This is a remote position.
Provide periodic technical advisory oversight to ensure the long-term sustainability and performance of a mission-driven early childhood education application.
Organization: Confidential client in the non-profit/education sector; the name will be shared with shortlisted candidates before the client interview
Location: Remote - open to candidates in Lebanon, Jordan, or the wider MENA region (with strong Arabic/English fluency)
Role Type: Fixed term | Consultant-contractor | Part-time (~7 working days over 10 months)
Reports to: Head of Education, Lebanon
The opportunity
About the organization
What you will do
- Periodically review the application’s overall functionality, performance, and stability to advise the client on its technical health without conducting continuous monitoring.
- Act as a technical advisor in dealings with the external software development company, advising on their performance against contractual maintenance and support commitments.
- Participate in periodic coordination meetings with the developer to guide discussions on technical priorities and issue resolution.
- Advise on forward-looking maintenance plans and provide strategic recommendations on technical decisions related to the app’s long-term sustainability.
- Prepare periodic advisory notes summarizing findings, vendor performance, and high-level guidance on whether delivered fixes meet expectations.
What you bring
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate with external software development vendors and oversee application support processes, shown through 5–7 years of experience in software quality assurance, application support, or technical project coordination.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience working specifically with mobile applications and knowledge of software testing methodologies and bug tracking tools.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills to clearly articulate technical trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders.
- Fluency in both English and Arabic.
Helpful, but not essential
- Prior experience working within the NGO sector or on educational technology projects.
- Familiarity with the specific tech stack used by the contracted software development company.
- Experience in regional digital inclusion or early childhood education initiatives.
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How the engagement works
You will contract directly with Apricot, which will manage contracting, invoicing/payroll, payments, and administrative support. Day to day, you will work with the client's education team and report to the Head of Education in Lebanon. For this consultant engagement, your work will be based on the agreed scope and deliverables, totaling approximately 7 working days spread over 10 months (2026-2027). You are expected to provide your own laptop and basic equipment, maintain reliable connectivity, and follow required security controls. Planned check-ins are scheduled for month 1 and month 3 to see how the engagement is working and help address any issues.
About Apricot
Apricot is a nonprofit sourcing firm connecting displaced and underserved professionals from Palestine and the wider MENA region with global employment opportunities. We combine a clear social-impact mission with fast, high-quality recruitment delivery for international clients.
Skills Required
- 5–7 years of experience in software quality assurance, application support, or technical project coordination
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field
- Experience working with mobile applications
- Knowledge of software testing methodologies
- Experience with bug tracking tools
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Fluency in English and Arabic
- Prior NGO or educational technology experience
- Familiarity with the contracted software development company’s technology stack
- Experience in regional digital inclusion or early childhood education initiatives
What We Do
Apricot International is a platform that connects companies with exceptional talent from the MENA region, including Palestine, focusing on areas often overlooked by the global industry. They help startups scale by providing top talent in engineering, operations, and sales, handling HR and offering remote job opportunities.
