Background

UCI is the largest publicly listed social impact investment company in Palestine. Our flagship project, TABO, focuses on expanding property rights in the West Bank by creating new title deed one dunum parcels of land made available to Palestinians worldwide at affordable prices. By creating title deeds and registering Palestinian land, we are directly helping Palestinians protect their land from illegal Israeli settlement expansion. Since its launch in 2011, TABO has revolutionized the real-estate market in the West Bank enabling roughly 500 Palestinian families to own 700 parcels of land. TABO has helped protect over one million square meters of Palestinian land.

The Communications and Customer Service Assistant reports directly to the Communications and Customer Care Manager, and shall work in the UCI office in Ramallah. We are looking for someone who enjoys dealing with people from various backgrounds, someone energetic with a can-do-attitude and high level of responsibility and commitment. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications & requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, English language, media, marketing, communication or any related field.
• 2 years of experience.
• Good writing skills in Arabic and English.
• Excellent photography and videography skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good knowledge in computer software, Social Media Platforms, MS office.
• Organized and highly self-motivated.
• Has the ability to work under pressure.
• High work ethics and professionalism.
• Has a driver's license and a car.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Content Development:

• Write social media and website content, in addition to any other online or offline platforms.
• Write content, including images and videos, that will grow awareness of to the brand of UCI and its projects, and will drive customers to engage in the company’s websites, projects and social media platforms in both Arabic and English.
• Work with UCI graphics team to suggest images/videos/designs that best fit with content in the designed e-flyers, e-brochures, promotional ads, and posts, …etc.
• Photographing construction sites and/or company lands for marketing usage.
• Assist in various communications, outreach projects and activities and other duties as assigned.

Background

UCI is the largest publicly listed social impact investment company in Palestine. Our flagship project, TABO, focuses on expanding property rights in the West Bank by creating new title deed one dunum parcels of land made available to Palestinians worldwide at affordable prices. By creating title deeds and registering Palestinian land, we are directly helping Palestinians protect their land from illegal Israeli settlement expansion. Since its launch in 2011, TABO has revolutionized the real-estate market in the West Bank enabling roughly 700 Palestinian families to own 1000 parcels of land. TABO has helped protect over one million square meters of Palestinian land.

The Sales Representative reports directly to the COO and shall work in the UCI office in Ramallah. We are looking for someone who enjoys dealing with people from various backgrounds, someone energetic with a can-do-attitude and high level of responsibility and commitment to meeting monthly and annual sales targets. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in the sale of various types of real-estate.
• Generate leads, market, and sell UCI’s real-estate products.
• Achieve aggressive monthly and annual sales targets from institutions.  
• Make direct telephone calls and in-person visits and presentations to existing and prospective customers and institutions.
• Develop relationships with existing and new clients, understand their needs, and advise them on available real-estate.
• Follow the instructions set out in UCI’s Sales Manuals and adhere to UCI’s sales policies.
• Present financing options and follow up with customers and institutions.
• Participate in the implementation of the local sales strategy and a remote selling strategy for individuals, institutions and/or business.
• Participate in developing new marketing ideas, with the support of the marketing team, to generate leads in Palestine.
• Prepare progress reports weekly, quarterly and annually, as requested.
• Assist in developing and implementing the sales plan, aiming to maximize annual sales targets and expand customer base in Palestine.
• Assist in setting key performance indicators and delivery plans for Palestine sales growth.
• Identify strategic sales opportunities and partnerships in Palestine and prepare plans to access them.
• Conducting presentations for existing and potential customers, including individual and group presentations.
• Setting appointments and field visits with customers for the main master plans of TABO and Al -Masyoun Gardens apartments.
• Providing after-sale services, including collecting financial payments from customers, and answering the customers’ inquiries and following up the delivery of real estate to customers with the aim of achieving the highest level of customer satisfaction.
• Perform all work related tasks assigned by your Direct Supervisor and/or the General Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business/ marketing or any related field.
• At least 3 years of proven sales experience including meeting sales targets..
• Experience in direct sales.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic (written & verbal).
• Excellent time management, analytical and quantitative skills.
• Valid driver’s license and has his/her own car (a must).
• Business and computer literacy.
• Strong reporting skills.
• Ability to effectively respond to sensitive issues, complex inquiries or comments from clients, coworkers, supervisor and/or management.
• Ability to make effective presentations on general topics to a large group of employees, clients and/or management.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet sales targets.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, excellent social networking skills.
• Ability to build and maintain excellent relationships with customers from various backgrounds.
• High work ethics and professionalism.
• Resident of Ramallah, preferably.

