Syria Program Specialist/Adviser

Summary of Position

Search is seeking a Syria Program Specialist/Adviser to provide expert advice during the implementation of projects that aim to strengthen the capacities of Syrian civil society actors. The Syria Program Specialist/Adviser will work closely with project implementation, analysis, and program development teams to inform decision-making for current and future projects. This will include coordinating between Search’s various Syria-focused programs, establishing and maintaining the necessary relationships with local and international stakeholders, assisting in research, and providing guidance on context, security and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate between Search’s various Syria-focused programs.
• Foster and maintain communication with regional experts, conflict resolution practitioners and leaders of civil society organisations.
• Help facilitate partnerships between Search and local and international actors.
• Provide strategic direction for current projects and future programming.
• Liaise with M&E and research teams to support all research conducted on Syria, including facilitating access to relevant stakeholders and providing insight and analysis on Syria.
• Advise program staff on the changing political and security context inside Syria, and the potential impact of regional and international developments on program activities.
• Contribute to donor reports and communications.
• Contribute to fundraising for programming in Syria.
• Present oneself as a representative of SFCG, embodying Common Ground principles.
• The Consultant may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key duties.
• Requirements and Qualifications
• Master’s Degree, preferably in International Relations or Middle Eastern studies, Conflict Resolution, Peacebuilding, Human Rights or related area.
• Minimum of five years of experience, and a minimum of three years working on Syria.
• Extensive knowledge of the Syrian conflict, peace process, and regional dynamics.
• Extensive network of key Syrian and international actors working in and on Syria.
• Previous experience working with Syrian civil society and in similar peacebuilding projects.
• Familiar with donor guidelines for implementation of projects focused on Syria, and procedures to ensure project compliance.
• Previous experience in conflict transformation, mediation, NVC, leadership, dialogue facilitation and/or related fields.

Skills

• Excellent diplomatic and networking skills.
• Ability to treat sensitive information confidentially.
• Demonstrated writing and analytical skills.
• Cultural sensitivity and adaptability.
• Proven organizational and management skills, and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to negotiate multiple relationships with various partners.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in both Arabic and English.
• Dynamic leader with creative problem-solving skills, particularly in challenging situations.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills.

To Apply:  through the following link. Application Link https://sfcg.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=1169