About the Company:

Techlinic Ltd. is a local company specialized in advancing technology, innovation, and employment in Jerusalem. In the last years, Techlinic has partnered with multiple partners in different fields and conducted dozen capacity building programs for tech engineers in east Jerusalem and has proven experience in advancing their employment. Techlinic has three main departments, a) capacity building and training, b) employment facilitation and c) Jinnovate, Health-Tech innovation center.

About the Project:

Jinnovate is the Jerusalem Innovation Center for Health-Tech and Technology, the center activities are fully funded by Techlinic’s partners and donors. This five-year project aims to work with local and international stakeholders for enabling the health-tech ecosystem and creating new health-tech startups in Jerusalem.

Techlinic is currently accepting proposals for “Mapping Health-Tech Innovation in Jerusalem” The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit proposals from various candidate organizations, conduct a fair and extensive evaluation based on criteria listed herein, and select the candidate who best represents the direction Techlinic Ltd. wishes to go.

All proposals in response to this RFP are due no later than 5:00pm April 10, 2024.

Important Note:

For more information about the RFP you need to check the registration link to read the document.

Background of the project

EPISODE aims to empower continuing vocational education and training providers to enhance the resilience, digital readiness, and growth of social entrepreneurship, micro-businesses, MSMEs, and early-stage start-ups in Palestine, with a focus on producing public prosperity. This will be achieved by defining future skills needed for social entrepreneurs in the digital era, and aligning such skills to the local unique Palestinian context. The project will upskill teachers/trainers and mentors on innovative tools, online teaching techniques and pedagogies, cutting-edge technologies, and trends in digital social entrepreneurship, and it will involve them in co-creating a blended course on Digital Social Entrepreneurship. The course will be piloted with youth who aspire to become entrepreneurs, young entrepreneurs, and early startups, empowering them to use digital transformation tools and models in order to either expand and improve their operations, or to initiate a social enterprise.

The EPISODE approach will be available to the public and transferable in interested institutions and organizations that are willing to reinforce the capacity and attractiveness of continuing vocational education. Moreover, the project will provide an open online microlearning unit on Digital Social Entrepreneurship, that will be available to all interested organizations and learners in English and Arabic.

The specific objectives for the project are to:

• Anticipate the competencies needed by early and future social entrepreneurs to exploit digital transformation opportunities;
• Expose teachers/trainers and mentors to digital and innovative pedagogical approaches and trends in digital social entrepreneurship;
• Boost the digital and entrepreneurial skills and competencies of youth who aspire to become entrepreneurs, and early start-ups (founders and team members) with a focus on producing public prosperity

The project is funded by the Erasmus+ program of the European Union (Erasmus+ Capacity Building in the field of VET, project number 101092371). EPISODE lasts two years, from 01 January 2024 to 31 December 2024.

The project is implemented by:

• UNIMED – Mediterranean Universities Union, Italy (coordinator)
• Birzeit University, Palestine,
• An-Najah National University, Palestine
• BuildPalestine, Palestine
• ALL DIGITAL, Belgium

Objectives of the ToT

The aim of the training of trainers (ToT) is to train teachers/trainers and mentors to digital and innovative pedagogical approaches and trends in digital social entrepreneurship.

The Training of Trainers includes: 

1. A series of online conversations on cutting-edge technologies and trends in digital social entrepreneurship 
2. An onsite training week abroad on innovative tools, techniques, and pedagogies in online teaching and mentoring
3. Co-designing a blended learning course on “Digital Social Entrepreneurship” addressing young people willing to open up their businesses or young entrepreneurs in the unique context of Palestine

Training of trainers’ deliverables

* The blended course on “Digital Social Entrepreneurship” will consist in 40 hours online and 100 hours onsite, addressing young people willing to open up their businesses or young entrepreneurs

Requirements

The contract will be awarded to the candidate showing the most relevant experience and knowledge in evaluation and the themes and educational sectors addressed by the project (VET and social entrepreneurship)

• A master’s degree or higher in digital transformation, entrepreneurship, or any other related fields
• Or At least 8 years of practical experience in social entrepreneurship, digital transformation, or other relevant fields 
• experience in business management 
• Availability and ability to travel outside of Palestine

Commitment period 

The contract shall be carried out during the eligibility period of the project

Assignment start date: 15. April. 2024

Assignment end date: 30. December. 2024

In case of an extension to the eligibility period of the project, the contract period is intended to be extended accordingly (without any budget changes).