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit 1-page curriculum vita. To apply please complete our online application at: https://uci.ps/en/online-employment-application/99 by 20 April 2023.

How we will evaluate your application

• Only qualified candidates who meet the job and application requirements will be contacted.
• A written skills assessment test will be conducted for qualified applicants.
• In-person interview of top candidates.  

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare cheques and transfers, and make sure that all processes are accurate and conforming to standards and transparency terms of UCI before being cashed to the banks.
• Periodical visits to the banks to manage our daily transactions.
• Prepare and record all journal entries through either accounting systems or manually in order to make sure that they are recorded and directed.
• Prepare and record periodical adjusting entries.
• Assist in supervising shareholders’ records and dividends payments, and do the needed preparations for the GA meetings.
• Supervise the company inventories and warehouses and arrange aggregation of total assets periodically.
• Handle local and international customers’ payments and collection.
• Collection of all due amounts and bounced cheques from the company’s customers, and communicate with them and prepare their periodic statements.
• Participate in preparing bank reconciliations procedures of UCI bank accounts under observation of the direct supervisor.
• Responsible for the Accounting Dept. archives section along with documenting all the necessary supporting data into files each according to their field.
• Review suppliers’ and customers’ records and match them with their balances and prepare settlements for those accounts.
•  Observe and follow up with the Value Added Tax (VAT) Dept. and prepare monthly periodical statements.
• Prepare any internal or external reports.
• Coordinate with external auditors and facilitating their job through preparing the needed documents for auditing the company’s financial statements.
• Perform any related work tasks assigned by your direct supervisor or the Financial Manager.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in accounting positions.
• Fluent in English language (Oral/written).
• Excellent in MS programs (Excel, word, etc..)
• Excellent Interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Attention to details and high level of accuracy
• Ability to work with deadlines and under pressure.
• Valid driving license.

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit 1-page curriculum vita and covering letter, explaining in 300 words why you would make a great candidate for this position. To apply please complete our online application.

How we will evaluate your application

• Only qualified candidates who meet the job and application requirements will be contacted.
• A written skills assessment test will be conducted for qualified applicants.
• In-person interview of top candidates. 

Background

UCI is the largest publicly listed social impact investment company in Palestine. Our flagship project, TABO, focuses on expanding property rights in the West Bank by creating new title deed one dunum parcels of land made available to Palestinians worldwide at affordable prices. By creating title deeds and registering Palestinian land, we are directly helping Palestinians protect their land from illegal Israeli settlement expansion. Since its launch in 2011, TABO has revolutionized the real-estate market in the West Bank enabling roughly 500 Palestinian families to own 700 parcels of land. TABO has helped protect over one million square meters of Palestinian land.

The Creative Content Creator reports directly to the IT & Marketing Manager, and shall work in the UCI office in Ramallah. We are looking for someone who enjoys dealing with people from various backgrounds, someone energetic with a can-do-attitude and high level of responsibility and commitment. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities

Planning & campaigning

• Plan and write campaign communication strategies including key messages that guarantee large scale engagement from target groups.
• Be the expert on the benefits of UCI and TABO product portfolio and have a firm grasp of the UCI voice, narrative, and audience needs.
• Create, plan and execute regular content calendar proposals.

