Job ID
45732
Job Title
Employable Skills Lead
To work for
Aga Khan Foundation
Country
Syria
City
Hamah
Field of Work
Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Project Based
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Qualifications
- The applicant must have a Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business Administration, Economics, Development Studies, or a related field.
- At least 4 years of progressive experience in skills development, workforce readiness, or economic empowerment programs.
- Proven track record in employable skills initiatives design, implementation, and partnership building.
- Strong understanding of labor market dynamics, digital economy, and entrepreneurship ecosystems.
- Technical expertise in TVET, digital skills, and market systems development.
- Strong leadership, team management, and stakeholder coordination skills.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and reporting abilities.
- Strong command of written and spoken English
- Proficient computer skills
- At least 4 years of progressive experience in skills development, workforce readiness, or economic empowerment programs.
- Proven track record in employable skills initiatives design, implementation, and partnership building.
- Strong understanding of labor market dynamics, digital economy, and entrepreneurship ecosystems.
- Technical expertise in TVET, digital skills, and market systems development.
- Strong leadership, team management, and stakeholder coordination skills.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and reporting abilities.
- Strong command of written and spoken English
- Proficient computer skills
Specific Vacancy Requirements
Deadline for application submission is Tuesday, December 16th 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
Dec 02, 2025
Expiry Date
Jan 01, 2026
CV Language
English