Job ID
51751
Job Title
Technical Officer – Digital Skills & Entrepreneurship
To work for
Human Aid and Development -HAND
Country
Syria
City
Lattakia
Field of Work
Marketing - Education/Training - Journalism/Media
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
- Use community consultations and market information to confirm the course list (e.g. Microsoft Office Specialist, graphic design, digital marketing, accounting, freelancing) before trainers are contracted.
- Review and update curricula so that every course uses current standards; ICDL is not used.
- Build a short entrepreneurship and freelancing module that runs inside each 60-hour course.
- Schedule classes of about 20 learners in each center and balance places for girls and boys.
- Observe trainers, run pre- and post-tests, and check that learners finish with a portfolio or practical product.
- Track graduates' outcomes (internships, freelance work, jobs, further training) with the TVET Technical Officer.
- Co-organize employer roundtables and link graduates to internships through the Chambers of Industry and Commerce.
- Manage the digital equipment in both centers (laptops, printers, screens) with the Center Coordinators.
- Review and update curricula so that every course uses current standards; ICDL is not used.
- Build a short entrepreneurship and freelancing module that runs inside each 60-hour course.
- Schedule classes of about 20 learners in each center and balance places for girls and boys.
- Observe trainers, run pre- and post-tests, and check that learners finish with a portfolio or practical product.
- Track graduates' outcomes (internships, freelance work, jobs, further training) with the TVET Technical Officer.
- Co-organize employer roundtables and link graduates to internships through the Chambers of Industry and Commerce.
- Manage the digital equipment in both centers (laptops, printers, screens) with the Center Coordinators.
Qualifications
- University degree in IT, business administration, computer engineering or a related field.
- At least 3 years in digital skills training, employability or youth economic empowerment.
- Practical command of the main course areas and of online freelancing platforms.
- Fluent Arabic; good English.
- Desirable:
- Experience with Cisco Networking Academy or Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation programs.
- Small business or startup support.
- At least 3 years in digital skills training, employability or youth economic empowerment.
- Practical command of the main course areas and of online freelancing platforms.
- Fluent Arabic; good English.
- Desirable:
- Experience with Cisco Networking Academy or Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation programs.
- Small business or startup support.
Salary and Benefits
According to the salary scale approved in the organization.
About us
Human Aid and Development (HAND) is a non-governmental, non-profit humanitarian and development organization dedicated to creating positive and sustainable change for vulnerable and underserved communities. Guided by the principles of inclusion, accountability, dignity, and sustainability, HAND works to expand opportunities, strengthen resilience, and improve access to essential services for people affected by crisis and other challenging circumstances.
Building on its regional humanitarian experience, HAND established its operational presence in Syria in 2025 and is expanding its programmes to respond to evolving community needs and contribute to recovery and development efforts. HAND works with children, young people, women, persons with disabilities, returnees, internally displaced persons, and other vulnerable groups through an integrated, multisectoral approach covering Education, Youth Development and TVET, Child Protection and Psychosocial Support, Food Security and Livelihoods, Shelter and Infrastructure Rehabilitation, WASH, and Emergency Response and Basic Assistance.
With its main office in Damascus and operational presence across Damascus and Rural Damascus, Aleppo, Homs, Idleb, Hama, Latakia, and Tartous, HAND works closely with communities, local authorities, national and international partners, donors, and other stakeholders to deliver relevant, quality, and sustainable programmes. HAND is officially registered and licensed to operate in Syria under License No. 173/2025 and is also registered and operational in Lebanon.
At HAND, we believe that people are at the heart of sustainable change. We are committed to building a professional, collaborative, and inclusive working environment where dedicated individuals can contribute their expertise, develop their skills, and make a meaningful difference in the communities we serve.
Building on its regional humanitarian experience, HAND established its operational presence in Syria in 2025 and is expanding its programmes to respond to evolving community needs and contribute to recovery and development efforts. HAND works with children, young people, women, persons with disabilities, returnees, internally displaced persons, and other vulnerable groups through an integrated, multisectoral approach covering Education, Youth Development and TVET, Child Protection and Psychosocial Support, Food Security and Livelihoods, Shelter and Infrastructure Rehabilitation, WASH, and Emergency Response and Basic Assistance.
With its main office in Damascus and operational presence across Damascus and Rural Damascus, Aleppo, Homs, Idleb, Hama, Latakia, and Tartous, HAND works closely with communities, local authorities, national and international partners, donors, and other stakeholders to deliver relevant, quality, and sustainable programmes. HAND is officially registered and licensed to operate in Syria under License No. 173/2025 and is also registered and operational in Lebanon.
At HAND, we believe that people are at the heart of sustainable change. We are committed to building a professional, collaborative, and inclusive working environment where dedicated individuals can contribute their expertise, develop their skills, and make a meaningful difference in the communities we serve.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Oct 19, 2026
Expiry Date
Oct 25, 2026
CV Language
English
