Development Opportunity for Operation, Risk and Sales Program Development Opportunity for Operations, Risk and Sales A career advancement program...only from dunia Page 1 of 12
Thank you for your interest in the dunia Program. Dear Prospective Applicant, Thank you for your interest in the dunia the program. Program, 2014. We are excited that you have decided to apply for Your complete application will include the Application Form, your answers to the Essay Questions, transcripts from your most recent graduate or post-graduate course completed, certificate(s) of completion from any other programs completed, two letters of recommendation, and your curriculum vitae. Please ensure to review your submission against the checklist given on the application form. Please note that you need to submit a minimum of two letters of recommendation from people who have been closely associated with you in a working or academic relationship, and who can attest to your professional abilities. These could include your existing or former manager or colleague, your teacher, coach, mentor, counsellor, etc. In order to ensure that your application materials are complete and to speed up our review process, we strongly encourage you to allow your recommender ample time to prepare your letters prior to our December 21 st, 2014 deadline. Email your complete application form to doors@dunia.ae. Note that letters of recommendation must come directly from the recommender and should be sent to doors@dunia.ae. The deadline for receipt of all application materials is December 21 st, 2014. Only complete applications will be considered for review as of this date. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Application materials will be reviewed and invitations for further screening processes will be made by e-mail. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to receiving your application. Sincerely, Rasleen Kaur Sahni Head - Talent Development Page 2 of 12
Instructions to Applicants: Please note that to apply for the dunia Program, you must be a university graduate with a minimum of 5 years of work experience and minimum 2 years of experience in one or more functions of front line sales, operations, customer service or risk. Please read the instructions carefully and be sure to include a copy of the following documents and information with your application. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Completed Application Form (Section I-VI) Curriculum Vitae Full academic transcript from your most recent college/university Responses to enclosed essay questions (Section IV) Minimum two letters of recommendation as per specified format (Section VI) Special Honors/Affiliations/Certificates/Merit Awards Additional requirements from applicants currently not working in dunia: Copy of your valid passport with residence visa (for expatriates) Copy of your valid passport or Khulasat Khaid (for UAE nationals) Please complete all sections of the application form and email a scanned copy to doors@dunia.ae by December 21 st, 2014. Page 3 of 12
Section I - Application Form Please complete the form in CAPITAL letters Applicant details First name Middle name Place your passport photo here Last name Gender Male Female Date of birth dd mm yyyy Marital status Married Single Contact information Home telephone number [ ] Mobile [ ] Email address Nationality Passport Number Emirates ID number Visa details Employment Spouse / Father sponsorship Visit ( Visit visa expiry date ) Additional Information Total work experience (years) Total work experience in UAE (years) Countries worked in Languages you are proficient in Address details Flat number Building name Street & district name P.O. Box number Emirates/City Country I confirm that the information provided by me in this form is true and accurate. I also confirm that I have read and understood the terms and conditions for the program (as indicated on page 12) and agree to comply by the requirements for selection and completion stated therein. Name: Signature Date / / Page 4 of 12
Section II - Education Details A. Please list details of all your educational qualifications and include full transcripts from your most recent college/university along with this application form. Years Name of High school/ Name of Degree Obtained / No. College/University attended To be Obtained From To GPA/Grade Maximum GPA/Grade B. Please give details of all key Special Honors/ Affiliations/ Certificates/ Merit Awards you received in your High School / College / University. No. Details Year received Page 5 of 12
Section III - Employment Details A. Please list details of all your current and previous employers, starting with the most recent. No. Company Name, Address and Phone Number Job Title Employment Dates From To Most Recent Performance Ratings Best Possible Performance Rating B. Please give details of all key Special Honors/ Affiliations/ Certificates/ Merit Awards you received during your professional career No. Details Year received C. Work streams interested in (you can select more than one) Operations Risk Sales Page 6 of 12
Section IV - Essay Questions As you answer this section, please relate these questions to yourself. Your answers will help us to get to know you better. Instructions: Essays are compulsory, and must help us to know more about you. Applicants are required to submit only typed essays for the following questions, with each response on a single sheet. Please use a 12-point Arial font and double spacing. Please note that word limits apply as specified below for each question. 1. Why do you want to be a part of dunia Program? (maximum 150 words) 2. Where do you see yourself 5 years from now? 10 years from now? (maximum 150 words) 3. Tell us about a time when you had to lead a group of people to achieve a specific outcome. What did you do? What did you learn from this experience? (maximum 200 words) 4. Explain a challenge you have had to overcome and how you managed to do this. How did it influence you as a person and as a professional? (maximum 200 words) 5. It is believed that Leadership can be taught. What are your views and beliefs? (maximum 200 words) 6. Please write any additional information that you feel will help your selection. (maximum 500 words) Page 7 of 12
Section V - Media Release Form All photography, videos, and audio recordings taken during the program require a signed Media Release Form from any participant who is included within any media formats. These rules govern media files intended for use in any Dunia Finance LLC or Dunia Services FZ LLC publications of a marketing or a public relations nature, such as newsletters, brochures, viewbooks, promotional items, website, videos or other such material. These rules are not in effect when files are drawn from news events, but files to be used for news purposes require a release for reuse in marketing materials or other purposes. RELEASE I hereby grant Dunia Finance LLC and Dunia Services FZ LLC (henceforth called dunia ) permission to use my photo and/or recording in any and all of its publications and in any and all other media, whether now known or hereafter existing, controlled by dunia, in perpetuity, and for other use by the organization. I will make no monetary or other claim against dunia for the use of the media file. Name (print full name): Signature Date / / Page 8 of 12
