Job ID
50920
Job Title
Education and Protection Manager
To work for
Secours Islamique France (SIF)
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Education/Training - Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
Project Management and Implementation
Supervises and leads the Education and Protection teams, in coordination with and under the technical supervision of the Programmes Coordinator.
Oversees the planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting of project activities, ensuring compliance with SIF and donor standards.
Helps and works with the Programmes Coordinator to adapt the program’s tools and implementation strategies to suit the operational context.
Manage program performance, budgets, expenditures, procurement, and overall project cycle in accordance with contractual commitments, timelines, and donor requirements, in collaboration with the Programmes Coordinator.
Develops the project implementation plan, including procurement and distribution schedules aligned with project logistics and supply chain capacity.
Ensures activities meet INEE Minimum Standards for Education and Child Protection Minimum Standards (CPMS) across all governorates.
Maintains the quality and relevance of curricula for non-formal education and child protection interventions, incorporating feedback from relevant stakeholders.
Monitors work plans of Education and Protection implementing partners, and ensures activities stay on schedule and informs the Programmes Coordinator.
Builds and sustains partnerships with local governments, NGOs, community organisations, and other stakeholders.
Implements projects in a manner responsive to communities, partners, and children, aligning with SIF’s principles, values, and strategic plan, and adhering to SIF procedures.
Promotes the integration of protection mainstreaming guidance across other technical teams and programs—including Mine Risk Education, Livelihood, Emergency Response, Partnership, and MEAL—advocating for multi-sectoral approaches.
Coordinate with the AAP Officer in implementing CSP and PSEAH tools and approaches across the programme, under the supervision of the Programmes Coordinator.
Risk Management and Compliances
Identify, assess and inform the Education and Protection Coordinator on potential risks related to programme implementation and develop mitigation strategies.
Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and organisational policies, including safeguarding policies and ethical standards.
Ensure compliance with contractual arrangements
Managing Staff, Providing Guidance, and Facilitating Growth
Under the guidance of the Programmes Coordinator, support the project team to effectively implement initiatives by providing sufficient support and resources.
Establish clear communication channels between the field and central offices, as well as with other departments.
Set expectations, offer leadership, and deliver technical assistance as needed to help the Education and Protection team perform their roles efficiently, under the Programmes Coordinator's supervision.
Oversee the daily performance of department staff through evaluations, coaching, mentoring, training, and professional development opportunities.
Support the SIF Syria mission in the development of a training program for the Education and Protection team at the organisational level to boost staff capacity and awareness. This involves identifying training needs and working with team members to execute the program.
Internal and External Reporting
Ensure timely and high-quality fulfilment of all reporting requirements for programs in coordination with the programme, grant and MEAL team.
Produce high-quality narrative reports highlighting project achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.
Ensure that all reporting is conducted in compliance with organisational policies and procedures, as well as donor regulations and requirements.
Facilitating Learning for operational decision-making
Gather and integrate data from different thematic and operational areas to analyse program impacts, thereby supporting organisational learning and strategic planning.
Lead initiatives that promote collaboration and integration among thematic programs to optimise overall outcomes for communities.
Effectively communicate key findings and monitoring data through reports to enable management to make timely and informed decisions.
Representation
In coordination with the Programmes Coordinator, represent SIF at pertinent inter-NGO and stakeholder meetings at the field level, promoting the sharing of best practices and learning among agencies.
Supervises and leads the Education and Protection teams, in coordination with and under the technical supervision of the Programmes Coordinator.
Oversees the planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting of project activities, ensuring compliance with SIF and donor standards.
Helps and works with the Programmes Coordinator to adapt the program’s tools and implementation strategies to suit the operational context.
Manage program performance, budgets, expenditures, procurement, and overall project cycle in accordance with contractual commitments, timelines, and donor requirements, in collaboration with the Programmes Coordinator.
Develops the project implementation plan, including procurement and distribution schedules aligned with project logistics and supply chain capacity.
