Background:
Our organization is implementing multi-sectoral early recovery and livelihoods (ERL) programs in Damascus, Rural Damascus, Homs and Hama with an emphasis on social cohesion, peacebuilding, governance, and WASH interventions. Given the complexity of the local context and the importance of community engagement, the role requires a candidate with strong knowledge of the local governance structures, social dynamics, and proven experience working closely with local community-based organizations (CBOs) or leading community-driven initiatives within Syria.
Purpose of the Role:
The Project Coordinator will oversee the planning, implementation, monitoring, and coordination of ERL activities focusing on social cohesion, peacebuilding, governance, and WASH in project locations. The coordinator will ensure alignment with donor requirements, organizational standards, and the socio-political realities on the ground, facilitating smooth collaboration between local authorities, CBOs, and communities to maximize impact and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Project Oversight and Coordination
· Lead and supervise the implementation of ERL activities including social cohesion, peacebuilding, governance, and WASH interventions.
· Coordinate closely with local councils, community leaders, CBOs, and relevant stakeholders to ensure effective participation and ownership.
· Monitor project progress against workplans, budgets, and indicators, and report regularly to the program management team.
· Facilitate coordination meetings and multi-stakeholder forums to promote dialogue and conflict-sensitive programming.
2. Community Engagement and Capacity Building
· Support the strengthening of local governance structures and community groups through training, coaching, and technical assistance.
· Promote inclusive participation of women, youth, and marginalized groups in decision-making and project activities.
· Enhance local capacities in social cohesion and peacebuilding principles tailored to the Syrian context.
3. Monitoring, Reporting, and Compliance
· Ensure quality and timely data collection, monitoring, and reporting in line with organizational MEAL frameworks.
· Identify and mitigate risks related to security, protection, and social tensions.
· Maintain accurate documentation of project activities, stakeholder engagement, and lessons learned.
4. Representation and Liaison
· Serve as the main liaison between the project team, local authorities, community actors, and external partners
· Represent the organization in coordination platforms, cluster meetings, and community forums relevant to the ERL sector.
· Advocate for community needs and ensure alignment of project interventions with local priorities and policies.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
· Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Development Studies, Public Administration, Political Science, or a related field.
· Minimum 5 years of professional experience in community development, social cohesion, governance, or humanitarian programming in Syria.
· Demonstrated experience working with local authorities, community-based organizations, and community-led initiatives.
· Strong knowledge of Syrian local governance structures, social dynamics, and conflict sensitivity principles.
· Experience managing multi-sectoral projects involving ERL, WASH, peacebuilding, and governance is highly desirable.
Skills and Competencies:
· Excellent coordination, communication, and interpersonal skills.
· Proven leadership and team management abilities.
· Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
· Ability to work independently and under pressure in complex and sensitive environments.
· Proficiency in Arabic (written and spoken); knowledge of English is an advantage.
· Commitment to humanitarian principles, gender equality, social inclusion, and protection standards.
Additional Information:
· The duty station is Damascus with frequent field visits to project sites in Rural Damascus, Homs and Hama.
Orange’s Values and Principles:
We believe that:
• Maintaining a positive, healthy, and trusting relationship is central to making partnership a success.
• Appropriately trained and resourced staff and volunteers are key to effective and efficient service and program delivery in the development sector.
We are committed to:
• Shared responsibility, accountability, and decision-making in any partnership.
• Providing access to high quality learning to empower people and professionals in the development sector, particularly in the developing world.
• Learning from each other to strengthen and enhance the long-term sustainability of our services and programs for the benefit of children and communities that we serve.
Child safeguarding & PSEAH policy:
Orange aims to create an organization that is safe for children and women but is also aware of the need to keep child protection concerns proportionate and to guard against over-zealous attitudes. Child and women abuse thrives in closed and secretive atmospheres. Orange’s best protection is to create an open and aware culture where people are not afraid to speak about their concerns.
Any employee, consultant, contractor or supplier undertaking an activity on behalf of Orange must sign the Child Safeguarding and PSEAH Declaration of Acceptance Form and comply with Orange’s Child Safeguarding and PSEA Policy, which reflects Orange’s commitment to preventing abuse and protecting children and adults with whom it comes into contact.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates meeting the above criteria are invited to submit their CV clearly demonstrating relevant experience and motivation for the role.
Please note that this vacancy will close on September 16th 2026, and the position may be filled prior to this date depending on urgency and recruitment priorities.
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.