Application procedure

• Interested applicants must submit a completed online application form.
• Deadline for application submission: 27th, March. 2023 
• Short-listed applicants will be invited for an interview 
• The final phase of the application procedure will include submitting an assignment assigned by the selection committee 

Contact 

Name: Rania Qasim 

Title: Head of Professional Development Unit- CCE

Email:  rqasim@birzeit.edu 

Marketing Specialist | Ramallah

We're looking for a passionate Marketing Specialist to join our team in Ramallah and be the mastermind behind our social media presence. You'll develop campaigns, craft compelling content, and analyze results to make sure we're reaching the right people and growing our brand.

Here's what you'll do:

• Be our social media guru across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
• Create awesome and engaging content that grabs attention and gets people talking.
• Develop and execute innovative social media marketing campaigns across various platforms,
• Collaborate with the marketing team to keep our brand message on point.
• Spot trends and opportunities to take our brand to the next level.
• Track results, analyze data, and optimize campaigns for maximum impact.
• Manage and optimize campaigns, focusing on key metrics such as cost per click (CPC), engagement rates, and overall return on investment (ROI).
• Tell our story through strategic PR activities.
• Stay ahead of the curve on all things digital marketing.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has a degree in Marketing, Business, or something similar.
• Knows social media marketing, content creation, and campaign management like the back of their hand.
• Understands the language of digital marketing metrics and KPIs.
• Can communicate clearly, write engagingly, and think creatively.
• Thrives in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong analytical skills, with a knack for data-driven decision making.

Think you've got what it takes?

If you're passionate about digital marketing, love creating content, and want to join a team that's making waves in the logistics industry, we want to hear from you! Apply with your CV and a quick cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit.

A prop-tech start-up is looking to hire a Software Engineer - Flutter based on the following conditions.

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About the Role:

We are looking for a Software Engineer Proficient in Flutter. You will be working with our candid and collaborative team, where your knowledge and advice about application architecture and the newest mobile technologies will be highly appreciated. The code you write will need to be cleanly organized and of the highest quality. You’ll also help ensure solid application performance and an excellent user experience.

Responsibilities

● Developing new features and user interfaces from wireframe models

● Ensuring the best performance and user experience of the application

● Fixing bugs and performance problems

● Writing clean, readable, and testable code

● Maintaining and Improving existing code

● Cooperating with back-end developers, designers, and the rest of the team to deliver well-architected and high-quality solutions

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate for this role should have:

● Extensive knowledge about mobile app development. This includes the whole process, from

the first line of code to publishing in the store(s)

● Strong proficiency in Dart

● Deep knowledge of Flutter

● Deep knowledge of BLoC Pattern and flutter_bloc

● Good knowledge of native iOS & Android

● Good knowledge of any of (Swift, Objective-C) and (Java, Kotlin)

● Familiarity with RESTful APIs and mobile libraries for networking

● Thorough understanding of GraphQL

● Thorough understanding of REST

● Experience with profiling and debugging mobile applications

● Strong knowledge of architectural patterns—MVP, MVC, MVVM, and Clean Architecture—and

the ability to choose the best solution for the app

● Understanding the nature of asynchronous programming

● Understanding mobile app design guidelines on each platform and being aware of their differences

● Proficient understanding of Git

● Implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests

If you have what it takes to be a part of this exciting opportunity, don't hesitate to apply and embark on a journey that will challenge and inspire you. Join our team and unlock your true potential as we revolutionize the Residential Hospitality Industry together. Take the first step towards greatness and apply now!

A prop-tech start-up is looking to hire a UI/UX Designer based on the following conditions.

