Job ID
50179
Job Title
Social Protection Specialist (Consultant)
To work for
Confidential
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Social Services
Job Type
Part Time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Intermediate Institute
Responsibilities
We are looking for two or three experienced social protection professional with extensive expertise in Syria's social insurance system, labour market policies, and labour legislation. Strong knowledge of the 1959 and 1962 social insurance laws and their subsequent amendments, including recent policy changes affecting worker registration. Skilled in conducting socioeconomic and institutional analysis, engaging with government and UN stakeholders, and facilitating research and consultations in Arabic.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyse social insurance, labour market, and social protection issues in Syria.
- Assess the implications of policy and regulatory changes on workers and employers.
- Conduct qualitative research, stakeholder consultations, and workshops.
- Prepare reports, policy briefs, and recommendations based on evidence and analysis.
- Coordinate with the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour, UN agencies, and other partners.
- Support assessments, programme design, and capacity-building initiatives related to social protection and employment.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyse social insurance, labour market, and social protection issues in Syria.
- Assess the implications of policy and regulatory changes on workers and employers.
- Conduct qualitative research, stakeholder consultations, and workshops.
- Prepare reports, policy briefs, and recommendations based on evidence and analysis.
- Coordinate with the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour, UN agencies, and other partners.
- Support assessments, programme design, and capacity-building initiatives related to social protection and employment.
Qualifications
- At least + 8 years of experience in social protection, labour markets, cash assistance, socioeconomic research, or institutional analysis in Syria.
- Strong understanding of social insurance systems, labour law, and labour market statistics.
- Established working relationships with the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour and UN country teams.
- Proven experience leading research activities and facilitating consultations and workshops in Arabic and English.
- Strong understanding of social insurance systems, labour law, and labour market statistics.
- Established working relationships with the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour and UN country teams.
- Proven experience leading research activities and facilitating consultations and workshops in Arabic and English.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
At least 8 years of professional experience in Syria in social protection, labour markets, cash assistance, socioeconomic research, or institutional analysis.
Proven experience working directly with national government institutions, particularly on social protection and labour-related issues.
Established working relationships with the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour (MoSAL) at both leadership and technical levels.
Experience collaborating with UN agencies and country teams operating in Syria.
Strong analytical, research, and report-writing skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead qualitative research, stakeholder consultations, and workshop facilitation in Arabic.
Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Public Policy, Labour Studies, Development Studies, or a related field.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively across government, UN, and development partner environments.
Proven experience working directly with national government institutions, particularly on social protection and labour-related issues.
Established working relationships with the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour (MoSAL) at both leadership and technical levels.
Experience collaborating with UN agencies and country teams operating in Syria.
Strong analytical, research, and report-writing skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead qualitative research, stakeholder consultations, and workshop facilitation in Arabic.
Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Public Policy, Labour Studies, Development Studies, or a related field.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively across government, UN, and development partner environments.
Salary and Benefits
Based on experience and funding
About us
Consulting Company & Social Business
Required employees number
3
Posted On
Aug 08, 2026
Expiry Date
Sep 07, 2026
CV Language
English
