Job Opening: Account Director, Account Supervisor, Senior Account Executive

The Manila office of Fleishman-Hillard ,a leading international PR communications group, is looking for candidates for the following positions to beef up their digital practice group:

• Senior Account Execuctive - 2-3 years experience handing IT or tech accounts
• Account Supervisor - 3-5 years handling IT or tech accounts
• Account Director - 5-10 years managing account teams

Qualified candidates may send their resumes with photos to:

cosette.romero@fleishman.com

Fleishman-Hillard Manila
4/F Zeta II Building
191 Salcedo Street
Legaspi Village
1229 Makati City
Philippines
Phone: +632-813-0559
Fax: +632-813-0634

Job Opening: Online Business Development Manager

Cashsense has established itself as a significant force in payment processing and distribution having developed systems and processes based upon high-end technology.

Success in capturing significant market share has created the need to further expand into international markets especially the growing, professional OFW communities of North America and Europe. Cashsense payment processing technology has also stimulated demand for related domestic based solutions in Payroll Services and Merchant Payments etc.

Although initial success has been contrived by successfully penetrating the bricks-and-mortar based remittance dominions, the online market is deemed to be ripe for a shake-up. The cornerstones of Cashsense success to date have been reliability and trust, speed of delivery and price – tenets that will be carried over to Cashsense online delivery product development.
This is likely to be a multi-faceted role with the successful applicant being expected to contribute to and, in many cases, drive initiatives including;

Internal

• Product development; development and enhancement of online services and products.
  Site development and maintenance; to ensure current, relevant and demographic-specific content.
  
• Service delivery; internal coordination to ensure management of delivery expectations.

External

• Help coordinate relationships with partners and alliances abroad.
  
• Understand and facilitate the growth of domestic businesses where applicable to online streams.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
A comprehensive understanding of the commercial and technological factors needed to acquire, develop and promote business lines. Specifically and crucially, proficiency in the processes of online marketing and an ability to direct resources into areas appropriate to the building of market share.

• Preferably a Degree in Marketing/Sales related discipline or Business Studies / Administration / Management, etc.
  
• Possibly a background in banking or a related financial institution.
  
• Good leadership skills and able to manage, motivate and develop a team.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities; results-oriented with a high level of creativity and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

This is an important hire for the company and the successful applicant will be rewarded accordingly. In addition to a significant basic salary, success-based bonuses will also be provided.

Please email your resumes to joy.ealdama@cashsense.com.

6F Glass Tower Bldg., 115 Carlos Palanca St.Legaspi Village, Makati City, Philippines, 1229
Tel: +63 2 8133366
Fax: +63 2 8124606

Job Opening: Manager, PR and Events

With more than 95 million members worldwide, Friendster is a leading global online social network, is the #1 social network in Asia and a top 20 website in terms of traffic! Friendster is also the #2 web site in the Philippines and a top 5 web site in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia on Alexa.

Friendster is focused on helping people stay in touch with friends and discover new people and things that are important to them. Online adults, 18 and up, choose Friendster to connect with friends, family, school, social groups, activities and interests. Friendster prides itself in delivering an easy-to-use, friendly and interactive environment where users can easily connect with anyone around the world via web or mobile from any Internet ready mobile device. Friendster has a growing portfolio of patents granted to the company on social networking, with more expected over the next several months. Headquartered in Mountain View, California, Friendster is backed by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Benchmark Capital, DAG Ventures, IDG Ventures and individual investors.

Position Summary

Friendster is seeking an experienced team member to help drive Friendster’s PR projects, PR events and PR initiatives throughout Asia surrounding Friendster’s web site, mobile site, new product initiatives and new revenue initiatives.

The Manager, PR and Events will play a major role in securing and growing the number of speaking engagements, conferences, events, and coverage that Friendster participates in and receives in Asia and globally. The role will focus on both consumer-related and industry-related PR opportunities and events and will be a primary point of contact for planning conferences, events and media coverage. This person will not be a spokesperson for the company but will work very closely with the spokespersons for the company and the rest of the Friendster marketing staff.

The role requires the rapid review and assessment of key PR opportunities for Friendster throughout Asia and globally. The perfect candidate is a friendly “people person” and creative individual who can build compelling proposals for media and for event/conference organizers that generate Friendster media exposure, top-notch speaking opportunities, public event sponsorships, and more overall brand exposure. You will also find yourself drafting press releases and press statements, scheduling press interviews, and managing postings and comments on top-tier blogs. As the PR manager you will also be conducting press outreach surrounding formal press announcements, PR tours and executive/spokesperson press meetings and public speaking opportunities.

As the PR manager you will be traveling to events and conferences in the Philippines and on occasion, throughout Asia. This person must have a thorough understanding of the local and regional media climate, industry conferences and events pertaining to consumer internet, social networking, social media, mobile, and entertainment. This person will also know how to best find and negotiate key speaking and sponsorship opportunities for Friendster at flagship events and conferences. Additionally, you will oversee the Friendster global events calendar and manage key deadlines, details and dates regarding marketing collateral and material needed for each opportunity. All opportunities will be “vetted” internally with the global marketing team based on weekly calls where each opportunity will be presented to the team and rated on a set of Friendster evaluation criteria. This person will also be responsible for exceeding PR and event opportunity quarterly goals, while staying within an allocated PR/event budget.

