• University degree or equivalent professional experience, with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience in the humanitarian sector, particularly with NGOs
• Proven experience in grants management, donor compliance, and project cycle management, including reporting, budgeting, and coordination with partners
• Strong knowledge of major institutional donors’ requirements (e.g., DG ECHO, OCHA, GFFO, BMZ) and monitoring, accountability, and compliance systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with Arabic as a native language, and demonstrated ability to produce high-quality reports
• Strong leadership, coordination, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently, under pressure, and manage multiple priorities
• Advanced computer skills, particularly in Excel, and experience in remote coordination and support to field-based teams
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and alignment with Malteser International’s values, mission, and policies

What we offer:

• Start Date: ASAP
• Duty Station: Syria - Damascus - with travels to project/program locations
• Duration of contract: 4 Months with possibility of extension
• Salary according to qualification and experience, insurance package

Working for Malteser International

Malteser is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all people, regardless of gender, confession or origin.

Malteser International is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives. Malteser International conducts reference and background checks for all staff (including criminal records check for specific roles). Any candidate offered a job with Malteser International will be expected to sign MI’s Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these document

Whether you work as a specialist on overseas service or in one of our regional offices - we offer you a challenging working environment in an experienced international team. More than 1,000 national and international staff are currently deployed in various crisis and disaster areas around the world as well as in our regional offices in Cologne and New York City. For more information please have a look here.