Generic professional competencies: 

 

• Minimum 3 years of experience in humanitarian programming, with at least 1–2 years in cash and voucher assistance (CVA/MPCA) implementation. 
   
• Bachelor’s degree in economics, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related field. 
   
• Proven experience in project participants’ targeting processes, including registration, verification, vulnerability-based selection, and cash distribution. 
   
• Demonstrated experience working in emergencies or rapid response contexts, with the ability to deliver under tight timelines. 
   
• Experience working with data collection tools and platforms (e.g., KOBO, ODK) and coordinating with Information Management functions. 
   
• Strong understanding of data protection principles and handling of sensitive beneficiary information. 

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:  


 

• Solid understanding of cash-based interventions (CBI), including MPCA design, targeting methodologies, and distribution mechanisms. 
   
• Experience in household-level verification, assessments, and post-distribution monitoring (PDM) processes. 
   
• Proven ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders, including IM, MEL, finance, logistics, local authorities, and humanitarian partners. 
   
• Strong skills in community engagement and communication, ensuring transparent and conflict-sensitive targeting processes. 
   
• Ability to manage high workload and prioritise tasks in complex, volatile, and resource-constrained environments. 
   
• Knowledge of the Syria context (or similar complex humanitarian settings) is highly desirable. 
   
• Fluency in Arabic and English, both written and verbal. 
  
   

Personal qualities

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

• Planning and delivering results 
   
• Empowering and building trust 
   
• Communicating with impact and respect 
   
• Handling insecure environment 
   

We can offer

 Duty station: Dara'a or Damascus - Syria
- Contract: Project-Based Employment Contract until the end of October 2026 (Non-renewable)
- 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
- The position is open to both internal and external applicants. 
- 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 19 April 2026.

-Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as part of our fast-track recruitment process. To ensure full consideration, we strongly encourage you to submit your application as early as possible, ahead of the deadline.

- 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.