To be successful in this role:

• Has minimum of 5 years public relations or integrated marketing communications experience, and has 8 to 10 years of total work experience, a majority of which should be in the consumer-facing PR, entertainment or media space, and in the Philippines or Asia. Proven experience with consumer-related Internet companies is also strongly preferred.
  
  
• Is experienced developing and executing communications strategies and plans that are aligned with client goals or business objectives.
  
  
• Has a demonstrated track record creating and deploying successful regional and national communications outreach and events with quantifiable results and promoting those results to internal team in a meaningful way.
  
  
• Has experience working comfortably in a fast-paced environment and effectively prioritizing, managing and delivering successfully on multiple projects at once, all while setting and meeting demanding deadlines.
  
  
• Maintains established network of high-profile local, regional and national business news, consumer media and conference/event contacts.
  
  
• Must be an outgoing, social business person in the PR, events, entertainment industry and conduct him/herself in a professional, ethical manner at all times as a representative of the Friendster brand within the region.
  
  
• Must be familiar with top-tier tech and industry blogs and wikis (e.g., Wikipedia) and comfortable with drafting responses and editing them with key Friendster messaging.
  
  
• Must have experience in consumer internet and entertainment-related events (music, movies, television, publications, multimedia, gaming) and be able to identify key thought leaders and media that cover such events.
  
  
• Has expertise in presenting. This role will explain and sell the Friendster market position and current product features to event and conference organizers via telephone, in-person presentations and live site demos.
  
  
• Has a basic understanding of regional Asian languages and where they’re spoken. Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Malay, or Thai is a big plus.
  
  
• Possesses a solid understanding of the competitive landscape including online, offline competitive offerings and the associated feature sets on those sites/in those products.
• Is passionate about Friendster and the Friendster community, be an active user of Friendster and understand the product inside and out.
  
  
• Must be smart, a strategic thinker, full of good ideas, creative, persistent, agile and driven.
  
  
• Should be comfortable with the realities that, in the short-term, this position may not have any direct reports and that he/she will be responsible for developing and managing key events and speaking opportunities, and executing as an individual contributor. Yet, able to help build a team in the future.
  
  
• Like any successful contributor in a startup, must have the ability to be a “great athlete” and take on different roles and projects as needed by the company over time.
  
  
• Must have the ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision with strong prioritization skills.
  
  
• Has excellent verbal, written, communication and presentation skills.
  
  
• In terms of education, a four-year university degree, BA/ BS or its equivalent, is required.

In return we will provide you with a fast-paced, fun environment with smart people and an opportunity to learn, grow and succeed. A great job in a cutting edge field at the top-20 global web site property in the world with a wealth of potential. If you are ready to for the challenge then please apply to the link below or for more details call Louise Beach on +61 2 9251 9980 ext 1304

To apply please send your resume to jobs@friendster.com. Please be sure to reference this position title in the subject line of your email.

Job Opening: Graphic Artist, Media Manager, Network Administrators, Product Development Associates / Managers, Research & Development Engineers

With services live over 30 international network operators in more than ten countries, the future is certainly looking bright out at Chikka Country.

Today, mobile subscribers around the world enjoy one or more services designed and powered by Chikka, for truly mobile IM and email easily accessed and managed via SMS, for mobile payment systems utilizing call credits, for Free-Reply SMS that aids prepaid subscribers in need of “top-up,” for mobile-enabled auctions and matchmaking, and for the most relevant, informative and entertaining text, voice and visual content gathered from all across the world.

Chikka headquarters in Manila is now a global hub for excellent mobile applications development. Its growth is propelled by significant investments in technology, research and software development.

As Chikka continues to roll out a prolific line of innovative mobile messaging-based solutions, they are in need of the following:

1. Corporate Communications Associate – Graphic Artist
Requirements:

• Fresh graduates encouraged to apply
• Experience doing both graphic and web design.
• Technical Skills:
  - CSS
  - HTML
  - Web Design
  - Graphic Design
  - Photoshop
  

Responsibilities:

• Design marketing collaterals, layouts, presentations and website
• Development of external and internal communication materials
• Assist the Corporate Communications Manager and Director on PR and cross branding opportunities.
• Focus on the creative development of materials.
  

2. Media Manager/Head
Requirements:

• 3-5 years experience in business development and sales specifically advertising, marketing services and media
• telecommunications background (mobile advertising, consumer applications and VAS)
• strong business network in the advertising and media industry
• Excellent communication skills both written and spoken English.
• Technical Skills:
  - digital media knowledge – technologies and trends in the industry
  - project management experience (business side)
  

Responsibilities:

• Do business and product planning
• Develop strategic and tactical initiatives with proven ability to meet revenue targets
• Do business proposals and reports
• Lead digital media business
• Deal with people from all levels and types of business.
  

