- Relevant academic degree.
- Minimum five years of senior management experience in the humanitarian/development sector, preferably including international experience.
- Demonstrated experience in writing project proposals for a wide range of donors.
- Experience with running, supporting and/or managing programmes in conflict-affected or other complex environments, including activities in at least two of the following areas: Education, Child Protection and Mental Health & Psychosocial Support for children and their caregivers.
- Knowledge of – and affinity with – programmes designed to enhance the psychosocial well-being of children in humanitarian/development contexts.
- Proven track-record of working in partnership with local/national response actors.
- Sound knowledge of monitoring, evaluation, accountability & learning methodologies, tools and systems in the humanitarian sector.
- Understanding of the Syria context and its complexities considered an asset.
- Excellent English written and verbal communication skills are essential. Arabic language skills will be considered a major asset in the selection process.
- Persuasion and motivation skills, ability to convince and mobilise others.
- A successful track record in initiating, cultivating relations with – and securing support from – a wide range of institutional donors.
- Strong networking skills; ability to maintain good working relationships with partners, donors and other external as well as internal stakeholders in a sensitive environment.
- Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage a varied, fluid and demanding workload and meet deadlines.
What we offer
War Child Alliance (WCA) is a dynamic organization. We try to keep an informal ambiance within our office, with a lot of room for creativity, inspiration and self-initiative from employees. We practice what we preach: dynamic, innovative, integrity focused, and a drive to reach the highest possible results against the lowest possible costs. War Child offers a challenging job in an inspiring workplace.
We offer a challenging and rewarding role within an inspiring and motivated team, supported by a strong and professional regional and global organisation, including close collaboration with colleagues in the Netherlands.
The successful candidate will receive a fair and competitive salary, comprehensive secondary benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and learning.
Contract Details
- Location: Damasucus, Syria
- Contract type: International candidates will be offered an expat package.
- Contract duration: One-year contract, with the intention to extend to an open-ended contract subject to mutual agreement and satisfactory performance.
- Working hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
- Duty station: Unaccompanied position
This position is based in Damascus and is open to national, regional, and international candidates. National and regional candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.