organisations in the Gulf region. The organisation was established 10 years ago by regional business leaders and the UN Office for Partnerships and in 2020, the organisation underwent a strategic refresh resulting in PI Vision 2025.
This position will encompass a range of finance related tasks including, but not limited to:
Please send a cover letter and resume to careers@pearlinitiative.org with “Senior Business Services Associate” in the subject line.
Upload CVThe Pearl Initiative (PI) is looking for a Senior Programme Associate to join its growing team and fast-paced environment. As part of the Programmes team, the Senior Programme Associate will support in designing and delivering programmes that promote and strengthen corporate governance across the Gulf region’s private sector. This role involves conducting research, analysing data, report writing, providing project management support and managing relationships with stakeholders to support PI’s two programmes, Governance in Family Firms and Governance in Tech.
Family firms account for 80% of employment and 60% of GDP in the GCC, making them a key player in both the economic and societal fabric of the region. The Governance in Family Firms Programme adopts a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach towards supporting family firms address governance, succession and NextGen integration. Through research, convenings and capacity-building, the programme aims to secure the longevity and sustainable growth of these organisations.
The GCC region is experiencing a boom in tech entrepreneurship. A surge in investment capital towards regional startups has ignited a sense of optimism among the new generation, reinforcing the appeal of entrepreneurship as a legitimate career pursuit. The Governance in Tech Programme aims to secure the present and future of the regional tech sector by promoting the importance of governance as a key pillar of long term growth. The programme aims to galvanise the ecosystem through consistent messaging on governance across convenings, and media platforms as well as the development of vital reference materials that simplify the adoption of governance in tech startups.
The Pearl Initiative (PI) is the Gulf Region’s leading independent, private sector-led non-profit organisation working to improve corporate accountability and transparency across a number of programmes, including Anti-Corruption Best Practices, Diversity in Business Leadership, Governance in MSMEs, Governance in Family Firms, Governance in Tech and Governance in Philanthropy. PI was established in 2010 by regional business leaders and the UN Office for Partnerships. PI is the first private non-profit organisation in the Gulf Region to receive special consultative status from the United Nations Economic and Social Council. In 2021, PI launched its updated strategy with bold ambitions for expansion resulting in PI Vision 2025.
With over 40 regional and international partners, PI runs programmes focusing on governance-related matters, conducts regionally-based research, convenes business leaders, government and civil society leaders and students to discuss challenges and opportunities in implementing governance best practices in the private sector. PI also runs workshops and trainings to support business professionals as they take the lead in implementing corporate governance, accountability and transparency practices in their organisations. The organisation also supports Gulf-based university students identify and embrace strong ethics and integrity as they embark on their future careers.
For more information, please visit www.pearlinitiative.org and follow / subscribe to PI’s Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube channels by using the following handle @PearlInitiative.
We are seeking a highly motivated and organised Senior Programme Associate to help implement customised programmes that promote a corporate culture of accountability and transparency across family businesses and the tech industry in the Gulf. As the Senior Programme Associate, you will support in designing, developing, and implementing the programmes across four key areas: research, convenings, capacity building, and student engagement.
In 2021, the organisation launched its updated strategy, PI Vision 2025, with bold ambitions for expansion. By joining PI at this stage, you will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on corporate culture in the Gulf region.
Key Responsibilities:
To be successful in this role, you must possess the following qualities:
Please send a cover letter and resume to careers@pearlinitiative.org with “Senior Programme Associate (Governance in Family Firms & Tech )” in the subject line.
Upload CVThe Pearl Initiative (PI) is looking for a Senior Programme Associate to join its growing team and fast-paced environment. As part of the Programmes team, the Senior Programme Associate will assist in delivering corporate governance programme within the business ecosystem across the Gulf Region. This role involves conducting research, analysing data, report writing, providing project management support and managing relationships with stakeholders to support PI’s two programmes, Anti-Corruption Best Practices and Diversity in Business Leadership.
Governments and businesses across the world have increasingly acknowledged the detrimental impact of corruption on economic growth, social stability, and reputation. According to the World Economic Forum, corruption costs the global economy $3.6 trillion every year. The Anti-Corruption Best Practices Programme promotes ethics and transparency and raises awareness of the importance of strong corporate governance to foster sustainable economic growth across the Gulf region. The programme cultivates a network of professionals committed to upholding high integrity standards across the private sector in the region.
Across the Gulf Region, there has been a growing recognition of the significance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the business landscape. Businesses have increasingly understood the importance of embracing diversity in the workplace and incorporating it as a fundamental element of effective corporate governance. Through various convenings, trainings, and research, The Diversity in Business Leadership Programme raises awareness about the value of diversity and inclusion, emphasising their role as pillars of effective corporate governance and drivers for sustainable financial growth.
