Job ID
47362
Job Title
Activity Manager
To work for
INTERSOS
Country
Syria
City
Hamah
Field of Work
Social Services - Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
Activity Management:
- Oversee the implementation of all activities across implementation locations, under the supervision of the Programme Manager
- Oversee the delivery and provision of static and mobile services (including and not limited to case management, PSS, recreational activities, in-kind & cash assistance, awareness-raising, life skills training, community-led initiatives) and ensure that appropriate services are delivered in accordance with international and humanitarian standards
- Ensure that static centres and mobile teams are properly equipped to operate effectively by overseeing the procurement and delivery of relevant activity tools and materials with the logistics department, in coordination with the programme manager.
With the support of the Programme Manager, prepare detailed implementation work plans for the project activities, and ensure that field teams operate in accordance with such planning by providing the required support and supervision, with special attention to logistic and security issues in the field
- Report any technical/operational issues in the implementation of the project activities to the Programme Manager , and support trouble-shooting
- Conduct regular field visits to monitor and supervise the implementation of activities and provide appropriate feedback to the INTERSOS
- Support mapping of services relevant to programming.
Team Management:
- Supervise and provide technical guidance and support to the staff under direct supervision, ensuring quality in the implementation of activities and services as well as the adherence to standards
- Organize regular and ad hoc team meetings to discuss general challenges and best practices in their tasks, and to provide guidance accordingly
- Support the professional development of personnel under his/her responsibility, by identifying capacity-building needs, providing appropriate mentoring and support, and discussing capacity-building plans with the Coordinator/Program Manager for both internal and external training
- Contribute to the design, translation and facilitation of training to meet capacity building needs of the staff
- Promote a positive working environment within the team and manage interpersonal conflicts among team members as needed
- Support the Programme Manager on recruitment of the programme staff
- Conduct regular performance reviews (IRPs) for staff under their direct responsibility
- Support the Programme Manager in keeping track of and managing absences, leaves, and permits of supervised staff.
Reporting and Programme Development:
- Support the Programme Manager in developing required donor reports by providing inputs about the project activities
- Regularly review data and information collected during activities, and compile regular reports highlighting gaps, concerns and trends to inform future programming
- Ensure the means of verification for the project activities are collected from the programme team and archived adequately as per the archiving SOPs
- Remain up to date on trends and developments in areas of intervention to inform reporting and programme development, and support needs assessments
- Provide input as required by the country coordination team for the development of project proposals.
Internal and External Coordination:
- Closely coordinate with other projects’ programme staff members to ensure synergies in the implementation of all activities across INTERSOS' areas of intervention in Syria
- Closely work with INTERSOS' support departments teams to ensure the timely implementation of the project activities
- Actively participate in internal coordination meetings as relevant and required
- Upon request by the Programme Manager, participate and represent INTERSOS at relevant fora and coordination meetings, both at local and national level.
Other Tasks:
- Support the MEAL Manager in the development of complaints mechanisms for beneficiaries and make sure complaints are addressed properly
- Contribute to the development of technical tools and materials.
- Oversee the implementation of all activities across implementation locations, under the supervision of the Programme Manager
- Oversee the delivery and provision of static and mobile services (including and not limited to case management, PSS, recreational activities, in-kind & cash assistance, awareness-raising, life skills training, community-led initiatives) and ensure that appropriate services are delivered in accordance with international and humanitarian standards
- Ensure that static centres and mobile teams are properly equipped to operate effectively by overseeing the procurement and delivery of relevant activity tools and materials with the logistics department, in coordination with the programme manager.
With the support of the Programme Manager, prepare detailed implementation work plans for the project activities, and ensure that field teams operate in accordance with such planning by providing the required support and supervision, with special attention to logistic and security issues in the field
- Report any technical/operational issues in the implementation of the project activities to the Programme Manager , and support trouble-shooting
- Conduct regular field visits to monitor and supervise the implementation of activities and provide appropriate feedback to the INTERSOS
- Support mapping of services relevant to programming.