About the role:

Whether for our internal apps or external apps, we have many challenging UI screens and UX flows that require highly dedicated designers who like to solve puzzles and optimize user efficiency all while creating aesthetically pleasing designs of our rocket ship:

● A world-class hotel management system that empowers guests to take full advantage of their stays

● A suite of web and mobile tools that comprise a task management platform that supports all of our operations and gives us data on how our operations are functioning

● Streamlined logistics and inventory tracking to bring new properties online as soon as possible

Job Responsibilities:

● Steer the design process, emphasizing thorough research, conception, sketching, prototyping, and user testing, all with a strong focus on usability and efficiency.

● Oversee the conversion of high-level concepts into detailed user flows, wireframes, mockups, and prototypes, prioritizing intuitive and efficient user experiences.

● Stay updated on Figma's latest features, especially those that boost prototyping and the efficiency of the design system. Maintain a well-organized and up-to-date design system within Figma.

● Collaborate closely with stakeholders, always prioritizing user experience.

● Deliver designs tailored for a range of devices and interfaces, while proactively anticipating user needs.

● Identify and address usability challenges, always aiming for user-centered, efficient solutions.

● Adopt a mindset of continuous improvement, refining designs based on feedback, user testing, and evolving company goals.

● Drive innovative solutions that elevate user satisfaction and efficiency.

● Lead in educating the team on UX's importance. Offer Figma-focused workshops for developers and hold regular discussions to streamline the development lifecycle and developers' tasks.

Requirements:

● A robust portfolio that demonstrates deep UX thinking, especially in creating efficient and intuitive user flows. This will be presented and defended during the interview.

● Minimum of three years of UI/UX design experience, with a substantial emphasis on user experience design. Preference for candidates with experience in designing intricate user flows for complex Enterprise-level digital environments.

● Mastery of interface design applications, particularly Figma.

● Deep-seated knowledge of UX design best practices and principles, coupled with a proven track record of designing for efficiency and user intuitiveness.

● Ability to extrapolate comprehensive user flows from minimal inputs such as user stories.

● Demonstrated foresight in anticipating future user needs and proactively identifying potential new features.

● Strong teamwork skills; experience with agile teams and collaborating with product managers and developers

● Capacity to translate abstract concepts into actionable UI designs.

● Passion for understanding and solving user challenges through innovative design.

● A proactive approach to staying updated with the latest UX trends, research, and methodologies in the industry.

Job Title Jr. Video Editor Designer

Division Marketing

Department Creative

Reports to Brand Manager

1. PRIMARY PURPOSE

The video editor should have a passion for storytelling and a keen eye for detail. This role involves assisting in the editing and production of video content for various projects, including promotional videos, social media content, tutorials, and more.

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented individual to gain hands-on experience in video editing and grow within a fast-paced environment.

2. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

01. Assist in editing and assembling raw footage into polished video content.

02. Work closely with the video production team to understand project requirements and objectives.

03. Perform basic video editing tasks such as trimming, cropping, color correction, and audio adjustments.

04. Add visual effects, graphics, and animations to enhance the quality of video content.

05. Ensure consistency in style, branding, and messaging across all video projects.

06. Collaborate with other team members to brainstorm ideas, provide creative input, and contribute to the overall success of projects.

07. Stay up-to-date with industry trends, techniques, and tools for video editing and production.

08. Assist in organizing and maintaining video assets, including file management and archival.

09. Takes Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) lead in ensuring “safe systems of work” and “safe conditions” are in place within area of responsibility.

10. Performs other similar or related duties as required or assigned by management.

3. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

A. Educational Requirements / Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Film Production, Digital Media, Communications, or a related field.

B Experience:

• 1-3 years of experience.

4. SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Proficiency in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve.
• Basic understanding of video production techniques, including camera operation, lighting, and audio recording.
• Strong attention to detail and a keen eye for visual composition.
• Creativity and the ability to think critically to solve problems and overcome challenges.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues.
• Passion for storytelling and the ability to convey emotions and messages through video content.
• Portfolio or demo reel showcasing previous video editing work is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with motion graphics software such as Adobe After Effects is a plus.

