Job ID
52155
Job Title
Employer Engagement and Private Sector Senior Officer
To work for
Human Aid and Development -HAND
Country
Syria
City
Aleppo
Field of Work
Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Full time
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
- Map employers, contractors, factories and workshops in the three governorates and maintain the employer and WBL host-enterprise database.
- Secure validation notes, letters of support, MoUs and employer commitment forms with chambers and private-sector partners, including priority consideration of graduates for vacancies.
- Plan and deliver nine employer and contractor orientation sessions (about 125 attendees each) on WBL, supervision, OSH, safeguarding and reporting.
- Conclude workplace agreements defining placement duration, learning outcomes, supervision, safety obligations and insurance, and coordinate nomination of about 110 workplace mentors (one per ten trainees).
- Lead workplace readiness and safety checks with the Field Officers before placement, and follow up host enterprises throughout the two-month placements.
- Organize three employer networking and job placement events (about 100 attendees each) and track vacancies and referrals with the Counselor.
- Collect host-employer evaluation scores and practical experience confirmations for the final assessment and certification.
- Secure validation notes, letters of support, MoUs and employer commitment forms with chambers and private-sector partners, including priority consideration of graduates for vacancies.
- Plan and deliver nine employer and contractor orientation sessions (about 125 attendees each) on WBL, supervision, OSH, safeguarding and reporting.
- Conclude workplace agreements defining placement duration, learning outcomes, supervision, safety obligations and insurance, and coordinate nomination of about 110 workplace mentors (one per ten trainees).
- Lead workplace readiness and safety checks with the Field Officers before placement, and follow up host enterprises throughout the two-month placements.
- Organize three employer networking and job placement events (about 100 attendees each) and track vacancies and referrals with the Counselor.
- Collect host-employer evaluation scores and practical experience confirmations for the final assessment and certification.
Qualifications
- University degree in business administration, economics, engineering or a related field.
- At least five years of experience in employer engagement, business development, private-sector partnerships or recruitment, ideally linked to TVET or livelihoods.
- Established contacts or demonstrated ability to build relations with chambers, factories, contractors and workshops.
- Strong negotiation, communication and documentation skills.
- Fluent Arabic and good working English.
- Desirable:
- Experience with work-based learning, apprenticeships or on-the-job training placements.
- Knowledge of the industrial and construction sectors in Aleppo, Idleb or Hama.
- At least five years of experience in employer engagement, business development, private-sector partnerships or recruitment, ideally linked to TVET or livelihoods.
- Established contacts or demonstrated ability to build relations with chambers, factories, contractors and workshops.
- Strong negotiation, communication and documentation skills.
- Fluent Arabic and good working English.
- Desirable:
- Experience with work-based learning, apprenticeships or on-the-job training placements.
- Knowledge of the industrial and construction sectors in Aleppo, Idleb or Hama.
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
Nov 09, 2026
Expiry Date
Nov 15, 2026
CV Language
English