Job ID
50600
Job Title
BMZ Compliance & Reporting Capacity-Building Consultant
To work for
The Social Support and Education Foundation
Country
Syria
City
Rif Dimashq
Field of Work
Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Project Based
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
- Review and train the project management team on financial documentation requirements per SSEF's Financial Guidelines.
- Support preparation of the Monthly Expenditure Report and Transaction List prior to donor submission.
- Advise the team on procurement policies and mechanisms to strengthen compliance in project purchasing activities.
- Accompany the team in preparing quarterly Interim Reports (financial and narrative components), including the BMZ Zwischennachweis due by 30 April 2027.
- Provide technical advice on budget issues, financial variances, and identification of potential operational risks.
- Deliver on-the-job coaching and training — within a combined ceiling of 20 hours/month — to the project management team (Project Manager, Finance Officer, MEAL Officer, and Project Coordinator).
- Support preparation of the Monthly Expenditure Report and Transaction List prior to donor submission.
- Advise the team on procurement policies and mechanisms to strengthen compliance in project purchasing activities.
- Accompany the team in preparing quarterly Interim Reports (financial and narrative components), including the BMZ Zwischennachweis due by 30 April 2027.
- Provide technical advice on budget issues, financial variances, and identification of potential operational risks.
- Deliver on-the-job coaching and training — within a combined ceiling of 20 hours/month — to the project management team (Project Manager, Finance Officer, MEAL Officer, and Project Coordinator).
Qualifications
- At least 5 years of experience working with INGOs/NGOs.
- At least 3 years of experience with BMZ-funded or comparable German donor-funded projects.
- Fluent written and spoken English and Arabic.
- Prior experience coaching/mentoring project teams within NGOs.
- At least 3 years of experience with BMZ-funded or comparable German donor-funded projects.
- Fluent written and spoken English and Arabic.
- Prior experience coaching/mentoring project teams within NGOs.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
- Open to local individuals, teams, or consultancy firms/offices registered in Syria.
- Engagement period: September 2026 – April 2027 (8 months, part-time, approx. 20 hours/month).
- Application deadline: 31 August 2026.
- Applications should include a cover letter (methodology, work plan, and budget), an up-to-date CV, and a signed conflict-of-interest declaration.
- Engagement period: September 2026 – April 2027 (8 months, part-time, approx. 20 hours/month).
- Application deadline: 31 August 2026.
- Applications should include a cover letter (methodology, work plan, and budget), an up-to-date CV, and a signed conflict-of-interest declaration.
Salary and Benefits
Competitive consultancy fee, commensurate with experience, paid monthly for the duration of the engagement.
About us
The Social Support and Education Foundation (SSEF) is a newly registered non-profit organization, officially recognized by the Syrian Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour in 2025 (Reg. No. 2769). SSEF builds on the 14-year legacy of its founding organization, SSSE-Lebanon, which has led multi-year education and protection programs across Lebanon with partners such as BMZ, arche noVa, SSK, and Orienthelfer.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Aug 27, 2026
Expiry Date
Sep 26, 2026
CV Language
English
Additional questions for applicants
Q1: Do you have prior direct experience with BMZ-funded or similar German donor-funded projects? Please describe briefly.
Q2: Are you available to begin the engagement in September 2026 at approximately 20 hours/month?
Q2: Are you available to begin the engagement in September 2026 at approximately 20 hours/month?