The Pearl Initiative (PI) is the Gulf Region’s leading independent, private sector-led non-profit organisation working to improve corporate accountability and transparency across a number of programmes, including Anti-Corruption Best Practices, Diversity in Business Leadership, Governance in MSMEs, Governance in Family Firms, Governance in Tech and Governance in Philanthropy. PI was established in 2010 by regional business leaders and the UN Office for Partnerships. PI is the first private non-profit organisation in the Gulf Region to receive special consultative status from the United Nations Economic and Social Council. In 2021, PI launched its updated strategy with bold ambitions for expansion resulting in PI Vision 2025.
With over 40 regional and international partners, PI runs programmes focusing on governance-related matters, conducts regionally-based research, convenes business leaders, government and civil society leaders and students to discuss challenges and opportunities in implementing governance best practices in the private sector. PI also runs workshops and trainings to support business professionals as they take the lead in implementing corporate governance, accountability and transparency practices in their organisations. The organisation also supports Gulf-based university students identify and embrace strong ethics and integrity as they embark on their future careers.
For more information, please visit www.pearlinitiative.org and follow / subscribe to PI’s Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube channels by using the following handle @PearlInitiative.
We are seeking a highly motivated and organised Senior Programme Associate to help implement customised programmes that promote a corporate culture of accountability, transparency and diversity across the private sector in the Gulf. As the Senior Programme Associate, you will support in designing, developing, and implementing the programmes across four key areas: research, convenings, capacity building, and student engagement.
In 2021, the organisation launched its updated strategy, PI Vision 2025, with bold ambitions for expansion. By joining PI at this stage, you will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on corporate culture in the Gulf region.
Key Responsibilities:
To be successful in this role, you must possess the following qualities:
Please send a cover letter and resume to careers@pearlinitiative.org with “Senior Programme Associate (Anti-Corruption & Diversity )” in the subject line.
Upload CVThe Pearl Initiative (PI) is looking for a dynamic Programme Manager (Governance in Family Firms & Tech) to join its growing team in a fast-paced environment. As part of the Governance in Family Firms & Tech programmes, the Programme Manager will lead the design and delivery of this corporate governance programme within the business ecosystem across the Gulf region.
As per PI’s Vision 2025, the Governance in Family Firms programme aims to provide the next-generation the family members with the resources and tools and equip family businesses with the understanding of why effective and timely succession planning is imperative for business growth and continuity.
The Governance in Tech Programme will aim to work with tech startups and tech companies to build the governance and sustainability of tech-based organisations in the Gulf Region.
The Governance in Family Firms programme aims to strengthen the overall ecosystem in which regional family businesses operate by providing opportunities through Applied Research, Convenings, Training and Capacity-building, and Student Engagement.
Over the course of the programme, PI has been working with family business members and their advisors to promote family business growth and sustainability. PI has engaged over 300 professionals in 15 roundtables, workshops and executive education courses and provided them with training and practical tools to improve family business governance.
The Governance in Tech programme plans to address both, corporate governance within tech companies, as well as general governance on the use of technology across all companies. PI will engage with potential funders to align with the vision when making the business case for better governance in tech companies.
Following the launch of the programme, a steady stream of resources, and webinars will be developed to enhance the knowledge of corporate governance in tech firms.
The ideal candidate should have a strong interest in family governance, next-generation, leadership development and succession planning.. The candidate should also have a sense of strategic planning for the family business ecosystem. The ideal candidate should have a strong interest in topics around technology and innovation with a particular focus on tech governance. The candidate should have an understanding of governance policies and best practice tools to help promote greater accountability and transparency of tech firms/tech startups in the Gulf Region.
The Programme Manager will be responsible for taking the strategy and key objectives of the Family Firms Programme and implementing them across PI’s 4 key activity pillars: Applied Research, Convenings, Training and Capacity-building, and Student Engagement. The Programme Manager will support and educate actors within the business ecosystem on the value of implementing good governance practices. This includes developing and executing regular trainings and workshops for senior managers and advisors working with family and tech businesses across the Gulf Region.
The Programme Manager should have the ability to professionally engage and work with key PI stakeholders in various settings, including corporate business leaders, peer organisations, and other stakeholders across the Gulf Region (Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, UAE).
As a member of the programmes’ team, the Programme Manager will report to the Head of Programmes and is also expected to contribute to PI’s overall programme development and contribute to and manage special projects outside the programme-specific scope of their responsibilities as needed. The Programmes Manager will also supervise a Programmes Associate and, together, work as a team to ensure the achievement of programmes objectives.
By joining PI at this stage, the Programme Manager will have a unique opportunity to make a real difference and take part in a game changing private sector led effort with a mission to advance corporate governance in the Gulf Region.