5. KPI’s

Video Production Metrics:

Number of Videos Edited: Total number of videos edited within a specific time period.

Turnaround Time: Average time taken to complete video editing tasks from receiving raw footage to final delivery.

Video Length: Average length of edited videos produced by the junior editor.

Quality of Editing:

Editing Accuracy: Accuracy of editing tasks performed, measured by the number of errors or corrections needed.

Client Satisfaction: Feedback received from clients or stakeholders regarding the quality and effectiveness of edited videos.

Revisions Requested: Number of revisions requested by clients or stakeholders after initial video edits.

Technical Skills Development:

Training Hours: Number of hours spent on training or skill development activities related to video editing software and techniques.

Mastery of Editing Tools: Proficiency level in video editing software, demonstrated through proficiency tests or evaluations.

Creativity and Innovation:

Creative Input: Contribution of creative ideas or concepts to enhance the visual appeal and storytelling of edited videos.

Innovation in Editing Techniques: Implementation of new editing techniques or effects to improve the quality and impact of videos.

Workflow Efficiency:

File Organization: Maintenance of organized file structures and naming conventions for video assets.

Collaboration with Team: Ability to effectively collaborate with other team members, such as videographers, graphic designers, and producers.

Adherence to Deadlines: Consistency in meeting project deadlines and turnaround times for edited videos.

Feedback and Improvement:

Feedback from Supervisors: Feedback received from senior editors or supervisors regarding the quality and improvement areas of edited videos.

Self-Improvement Initiatives: Proactive efforts taken by the junior video editor to seek feedback, learn new skills, and improve editing techniques.

Engagement and Performance Metrics:

Video Engagement Metrics: Metrics such as views, likes, shares, and comments on edited videos, indicating audience engagement and impact.

Performance against Key Objectives: Achievement of specific goals or objectives set for video projects, such as increasing brand awareness or driving conversions.

Team Contribution:

Team Collaboration: Contribution to team projects, demonstrated through active participation, teamwork, and support for other team members.

Knowledge Sharing: Sharing of knowledge, skills, and best practices with other team members to foster learning and growth within the team.

Job Title Mobile PHP Engineer

Division Software

Department Mobile & PHP Development

Reports to Software manager

1. PRIMARY PURPOSE

lead and contribute to the development of mobile applications, specifically focusing on the backend logic and functionality using the PHP programming language. This role involves taking a senior-level technical leadership position and actively participating in the design, implementation, optimization, and maintenance of the backend components of mobile applications. The Senior Mobile PHP Engineer plays a crucial role in ensuring the seamless interaction between the mobile app's frontend and the server-side infrastructure.

2. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

01. Lead the design, development, and maintenance of backend components for mobile applications using PHP, ensuring highperformance, scalability, and security.

02. Design and implement well-structured and efficient APIs that facilitate seamless communication between mobile app frontend and backend systems.

03. Collaborate closely with frontend developers, mobile app developers, and designers to ensure cohesive integration and a smooth user experience.

04. Architect and optimize database schemas, write efficient SQL queries, and manage data models to ensure data consistency and responsiveness.

05. Implement strong security measures, including encryption, authentication, and authorization, to safeguard user data and system integrity.

06. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers, guiding them in coding best practices, architecture, and performance optimization.

07. Lead code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and maintain a high standard of code quality and documentation.

08. Collaborate with DevOps engineers to deploy and manage backend systems in production environments, implementing monitoring and logging for system health.

09. Stay up-to-date with the latest PHP frameworks, libraries, and mobile development trends, and contribute innovative ideas to enhance application features and performance.

10. Identify and troubleshoot technical challenges, diagnose and resolve bugs, and optimize system performance.

11. Participate in architectural discussions, contribute to technical decisions, and promote best practices across the development team.

12. Work closely with project managers and product owners to plan, estimate, and execute backend development tasks within project timelines.

13. Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including API documentation, code comments, and architectural diagrams.

