Web development expert - Generation of Innovation Labs “GIL” Program

About the program: “The generation of Innovation Leaders/GIL” is a program by UNICEF designed to address the high unemployment rates among youth in Lebanon & their lack of access to the knowledge economy. UNICEF is implementing this project in partnership with Berytech.

About Berytech: A leading organization in the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Lebanon, that aims to provide a conducive environment for the creation and development of startups, through incubation, business support, counseling, funding, networking, and the company hosting, hence taking part in the economic revival of the country, participating in wealth and job creation, and retaining graduates and high-level skills in Lebanon.  Under the GIL project, Berytech aims to Increase access of Lebanese and Non-Lebanese youth (17-25 years) to technical and vocational training and innovative skills building programs for improved professional readiness and employability.

About GIL Innovation Labs: UNICEF Innovation Lab Network Programme (GIL – Generation of Innovation Leaders) is a network of 13 innovation labs all over Lebanon that aims at the provision of two sets of skills: Design Thinking and Business Development Skills (Social Entrepreneurship) and Digital Skills training tailored for youth in Lebanon. Engaging young people in their communities is a priority for UNICEF to address social cohesion challenges among different communities, and to support and empower youth to engage in healthy lifestyles and become more civically engaged. Since 2017, UNICEF has reached over 50,000 adolescents and youth with integrated and structured life skills, sport for development and positive leadership programs.

The 13 GIL innovation Labs are located in the following areas: Baalback, Wadi Khaled, Sibline, Quobbeh, Hadath, Nabatiyeh, Jardouli, Wadi Khaled, Chouf, and Beirut.

About GIL startups:

A number of selected startups that have been supported by GIL UNICEF, in which youth from several areas go through a stage one incubation to develop their ideas.

The web developer/ web designer will design, build, and maintain an online platform dedicated to showcase Gil startups. The web developer will be coordinating the development and content along with the Berytech team in order to ensure that all activities are delivered and up to standard.

• Bachelor's degree in Web development or related field, or relevant experience.
• Solid knowledge and experience in programming language and technical terminology
• Proficient in JavaScript, HTML, CSS.
• Able to deliver work and deliverables in a specific timeline
• An understanding of design processes in web development, including graphic design and user experience design.
• Solid ability in both written and verbal communication.
• Able to develop ideas and processes and clearly express them.
• Working with NGOs is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

• Gil startups directory website designing, building, and maintaining.
• Website development using scripting or authoring languages, management tools, content creation tools, applications, and digital media.
• Performing Website updates.
• Editing, writing, entering data, and designing Website content.
• Back up files from Websites to local directories for recovery.
• Evaluating code to ensure it meets industry standards, is valid, is properly structured, and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems.

• Website hosting and maintenance
• Website layout
• Listing strategy of Gil Startups, their status, description and photos.
• Website general features (Homepage, contact, subscribe, Links, inserts)
• Content update and Data Entry