3. Network Administrators
Requirements:

• At least a college graduate
• a working knowledge of network architecture
• 3-5 years working experience, at least 2 of which as a systems administrator
• Technical Skills:
  - Must have experience handling different Unix platforms (Linux, Solaris)
  - Background in systems administration
  - Technical working knowledge and experience in hardware and operating systems
  - ORACLE background
  - configure, troubleshoot and develop script
  - Preference to those with experience in database design and LINUX server solutions (TOMCAT, MYSQL, APACHE and Java)
  

Responsibilities:

• Maintains, manages and controls the existing network operations infrastructure of the company
• System administration – server set up, installation, restore and recovery.
• Handles network surveillance and ensures the availability of all network services of the company.
• Making scripts and programs for network operation center applications.
• Supports servers, network and desktop hardware, software and applications to make sure they’re up and running 24/7.
• Network access control
  

4. Product Development Associates/Managers
Requirements:

• At least a College graduate
• Marketing or business management background
• Tech-savvy
• Excellent presentation, speaking and written skills
• preferably with experience working in mobile VAS development
• Technical Skills:
  - A working knowledge of mobile VAS
  

Responsibilities:

• Overall management of product cycle: product conceptualization and design, carrier relations, technical product development, maintenance and evaluation
• Create business cases and presentations
• Spearheads research and development, marketing, advertising, sales, customer support, technical and design for services of the company.
• Works with the client on creating new services and establishing partnerships with key clients.
• Managing the roll-out of projects
• Do both front-end and back end product development working with clients and working with R&D Engineers regarding development of applications, deployment and maintenance
• Do business development and research trends to indicate need for new products or applications.
  

5. Research and Development Engineers
Requirements:

• At least a college graduate
• Analysis and design of an mobile or web application
• programming expertise
• at least 1-2 years experience working in systems application development
• Technical Skills:
  - Must be well-versed in any of the following technologies:
  o Javascript/AJAX
  o PHP
  o C/C++
  o Java/J2SE
  o XML, XSLT, CSS
  - Systems and analysis design
  

Responsibilities:

• Assigned to develop web/sms applications, research.
• Analysis and design of a particular application being developed encompassing development, modification and translation of user requirements.
• Understand messaging systems for local and foreign carriers
• Ensuring the security of all application systems – files, dev’t and support processes.
• Documents detailed systems, design specification, modification requirements – tests and verifies programs being developed.
  

Chikka offers competitive compensation and benefits, on top of a corporate culture and environment that inspires creativity.

Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

Send your resume to recruitment@chikka.com

Chikka Asia, Inc.
3104-B, East Tektite Towers,
Philippine Stock Exchange Center
Exchange Road, Ortigas
Pasig City, Philippines
tel: +632.631.6166
fax: +632.631.7217

Job Opening: Account Manager / Web Developer

IT Group is a provider of end-to-end solutions focused on solving the business challenges clients face through the innovative application of insight, talent and technology.

The company services include consulting, application development, deployment and integration, training, outsourcing, and managed services. We source, design, build, implement and manage IT-enabled solutions tailored to client’s specific needs.

Position : Account Manager (2 vacancies)

Requirements :

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Science or any related course.
• At least 2 years selling/marketing experience in IT industry
• Knowledgeable in Network Infrastructure, Web and Client Server Applications
• Knowledgeable both in Windows and Linux Platforms
• Willing to travel/do field work
• Must have good English Communication Skills, both oral and written
• Must be Independent, Team player and can work with minimal supervision
• Skills : Customer Service, Time Management, Account Management, Organizational
  

Responsibilities :

Account Managers are responsible for developing and nurturing relationships with clients to make sure their needs and expectations are met. Account Managers are also responsible for assisting the Business Development Manager in the performance of various functions within the team as directed, providing a superior level of service to customers; and ensuring that revenue targets of the organization are met by meeting individual sales quotas. In the position described, the incumbent is expected to:

• Convert leads to sales
• Prepare and send out proposals
• Conduct initial project/engagement requirements analysis
• Conduct sales presentations
• Have thorough knowledge about the accounts being managed, the nature of their business, the company’s strategy, products, services, finances; as well as prevailing competitive market forces.
  

Position : Web Developer

Requirements :

• At least 3-4 years work experience in web development concepts, technologies, terminology, and methods and limitations
• Should have a college degree , IT technology degree is preferred but not required
• Good written and oral communications skills.
• Independent self-starter
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Should have good working knowledge of the following mark-up/scripting languages: HTML, Javascript, CSS
• Should have good working knowledge of any of the following server-side scripting languages: ASP.NET or VB.NET
• Should have good working knowledge of SQL Server
  

Responsibilities :

• Will be responsible for developing transactional web sites/web applications
• Will be responsible for developing web sites/applications according to functional requirements set by customers
• Have a Service Mentality
• Deliver tasks/projects on time
• Ability to work independently
  

Office Location : Libis, Q.C.

