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The Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression (SCM), is an independent, non-governmental, and non-profit civil society organization founded in 2004. It works to achieve justice, defend human rights, promote media freedom, support civil society, and encourage active citizenship. SCM has gained extensive experience in combating impunity and strengthening the rule of law.
Since 2011, SCM has held Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). Its work focuses on documenting human rights violations and submitting legal files to hold perpetrators accountable, while strengthening the role of victims and their families, and supporting journalists and human rights defenders, as well as independent media as a tool for building democracy.
Type of Announcement: External
Vacancy code: 03/Vdc2026
Announcement Date: 19/10/2026
Application deadline: 28/10/2026
Employer: Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression (SCM)
Program/ Project / Department: Reports to the Vdc Project Manager
Job title: Human Rights Analysis and Reporting Officer
Number of positions available: 1 (One)
Workstation: Damascus – Syria
Expected starting date: 10 November 2026
Type and duration of contract
Temporary contract
9 months, renewable With a renewable three-month probationary period
- Preparing periodic reports on the human rights situation in Syria based on the Center’s documentation.
- Preparing thematic and specialized reports, as well as other analytical outputs.
- Preparing policy briefs, position papers, statements, articles, and other analytical publications.
- Preparing reports, submissions, referrals, and correspondence to United Nations human rights mechanisms.
- Conducting legal and substantive research to support reports and analytical outputs.
- Analyzing documented information and data to identify patterns, trends, developments, and gaps related to the human rights situation.
- Contributing to the development of reporting methodologies, analytical frameworks, and working tools.
- Contributing to the design and delivery of training and capacity-building programs in areas related to human rights, documentation, and reporting.
- Representing SCM in relevant meetings, workshops, and events, as assigned.
- Carrying out any other relevant tasks assigned by the Project Manager.
- A university degree in law, international law, human rights, political science, or any other relevant field.
- Preferably, a master’s degree in a relevant field.
- At least three years of professional experience in the field of human rights, international law, and/or transitional justice.
- Very good knowledge of International Humanitarian Law (IHL), International Criminal Law (ICL), and methodologies for documenting human rights violations.
- Proven experience in preparing human rights reports, policy briefs, position papers, and other analytical and evidence-based outputs.
- Experience in preparing submissions or reports for United Nations human rights mechanisms is an added advantage.
- Ability to analyze qualitative information and relevant quantitative data, identify patterns and trends, and draw evidence-based findings and recommendations.
- Familiarity with documentation and data management systems is an added advantage.
- Fluency in Arabic, spoken and written
- Excellent Command of English, spoken and written
نصيحة لحمايتك
ننصح بقراءة طريقة التقديم بعناية و التقيد بتعليمات التقدم للوظائف و المناقصات.