Job ID
45499
Job Title
Technical Assistance Lead for Accelerate Prosperity
To work for
Aga Khan Foundation
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Full time
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Qualifications
- The applicant must have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Management, or a related field (Master’s degree is an asset).
- Prior experience in the startup/SME ecosystem space will also be counted towards it.
- At least 5 years of hands-on experience in business development programs, business incubation, or accelerator management.
- Proven understanding of the business ecosystem, entrepreneurship development, and access-to-finance mechanisms.
- Strong knowledge of business modeling, customer development, and lean startup methodologies.
- Preferably experience in mentoring startups and working with entrepreneurs on growth and investment strategies.
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Excellent presentation and facilitation skills, including the ability to engage senior stakeholders.
- Ability to work proactively, independently, and collaboratively within a diverse and dynamic team environment.
- Familiarity with the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Syria is a strong advantage.
- Fluency in English and Syrian is required; proficiency in other regional languages is a plus.
- Prior experience in the startup/SME ecosystem space will also be counted towards it.
- At least 5 years of hands-on experience in business development programs, business incubation, or accelerator management.
- Proven understanding of the business ecosystem, entrepreneurship development, and access-to-finance mechanisms.
- Strong knowledge of business modeling, customer development, and lean startup methodologies.
- Preferably experience in mentoring startups and working with entrepreneurs on growth and investment strategies.
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Excellent presentation and facilitation skills, including the ability to engage senior stakeholders.
- Ability to work proactively, independently, and collaboratively within a diverse and dynamic team environment.
- Familiarity with the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Syria is a strong advantage.
- Fluency in English and Syrian is required; proficiency in other regional languages is a plus.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
Deadline for application submission is Wednesday, December 10th 2025.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Salary and Benefits
According to AKF Salary Scale
Health and Life Insurance.
Health and Life Insurance.
About us
The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is a group of development agencies with mandates that include the environment, health, education, architecture, culture, microfinance, rural development, disaster reduction, and the promotion of private-sector enterprise and the revitalization of historic cities. AKDN agencies conduct their programmes without regard to faith, origin or gender.
Safeguarding Commitments:
AKF is committed to maintaining the highest standard of ethical behaviour among its staff, representatives, and partners to make sure of do no harm of the beneficiaries and whom they deal with. In line with this commitment; the selected incumbent must adhere to the AKF Code of Conduct and the relevant Safeguarding policies
Safeguarding Commitments:
AKF is committed to maintaining the highest standard of ethical behaviour among its staff, representatives, and partners to make sure of do no harm of the beneficiaries and whom they deal with. In line with this commitment; the selected incumbent must adhere to the AKF Code of Conduct and the relevant Safeguarding policies
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Nov 18, 2025
Expiry Date
Dec 18, 2025
CV Language
English