Job ID
51062
Job Title
WASH & Shelter Coordinator X4 (Aleppo,Idleb,Lattakia,Damascus and Rural Damascus)
To work for
Action For Humanity
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Engineering - R&D | Projects
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
Projects planning and implementation:
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Develop a detailed work plan, procurement plan, and budget projection for WASH and Shelter projects.
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Supervise daily project activities to ensure they adhere to the established project plan and objectives.
-
Proactively identify and address any challenges or obstacles that may arise during project execution, facilitating quick resolutions to keep the project on track.
-
Maintain quality standards for all project activities, ensuring that they meet organizational and donor requirements.
-
Implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assist MEAL team in effectiveness and impact of project activities.
-
Foster open lines of communication among team members to ensure that information flows smoothly and that everyone is aligned with project goals.
-
Maintain accurate records of project activities, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocations. Document any changes to the project plan and the rationale behind these adjustments.
-
Prepare regular progress reports summarizing achievements, challenges, and next steps.
-
Monitor project expenditures to ensure they align with the budget. Regularly review financial reports and make necessary adjustments to stay within financial constraints.
-
Coordinate with finance teams to ensure that all expenditure processes are compliant with organizational policies and donor requirements.
-
Continuously assess potential risks to project implementation, including logistical challenges, budgetary AFH s, and stakeholder engagement issues.
-
Contribute to the preparation of WASH and Shelter budgets, funding concept notes and proposals.
Strategic Support:
-
Assist in developing project plans, including budgets, proposals, timelines, and resource needs.
-
Coordinate with the WASH manager to set goals, KPIs, and reporting structures for WASH programs.
-
Support the program manager by monitoring developments in the WASH and Shelter sectors, summarizing key findings from reports and updates to keep the team informed.
-
Prepare and organize materials for meetings, workshops, and forums, ensuring relevant information is readily available for team discussions.
-
Help identify opportunities for collaboration with other organizations, compiling relevant data and contact information to facilitate partnerships.
-
Participate in planning sessions and discussions, providing input based on data gathered and assisting in the development of action plans.
Partnership and Networking:
-
Maintain a centralized repository of project related information, ensuring all team members have access to necessary documents and resources.
-
Assist in establishing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, supporting the program manager in communication efforts and partnership development.
-
Participate in local networks and coalitions, gathering insights to share with the team and facilitating connections with relevant stakeholders.
-
Liaise with NGOs, donors, and partners to align WASH objectives.
-
Participate in meetings, prepare reports, and present updates to these stakeholders.
Team Support:
-
Support the program manager in coordinating team activities, meetings, and ensuring clear communication among team members.
-
Help clarify team roles and responsibilities by assisting in the development of job descriptions and expectations for new team members.
-
Foster an open communication environment by encouraging team members to share ideas and feedback regularly.
-
Participate in procurement procedures related to the project activities.
Resource Management:
-
Help track resource allocations and expenditures, ensuring that documentation is kept up to date and accessible for review.
-
Contribute to the preparation of grant proposals by gathering necessary data and ensuring that proposals meet donor requirements.
-
Keep stakeholders informed about project progress, supporting the program manager in building and maintaining donor relationships.
Stakeholder Engagement:
-
Assist in maintaining open communication channels among stakeholders, ensuring that feedback is collected and relayed to the program manager.
-
Help prepare regular updates for stakeholders, summarizing project progress, achievements, and challenges in an accessible format.
-
Support the engagement of community members in project activities, assisting in organizing focus groups and feedback sessions.
Reporting:
-
Generate and drafting progress reports by compiling data and summarizing findings from team activities and project performance.
-
Support the collection and management of data throughout the project lifecycle to inform reporting processes.
-
Help ensure that reports align with organizational standards by reviewing documents for accuracy and completeness before submission.
-
Compile reports for donors, NGOs, and other partners based on field data and project outcomes.
-
Ensure compliance with organizational and donor policies, helping to document adherence and manage paperwork.
Compliance Assistance:
-
Help maintain thorough documentation to support compliance efforts, ensuring that records are organized and accessible for audits.
-
Assist in organizing training sessions for project staff on compliance standards and organizational policies.
-
Support efforts to uphold ethical standards by helping document adherence to project guidelines and ethical considerations.
Capacity Building Support:
-
Participate in staff recruitment when assigned.
-
Ensure all staff understand their roles and have the necessary resources to carry them out.
-
Assist in identifying training needs within the team and suggest relevant capacity building initiatives.