Interested Applicants may send their updated resume to the HRD: marita.mortera@itgroup.com.ph

Job Opening: Systems Administrator / Java Developer / Compliance Officer / Human Resources Manager / Finance Manager

Intellectual Property Ventures Group (IPVG) has the following job openings:

1. Systems Administrator

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administration & Maintenance
  Primary administrator function, which shall cover administration, operations, and maintenance and others of the following servers:
  
  1. Corporate Firewall
  2. Domain controller (IPVG/IPC and IPE)
  3. Britain Netwisp Server and AOC Netwisp Server
  4. HRMS
  5. Great Plains
  6. DNS Hosting Accounts (including inventory of all domains)
  7. Postini/Google Apps Hosting Administrator
  8. NAS Back-up Server
  9. Others
     

• Secondary administrator function for the following servers
  
  1. Storage for IPVG/IPC and IPE

• Internal IP Address Allocation
  
  • Manage, assign, allocate and control the Internal IP address of IPVG, this shall include those public IP addresses that will be allocated to IPVG

• Design and Implementation of Internal Applications
  
  • Plan, design, document and implement new systems and applications as required by IPVG, IPC, IPCV, IPE

• Support Functions
  
  • Secondary support to Desktop users and others as needed
  • Provide training to other teams as needed
  • Coordinate with vendors and suppliers for IT requirement as needed
  • Coordination with technology partners for outsourced services
  • Research and development
    

• Other Duties -Performs other duties that may be assigned

Qualifications

• Educational Background: Graduate of Computer Engineering or Computer Science or related course
  
  
• Relevant Work Experience: at least 2-3 years experience as System Administrator, System Engineer, Network Engineer or any designation that has responsibility of administering and maintaining servers, firewall, switchers, etc. Experience in system administration of Linux/CentOS/Windows/Other Operating systems servers and has a background in network administration
  
  
• Other Special Preferences: Programming and networking skills, team player, have a good and oral and written communication skill, must be able to provide support to end-users, must be willing to work on shift schedules as needed and to be on call.
  

2. Java Developer

Requirements:

• Should be proficient in JAVA Swing, Oracle and Webservice
• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or equivalent.
• At least 2 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
• Applicants must be willing to work in Makati City.
• Applicants should be Filipino citizens or hold relevant residence status.
• Preferably 1-4 Yrs Experienced Employees specializing in IT/Computer - Software or equivalent.
  

3. Corporate Secretary/Compliance Officer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for corporate housekeeping including, but not limited to, preparation of board of directors and shareholders agendas, notices, minutes and relevant secretary’s certificates, handling of shareholder relations, maintenance of corporate documents including stock and transfer books and coordination with the stock and transfer agent.
  
  
• As compliance officer, acts as alternate corporate information officer, prepares and files all structured and unstructured reports due to the PSE, SEC and monitors and/or prepares other reportorial requirements of various regulatory agencies.
  
  
• Provides legal advice on various operational, corporate and other issues arising out of the day-to-day business of the company and/or its subsidiaries and affiliates.
  
  
• Performs contract management including drafting and reviewing various contracts.
  

Requirements:

• Must have practiced law for at least 10 years, with extensive experience in corporate law.
• Must be familiar with the Securities Regulations Code and its implementing rules and regulations.
• At least 10 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
• Applicants must be willing to work in Makati City.
• Applicants should be Filipino citizens or hold relevant residence status.
• Preferably Assistant Manager / Managers specializing in Law/Legal Services or equivalent.
  

4. Human Resources Manager (for Vietnam BPO operations)

Requirements:

• Develop Training materials and instruction charts / guides for Telesales, Tele-verification and Collection
  
  
• This item could be done by either the Training person, or the Recruitment person) Developing Aptitude and Voice Quality tests for recruitment
  
  
• (Recruitment) Recruit 200 Telesales staff, 5 collections and 5 customer service staff
  
  
• Be able to create job descriptions, scorecards, reward schemes and performance management programs & Implement motivational and recognition programs
  
  
• Experience in the BPO industry for all positions is a must
  

5. Finance Manager

Requirements:

• Certified Public Accountant
• Knowledge and experience in GAAP and cross-border accounting practices (Singapore, US, Vietnam, Hong Kong)
• Audit experience from any reputable firm (EY, KPMG, PWC)
• Knowledge and experience in an IT company
• working knowledge of any accounting software, preferably MS Dynamics, Great Plains, Quickbooks, MYOB.
• Team player, managed a team of accountants and finance professionals
• Works independently with minimal supervision
  

Send your application via email at careers@ipvg.com

Please indicate:- on the subject line.
Ex. (Account Manager - Juan dela Cruz)

Job Opening: PR / Article Writer / SEO Link Builder / Professional Bloggers in Baguio City

Optimind Technology Solutions, one of the fastest growing Philippine Web Design and SEO Company, is setting up a branch in Baguio and has opening for the following positions:

PR/Article Writer

Location: Baguio City, Philippines

Requirements:

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s/College Degree in Marketing, Journalism, Mass Communications, Advertising/Media, or equivalent.
• At least 1 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
• Excellent skills in writing, must have written editorials, feature articles, press releases and photo captions.
  

