Job ID
51859
Job Title
Employer Liaison and Referral Officer
To work for
Human Aid and Development -HAND
Country
Syria
City
Aleppo
Field of Work
HR/QM
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The Employer Liaison and Referral Officer is the project's link to the private sector. The post holder builds a working employer network across the three governorates, converts it into verified vacancies, and ensures referred job seekers reach interviews, jobs, or self-employment, with evidence that meets ILO standards.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Map at least 250 employers in Aleppo, Hama and Idleb through chambers of industry and commerce, industrial cities such as Sheikh Najjar, business councils and sector associations, and secure the active engagement of at least 150.
- Collect, verify and regularly update vacancies and workforce needs in the project's vacancy database, and prepare the quarterly employer engagement and vacancy mapping report.
- With the Career Counselors, match profiled beneficiaries to vacancies, apprenticeships, workplace learning and other pathways, contributing to 2,000 beneficiaries receiving referral and job-matching support.
- Organize 12 employer coordination roundtables, four per governorate, to review labor demand, referral feedback and hiring results.
- With the Project Manager, organize 16 job fairs, career days and employer networking events using the ILO guide, each with at least 10 employers, 20 vacancies and 50 prepared beneficiaries, and submit each event report within 10 days.
- Follow up referrals, interviews and hiring decisions with employers and beneficiaries, and collect ILO-approved evidence (employer confirmation, contracts, payroll or business records) for 1,000 employment or self-employment outcomes, with the MEAL Officer.
- Coach nominated PES/DOSAL, TVET and chamber focal points in employer outreach, vacancy collection and follow-up, and hand over employer contacts and tools to them progressively.
- Screen employers and vacancies for decent work conditions, never refer beneficiaries to jobs that compromise safety, dignity, fair pay or labor standards, and seek written cooperation agreements with employers where useful.
The Employer Liaison and Referral Officer is the project's link to the private sector. The post holder builds a working employer network across the three governorates, converts it into verified vacancies, and ensures referred job seekers reach interviews, jobs, or self-employment, with evidence that meets ILO standards.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Map at least 250 employers in Aleppo, Hama and Idleb through chambers of industry and commerce, industrial cities such as Sheikh Najjar, business councils and sector associations, and secure the active engagement of at least 150.
- Collect, verify and regularly update vacancies and workforce needs in the project's vacancy database, and prepare the quarterly employer engagement and vacancy mapping report.
- With the Career Counselors, match profiled beneficiaries to vacancies, apprenticeships, workplace learning and other pathways, contributing to 2,000 beneficiaries receiving referral and job-matching support.
- Organize 12 employer coordination roundtables, four per governorate, to review labor demand, referral feedback and hiring results.
- With the Project Manager, organize 16 job fairs, career days and employer networking events using the ILO guide, each with at least 10 employers, 20 vacancies and 50 prepared beneficiaries, and submit each event report within 10 days.
- Follow up referrals, interviews and hiring decisions with employers and beneficiaries, and collect ILO-approved evidence (employer confirmation, contracts, payroll or business records) for 1,000 employment or self-employment outcomes, with the MEAL Officer.
- Coach nominated PES/DOSAL, TVET and chamber focal points in employer outreach, vacancy collection and follow-up, and hand over employer contacts and tools to them progressively.
- Screen employers and vacancies for decent work conditions, never refer beneficiaries to jobs that compromise safety, dignity, fair pay or labor standards, and seek written cooperation agreements with employers where useful.
Qualifications
- University degree in business administration, economics, human resources or a related field.
- At least three years of experience in employer engagement, recruitment, job placement, business development or private sector relations.
- An existing network among employers, chambers, or industrial cities in Aleppo, Hama, or Idleb.
- Good negotiation, event organization, and data skills, including Excel.
- Fluent Arabic and good English.
- At least three years of experience in employer engagement, recruitment, job placement, business development or private sector relations.
- An existing network among employers, chambers, or industrial cities in Aleppo, Hama, or Idleb.
- Good negotiation, event organization, and data skills, including Excel.
- Fluent Arabic and good English.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
- Experience organizing job fairs or recruitment events.
- Familiarity with ILO employment services tools and decent work principles.
- Experience with apprenticeships, workplace learning or self-employment referrals.
Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Familiarity with ILO employment services tools and decent work principles.
- Experience with apprenticeships, workplace learning or self-employment referrals.
Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Salary and Benefits
$900
The salary is subject to taxation and Social Security deductions and is linked to the exchange rate set by the Central Bank of Syria.
The salary is subject to taxation and Social Security deductions and is linked to the exchange rate set by the Central Bank of Syria.
About us
Human Aid and Development (HAND) is a non-governmental, non-profit humanitarian and development organization dedicated to creating positive and sustainable change for vulnerable and underserved communities. Guided by the principles of inclusion, accountability, dignity, and sustainability, HAND works to expand opportunities, strengthen resilience, and improve access to essential services for people affected by crisis and other challenging circumstances.
Building on its regional humanitarian experience, HAND established its operational presence in Syria in 2025 and is expanding its programmes to respond to evolving community needs and contribute to recovery and development efforts. HAND works with children, young people, women, persons with disabilities, returnees, internally displaced persons, and other vulnerable groups through an integrated, multisectoral approach covering Education, Youth Development and TVET, Child Protection and Psychosocial Support, Food Security and Livelihoods, Shelter and Infrastructure Rehabilitation, WASH, and Emergency Response and Basic Assistance.
With its main office in Damascus and operational presence across Damascus and Rural Damascus, Aleppo, Homs, Idleb, Hama, Latakia, and Tartous, HAND works closely with communities, local authorities, national and international partners, donors, and other stakeholders to deliver relevant, quality, and sustainable programmes. HAND is officially registered and licensed to operate in Syria under License No. 173/2025 and is also registered and operational in Lebanon.
At HAND, we believe that people are at the heart of sustainable change. We are committed to building a professional, collaborative, and inclusive working environment where dedicated individuals can contribute their expertise, develop their skills, and make a meaningful difference in the communities we serve.
Building on its regional humanitarian experience, HAND established its operational presence in Syria in 2025 and is expanding its programmes to respond to evolving community needs and contribute to recovery and development efforts. HAND works with children, young people, women, persons with disabilities, returnees, internally displaced persons, and other vulnerable groups through an integrated, multisectoral approach covering Education, Youth Development and TVET, Child Protection and Psychosocial Support, Food Security and Livelihoods, Shelter and Infrastructure Rehabilitation, WASH, and Emergency Response and Basic Assistance.
With its main office in Damascus and operational presence across Damascus and Rural Damascus, Aleppo, Homs, Idleb, Hama, Latakia, and Tartous, HAND works closely with communities, local authorities, national and international partners, donors, and other stakeholders to deliver relevant, quality, and sustainable programmes. HAND is officially registered and licensed to operate in Syria under License No. 173/2025 and is also registered and operational in Lebanon.
At HAND, we believe that people are at the heart of sustainable change. We are committed to building a professional, collaborative, and inclusive working environment where dedicated individuals can contribute their expertise, develop their skills, and make a meaningful difference in the communities we serve.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Oct 24, 2026
Expiry Date
Oct 29, 2026
CV Language
English