-
Help organize workshops and training programs, coordinating logistics and materials to enhance team skills.
-
Encourage knowledge sharing among team members by organizing informal learning sessions or peer discussions.
Quality Control Support:
-
Assist in documenting quality control processes and outcomes, ensuring that relevant findings are shared with the team.
-
Participate in periodic quality reviews by gathering data and preparing reports on findings and recommendations for improvement.
-
Help develop and disseminate training materials on quality standards and best practices for the team.
Community Engagement Support:
-
Assist in gathering feedback from community members through surveys and focus groups, documenting insights for project improvement.
-
Help coordinate communication and activities between field teams and the program manager, ensuring alignment with community needs.
-
Participate in risk identification and assessment processes, helping to document and monitor identified risks.
Advocacy and Awareness Support:
-
Assist in collecting data and success stories to support advocacy efforts and raise awareness about the program’s impact.
-
Help prepare materials for advocacy initiatives, ensuring that messaging aligns with the project goals and objectives.
-
Support the program manager in building partnerships for advocacy by sharing relevant information.
Document Management Support:
-
Help maintain project documentation, ensuring that records of meetings, activities, and expenditures are accurate and up to date.
-
Assist in creating and maintaining templates for common documentation needs, streamlining the documentation process for the team.
-
Help develop an efficient archiving system for project documents, ensuring they are stored securely and can be easily retrieved when needed.
Continuous Improvement Support:
-
Assist in organizing reflection sessions to discuss project outcomes and gather team input for continuous improvement.
-
Help collect and organize data for periodic project reviews, ensuring that performance metrics are readily available for analysis.
-
Promote a culture of feedback within the team, encouraging members to share insights on processes and suggest improvements.
Others
-
Compile data and reports from the field, analyze trends, and track project progress.
-
C-reate and update dashboards or data summaries for easier tracking and reporting to donors or stakeholders.
-
Work with the logistics team to manage orders and handle procurement.
-
Provide remote technical support to the field coordinator, such as creating guidelines or sharing best practices.
-
Organize training sessions, workshops, or refresher courses for field staff when needed.
-
Develop a detailed work plan, procurement plan, and budget projection for WASH and Shelter projects.
-
Supervise daily project activities to ensure they adhere to the established project plan and objectives.
-
Proactively identify and address any challenges or obstacles that may arise during project execution, facilitating quick resolutions to keep the project on track.
-
Maintain quality standards for all project activities, ensuring that they meet organizational and donor requirements.
-
Implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assist MEAL team in effectiveness and impact of project activities.
-
Foster open lines of communication among team members to ensure that information flows smoothly and that everyone is aligned with project goals.
-
Maintain accurate records of project activities, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocations. Document any changes to the project plan and the rationale behind these adjustments.
-
Prepare regular progress reports summarizing achievements, challenges, and next steps.
-
Monitor project expenditures to ensure they align with the budget. Regularly review financial reports and make necessary adjustments to stay within financial constraints.
-
Coordinate with finance teams to ensure that all expenditure processes are compliant with organizational policies and donor requirements.
-
Continuously assess potential risks to project implementation, including logistical challenges, budgetary AFH s, and stakeholder engagement issues.
-
Contribute to the preparation of WASH and Shelter budgets, funding concept notes and proposals.
Strategic Support:
-
Assist in developing project plans, including budgets, proposals, timelines, and resource needs.
-
Coordinate with the WASH manager to set goals, KPIs, and reporting structures for WASH programs.
-
Support the program manager by monitoring developments in the WASH and Shelter sectors, summarizing key findings from reports and updates to keep the team informed.
-
Prepare and organize materials for meetings, workshops, and forums, ensuring relevant information is readily available for team discussions.
-
Help identify opportunities for collaboration with other organizations, compiling relevant data and contact information to facilitate partnerships.
-
Participate in planning sessions and discussions, providing input based on data gathered and assisting in the development of action plans.
Partnership and Networking:
-
Maintain a centralized repository of project related information, ensuring all team members have access to necessary documents and resources.
-
Assist in establishing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, supporting the program manager in communication efforts and partnership development.
-
Participate in local networks and coalitions, gathering insights to share with the team and facilitating connections with relevant stakeholders.
-
Liaise with NGOs, donors, and partners to align WASH objectives.
-
Participate in meetings, prepare reports, and present updates to these stakeholders.
Team Support:
-
Support the program manager in coordinating team activities, meetings, and ensuring clear communication among team members.
