Administrative and Finance Assistant

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The European Commission’s Directorate-General for European Civil protection and Humanitarian aid Operations (ECHO), funds relief operations for victims of natural disasters and conflicts outside the European Union. For humanitarian aid, the Commission works with about 200 operational partners, including United Nation agencies, the Red Cross/Crescent movement and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Aid is channeled impartially, straight to victims, regardless of their race, ethnic group, religion, gender, age, nationality or political affiliation.

DG ECHO Office in Damascus is seeking to recruit one national staff to be based in the EU DELEGATION in Damascus for the following position of:

Administrative and Finance Assistant

Ref: AFA-DAM 2026-01

The candidates for this position need to demonstrate the following criteria:

Education:

• A relevant first level university degree or equivalent professional experience is a must.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience at national or international level in the area of administration or Programme support service including experience in procurement, Human resources and finances
• Previous experience in a Governmental or other International Organizations is an advantage
• Very Good drafting skills
• Good communication skills
• Capable of working under pressure in a multitasking position
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Proficiency in office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc).

Languages:

• Fluency in English (verbal & writing)
• An excellent knowledge of Arabic (verbal & writing).

Detailed Terms of Reference (including competencies required and more detailed information on the tasks) are available 

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How to apply:

This is a local position open to nationals and other residents of Syria with valid work and residence permits. DG ECHO applies a policy of equal opportunities. Our recruitment policy is based on respect for diversity, maintaining the gender balance, as well as the balance between professional and private life, and support for training and developments opportunities.

The contract is initially for one year with the possibility of renewal subject to a 3-month probationary period.

The salary will be adapted according to the exact duration of relevant professional experience supported by a work certificate. In addition, the employee will receive disability/retirement allowance, a 13th salary, as well as medical coverage. Considering that salaries in Syria are paid in USD.

Shortlisted candidates will have to bring the full supporting documentation in original with them during the testing or interview stage in addition to references (including contact details of the HR department and the supervisor) that can be consulted by ECHO. At least one of the references must include a recent employer. 

Candidates who meet the required standards and demonstrate strong performance during the selection process but are not initially selected for the position may be placed on a reserve list. Inclusion on the reserve list does not guarantee future selection. This list will remain valid for a period of 1 year from the date of final selection, during which candidates may be considered for similar positions should vacancies arise.

Interested candidates MUST submit:

• a cover letter setting out the candidate’s motivation and suitability for the position,
• a detailed CV in English in the EUROPASS CV Template only which can be found at https://europass.europa.eu/en/create-europass-cv
• academic and employment certificates. 

Documents should be shared via this mailbox: echo-administration.amman@echofield.eu until 29/03/2026 midnight Damascus local time at the latest. 

The vacancy reference must be indicated in the subject line, applications with no vacancy reference number will not be considered.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. NO INFORMATION WILL BE GIVEN BY PHONE. Candidates who will not have been contacted by 15/05/2026 should consider that they have not been selected.

The national staff members observe the National Staff Code of Conduct published on https://ec.europa.eu/echo/who/about-echo/field-network_en

Any processing of your personal data will be done in accordance with the applicable EU legislation (Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies and on the free movement of such data. The privacy statement can be found on ECHO website.

https://c.europa.eu/echo/system/files/2020-01/privacy_statement_recruitment_ns_final_version.pdf

Any form of canvassing, soliciting or influencing will be treated as grounds for disqualification

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