Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH - دمشق
Head of Rule of Law Project
الطوارئ
منذ 9 يوم
متبقي 3 أيام و 18 ساعة
دوام كامل
Job Description ترجم للعربية
Assignment period: 01.05.2026 - 30.04.2027
Location: Damascus
Type of contract: National contract based on Syrian labour law
Type of employment: Fulltime
Responsibilities ترجم للعربية
- Responsible for the successful implementation of the Rule of Law project in close coordination with BMZ and the partners in the Syrian context
- Manage the project in technical, commercial, and administrative terms and are re-sponsible for budget control, financial planning, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation in line with GIZ and donor requirements
- Lead the project team (national and international staff) in accordance with GIZ’s leadership principles, ensuring a respectful, inclusive, and results-oriented leadership culture
- Disciplinary lead of national and international staff and responsible for team management, performance management and team development
- Foster open, trusting, and professional cooperation with partner institutions, commissioning parties, justice sector stakeholders, civil society organisations, and international development partners to promote rule of law, access to justice, and good governance, and represent GIZ vis-à-vis relevant governmental and institutional counterparts
- Coordinate closely with other development and implementing partners, particularly those active in the justice sector, with the aim of strengthening strategic partnerships and leveraging synergies in the field of rule of law
- Identify synergies with other projects and initiatives within the GIZ “Governance, Peace, Social Cohesion” cluster and proactively contribute to portfolio development and strategic positioning of GIZ’s engagement in the rule of law field
- Steer the technical and operational implementation of the project’s defined areas of intervention while ensuring conflict sensitivity, gender mainstreaming, and inclusion are integrated throughout
- Ensure effective results-based monitoring and evaluation, regularly track progress against agreed indicators, prepare progress reports for commissioning parties and partners, and derive lessons and recommendations for adaptive project management
Requirements ترجم للعربية
- University degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Law, Public Administration, Political Science, Development Studies, or another field relevant to governance and rule of law
- At least 10 years of professional experience in international development cooperation, including extensive experience managing complex rule-of-law, governance, or justice sector projects in fragile or conflict-affected settings
- At least 5 years of leadership experience and managing teams
- Proven management experience, including responsibility for technical, financial, and administrative implementation, budget control, financial planning, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation, in accordance with GIZ or comparable donor procedures
- Demonstrated expertise in working with justice and governance institutions (e.g. ministries of justice, courts, legal aid bodies, bar associations) and in supporting legal and institutional reform, access to justice, and human rights promotion
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, including the ability to lead and motivate multidisciplinary teams, foster a respectful and inclusive working culture, and engage effectively with political partners, civil society, and donors
- Fluency in Arabic and English (both written and spoken) is mandatory. Proven ability to work and communicate effectively in both languages in professional and political contexts
- Strong professional network in Syria within relevant governmental, judicial, and civil society circles, and the ability to use this network strategically to advance project objectives
- Strategic and analytical thinking, resilience, adaptability to changing and challenging environments, and a strong commitment to gender equality, inclusion, human rights, and conflict sensitivity
How to Apply ترجم للعربية
The following minimum requirements for applications need to be fulfilled:
- Only application documents in English will be accepted. Documents in Arabic cannot be considered during the selection process.
- Mandatory documents are CV and application letter in English stating your qualifications and previous professional experiences.
The deadline for application is 31.01.2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
GIZ is committed to diversity and gender balance. It is encouraging persons with disabilities to apply for the position.
Please submit your application to hr.syria@giz.de indicating in the subject line the respective title of the position.
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