Assessments and programme development 30%

• Work closely with the Country Director and Technical Programme Leads at ERC’s Head Office to ensure consistency in programmatic approaches, alignment with ERC’s strategy, global standards, donor requirements, and cross-country learning.
• Collaborate with the Cash Technical Advisor to develop training materials for cash interventions and contribute to ERC’s broader capacity strengthening efforts.
• Lead or coordinate needs assessments, rapid assessments, and programmatic reviews in Syria.
• Support sectoral and multi-sectoral assessments to inform strategic decision-making.
• Ensure assessment findings directly inform strategic decision-making, programme adaptation, and portfolio positioning.
• Contribute to situation analysis and strategic planning for potential expansion or adaptation within Syria and, where relevant, other MENA countries.

Proposal development 20%

• Lead and coordinate development of high-quality project proposals and concept notes in cooperation with the Country Director and the Donor and Partner Relations team.
• Provide strategic direction for programme design processes, ensuring evidence-based, conflict-sensitive, and contextually adapted interventions.
• Ensure quality assurance of all programme design documents, including logical frameworks, theories of change, results frameworks, and performance indicators in compliance with donor and organizational standards.
• Ensure proposals are evidence-based, and aligned with assessed needs.
• Ensure coherence of the Syria programme portfolio and strategic positioning across funding streams.

Programme coordination and oversight 15%

• Coordinate implementation of ERC programmes in Syria, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, donor requirements, and humanitarian standards.
• Support programme teams in work planning, activity tracking, and implementation follow-up.
• Ensure technical oversight and quality assurance of cash-based interventions, including compliance with internal SOPs, donor regulations, and global best practices.
• Ensure programme coherence across sectors and geographic areas.
• Facilitate internal coordination between programme and support functions.
• Contribute to or oversee programme budget planning, forecasting, and expenditure tracking in coordination with the finance team.
• Monitor contextual risks related to cash programming (market volatility, access constraints, financial service providers, fraud risks) and ensure mitigation measures are in place.

Representation and liaison 20%

• Represent ERC in relevant coordination forums, cluster meetings, and working group platforms.
• Act as a key liaison with government institutions, ensuring compliance with national regulations and fostering constructive collaboration.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with implementing partners, or civil society actors.
• Contribute strategically to donor engagement efforts, including donor meetings, briefings, and field visits.
• Contribute to external communication and reporting materials in coordination with senior management.

Regional support 10%

• Provide technical and coordination support to ERC programmes in other MENA countries as required.
• Contribute to cross-country learning, harmonization of tools and approaches, and regional strategy development.
• Support regional proposal development and assessment initiatives when needed.

Other responsibilities 5%

• Contribute to internal reporting, strategic planning, and programme reviews.
• Ensure integration of accountability to affected populations, protection principles, gender sensitivity, and conflict sensitivity across programming.
• Uphold and promote ERC policies, including safeguarding, Code of Conduct, and humanitarian principles.
• Perform other tasks aligned with the scope and seniority of the position, as agreed with the Country Director.