Ensures activities meet INEE Minimum Standards for Education and Child Protection Minimum Standards (CPMS) across all governorates.
Maintains the quality and relevance of curricula for non-formal education and child protection interventions, incorporating feedback from relevant stakeholders.
Monitors work plans of Education and Protection implementing partners, and ensures activities stay on schedule and informs the Programmes Coordinator.
Builds and sustains partnerships with local governments, NGOs, community organisations, and other stakeholders.
Implements projects in a manner responsive to communities, partners, and children, aligning with SIF’s principles, values, and strategic plan, and adhering to SIF procedures.
Promotes the integration of protection mainstreaming guidance across other technical teams and programs—including Mine Risk Education, Livelihood, Emergency Response, Partnership, and MEAL—advocating for multi-sectoral approaches.
Coordinate with the AAP Officer in implementing CSP and PSEAH tools and approaches across the programme, under the supervision of the Programmes Coordinator.
Risk Management and Compliances
Identify, assess and inform the Education and Protection Coordinator on potential risks related to programme implementation and develop mitigation strategies.
Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and organisational policies, including safeguarding policies and ethical standards.
Ensure compliance with contractual arrangements
Managing Staff, Providing Guidance, and Facilitating Growth
Under the guidance of the Programmes Coordinator, support the project team to effectively implement initiatives by providing sufficient support and resources.
Establish clear communication channels between the field and central offices, as well as with other departments.
Set expectations, offer leadership, and deliver technical assistance as needed to help the Education and Protection team perform their roles efficiently, under the Programmes Coordinator's supervision.
Oversee the daily performance of department staff through evaluations, coaching, mentoring, training, and professional development opportunities.
Support the SIF Syria mission in the development of a training program for the Education and Protection team at the organisational level to boost staff capacity and awareness. This involves identifying training needs and working with team members to execute the program.
Internal and External Reporting
Ensure timely and high-quality fulfilment of all reporting requirements for programs in coordination with the programme, grant and MEAL team.
Produce high-quality narrative reports highlighting project achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.
Ensure that all reporting is conducted in compliance with organisational policies and procedures, as well as donor regulations and requirements.
Facilitating Learning for operational decision-making
Gather and integrate data from different thematic and operational areas to analyse program impacts, thereby supporting organisational learning and strategic planning.
Lead initiatives that promote collaboration and integration among thematic programs to optimise overall outcomes for communities.
Effectively communicate key findings and monitoring data through reports to enable management to make timely and informed decisions.
Representation
In coordination with the Programmes Coordinator, represent SIF at pertinent inter-NGO and stakeholder meetings at the field level, promoting the sharing of best practices and learning among agencies.
Qualifications
Minimum of four years of project management in both emergency and development contexts, with solid experience in education and protection.
Bachelor’s degree in an area of social development, education sciences or equivalent; a master’s degree is preferred.
Knowledge of donor regulations and requirements, particularly related to humanitarian assistance
Excellent project management skills, including project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and reporting.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including influencing, negotiation, and coaching.
Knowledge of MEAL systems and quantitative monitoring
Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsets.
Builds and maintains effective relationships with their team, colleagues, and external partners.
Values diversity as a source of competitive strength.
Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.
Experience in solving complex issues through analysis and defining a clear way forward
Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner.
Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.
Fluency in English, both verbal and written
Bachelor’s degree in an area of social development, education sciences or equivalent; a master’s degree is preferred.
Knowledge of donor regulations and requirements, particularly related to humanitarian assistance
Excellent project management skills, including project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and reporting.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including influencing, negotiation, and coaching.
Knowledge of MEAL systems and quantitative monitoring
Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsets.
Builds and maintains effective relationships with their team, colleagues, and external partners.
Values diversity as a source of competitive strength.
Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.
Experience in solving complex issues through analysis and defining a clear way forward
Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner.
Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.