Responsibilities:

• Write how-to, reviews and other useful articles for a wide variety of subjects
• Maintain 3-5 blogs on a weekly basis
• Build relationship with the blogging community by regularly commenting on related blogs and forums
  

Interested parties may send their resume to careers@myoptimind.com

SEO Link Builder

Location: Baguio City, Philippines

Requirements:

• Candidates must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Management or any IT related courses.
• At least 1 year (s) of working experience in the related field.
  

Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of HTML coding required
• Typing speed should be at least 30 words/minute
• Can take instructions easily and work efficiently
• Good english and communication skills
  

Responsibilities:

• Build relationships and links from relevant high ranking websites based on targeted keyword list
• Post well written comments at relevant blogs and forums
• Promote website and contents through social media
• Keep logs of successful and unsuccessful link building activities
  

Professional Bloggers (needed by January 2009)
Location: Baguio City, Philippines

Interested parties may send their resume to careers@myoptimind.com

Job Opening: Open Source Gurus and Trainors

IT Group, Inc. has a newly formed division focused on training and is currently an official Red Hat Certified Training Center.

They are looking for people to teach part-time (i.e. 2-4 days in a week or every Saturdays) OR full-time basis on topics such as Linux, PHP, Asterisk, Joomla, Drupal and others.

This is a good opportunity for independent consultants interested in doing this part-time. For full time instructors who are Linux geeks, you will have the opportunity to be trained and certified on Red Hat Enterprise Linux as a Certified Instructor should you be accepted.

Parties interested are encouraged to contact Jan Pabellon by sending an e-mail to jan.pabellon AT itgroup.com.ph submitting a resume citing credentials. A teaching demo shall be arranged as well.

Job Opening: Sales Consultant and Artist / Digital Fine Art Printer

Gallery 7 Digital Studio Inc. is an innovative creative company that provides alternative, high-technology, and custom-made visual art for special personal or family occasions, advertising, corporate communications, and other such requirements. The company that sets the trend in the local personalized art.

As a growing company, they are looking for :

(1) Sales consultant

• College graduate of Business, marketing or any related course
• 1 year experience in mall retail sales or jobs leading to it.
• Customer oriented, dynamic and excellent in communication skills
• Computer literate
• Sales driven with strong leadership qualities
• Interest in art and photography is an advantage
• Working time – mall hours in one of the malls located in Mandaluyong City

(1) Artist/Digital Fine Art Printer

• College graduate of Fine any related course
• Experienced in inkjet printing is an advantage
• Willing to be trained in digital fine art printing
• Dynamic, hardworking, has eye for color and attention to details
• Adobe Photoshop literate
• Interest in art and photography is an advantage

A very competitive compensation package shall be offered to the successful candidate.

Interested applicant may send their resumé to info@gallery7online.com
Or mail their resume to :
Gallery 7 Digital Studio, Inc.
G/F Oasis Manila, #169 Aurora Blvd, San Juan MM
Tel no. 496-5013 and 727-1983

Attention : Michelle

Websites:
www.artisme.com.ph
www.gallery7online.com

Job Opening: Advanced Web Applications Programmer / Developer (PHP, C, mySQL)

iWebCom is looking for an application developer who wants to become a long-term member of its small yet growing company. They need a programmer who can think fast, juggle multiple projects, and solve real-world problems with minimal assistance. If you are a focused self-starter and take personal pride in doing the best work you can, iWebCom wants to talk to you.

iWebCom was founded in 2004 and is based in the United States. Their focus is building web applications for internal use and for their client base. They also develop useful, interactive websites with great features.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Full time - Tele-Commute

Immediate opening for an advanced Web applications programmer/developer. You must have extensive knowledge of Object Oriented Programming concepts, C, PHP, HTML (without the help of an HTML WYSIWYG editor), JavaScript, CSS, MySQL with solid experience - no exceptions!

Access to high speed Internet is a MUST!!!

You are expected to plan, research, develop logic, code, test and deploy several Web projects with minimal assistance. You should know how to build a PHP web application from the ground up, as well as modify and build on existing code. You should know C, PHP & mySQL like the back of your hand.

Graphic design experience is a bonus, but not required.

Ideal candidate is located in the Philippines and is seeking a long-term position.

WORK BREAKDOWN

The Responsibilities include:

Work (85%)

• Development & maintenance of iWebCom's web applications
• Custom application, or new module, specifications
• Ensuring quality of work through development and implementation of QA procedures and standards
  

Administrative (10%)

• Report to progress senior managers daily through email, IM, Skype or phone
• Accurately outlining work task breakdowns for programming side of new projects
• Accurately estimating time frames for work completion and hitting them
• Accurately and regularly completing time-sheets
  

Management (5%)

• Educating and at times, coordinating, contract developers

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 3 full years programming experience.
• Experience with building highly interactive, highly trafficked, database driven web applications.
• Fluency with English and Tagalog
  

Technical Skill Set

• Advanced understanding of object oriented programming and programming principles.
• Comprehensive understanding of the C programming language.
• Advanced understanding of the PHP programming language, HTML, Cascading Style Sheets, and JavaScript.
• Advanced knowledge of Web protocols and programming requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of UNIX operating system (primarily Linux) and Apache.
• Advanced understanding of mySQL database (developer fundamentals).
• Good understanding of PERL and CGI protocols
• Good understanding of Web 2.0 technologies including AJAX, Ruby, Adobe Flex
• Good understanding of CMS
  

SALARY

iWebCom offers a generous salary for the right candidate. Depending on performance and knowledge salary will start at $1,000 USD per month. Work will be on contract basis initially.

