Summary
We are looking for a G12++ Junior Specialist who will play a central role in the development and launch of the G12++ global certificate. This qualification is designed specifically for refugee youth in order to prove their high school-level competencies to universities and employers, who otherwise struggle to make admissions or recruiting decisions for refugee youth coming from non-traditional schooling.
What is Alsama Project?
Alsama is an ambitious and innovative NGO that runs education centres for out-of-school teenagers in Lebanon’s refugee camps. Students join us illiterate and innumerate, yet through our accelerated programme they complete the equivalent of 12 years of schooling in just 6 years. We are a grassroots organisation that focuses on impact, quality & scale.
We are now launching the G12++ the global certificate!
What is the role?
You will play a central part in the development and launch of the G12++ certificate, delivering real impact as part of a professional, community-orientated and ambitious start-up team in Shatila Refugee Camp, Beirut. Your responsibilities will depend on the highest priorities for the G12++ and your areas of expertise. These will likely entail the following:
a) Manage the end-to-end content development of the G12++ assessment
- Work with leading assessment experts on the development of G12++ assessment itself, including subject content, assessment materials, and learning resources
- Support a global team of academic exam developers (some displaced themselves) for continuous (re-)creation of the exam content
- Support digitisation of the G12++, including embedding a digital portal, enhancing with AI-driven innovations
b) Project management & implementation
- Support development of the overall project plan for development and execution of the G12++, ensuring key milestones guide us towards launch in 2026
- Manage timelines, deliverables, and reporting, keeping stakeholders aligned
- Create and orchestrate policies, processes and manuals to ensure Alsama delivers the G12++ at world-class standards of integrity and credibility
- Shape logistics for delivering the assessment and digitally-authenticated certificates
Required Experience & Skills:
- Demonstrated success leading end-to-end examination process working with academic assessments (e.g. developing content, working with assessment digital platforms, working with assessment writers and psychometricians).
- Minimum 2 years professional experience in education / assessment, project management or related fields including handling multiple workstreams, stakeholders, and deadlines.
- Clear and compelling verbal and written English communication skills (candidates with Arabic proficiency will be prioritised).
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and propose practical solutions.
- High attention to detail and ability to review and improve both own work and that of others.
- Proficiency with digital business tools: fluency in Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint and exam-authoring tools / platforms.
- Strong analytical skills to interpret quantitative and qualitative information to generate clear insights and practical recommendations.
- Bachelor’s degree (minimum) and proven record of academic excellence.
Safeguarding:
Alsama is committed to safeguarding all students and vulnerable adults. To work at Alsama, all staff and volunteers must promote a safe learning environment and uphold Alsama’s student safeguarding and protection policy, including completion of safeguarding and protection training and prompt reporting of any concerns or suspicions of abuse. You are expected to listen to students’ concerns, respond calmly and nonjudgmentally, and follow our procedures to ensure every concern is handled appropriately.
How to apply
1)Â Email your CVÂ (max 2 pages) to: g12juniorspecialist@azkatech-alsama.odoo.com
2) Following your email you will be sent a form to complete to finalise your application