Fluency in English, both verbal and written
Salary and Benefits
The vacancy will be open for two weeks and will be closed manually after that period. The successful candidate is required to join immediately
Women are strongly encouraged to apply
Women are strongly encouraged to apply
About us
Founded in 1991, Secours Islamique France (SIF) is a nongovernmental organization devoted to international solidarity, social and humanitarian causes in the fields of humanitarian assistance and development aid, both in France and in the world.
SIF is dedicated to alleviating the suffering of the poorest people in France and around the world. It acts wherever humanitarian and social needs require mobilization of emergency relief and implementation of development programmes. SIF is inspired by the values of Islam, solidarity and respect for human dignity, which are at the heart of its concerns. Through its commitment, values and missions, it calls for the building of human solidarity that transcends differences and borders.
SIF has started to work in Syria since 2008 and has been operating in many governorates namely, Aleppo, Damascus, Daraa, Hama, Homs, Rural Damascus, and Quneitra. Shelter support is among their main programs along with Education, community services, and provision of water, sanitation and hygiene.
"Secours Islamique France considers diversity a strength. We therefore review all applications, provided they demonstrate the skills required for the position to be filled.
As a humanitarian NGO, SIF is committed to respecting the humanitarian principle of (Do No Harm) and ensures that the safety of our beneficiaries (including children), employees, volunteers, partners, and service providers is a primary consideration in all its activities.
SIF maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of fraud, corruption, psychological/sexual harassment, abuse or violence of any kind, and, more broadly, any breach of legislation, regulations, the Child Safeguarding Policy (CSP), or the internal code of conduct, both at headquarters and in the field.
In line with these principles, this position is subject to a criminal record check as well as professional reference checks.
Our charter is a genuine commitment: we mobilize all of our staff to promote, share, and uphold the principles set out.
Together, let's rise to the challenge for solidarity that transcends differences."
SIF is dedicated to alleviating the suffering of the poorest people in France and around the world. It acts wherever humanitarian and social needs require mobilization of emergency relief and implementation of development programmes. SIF is inspired by the values of Islam, solidarity and respect for human dignity, which are at the heart of its concerns. Through its commitment, values and missions, it calls for the building of human solidarity that transcends differences and borders.
SIF has started to work in Syria since 2008 and has been operating in many governorates namely, Aleppo, Damascus, Daraa, Hama, Homs, Rural Damascus, and Quneitra. Shelter support is among their main programs along with Education, community services, and provision of water, sanitation and hygiene.
"Secours Islamique France considers diversity a strength. We therefore review all applications, provided they demonstrate the skills required for the position to be filled.
As a humanitarian NGO, SIF is committed to respecting the humanitarian principle of (Do No Harm) and ensures that the safety of our beneficiaries (including children), employees, volunteers, partners, and service providers is a primary consideration in all its activities.
SIF maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of fraud, corruption, psychological/sexual harassment, abuse or violence of any kind, and, more broadly, any breach of legislation, regulations, the Child Safeguarding Policy (CSP), or the internal code of conduct, both at headquarters and in the field.
In line with these principles, this position is subject to a criminal record check as well as professional reference checks.
Our charter is a genuine commitment: we mobilize all of our staff to promote, share, and uphold the principles set out.
Together, let's rise to the challenge for solidarity that transcends differences."
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Posted On
Sep 10, 2026
Expiry Date
Sep 27, 2026
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CV Language
English
Additional questions for applicants
Q1: Have you ever been arrested, Indicted, or summoned into court as a defendant in a criminal proceeding, or convicted, fined or imprisoned for the violation of any law (exclude minor traffic violation).?
Q2: Please confirm that you have never been subject to sanctions (disciplinary, administrative or criminal) arising from an investigation in relation to PSEA, or left employment
Q3: Please Confirm that you don’t suffer from any health issues (Chronic disease, injuries,…) that prevent or limit your ability to perform your tasks properly.
Q2: Please confirm that you have never been subject to sanctions (disciplinary, administrative or criminal) arising from an investigation in relation to PSEA, or left employment
Q3: Please Confirm that you don’t suffer from any health issues (Chronic disease, injuries,…) that prevent or limit your ability to perform your tasks properly.