APPLY

Please email your CV, references and a portfolio of previous work done to: info@iwebcom.com and subject line: Senior Web Developer CV.

Don't forget to include your contact details.

Part-Time Job Opening: Writers and Bloggers

I'm looking for part-time writers / bloggers who can be tapped to write articles related to:

• Elections
  
  
• Travel
• Traveling around the Philippines on a budget
• Best places for travel packages, fashion, accessories, shopping, pasalubong, souvenir items
• Restaurants, dining places feature in the Philippines
• Backpackers community
• Bargain hunters community
• Food trippers community
  
  
• Business
• Entrepreneurs success stories
• Product innovations
• Events management
• Venue hunting
• Wedding organizer
• Seminars and meeting organizer
  
  
• Palawan
• Traveler stories
• Palawenos online
• Photographer's Palawan stories
• Palawan products
• Convention organizers
• Tour organizers
• Puerto Princesa people
• Palawan culture
• Palawan culinary
• Palawan lifestyle
  
  
• OFW
• OFW stories
• Filipino workers around the world
• Getting a job abroad
• Culture of countries where OFWs are
  
  
• Filipino Migrants
• Balikbayan feature
• Filipino migrants around the world
• Balikbayan's guide to the Philippines
• Shopping

Part-time writers / bloggers can come from anywhere in the Philippines. Filipinos based abroad can also apply. This requirement is ongoing. Will post an announcement if the positions are already full.

To properly screen the right person for this assignment, a one week trial period shall be made. Approved articles during the trial period are paid for. Most of the assignments will require the writer / blogger to interview resource persons. Those who are not keen into doing interviews need not apply.

Interested parties can email me at digitalfilipino (at) gmail (dot) com. Please include sample work and your contact info (cellphone and YM/GTalk/Skype ID).

Job Opening: Website Content Manager

Archipelago 7107 is looking for a Content Manager to oversee the content development and execution of its primary website. Responsibilities include sourcing content, content development, layout, site updates, online and email campaigns, interacting constantly with technical development and creative development team members and developing a fun site which members of our niche target market will want to come to almost daily.

Multitasking, flexibility and versatility are the keys to success in this role. The successful candidate must have an excellent understanding of the culture, psyche and web-presence of Filipinos worldwide. While speaking Tagalog is considered a serious plus, it is not a requirement for this position.

Ideal candidate must be:

• Entrepreneurial or have always been itching to be on their own;
  
• Have a strong website content management track record that can be easily shown;
  
• Working in a highly visible position with an energetic and dynamic company is incredibly exciting to you;
  
• You want to shine for the whole world to see.

Job Title : Content Manager
Salary : Depends on Experience
Status : Full Time
Equity Position : Possible
Location : Telecommute (those based in Las Vegas will have an advantage)

Please send your resumes to employment@archipelago7107.com

Job Opening: Store Supervisor / Accounting Clerk

Gallery 7 Digital Studio Inc. is a company that provides alternative, high-technology, and custom-made visual art for special personal or family occasions, advertising, corporate communications, and other such requirements.

As a growing company, they are looking for :

1 Store Supervisor for one of the mall in Ortigas Area

• 2-3 years experience in direct sales
• Excellent in written and oral skills
• Interested in art and photography is an advantage
• Computer literate
• Strong and self driven character
• Willing to work on Mall hours
  

1 - Accounting Clerk

Job Description

• Performs any combination of following calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain financial data for use in maintaining accounting records:
• Compiles and sorts documents, such as invoices and checks, substantiating business transactions.
• Verifies and posts details of business transactions, such as funds received and disbursed, and totals accounts.
• Typing of vouchers, checks, account statements, reports, and other records, using typewriter or computer.
  
  
• Requirement
• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree in Finance/Accountancy/Banking, Commerce or equivalent, with at least 2 years experience in account payable, receivable and knowledge with SSS, Philhealth benefits.
• Good in written and oral communication
• Proficient in Microsoft application such as Excel, word and powerpoint
• Must be a self motivated and can work independently
• Team player, industrious and pleasing personality
  

The accepted applicants for accounting clerk will work at Gallery 7 Digital Studio office in Aurora Blvd.

Interested applicant may send their resumé to info@gallery7online.com

Or mail their resume to :
Gallery 7 Digital Studio, Inc.
Oasis Manila, #169 Aurora Blvd, San Juan MM

Job Opening: Senior Software Developers / Senior .NET Developers / Software Testers / QA

WorldPartner Inc. is a European managed IT-outsourcing and consulting company that delivers IT-development services to overseas clients who have stringent requirements and high expectations on the work delivered. The company puts a premium on employee dedication and professionalism.

