ECHO Syria is seeking to recruit ONE National Staff for the following position: Programme Assistant Reference: PA 2020-01

Requires a Cover Letter?: 
yes
Application Submissions Guideline: 

Interested candidates MUST submit a cover letter, a detailed CV (EUROPASS), academic and employment certificates on www.akhtaboot.com website, until 09/06/2020 midnight Local Time Damascus at the latest will be considered. The vacancy reference must be clearly indicated in the subject line.

The EUROPASS application, detailed Terms of Reference are available on the website of the EU Delegation to Lebanon.

Only the short-listed candidates will be contacted. Candidates who will not have been contacted by 09/07/2020 should consider that they have not been selected.

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.

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Description: 

The candidate needs to demonstrate the following criteria:

  • Minimum Five years of relevant experience at national or international level in supporting programme/project 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
  • Proficiency in Arabic and English and ability to communicate and draft reports in both languages;
  • Good knowledge of any other European languages is an asset
  • Proficiency in Computer application (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook)
  • Good knowledge of Programme Cycle Management (PCM) or experience in project management
  • 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 is an asset.
  • Must be a Syrian national or hold a valid residence/work permit or other proof that he/she is eligible to live and work in Syria.

The national staff members observe the NS Code of Conduct as published on https://ec.europa.eu/echo/who/about-echo/field- network en.

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
  • Monitoring, evaluation and coordination of ECHO-funded projects
  • Reporting and programme administration
  • Assisting in all programme related activities of DG ECHO
  • Liaising with partners in an advisory capacity, local authority and institutions
  • Actively participate in meetings
Expired

NOTE:

Daleel Madani, the civil society network, serves as a platform for organisations to post their professional opportunities, but is not involved in the recruitment process. The hiring organisation is solely responsible for the job and candidate selection.

Last modified: 
14 May, 2020
Intervention Sector(s):
Humanitarian & Development Financing
Application Deadline:
Tuesday, 9 June 2020
Contract Type:
Full Time
Period of Employment:
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
Salary
The monthly basic salary is on average approximately EURO 2,008 which corresponds to 5 years relevant work experience.
Salary Range:
2000 to 2500 (USD)
Education Degree:
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details:
Proof of higher education. University degree from a recognized university preferably in International Relations / Political Science / Economics & Development studies is an advantage.
Experience Requirements:
5 to 10 years
Arabic Language:
Fluent
English Language:
Fluent
French Language:
None
Country/City: 
  • Syria