Note: The position is open to all applicants, internal/external; however, Qualified internal candidates will be prioritized.
Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference and become part of a dedicated team of humanitarians?
NRC Syria is now seeking an Education Team Leader to join the South/Central Area (Damascus).
The purpose of this position is to work in collaboration with the Education Project Manager to lead the overall day-to-day implementation of Education activities implemented by NRC Syria. The position holder will be responsible for managing delegated NRC education staff and supporting the successful delivery of project activities in areas of implementation in Syria.
Please read below for more details and send us your application today!
Generic responsibilities:
1. Ensure compliance with NRC policies, guidelines and standards
2. Ensure compliance with Education strategy, tools, handbooks, guidelines and standards
3. Implement delegated portfolio of Education projects Day-to day (activities, budget and project documentation) as delegated from line manager in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements, and ensure high technical quality
4. Provide regular progress reports to line manager (APM if no PM)
5. Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders
6. Ensure quality control measures and tools are utilised and regularly implemented and updated, including monitoring of project activities
7. Ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills
8. Assess, promote and document ideas for technical improvement and further program development options
9. Ensure that projects target participants most in need, and explore and asses new and better ways to assist
10. Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy
Click on this link to download the full Job Description: Education Team Leader G6
Generic professional competencies for this position:
· Bachelor's degree in education / psychology / Social Science or relevant humanitarian degree.
· Minimum 2 years of experience from working within technical expertise area in a humanitarian/ recovery context, including but not limited to the fields of Education, Children, Youth, or Child Protection.
· Experience of working in complex and volatile contexts.
· Technical Education and Emergency Response expertise.
· Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
· Fluency in English and Arabic, both written and verbal.
Context related skills, knowledge and experience:
· Technical Education and Emergency Response expertise.
· Proven experience in implementing non-formal education
· Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile.
Personal qualities
Behavioral competencies (max 6):
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
· Working with people
· Communicating with impact and respect
· Handling insecure environments
· Build meaningful relations
· Act with integrity
· Empower people
· Deliver results
We can offer
- Duty station: SCS Damascus - Syria
- Contract: Fixed-term Employment Contract until the end of 2026, renewable based on the need, satisfactory performance, and availability of funding
- Salary/benefits: Grade 6 of NRC's salary scale (NRC Gradeprofile)
- 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:
- This position is open to internal and External candidates.
- 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 15 May 2026.
- 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
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