47229

Damascus

Project Based

Key Responsibilities
1. Project Leadership & Implementation
• Develop and manage detailed operational workplan.
• Oversee implementation of all project outputs and activities.
• Ensure adherence to timeline and deliverables.
• Make strategic decisions on implementation adjustments and resource allocation
• Supervise Research Assistant/Gender Specialist and coordinate with International Consultant

2. Institutional Coordination
• Lead engagement with MOSAL, MoEDM, UN Women, and other stakeholders.
• Organize and document Steering Committee meetings.
• Maintain effective communication with project partners.
• Manage partnership with local partner including oversight of sub-contracting arrangements and deliverables
3. Financial & Compliance Oversight
• Monitor budget expenditure and burn rate.
• Ensure compliance with UN Women regulations and FCA procedures.
• Approve procurement processes and service contracts.
• Oversee submission of FACE forms and progress reports.
4. Quality Assurance & Risk Management
• Ensure quality standards across all deliverables (assessment reports, training curricula, framework documents, workshop reports)
• Review, in cooperation with HQ, all major project documents before submission to UN Women
• Monitor conflict-sensitive and gender-responsive approaches across all activities
• Ensure safeguarding protocols and "do no harm" principles are maintained

4. Monitoring, Risk & Reporting
• Supervise implementation of the MEAL framework.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation measures.
• Lead preparation of narrative and financial reports.
• Present results during high-level launch events.

• Leadership and decision-making
• Strategic planning and problem-solving
• Strong financial accountability
• Stakeholder diplomacy and negotiation skills
• Results-oriented management
Integrity and high ethical standards

Finn Church Aid (FCA) is Finland’s largest development co-operation organisation and the second biggest organisation in Finland working in humanitarian aid. FCA is a founding member of the international aid alliance of churches, ACT Alliance. We seek positive change by supporting the most vulnerable people in fragile contexts. We specialize in supporting local communities’ right to peace, livelihoods and quality education. Qualified and interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply for the vacancy.
FCA has zero tolerance concerning aid diversion and illegal actions and may screen applicants against international lists to ensure due diligence and compliance with Anti-money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism requirements.
FCA has a Safeguarding policy and zero tolerance against child abuse and sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH), and participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
FCA is certified against the Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability (CHS).

Mar 08, 2026

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