Content creation

• Concept, write, and edit in Arabic and English to serve the UCI digital and direct sales activities, including: presentations, brochures, flyers, emails, landing pages, banners, blogs, e-publications, e-brochures, e-newsletters, site pages, video scripts, products, etc.
• Create content, including images and videos, that will grow awareness of to the brand of UCI and its projects, and will drive customers to engage in the company’s websites, projects and social media platforms in both Arabic and English.
• Strategically maintain an inventory of available content, in Arabic and English, and ensure all materials accurately reflect our brand, product, and customers.
• Identify new creative methods to deliver content in a way that maximizes value, viewership and client engagement.
• Ensure high-quality content layouts and that the design and content align, by working closely with the graphics team.
• Work with teams in all areas of the business to ensure a high standard of writing and editing marketing collateral.
• Identify successes and create attractive content to for the company’s print and digital communication channels.  
• Diversify the UCI communications content to include text, images, videos.
• Check and edit spelling and grammar of the company’s content.

Management of UCI digital outlets

• Daily management of UCI’s digital channels and respond to customer inquiries in a "social" manner while gaining leads.
• Pitching promotional ideas and arranging with bloggers/ influencers to promote UCI’s product and create promotional partnerships 
• Work with UCI graphics team to suggest images/videos/designs that best fit with content in the designed e-flyers, e-brochures, promotional ads, and posts, …etc.
• Manage an active schedule of field visits to the project sites to get updated photos and videos on a regular basis.
• Ensure timely uploading of content on the website to keep the website up to date and work with the marketing team on upgrades as required.  

Client and industry needs

• Develop a deep understanding of industry trends and client needs.
• Understand prospect main needs, by working closely with the sales team, and effectively incorporate these into sales enablement pieces.
• Create and manage an active media contact list of local, regional and international media outlets including written and digital.

Data analysis and trends

• Analyze and report on the performance of digital channels/activities using Google Analytics.
• Create systems for analyzing and reporting on the performance of content used for direct sales.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to envision and implement an integrated campaign from soup to nuts.
• Have a Bachelor’s degree in English, Business Administration, Public Relations, Marketing, Psychology, or any other related filed. An equivalent of this requirement in working experience is acceptable.
• Have substantial experience in proofreading, content layout, production, and audience engagement measurement concepts.
• Have vast experience in the use of and navigation of key social media platforms, for example, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit 1-page curriculum vita and covering letter, explaining in 300 words why you would make a great candidate for this position. To apply please complete our online application by 19 March 2022.

How we will evaluate your application

• Only qualified candidates who meet the job and application requirements will be contacted.
• A written skills assessment test will be conducted for qualified applicants.
• In-person interview of top candidates. 

Background

UCI is the largest publicly listed social impact investment company in Palestine. Our flagship project, TABO, focuses on expanding property rights in the West Bank by creating new title deed one dunum parcels of land made available to Palestinians worldwide at affordable prices. By creating title deeds and registering Palestinian land, we are directly helping Palestinians protect their land from illegal Israeli settlement expansion. Since its launch in 2011, TABO has revolutionized the real-estate market in the West Bank enabling roughly 500 Palestinian families to own 700 parcels of land. TABO has helped protect over one million square meters of Palestinian land.

The Administration manager reports directly to Chief Operations Officer (COO), and shall lead the UCI administrative department and plan the most efficient administrative procedures. They will directly manage the admin team and work in collaboration with the larger UCI team. Externally, the administrative manager will work with all relevant stakeholders, partners, consultants, suppliers, contractors, as designated by the COO.

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategy and planning

• Develop, review, and improve administrative and human resource systems, policies, and procedures and devise ways to streamline processes.
• Work closely with the COO to execute the company’s human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.
• Assist the COO in the process of preparing annual plans, budgets and performance indicators, and lead those for their own department. 

