VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Directorate General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations of the European Commission (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 non­governmental organizations (NGOs). Aid is channeled impartially, straight to victims, regardless of their race, ethnic group, religion, gender, age, nationality or political affiliation.

The ECHO Syria is seeking to recruit ONE National Staff to be based in Damascus for the following positions:

Programme Assistant

Reference: PA 2023-10

The candidate for this position needs to demonstrate the following criteria:

• Proof of higher education. University degree from a recognized university preferably in International Relations / Political Science / Economics & Development studies is an advantage.
• Minimum Five years of relevant experience at national or international level in supporting programme/project for humanitarian operations, preferable including at least two years of experience with an NGO's, donor or national/international organization;
• Ability to travel on regular project monitoring visits or to respond to an emergency in an unsecure setting, when needed;
• Ability and willingness to work in a multi-cultural environment;
• Good knowledge of Programme Cycle Management (PCM) or experience in project management and monitoring and evaluation
• Ability to work in the field with implementing partners and to communicate with beneficiaries.
• Ability to work under pressure, autonomy, initiative, and to set-up priorities.
• Extensive knowledge and professional experience in Syria .
• Proficiency in Computer application (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook);
• Good knowledge of any other European languages is an asset;
• Proficiency in Arabic and English and ability to communicate and draft reports in both languages;

As a part of a small but dynamic team, the Assistant will carry out activities such as:

• Situation analysis and assessments related to humanitarian and disaster risk reduction issues
• Analysis of DG ECHO-partners’ project proposals, interim and final reports
• Monitoring, evaluation and coordination of ECHO-funded projects
• Plan and conduct field monitoring missions regularly
• Assisting in all programme related activities of DG ECHO
• Liaising with partners in an advisory capacity, local authority and institutions
• Actively participate in meetings

This is a local position opened to nationals and other residents of Syria with valid work and residence permits. The contract is initially for one year with the possibility of renewal subject to a 3 months’ probationary period.

Interested candidates MUST submit a cover letter, a detailed CV (EUROPASS), academic and employment certificates to Echo.Damascus@echofield.eu until 21/10/2023 midnight Local Time Damascus at the latest. The vacancy reference must be clearly indicated in the subject line.

This vacancy is published as well on https://job.sy/company/vacancy/view.php?id=36861 until 21/10/2023 midnight Local Time Damascus at the latest.

The EUROPASS application, detailed Terms of Reference are available on the EU Delegation’s websites https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/vacancies_en?s=209 as of 01/10/2023

Only the short-listed candidates will be contacted. Candidates who will not have been contacted by 30/11/2023 should consider that they have not been selected. 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 has to include a recent employer.

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 development opportunities. "

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.

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

Download: Terms of Reference; Programme Assistant (Group II)