1. feedback and complaints mechanisms, information provision, community engagement and safe and accessible accountability systems.

Qualifications & Experience

Applicants should have:

• Syrian nationality and current residence in Syria, or be a non-Syrian consultant currently based in Syria;
• A relevant university degree in social sciences, psychology, social work, law, human rights, gender studies, development studies, international relations, public health or another relevant field;
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience; senior/lead experts should preferably have 10+ years;
• Recent professional experience related to Protection, GBV and/or Child Protection in Syria, preferably within the last three years;
• Demonstrated experience conducting or contributing to protection assessments, evaluations, research, programme design, monitoring, TPM or technical advisory assignments;
• Strong understanding of Syria's protection context, displacement and return dynamics, vulnerable populations, service-delivery environment and key protection risks and barriers;
• Experience engaging with communities, protection service providers, local organizations, authorities, NGOs, UN agencies and other relevant stakeholders;
• For GBV specialists, demonstrated understanding of survivor-centred approaches, confidentiality, safe referrals, GBV risk mitigation and ethical principles for GBV-related data collection;
• For Child Protection specialists, demonstrated understanding of child safeguarding, best interests of the child, child-sensitive research and ethical engagement with children and caregivers;
• Strong understanding of confidentiality, informed consent, do-no-harm principles and safe data collection when working with vulnerable populations;
• Strong research, analytical, facilitation and report-writing skills;
• Arabic fluency; professional English is strongly preferred.

International Organization & Donor Experience

Previous experience with UNHCR, UNICEF, UNFPA, UN Women, IOM, UN agencies, EU/ECHO-funded programmes, international NGOs, Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement actors or other organizations working on protection, GBV and Child Protection is a strong advantage.

Experience with relevant international approaches and standards, including Protection Principles, GBV Minimum Standards, Child Protection Minimum Standards (CPMS), IASC Guidelines, PSEA, safeguarding, protection mainstreaming, survivor-centred approaches and community-based protection, should be clearly highlighted.

Applicants should indicate relevant assignments, including the client, assignment, year, role and main responsibilities.