Jafar Shunnar

Jafar Shunnar is a Palestinian entrepreneur and social impact leader who serves as an Ambassador for One Young World.12 He is the co-founder and CTO of TAP (Talent Acceleration Platform), a Dutch-Palestinian edtech and career acceleration platform aimed at creating job opportunities for youth in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.1

Professional Background

Jafar's professional experience includes:

• Co-founder and CTO of TAP (June 2022 - Present)
• Co-founder of Kiitos Technologies (January 2018 - Present)
• Lecturer at An Najah National University (January 2021 - Present)
• Managing Director at Symfonies, Inc. (October 2013 - May 2016)

Education and Expertise

Jafar holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering.4 His areas of expertise include:

• Software engineering
• Business administration
• Project management
• Product design and development
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Social Impact Initiatives

Jafar is passionate about youth empowerment and job creation in the MENA region. Through TAP, he aims to bridge the gap between talented youth in MENA and talent shortages in the European tech industry.1 His work focuses on providing market-relevant skills and mentorship to young people, connecting them with international employers for remote work opportunities.

As an Ambassador for One Young World since September 2022, Jafar is part of a global community of young leaders committed to creating positive change in their regions and communities.13

Recognition

Jafar's commitment to social impact has earned him recognition in the global community. He attended the One Young World Manchester summit in 2022, which gathers changemakers from around the world.5

Through his various roles and initiatives, Jafar Shunnar continues to work towards empowering Palestinian youth and creating opportunities for economic growth and development in the region.