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Organization Background:
Founded in 2011, the International NGO Safety Organization (INSO) is the safety coordination system for humanitarian response. We support over 1,300 local and international NGOs across the world’s most insecure regions. Our mission is to help those who help others.
INSO provides a range of free services, including real-time incident tracking, analytical reports, safety-related data and mapping, crisis management support, staff orientations, and training that help keep aid workers safe. We also work at the policy level to strengthen the evidence base and improve interagency coordination for a more effective and resilient humanitarian system.
Our work goes beyond saving individual lives to enable humanitarian operations in high-risk countries.
INSO Syria:
The Syria program supports more than 290 NGOs to deliver vitally needed aid and assistance to an estimated 13.1 million people in need across the country. First launched as an emergency response operation in 2014, INSO Syria has grown to become a program covering all Syrian governorates, with a Country Office in Damascus.
The Syria conflict is unique and complex; you will find that every day is different and there is always more to learn.
Job summary:
Under the direct supervision of the Country Director, the Reporting Officer is responsible for facilitating the coordination of high-quality and timely inputs for donor reports, assisting with grant management and communications tasks, including the collection of success stories, and acting as a focal point for the consolidation of indicators and means of verification at the country level. This position will work closely with colleagues at headquarters, including the Grants, MEAL and Communications focal points. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and writing skills in English and Arabic, the ability to prioritize competing tasks, initiative and attention to detail.
The Reporting Officer position is an interesting, multidisciplinary role, that offers a unique opportunity to work in a close-knit team supporting safety and access within the NGO community.
- Track external reporting dates according to the contractual obligations of INSO, and ensure timely communication of internal and external reporting deadlines with the field programme staff
- Support the Country Director in the consolidation and editing of the donor reports, proposals, and modification requests
- Regularly collect, write and consolidate success stories through interaction with the field programme staff for both internal and external audiences, working closely with the HQ Communications Manager for collecting external communication material
- Act as brand ambassador for the country office, guiding colleagues on donor and INSO visibility as well as brand application
- Facilitate content collection activities such as photoshoots and interviews, including administrative assistance and in-country coordination
- Maintain an output tracker and store means of verification, and supporting field programme team with archiving and data cleaning
- Work with the country management team for grant opening, review, and close-out meetings, archiving the minutes of meetings and circulating action points
- Support the country director for archiving contract-related documents and internal materials
- 2+ years of working experience in grants with an NGO
- Excellent writing, reading, and speaking skills in both English and Arabic.
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, International Relations, or a relevant social sciences degree.
- Systematic, proactive, innovative, self-motivated and detail-oriented
Nice to Have:
- Familiarity with the US and European donors, including ECHO, SDC, SIDA, FCDO etc.
- Previous experience in MEAL and communication departments
- Understanding of the work and nature of NGOs
Key Competencies
- Proactivity – Demonstrates initiative by anticipating needs, taking action without being prompted, and actively contributing ideas and solutions.
- Communication – Clearly and confidently conveys information, listens actively, and engages effectively with others in both verbal and written interactions.
- Prioritisation – Effectively organises tasks and responsibilities, focusing on the most important activities to meet deadlines and objectives.
- Collaboration– Works cooperatively with colleagues, contributes to team goals, and supports a positive and productive team environment.
- Time Management – Plans and manages time efficiently to complete tasks within deadlines while maintaining quality of work.
INSO’s Safeguarding Policy
INSO is fully committed to safe recruitment, selection and vetting of all potential new staff, trustees and volunteers and we will ensure rigorous compliance with our Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policy throughout the recruitment process.
Terms & Conditions:
12-month renewable fixed-term contract, $2,370 monthly basic salary, 1.75 working days annual leave per month, private health insurance coverage, or allowance.
We are expecting the selected candidate to start on 1 June 2026.
Please submit completed applications to jobs@syr.ngosafety.org?subject=Reporting%20Officer%20%28Grants%29%20-%20Damascus%2C%20Syria%20%28national%20applicants%20only%29" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);">jobs@syr.ngosafety.org and reference “Reporting Officer” in the subject line. Applications should be in English and include: Deadline to apply is April 5, 2026
- An updated CV (maximum 3 pages).
- A one-page cover letter detailing why you are interested in working for INSO and how your qualifications align specifically with the competencies required for the role.
Please do not send any additional information. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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