Organization: German-Syrian Research Foundation e.V. (DSFG)

Program / Team: IT Team

Engagement Type: Voluntary / unpaid

Working Format: Remote

Location: Flexible / Remote

Start Date: By mutual agreement

Time Commitment: Flexible; the expected level of involvement will be agreed with the team at the beginning of the engagement.

The German-Syrian Research Foundation e.V. (DSFG) is a Germany-based non-profit, non-governmental organization committed to science, higher education, academic cooperation, and the development of sustainable scientific networks.

Through its programs, DSFG supports students, researchers, and academics while building bridges between academic communities in Germany, Syria, and internationally.

The IT Team is currently seeking five dedicated volunteers to support the management, optimization, and maintenance of DSFG’s digital presence. In this role, you will help ensure that our website remains an accessible, well-structured, and visible platform for our academic and scientific community.

● Manage and regularly update website content utilizing the WordPress content management system;

● Create, edit, and publish new web pages, blog posts, and multimedia assets;

● Implement search engine optimization best practices to enhance overall website visibility and reach;

● Ensure all published website content remains accurate, up to date, and properly formatted;

● Maintain a cohesive visual identity and consistent look and feel across all sections of the website;

● Monitor overall website performance and promptly report any technical issues to the team;

● Support the wider IT Team with ongoing website maintenance and continuous platform improvements.

● Demonstrated proficiency and hands-on experience in using the WordPress CMS to manage website content;

● Solid knowledge of digital content publishing workflows, page editing, and media management;

● Practical understanding of SEO best practices and familiarity with dedicated optimization tools such as Yoast SEO or Rank Math;

● Foundational knowledge of HTML and CSS for basic layout and styling adjustments;

● Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and strong organizational capabilities;

● Strong written communication skills suitable for an international academic and non-profit environment;

● Proven ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a remote team.

● The opportunity to contribute directly to a mission-driven organization supporting higher education and scientific cooperation;

● Practical experience working within a collaborative, international IT and digital communications environment;

● Flexible, remote working arrangements tailored to your availability;

● An official certificate of volunteering recognizing your contributions to DSFG.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application through the official DSFG recruitment portal. We look forward to welcoming five motivated new members to our IT Team.