-
Help clarify team roles and responsibilities by assisting in the development of job descriptions and expectations for new team members.
-
Foster an open communication environment by encouraging team members to share ideas and feedback regularly.
-
Participate in procurement procedures related to the project activities.
Resource Management:
-
Help track resource allocations and expenditures, ensuring that documentation is kept up to date and accessible for review.
-
Contribute to the preparation of grant proposals by gathering necessary data and ensuring that proposals meet donor requirements.
-
Keep stakeholders informed about project progress, supporting the program manager in building and maintaining donor relationships.
Stakeholder Engagement:
-
Assist in maintaining open communication channels among stakeholders, ensuring that feedback is collected and relayed to the program manager.
-
Help prepare regular updates for stakeholders, summarizing project progress, achievements, and challenges in an accessible format.
-
Support the engagement of community members in project activities, assisting in organizing focus groups and feedback sessions.
Reporting:
-
Generate and drafting progress reports by compiling data and summarizing findings from team activities and project performance.
-
Support the collection and management of data throughout the project lifecycle to inform reporting processes.
-
Help ensure that reports align with organizational standards by reviewing documents for accuracy and completeness before submission.
-
Compile reports for donors, NGOs, and other partners based on field data and project outcomes.
-
Ensure compliance with organizational and donor policies, helping to document adherence and manage paperwork.
Compliance Assistance:
-
Help maintain thorough documentation to support compliance efforts, ensuring that records are organized and accessible for audits.
-
Assist in organizing training sessions for project staff on compliance standards and organizational policies.
-
Support efforts to uphold ethical standards by helping document adherence to project guidelines and ethical considerations.
Capacity Building Support:
-
Participate in staff recruitment when assigned.
-
Ensure all staff understand their roles and have the necessary resources to carry them out.
-
Assist in identifying training needs within the team and suggest relevant capacity building initiatives.
-
Help organize workshops and training programs, coordinating logistics and materials to enhance team skills.
-
Encourage knowledge sharing among team members by organizing informal learning sessions or peer discussions.
Quality Control Support:
-
Assist in documenting quality control processes and outcomes, ensuring that relevant findings are shared with the team.
-
Participate in periodic quality reviews by gathering data and preparing reports on findings and recommendations for improvement.
-
Help develop and disseminate training materials on quality standards and best practices for the team.
Community Engagement Support:
-
Assist in gathering feedback from community members through surveys and focus groups, documenting insights for project improvement.
-
Help coordinate communication and activities between field teams and the program manager, ensuring alignment with community needs.
-
Participate in risk identification and assessment processes, helping to document and monitor identified risks.
Advocacy and Awareness Support:
-
Assist in collecting data and success stories to support advocacy efforts and raise awareness about the program’s impact.
-
Help prepare materials for advocacy initiatives, ensuring that messaging aligns with the project goals and objectives.
-
Support the program manager in building partnerships for advocacy by sharing relevant information.
Document Management Support:
-
Help maintain project documentation, ensuring that records of meetings, activities, and expenditures are accurate and up to date.
-
Assist in creating and maintaining templates for common documentation needs, streamlining the documentation process for the team.
-
Help develop an efficient archiving system for project documents, ensuring they are stored securely and can be easily retrieved when needed.
Continuous Improvement Support:
-
Assist in organizing reflection sessions to discuss project outcomes and gather team input for continuous improvement.
-
Help collect and organize data for periodic project reviews, ensuring that performance metrics are readily available for analysis.
-
Promote a culture of feedback within the team, encouraging members to share insights on processes and suggest improvements.
Others
-
Compile data and reports from the field, analyze trends, and track project progress.
-
C-reate and update dashboards or data summaries for easier tracking and reporting to donors or stakeholders.
-
Work with the logistics team to manage orders and handle procurement.
-
Provide remote technical support to the field coordinator, such as creating guidelines or sharing best practices.
-
Organize training sessions, workshops, or refresher courses for field staff when needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architect Engineering, or a related field.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
Skills:
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Languages: Advanced in English and Arabic (writing -reading -speaking).
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Computing: Proficient in Microsoft Office including, excel, word, outlook etc.
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Communication skills: Negotiating, facilitating and presenting as well as strong verbal and written communication skills.
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Time management, organization and work prioritization.
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Being analytical with strong attention to detail.
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Strong organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills.
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Decision making.
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Risk management.
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Project - Program Management.
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Remote management.
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People management.
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Leadership and development.
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Work overtime when required.
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Proven partnership skills, donor relationship building and fundraising.
