Job ID
50962
Job Title
Food Security and Livelihood Officer
To work for
HEKS/EPER
Country
Syria
City
Aleppo
Field of Work
Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
-He/She works closely with the FSL Project Manager to ensure the effective implementation of project activities as per the work plan.
-He/She identifies potential delays and promptly reports them to the management, proposing mitigation measures to ensure project success.
-He/She leads in coordinating activities between the service providers and HEKS/EPER. This includes monitoring the implementation schedule, deliverables, and quality to ensure alignment with project goals.
-He/She identifies the selection criteria for project beneficiaries in alignment with project goals and donor requirements, ensuring fair and transparent targeting processes
-He/She is Responsible for the registration and selection of beneficiaries, ensuring all data is accurately collected, securely stored, and regularly updated.
-He/She participates in developing the scope of work for newly implemented or suggested projects, contributing technical input and aligning activities with project objectives and community needs.
-He/She provides quality assurance for project implementation, ensuring that all activities adhere to internal regulations, project requirements, and donor guidelines.
-He/She prepares various narratives, technical reports, and financial reports as required, contributing to transparent and accurate project documentation.
-He/She conducts needs assessments, market research, and feasibility studies to identify potential livelihood interventions, helping to inform project decision-making.
-He/She regularly prepares and presents progress reports, keeping management informed about project status.
-He/She maintains ongoing communication and liaison with local authorities, partners, vendors, and representatives from the Department of Social Affairs and Labor (DoSAL).
-He/She attends meetings as necessary to ensure smooth project progress.
-He/She participates in relevant sector meetings and workshops at the governorate level, fostering collaboration and staying updated on sector developments.
-He/She performs any other duties as assigned by the Line Manager, contributing to the overall success of the livelihood project.
-He/She identifies potential delays and promptly reports them to the management, proposing mitigation measures to ensure project success.
-He/She leads in coordinating activities between the service providers and HEKS/EPER. This includes monitoring the implementation schedule, deliverables, and quality to ensure alignment with project goals.
-He/She identifies the selection criteria for project beneficiaries in alignment with project goals and donor requirements, ensuring fair and transparent targeting processes
-He/She is Responsible for the registration and selection of beneficiaries, ensuring all data is accurately collected, securely stored, and regularly updated.
-He/She participates in developing the scope of work for newly implemented or suggested projects, contributing technical input and aligning activities with project objectives and community needs.
-He/She provides quality assurance for project implementation, ensuring that all activities adhere to internal regulations, project requirements, and donor guidelines.
-He/She prepares various narratives, technical reports, and financial reports as required, contributing to transparent and accurate project documentation.
-He/She conducts needs assessments, market research, and feasibility studies to identify potential livelihood interventions, helping to inform project decision-making.
-He/She regularly prepares and presents progress reports, keeping management informed about project status.
-He/She maintains ongoing communication and liaison with local authorities, partners, vendors, and representatives from the Department of Social Affairs and Labor (DoSAL).
-He/She attends meetings as necessary to ensure smooth project progress.
-He/She participates in relevant sector meetings and workshops at the governorate level, fostering collaboration and staying updated on sector developments.
-He/She performs any other duties as assigned by the Line Manager, contributing to the overall success of the livelihood project.
Qualifications
1. Professional experience:
-Bachelor's degree in economics, business, social sciences, law, agronomy, or related field.
-At least 2 years of experience in livelihoods programming.
-Strong technical skills in livelihoods interventions, including agricultural livelihoods, value chain development, microfinance, business development services, and other livelihood-related activities.
2. Knowledge and skills:
-English/Arabic: Fluent (spoken/written) mandatory
-Proficient user of MS Office (including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
3. Personal skills:
-Ability to work in a structured manner and independently with limited oversight.
-Excellent problem-solving skills.
-Excellent coordination and communication skills.
-Bachelor's degree in economics, business, social sciences, law, agronomy, or related field.
-At least 2 years of experience in livelihoods programming.
-Strong technical skills in livelihoods interventions, including agricultural livelihoods, value chain development, microfinance, business development services, and other livelihood-related activities.
2. Knowledge and skills:
-English/Arabic: Fluent (spoken/written) mandatory
-Proficient user of MS Office (including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
3. Personal skills:
-Ability to work in a structured manner and independently with limited oversight.
-Excellent problem-solving skills.
-Excellent coordination and communication skills.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
- HEKS/EPER Syria mission will prioritize applications received before September 17th.
- HEKS/EPER reserves the right to select a candidate before the deadline.
- Only selected candidates will be contacted.
- This position requires fieldwork across multiple locations, including Aleppo City and Idlib.
- By submitting your application, you consent to the storage and processing of your application documents in accordance with HEKS/EPER’s data protection and storage procedures.
- HEKS/EPER reserves the right to select a candidate before the deadline.
- Only selected candidates will be contacted.
- This position requires fieldwork across multiple locations, including Aleppo City and Idlib.
- By submitting your application, you consent to the storage and processing of your application documents in accordance with HEKS/EPER’s data protection and storage procedures.
Salary and Benefits
- As per HEKS/EPER salary scale.
- Medical and Life insurance.
- Medical and Life insurance.
About us
HEKS/EPER Swiss Church Aid has its headquarters in Zurich/Switzerland. HEKS/EPER works towards a more humane and more equitable world, assisting people and communities to overcome economic, social, or humanitarian disparities to gain autonomy and to live with dignity both in Switzerland and abroad. HEKS/EPER operates in 30 countries and around 200 projects worldwide. HEKS/EPER is a member of the ACT Alliance.
HEKS/EPER country office in Damascus has directly implemented humanitarian and development projects across various governorates for several years, with a strong presence in Aleppo, Idlib, Hama, Lattakia, Tartous, Homs, Damascus, and Rural Damascus.
HEKS/EPER country office in Damascus has directly implemented humanitarian and development projects across various governorates for several years, with a strong presence in Aleppo, Idlib, Hama, Lattakia, Tartous, Homs, Damascus, and Rural Damascus.
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Posted On
Sep 13, 2026
Expiry Date
Oct 13, 2026
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