Programme Development & Application of Technical Knowledge in Family Firms & Tech Governance
Programme Management
New Business Development
Knowledge Creation
Management and Leadership
Essential Professional Experience/Skills & Qualifications
Personal Attributes
How to Apply
Please send a cover letter and resume to careers@pearlinitiative.org with “Programme Manager (Governance in Family Firms & Tech)” in the subject line.
Upload CVThe Pearl Initiative (PI) is looking for a dynamic Programmes Manager (Anti-Corruption & Diversity) to join its growing team and fast-paced environment. The Programme Manager will lead the design and delivery of these programmes within the business ecosystem across the Gulf region.
As per PI’s Vision 2025, The Anti-Corruption Best Practices Programme will aim to raise awareness on the business case for corporate integrity and transparency, facilitate the creation of an action-oriented regional Integrity Taskforce and engage future business leaders through targeted interventions to promote business ethics.
The Diversity in Business Leadership Programme will aim to highlight the importance of managing diversity in the workplace and raise awareness of how D&I are pillars of effective corporate governance.
The Pearl Initiative (PI) is the Gulf Region’s leading independent, private sector-led non-profit organisation working to improve corporate accountability and transparency across a number of themes, including Anti-Corruption Best Practices, Diversity in Business Leadership, Governance in MSMEs, Governance in Family Firms, Governance in Tech and Governance in Philanthropy. PI was established in 2010 by regional business leaders and the UN Office for Partnerships. PI is the first private non-profit organisation in the Gulf Region to receive special consultative status from the United Nations Economic and Social Council. In 2021, PI launched its updated strategy with bold ambitions for expansion over the next few years resulting in PI Vision 2025.
PI runs programmes focusing on governance-related matters, conducts regionally-based research, convenes business leaders, government and civil society leaders and students to discuss challenges and opportunities in implementing best practices in the workforce. PI also runs workshops and training to support business professionals as they take the lead in implementing corporate governance, accountability and transparency practices in their organisations.
With over 40 regional and international partners, PI brings together business, policy and social sector decision-makers to share best practices and help maximise sustainable and inclusive growth across the Gulf Region. PI also supports Gulf-based university students to identify and embrace strong ethics and integrity as they embark on their future careers.
For more information, please visit www.pearlinitiative.org and follow / subscribe to PI’s Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube channels by using the following handle @PearlInitiative.
The Anti-Corruption Best Practices Programme was instrumental in allowing PI to build, nurture and grow a network of committed private sector professionals and organisations that accept, adopt, and promote integrity-related practices in their workplace and on a regional level. PI took a grassroots approach and ran a market needs assessment to build a framework for companies to measure their performance against international benchmarks and regional best practices.This programme provided meaningful impact to the ecosystem; building a trusted community of business professionals in the Gulf Region who exemplify high integrity standards.
The Diversity in Business Leadership programme is focused on managing diversity in the workplace and raise
awareness of how D&I are pillars of effective corporate governance through various convenings, trainings and research. The Diversity in Business Leadership programme will continue to support organisations in implementing policies to retain and develop women to senior roles by providing practical recommendations and frameworks.
The ideal candidate should have a very strong interest in topics around business integrity, corporate ethics, diversity, anti-corruption, and corporate governance. The Programme Manager will be responsible for delivering programme across 4 key activity pillars: applied research, convenings, training and capacity-building, and student engagement. This includes developing and executing regular trainings and workshops on compliance and ethical business for senior and compliance managers in private sector organizations across the Gulf.
The Programme Manager will report to the Chief Executive Officer and is also expected to contribute to PI’s overall program development and contribute to and/or manage special projects outside the programme-specific scope of their responsibilities as needed. The Programmes Manager will also supervise a Programmes Associate and together, work as a team to ensure the achievement of programmatic objectives.
The Programme Manager should have the ability to professionally engage and work with key PI stakeholders in various settings, including corporate business leaders, peer organisations, and other key stakeholders across the Gulf Region (Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, UAE).
By joining PI at this stage, the Programme Manager will have a unique opportunity to make a real difference and take part in a game changing private sector led effort with a mission to advance corporate governance in the Gulf region.
Please send a cover letter and resume to careers@pearlinitiative.org with “Programme Manager (Anti-Corruption & Diversity )” in the subject line.
Upload CVThe Pearl Initiative (PI) is looking for a dynamic, bilingual (English and Arabic) Country Manager to join its growing team and fast-paced environment. The Country Manager will establish a formal presence of PI in Saudi Arabia, grow awareness of PI’s mission, and build relationships with key corporate partners and lead business development in Saudi Arabia.
Business Development
Community Management
Programme Management
Partnership Management
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