Administration:

• Conduct annual and ad-hoc inventory of assets.
• Coordinate car use and ensure car logs are completed and compared with the GPS system.
• Ensure efficient functionality, updates and enhancements on the admin & HR automated systems.
• Prepare admin & HR internal and external communications & documents in English and Arabic.
• Prepare, review, update and supervise admin & HR contracts with external service providers. 
• Supervise all legal processing relating to the department’s scope. 
• Oversee special projects and track progress towards set goals.
• Work inter-departmentally to set budgets, monitor spending, and process payroll and other expenses.
• Manage employment, internship, and consultancy processes and prepare agreements.
• Ensure that all equipment is working and properly maintained.
• Line manages the admin team and supervise the day-to-day operations.
• Manage external party service contracts within department scope and ensure proper quality control.
• Manage the preparation of contract agreements and MOUs.

Procurement:

• Prepare, develop and implement annual procurement plans.
• Monitor inventory of office supplies and ensure that office is equipped with necessary stationary, supplies and equipment in a timely manner. 
• Purchase of products and services at optimal point between quality and cost.
• Manage suppliers and maintain their data, comparisons and evaluation on record.
• Process procurement requests and prepare purchase and supply orders.

Human Resource

• Supervise preparation and update of job descriptions, job ads, job offers, and contracts.
• Supervise HR routine tasks (e.g. staff attendance, absences and leaves, monthly payroll … etc.)
• Coordinate employment procedures, and manage recruitment and on-boarding process for new hires.
• Providing the necessary data to the finance team for payroll requirements
• Assist with the performance management and review processes.
• Provides support and guidance to HR generalists, management, and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise.
• Follow-up of working hours, breaks and vacations, reviewing and checking monthly attendance and timesheets and submit to the COO.
• Manage employees’ health insurance.

Money management:

• Prepare the monthly payment requests and supporting documents for processing at the finance department.
• Prepare annual financial budgets, necessary to cover office expenses and other operational costs.
• Consult with department managers to make sure budget proposals are met.
• Create financial worksheets that outline expected costs for supplies, contracts and equipment for each department.

Hygiene, safety and security:

• Ensures a safe, secure, and well-maintained facility that meets environmental, health, and security standards.
• Manages the maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, and electrical and mechanical systems.
• Establish and manage monitoring systems to keep high standard in cleaning, hygiene, safety and security.
• Ensures a safe, secure, and well-maintained facility that meets environmental, health, and security standards.
• Manages the maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, and facilities with external parties.

Event management

• Plan, schedule, and organize office events, including meetings, conferences, interviews, orientations, and training sessions.
• Organize corporate events including Board of Directors and General Assembly meetings.

Reporting and data:

• Collect, organize, and store files of own department as per the UCI electronic filing guidelines.
• Prepare periodic or special reports, upon request, as commissioned by the line manager.

Perform any other tasks as commissioned by line manager.

Requirements

• University degree, preferably in business administration.
• Proven experience as administration manager for 5 years, or at least 8 years in a demanding non-manager administrative role.
• Thorough knowledge of contracts administration, cost planning / budgeting.
• In-depth understanding of office management procedures and departmental and legal policies.
• Familiarity with financial and facilities management principles.
• Proficient in MS Office and administrative automated systems.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills, with an ability to prioritize and delegate. 
• Excellent leadership and team working skills.
• Analytical mind and problem-solving skills, critical thinking.
• Strong interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills including of multiple projects and competing deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• In-depth understanding of office management procedures and departmental and legal policies
• Familiarity with financial and facilities management principles

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit a curriculum vita of 3 pages maximum together with a cover letter explaining, in 300 words maximum, why you would make a great candidate for this position. To apply please complete our online application by 01 January 2022.

How we will evaluate your application

• Only qualified candidates who meet the job and application requirements will be contacted.
• A skills assessment will be conducted for qualified applicants.
• An in-person interview will be scheduled with top candidates.