Generic professional competencies:  

- Ability to manage and prioritize a varied workload in a rapidly changing work environment . 
- Able to travel on among Syria mainly, Damascus, Dara and Homs.  
- Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts  
- Excellent interpersonal skills and good sense of humor  
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal  

  
Context-related skills, knowledge and experience: 

Context-related competencies are the knowledge, skills and experience required because of the context, location and/or current priorities in the role.  
- A university degree in Law.  
- At least 3 years of experience in the humanitarian sector, with national or international NGOs on legal aid projects 
- Significant experience in delivering information and training sessions.  
- Strong organizational and teamwork skills.  
- Prior experience of coordination among a team.  
- Excellent MS Office computer skills, especially in Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook 

Personal qualities

2. Behavioral competencies 

These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioral competencies, and the following are essential for this position: 

- Handling insecure environments, Coping with change.  
- Planning and delivering results.  
- Working with people.  
- Communicating with impact and respect   
- Analyzing. 

We can offer

- Duty station: SCS Daraa - Syria
- Contract: Fixed-term Employment Contract until the end of December 2026, renewable based on the need, satisfactory performance,  and availability of funding
- Salary/benefits: Grade 5 of NRC's salary scale(NRC Grade profile)
- NRC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, or physical ability.
- We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

Important information about the application process:
- This position is open to internal and External candidates.
- All interested candidates matching the profile are welcome to apply.
- When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your national identification card. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history, and education.
- Candidates who do not provide complete and detailed information in the online application form may not be considered.
- The application deadline is 17 May 2026.
- Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
- We receive many applications for each vacant position, and so only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 
- Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered.
- Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered. 


Learn more about NRC's operations in Syria here