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Collaborative and cooperative with other related departments e.g. supply chain, finance & grants, HR etc.
Position: WASH - Shelter Coordinator
Abilities:
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Able to work independently / with remote supervision.
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To work in a busy environment of projects management.
-
To work extra time as needed.
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To communicate efficiently/effectively with multiple team members of different backgrounds.
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To communicate efficiently/effectively with donors and NGOs.
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To communicate efficiently/effectively with legal authorities.
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To show commitment to social justice and the mission of Syria At Action For Humanity.
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To demonstrate commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace.
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Languages: Advanced in English and Arabic (writing -reading -speaking).
•
Computing: Proficient in Microsoft Office including, excel, word, outlook etc.
-
Communication skills: Negotiating, facilitating and presenting as well as strong verbal and written communication skills.
-
Time management, organization and work prioritization.
-
Being analytical with strong attention to detail.
-
Strong organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills.
-
Decision making.
-
Risk management.
-
Project - Program Management.
-
Remote management.
-
People management.
-
Leadership and development.
-
Work overtime when required.
-
Proven partnership skills, donor relationship building and fundraising.
-
Collaborative and cooperative with other related departments e.g. supply chain, finance & grants, HR etc.
Position: WASH - Shelter Coordinator
Abilities:
-
Able to work independently / with remote supervision.
-
To work in a busy environment of projects management.
-
To work extra time as needed.
-
To communicate efficiently/effectively with multiple team members of different backgrounds.
-
To communicate efficiently/effectively with donors and NGOs.
-
To communicate efficiently/effectively with legal authorities.
-
To show commitment to social justice and the mission of Syria At Action For Humanity.
-
To demonstrate commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace.
Salary and Benefits
Deadline: 29 September 2026
Work Location: Syria (Aleppo, Idlib, Latakia, Damascus, and Rural Damascus)
AFH reserves the right to begin the recruitment process before the deadline
In preparation for implementing future humanitarian and development programs across Syria, Action for Humanity (AFH) is establishing a database (candidate pool) of qualified and experienced professionals.
This initiative aims to identify qualified candidates in advance and build a reliable pool of talent and expertise, enabling the organization to respond efficiently to future staffing needs and mobilize qualified teams when new programs are launched or funding opportunities become available.
Applicants who are shortlisted will undergo technical evaluations and relevant selection and vetting procedures. Candidates who successfully complete this process will be included in AFH’s talent pool and may be considered for suitable positions based on future program needs, work location, experience, and funding availability.
Inclusion on the talent pool does not constitute an immediate offer of employment nor a guarantee of a job. However, members of the talent pool may be given priority when candidates are considered for relevant vacancies that may become available in the future.
The organization encourages all qualified professionals who are passionate about contributing to the humanitarian response and achieving sustainable development in Syria to apply for the positions listed below.
Work Location: Syria (Aleppo, Idlib, Latakia, Damascus, and Rural Damascus)
AFH reserves the right to begin the recruitment process before the deadline
In preparation for implementing future humanitarian and development programs across Syria, Action for Humanity (AFH) is establishing a database (candidate pool) of qualified and experienced professionals.
This initiative aims to identify qualified candidates in advance and build a reliable pool of talent and expertise, enabling the organization to respond efficiently to future staffing needs and mobilize qualified teams when new programs are launched or funding opportunities become available.
Applicants who are shortlisted will undergo technical evaluations and relevant selection and vetting procedures. Candidates who successfully complete this process will be included in AFH’s talent pool and may be considered for suitable positions based on future program needs, work location, experience, and funding availability.
Inclusion on the talent pool does not constitute an immediate offer of employment nor a guarantee of a job. However, members of the talent pool may be given priority when candidates are considered for relevant vacancies that may become available in the future.
The organization encourages all qualified professionals who are passionate about contributing to the humanitarian response and achieving sustainable development in Syria to apply for the positions listed below.
About us
Action for Humanity is an international humanitarian organization committed to delivering life-saving assistance and sustainable support to individuals and communities affected by conflict, displacement, and natural disasters. The organization implements comprehensive programs in emergency relief, healthcare, education, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), livelihoods, and child protection. Through its strategic interventions, Action for Humanity seeks to alleviate human suffering, uphold dignity, and foster resilience among vulnerable populations, ensuring that humanitarian principles and accountability guide all aspects of its work.
Required employees number
4
Posted On
Sep 17, 2026
Expiry Date
Oct 17, 2026