14. Performs other similar or related duties as required or assigned by management.

3. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

A. Educational Requirements / Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

B Experience:

• Proven 4-5 years of experience as a Mobile PHP Engineer, with a strong portfolio showcasing backend development for mobile applications.
• Expertise in PHP programming and proficiency in related frameworks (e.g., Laravel, Symfony).

4. SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Strong understanding of API design principles, RESTful architecture, and mobile application development.
• Experience with database systems such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB.
• Solid understanding of security practices, encryption, authentication, and authorization.
• Proficiency in version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows.
• Leadership skills with the ability to provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior developers.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools for deployment and system management is a plus.

5. KPI’s

• Code Review Feedback: Measure the number and quality of feedback received during code reviews.
• Code Maintainability: Track code complexity, duplication, and adherence to coding standards over time.
• Code Contribution: Measure the volume of code contributed to the backend systems.
• API Response Time: Monitor the average response time of APIs developed by the engineer.
• API Availability: Track the uptime and availability of APIs to ensure consistent interaction with frontend components.
• API Usage: Measure the usage and adoption of APIs by frontend and mobile app developers.
• Security Vulnerabilities Detected and Addressed: Monitor the number of security vulnerabilities identified and resolved in backend systems.
• Authentication and Authorization Implementation: Ensure timely implementation of secure authentication and authorization mechanisms.
• Data Encryption: Monitor the implementation and usage of data encryption to protect user data.
• Database Query Efficiency: Measure the efficiency of database queries and their impact on system performance.
• Database Schema Design: Track the optimization of database schema design for data integrity and retrieval efficiency.
• Scalability Testing: Perform load testing to determine the system's capacity to handle increased user loads.
• Mentorship and Guidance: Assess the engineer's effectiveness in providing mentorship and guidance to junior developers.
• Collaboration: Measure the engineer's ability to work collaboratively with frontend developers, designers, and crossfunctional teams.
• Bug Count and Severity: Track the number of reported bugs and their severity levels. Monitor the timely resolution of critical bugs.
• New Technology Exploration: Measure the engineer's engagement in exploring and implementing new PHP frameworks, libraries, and tools.
• Continued Learning: Track participation in workshops, conferences, and other learning opportunities.
• Timeliness of Deliverables: Measure the engineer's ability to meet project milestones and deadlines for backend development tasks.
• API Documentation: Evaluate the completeness and clarity of API documentation created by the engineer.
• Deployment Efficiency: Monitor the efficiency of deploying backend systems to production environments.
• Monitoring and Logging: Assess the implementation of monitoring and logging mechanisms for system health.
• Process Enhancements: Measure the engineer's contributions to improving development processes, coding standards, and best practices.
• Task Ownership: Assess the engineer's ownership of backend development tasks and their alignment with project goals.
• User Feedback: Gather feedback from frontend developers and users to assess the quality and impact of backend systems.

Job Title: Research & Development

Department: Product Team

Division/Unit: Product Team

Job Purpose

Work closely with Product team to Oversee research activities and develop knowledge-based products for our company.

Roles and Responsibilities

-Develop research programs incorporating current developments to improve existing products and study potential of new products

-Oversee all aspects of research program and experiments

-Report to senior management on company product technical issues as well as technical developments within the market

-Present at industry conferences on research topics of interest

-Establish and maintain testing procedures for assessing raw materials, in both process and finished products

-Manage trial or testing programs for products/services through the management of staff and assignment of staff and utilization of resources

-Manage or mentor a team of research staff

-Budgeting and cost forecasting of technical development or research programs.

Technical Competencies/Skills

-Strong experience in Research and Product Development

-Proven ability to develop processes and strategies and communicate recommendations to executives

-Experience in identifying target audiences and devising effective campaigns

-Outstanding communication skills

-Up-to-date with latest trends and marketing best practices

Job Requirements

Education

- Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Science, Engineering, Education, Chemistry, Writing,

Technical, Chemical Engineering, Business.

Experience

- 3-5 years of experience in the same field

Licenses and certifications

- List any licenses or certifications required by the position: PMP, CPA, MBA, PMI, R.C, CMA, CMM, CPIM, ISO, ASQ

Physical demand and working conditions

- The position is an office job