Team Management:
- Supervise and provide technical guidance and support to the staff under direct supervision, ensuring quality in the implementation of activities and services as well as the adherence to standards
- Organize regular and ad hoc team meetings to discuss general challenges and best practices in their tasks, and to provide guidance accordingly
- Support the professional development of personnel under his/her responsibility, by identifying capacity-building needs, providing appropriate mentoring and support, and discussing capacity-building plans with the Coordinator/Program Manager for both internal and external training
- Contribute to the design, translation and facilitation of training to meet capacity building needs of the staff
- Promote a positive working environment within the team and manage interpersonal conflicts among team members as needed
- Support the Programme Manager on recruitment of the programme staff
- Conduct regular performance reviews (IRPs) for staff under their direct responsibility
- Support the Programme Manager in keeping track of and managing absences, leaves, and permits of supervised staff.
Reporting and Programme Development:
- Support the Programme Manager in developing required donor reports by providing inputs about the project activities
- Regularly review data and information collected during activities, and compile regular reports highlighting gaps, concerns and trends to inform future programming
- Ensure the means of verification for the project activities are collected from the programme team and archived adequately as per the archiving SOPs
- Remain up to date on trends and developments in areas of intervention to inform reporting and programme development, and support needs assessments
- Provide input as required by the country coordination team for the development of project proposals.
Internal and External Coordination:
- Closely coordinate with other projects’ programme staff members to ensure synergies in the implementation of all activities across INTERSOS' areas of intervention in Syria
- Closely work with INTERSOS' support departments teams to ensure the timely implementation of the project activities
- Actively participate in internal coordination meetings as relevant and required
- Upon request by the Programme Manager, participate and represent INTERSOS at relevant fora and coordination meetings, both at local and national level.
Other Tasks:
- Support the MEAL Manager in the development of complaints mechanisms for beneficiaries and make sure complaints are addressed properly
- Contribute to the development of technical tools and materials.
Qualifications
Education:
- University degree in Social Work, Psychology, International Relations, Political Science, Economics, human resources or any related field
Professional experience:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience of relevant work experience in project Management, preferably in the Protection or Humanitarian sectors
Professional requirements:
- Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet)
- Extensive knowledge of the Syrian Context and experience in governmental requirements
- Demonstrate experience or willingness to learn the different donors’ compliance and reporting
Personal requirements:
- Leadership and people management
- Team building and cooperation
- Strategic vision, results and quality orientation
- Understanding of humanitarian operations principles, standards and best practices
- Non-discriminatory attitude
- Ability to work and integrate in a multicultural team
- Active listening and empathy
- Behavioural flexibility and stress management
- Commitment to INTERSOS principles
Languages:
- Fluency in English and Arabic (Written and Spoken)
- University degree in Social Work, Psychology, International Relations, Political Science, Economics, human resources or any related field
Professional experience:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience of relevant work experience in project Management, preferably in the Protection or Humanitarian sectors
Professional requirements:
- Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet)
- Extensive knowledge of the Syrian Context and experience in governmental requirements
- Demonstrate experience or willingness to learn the different donors’ compliance and reporting
Personal requirements:
- Leadership and people management
- Team building and cooperation
- Strategic vision, results and quality orientation
- Understanding of humanitarian operations principles, standards and best practices
- Non-discriminatory attitude
- Ability to work and integrate in a multicultural team
- Active listening and empathy
- Behavioural flexibility and stress management
- Commitment to INTERSOS principles
Languages:
- Fluency in English and Arabic (Written and Spoken)
Specific Vacancy Requirements
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Salary and Benefits
- Monthly Basic Salary: 1,410 USD
- Health insurance
- Health insurance
About us
A humanitarian organization that works all over the world bringing assistance to people in danger victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts.
With its own humanitarian operators, intervenes to effectively meet the needs of people in crisis, with a particular attention to the vulnerable groups, as women and children. It provides first aid, food, shelter, medical assistance and basic goods. It ensures that basic needs, as education, clean water and health, are met.
With its own humanitarian operators, intervenes to effectively meet the needs of people in crisis, with a particular attention to the vulnerable groups, as women and children. It provides first aid, food, shelter, medical assistance and basic goods. It ensures that basic needs, as education, clean water and health, are met.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Mar 15, 2026
Expiry Date
Mar 30, 2026
CV Language
English