Section VI - Recommender details To be filled by the applicant (A minimum of two references is mandatory from people who have been closely associated with you in a working or academic relationship and who can attest to your professional abilities. These could include your existing or former manager or colleague, your teacher, coach, mentor, counsellor, etc. Please print the next two pages (Appendix 1) and give them to each of your recommenders to fill. Note that letters of recommendation must come directly from the recommender and should be sent to doors@dunia.ae.) Recommender 1 First name Last name Organisation Title Email Address Telephone Recommender 2 First name Last name Organisation Title Email Address Telephone Recommender 3 (Optional) First name Last name Organisation Title Email Address Telephone Page 9 of 12
Appendix I - Letter of Recommendation To be filled by applicant s recommender Please fill the letter, scan and email it directly to doors@dunia.ae with subject line reading as Applicant Name - Recommendation Letter, dunia DOORS Program. Write candidly about the applicant. Indicate how long and in what capacity you have known the applicant. Discuss the applicant s qualifications and potential. In describing such attributes as motivation, intellect and maturity, discuss both strong and weak points. Specific examples are more useful than generalizations. Indicate performance rating on the job, if known. If possible, compare the applicant with others you have recommended who have attended or are attending similar career development programs. Applicant details Name Organisation Department Recommender details Name Organisation Title Email address 1. Why do you feel that the applicant is suitable for the program? 2. Please define the specific leadership attributes that you have identified in the applicant. 3. What are the specific areas of improvement? 4. Please define the nature of your association with the applicant and the duration of the association. (If you need additional space, please add more sheets) Recommender signature Date / / Page 1 of 2 (Please turn over) Page 10 of 12
5. Where do you rate the applicant as per the below Excellence Factors grid? Excellence Factors 5 Far Below Expectations 4 Below Expectations 3 Meets Expectations 2 Exceeds Expectations 1 Far Exceeds Expectations Proficiency and Technical Skills Is well aware of role and responsibilities. Possesses the knowledge, skill and the know-how to seek relevant information. Has good understanding of the technical skills and concepts. Team Work Demonstrates flexibility and positive attitude working with diverse members within and outside the team. Is receptive to feedback, different opinions, change suggestions and challenges within a dynamic environment. Creates ownership, builds team spirit to enable collective success. Puts team objectives achievement ahead of personal objectives. Passion to Excel/Commitment/Execution Skills Is highly quality conscious and takes necessary approaches to ensure high quality and timely deliverables. Has intellectual capacity and outlook to achieve broad objectives and goes the extra mile required to deliver world class results. Takes the ownership, collaborates with all stakeholders, & has high commitment to complete and deliver despite obstacles by resolving them effectively. Focuses on details yet maintains the broad view, thinks one level higher. Leadership Shows vision and ability to direct. Leads by example, inspires and supports other members in the team and outside to enable success. Contributes to individual development as well as the collective development of the team. Has the ability to make decisions and justify decisions at relevant forums by compelling logic and facts. Communication Skills Communicates and exchanges ideas and opinions clearly and effectively. Adopts the right mode of communication depending on the level of the audience. Interacts in a professional manner and addresses the variety of audiences within and outside the organization. Makes proper and effective use of body language and appearance to communicate a positive attitude. Customer Orientation Builds and maintains strong and effective relationships / partnerships with customers (both internal and external). Provides quick, friendly, efficient and high quality service to customers. Proactively reaches out to customers. Is able to manage customer issues in a timely and appropriate manner. Treats customers fairly and with respect. Innovation & Initiative Develops insights and innovative workable solutions. Has proactive approach to define and develop projects and ideas. Thinks laterally to identify the nonobvious avenues & opportunities for growth and improvement in the relevant field Global Effectiveness Demonstrates the ability to succeed within and outside the current team. Has significant impact on the overall performance, strategy and decision making. Is able to influence members within and outside the team to meet common objectives. Recommender Signature Date / / Page 2 of 2 Page 11 of 12
Thank you for completing the application form. We will get back to you with the results. Terms & Conditions: DOORS is a blended learning 24-month-long program offered at the sole discretion of Dunia Finance LLC and Dunia Services FZ LLC (together henceforth called dunia ). Candidates applying for this program will be required to go through a selection process. Completion of the application does not guarantee selection, which will be at the sole discretion of dunia. Candidates from banks and financial institutions other than dunia can also apply; if selected, they will be required to join dunia prior to the start of the program. Candidates selected to attend the program will be required to meet all program requirements, including but not limited to attendance, participation, assignments and grades, while continuing to consistently perform and deliver results in their roles in dunia. Selected candidates who fail to meet any of the above requirements will not be considered to have completed the program. Each candidate must verify beforehand that the program is suitable for his/her requirements and ensure the necessary level of competence required to achieve the objectives of this program. Copyrights in the entire program content vest with dunia. No part of the training material may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise without prior written permission of dunia. All decisions will be made at the sole discretion of dunia and dunia reserves the right to modify, cancel, change or alter the program, its contents, duration, dates, speakers, etc. at any time, without prior notice or any obligation on its part and at is sole discretion. However, in case unforeseen circumstances require dunia to cancel the program, selected candidates will be sent a prior intimation. Program details, terms and conditions are available at www.dunia.ae/doors, and are subject to change without prior notice and at dunia s sole discretion. November 2014 Page 12 of 12