WorldPartner is looking for highly talented and experienced individuals to join its software development teams.

Senior Software Developers
Applicants must have at least 3 years of experience in software development and must be well-versed in the following technologies:

• Java/J2EE
• JavaScript, HTML, XML/XSLT
• Tomcat Web Server
• MS SQL server 2000 or 2005
• Web development work with Web services
• NetBeans, Eclipse or equivalent IDE
• Visual SourceSafe or equivalents like SourceVault or SourceOffsite
• OOA/OOD techniques

Experience in the following is an advantage;

• Awareness of implementation technologies such as .NET 2.0 , particularly C#
• GUI development using JavaScript, HTML, DHTML and ASP.NET AJAX
• UML - Enterprise Architect (see http://www.sparxsystem.com)
• SOA, Enterprise Design, Refactoring, Frameworks, Design Patterns
• Financial Industry (banking, insurance, etc)
• Office 2007, Groove 2007

Senior .NET Developers
Applicants must have at least 3 years of experience in software development and must be well-versed in the following technologies:

• ASP.Net, C# .Net, VB.Net
• JavaScript, HTML, XML/XSLT
• MS SQL server 2000 or 2005
• Web development work with Web services
• Visual Studio (2003 or 2005 including TFS)
• Visual SourceSafe or equivalents like SourceVault or SourceOffsite
• OOA/OOD techniques

Experience in the following is an advantage;

• GUI development using JavaScript, HTML, DHTML and ASP.NET AJAX
• UML - Enterprise Architect (see http://www.sparxsystem.com)
• SOA, Enterprise Design, Refactoring, Frameworks, Design Patterns
• Financial Industry (banking, insurance, etc)
• Office 2007, Groove 2007

Software Testers/QA
The required experiences are as follows:

• Knowledge of the processes and issues involved with the full testing life-cycle of software engineering projects.
• Knowledge of Functional, Regression, Unit and Integration Testing.
• Knowledge of web usability and accessibility.
• Knowledge of issue tracking software and the workflow / life-cycle of an issue.
• Knowledge of Visual Source Safe
• Ability to analyze and understand written software requirements documents and an awareness of general quality requirements for web and software development projects.
• Ability to execute test plans in a methodical and repeatable manner.
• Ability to report the results of tests in a form that allows the development team to resolve problems efficiently.
• Ability to restore a database, configure SQL user accounts and make simple queries using SQL Server 2000 or the later version
• Awareness of implementation technologies such as Java/J2EE, .Net, XML, MS SQL
• Knowledge of HTML,CSS,JavaScript/Jscript/VBScript,Cookies and Sessions.
• Knowledge of IIS Web server configuration
• Prior experience with one or more defect tools like BugZilla, Mercury Quality Management, Mercury Test Director and ClearQuest.

Interested parties can send their resumes to job@worldpartner.com

WorldPartner Inc.
IDC/Dumex Bldg., E. Rodriguez Jr.
Libis, Quezon City
Metro Manila, 1110 Philippines
Phone : +632 6355461

Job Opening: Sales Associate

Cashsense

An outstanding opportunity exists to join a young, vibrant company which is in the process of establishing itself as a real market leader in the remittance and payment processing markets.

Cashsense seeks to expand its third party association both here and abroad and to further develop both corporate and retail business opportunities

They now require:

Sales Associate

Job functions:

• Be able to map out key markets and develop and pursue appropriate penetrative strategies
  
  
• Actively prospect for new opportunities and alliances
  
  
• Contact prospective partners, meet and conduct effective and convincing sales presentations and prepare and present proposals
  

Skills requirements:

Ideal candidates must be:

• A clear thinker, logical and methodical in approach.
  
  
• Articulate and convincing both orally and in writing.
  
  
• Energetic and enthusiastic in pursuit of mainly self-set goals and objectives
  
  
• Have achieved success in sales and will be able to demonstrate a proven track record.
  

Cashsense will also consider applications from recent graduates who sincerely believe they can match the company's high expectations.

Please email your resumes to sheilla.muncada@cashsense.com or call 843-4710 local 106 or 887-0045

Cashsense
26F Yuchengco Tower One, RCBC Plaza
6819 Ayala Ave., corner Gil Puyat, Makati City
Philippines 1232

Job Opening: Web Developers

Cashsense has developed a fully integrated solution for internet merchants using advanced cash-based funding and payment delivery channels as an alternative payment option to credit cards. Cashsense has also been developed as a solution to provide transferees worldwide, as well as their families and friends, with a cellular phone and internet-based cash transfer service.

Cashsense is part of a 300 strong technology group headquartered in Manila with partners and affiliates around Asia.

They now require:

Two (2) Web Developers - Temporary Assignment

This will be on a full-time basis for a minimum of 6 weeks. Must be willing to work on-site with current in-house IT team to be familiarized with the system which is strongly xsql based.

Ideal candidates must have:

• Minimum 3 years programming experience
• Very strong in HTML/CSS/Javascript/DHTML
• Experienced in XML/XSL
• Knows at least one of the following web scripting languages: ASP 3.0/ASP.NET/PHP/JSP/Cold Fusion.
• It would also be preferable if the developers know:
• SQL (Preferably PL/SQL)
• Tomcat

Please email your resumes to sheilla.muncada@cashsense.com or call 843-4710 loc 106

26F Yuchengco Tower One, RCBC Plaza
6819 Ayala Ave., corner Gil Puyat, Makati City
Philippines 1232

Job Opening: Mall Sales Consultant

Gallery 7 Digital Studio is a company that provides alternative, high-technology, and custom-made visual art for special personal or family occasions, advertising, corporate communications, and other such requirements.

As part of a growing company, we are looking for :

Mall Sales Consultant for one of the mall in Ortigas Area

• 2-3 years experience in sales
• Excellent in written and oral skills
• Interest in print design and photography is advantage
• College level is also accepted

Willing to work in New Manila Area, Quezon City and/or Ortigas.

Please email resumé and portfolio to info@gallery7online.com

Call: 727-1983 or Text: 0922-8761777

Office address: Oasis Manila, #169 Aurora Blvd, San Juan MM

Attention : Ms. Nelli Bernardo

Job Opening: Research and Development Engineers

With services live over 30 international network operators in more than ten countries, the future is certainly looking bright out at Chikka Country.

Today, mobile subscribers around the world enjoy one or more services designed and powered by Chikka, for truly mobile IM and email easily accessed and managed via SMS, for mobile payment systems utilizing call credits, for Free-Reply SMS that aids prepaid subscribers in need of “top-up,” for mobile-enabled auctions and matchmaking, and for the most relevant, informative and entertaining text, voice and visual content gathered from all across the world.

Chikka headquarters in Manila is now a global hub for excellent mobile applications development. Its growth is propelled by significant investments in technology, research and software development.

As Chikka continues to roll out a prolific line of innovative mobile messaging-based solutions, they are in need of research and development engineers to join its powerhouse of developers.

Applicants must be well-versed in any of the following:

• JAVA/J2ME/J2SE
• C/C++, PHP
• PHP
• Javascript/AJAX
• Database Administration (Oracle, Solaris, Linux)
  

Chikka offers competitive compensation and benefits, on top of a corporate culture and environment that inspires creativity.

Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

Send your resume to recruitment@chikka.com

Chikka Asia, Inc.
3104-B, East Tektite Towers,
Philippine Stock Exchange Center
Exchange Road, Ortigas
Pasig City, Philippines
tel: +632.631.6166
fax: +632.631.7217

Job opening: Systems Operations Manager

Cashsense has developed a fully integrated solution for internet merchants using advanced cash-based funding and payment delivery channels as an alternative payment option to credit cards. Cashsense has also been developed as a solution to provide transferees worldwide, as well as their families and friends, with a cellular phone and internet-based cash transfer service.

Cashsense is part of a 300 strong technology group headquartered in Manila with partners and affiliates around Asia.

They now require a:

SYSTEMS OPERATIONS MANAGER

• To understand and further define business flows and processes
• To translate business to commercial requirements into IT deliverables by liaising with the Head of IT
• To ensure the smooth operation of all systems and processes to troubleshoot difficulties and to instigate improvements when necessary
• Oversee the defining and documentation of internal procedures
• Monitor and control internal procedures and initiate streamlining
• Report on clients and Products profitability

SKILLS SET

• Relevant IT literacy
• Able to work at both strategic and tactical levels
• Good leadership skills and able to manage, motivate and develop a team
  

Please email your resumes to sheilla.muncada@cashsense.com or call 843-4710 loc 106

26F Yuchengco Tower One, RCBC Plaza
6819 Ayala Ave., corner Gil Puyat, Makati City
Philippines 1232
Fax: +632 8561518

Job Opening: Unix Developer (Cebu)

InfoWeapons, a global provider of network infrastructure appliances based in Cebu, is looking for qualified individuals to work for its dynamic company that enable rapid transition to next generation network technologies.

Unix Developer (Cebu)

• Graduate of BS Computer Science, BS IT or other related courses from a reputable university
• 2- 8 years C, C++ Development experience on Unix platforms
• Preferably with 1 year experience in handling projects
• Advanced C/C++ programming with the heavy use of pointers, code optimization
• Familiar with the following kernel programming, memory manager, filesystem, bootloader, kernel, IP stack, libraries, IPC, among others
  
• Experienced in device driver programming, advanced socket programming, raw socket programming, ipv6 socket programming
• With advanced knowledge in TCP/IP protocols, IPV6, routing protocols, signalling protocols, management protocols, Qos, openssl programming, and chroot environment
• Familiar with authentication/encryption/ verification programming
• Has background on SDLC (Software Development Cycle)
• Can write requirement specifications, basic design documents, detailed design documents and testing documents
• Familiar with project planning, configuration management , risk management , estimation, validation, verification
• Preferably with IT certification such as Security +, Zend PHP, MCP etc.
• Preferably with good background in computer security
  

Interested parties may e-mail their resume to jobs@infoweapons.com.