Job ID
51858
Job Title
Project Manager
To work for
Human Aid and Development -HAND
Country
Syria
City
Aleppo
Field of Work
R&D | Projects - Social Services - Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Full time
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The Project Manager leads the Career Guidance project and is accountable to HAND and the ILO for delivering its results on time, within budget and in line with the agreement. The post holder translates the agreement’s payment milestones into a work plan, keeps PES/DOSAL and TVET partners engaged as co-deliverers, and ensures the employment services model is ready to hand over to MOSAL structures by the end of the project.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Submit the inception package with the first progress report on 20 November 2026 (detailed workplan, methodology, outreach plan, risk matrix, MEAL framework, staffing plan and mapping report), and secure the registration, profiling and enrollment of at least 200 job seekers by 31 October 2026.
- Plan and supervise about 80 two-day integrated employment services packages for 3,200 job seekers across Aleppo, Hama and Idleb, against cumulative milestones of 1,600 completions by 31 March 2027, 2,400 by 30 June 2027 and 3,200 by the end of the agreement, with at least 35 percent women and 5 percent persons with disabilities.
- Act as HAND’s day-to-day focal point with the ILO, MOSAL, PES/DOSAL directorates and TVET centers; run the coordination committee; and secure the nomination of at least three co-facilitators for every session (480 facilitator-days in total) and their orientation in the three governorate workshops.
- Set up nine referral desks and employment service points, three per governorate, within the first month, and agree with DOSAL who staffs them day-to-day and how they are handed over.
- Oversee employer engagement and job matching with the Employer Liaison and Referral Officer: 150 employers engaged, 12 roundtables, 16 job fairs and career days (at least 3 by 31 March and 8 by 30 June 2027), 2,000 beneficiaries referred and 1,000 verified employment or self-employment outcomes.
- Manage the USD 280,520.50 budget with HAND Finance: monthly expenditure tracking and forecasts, the 80 percent expenditure threshold that triggers each advance payment, and prior ILO approval for any deviation from the approved budget.
- Submit monthly beneficiary databases and implementation reports by the 10th of each month, the progress reports due on 20 November 2026, 15 January, 15 April and 15 July 2027, and the final technical and financial reports within one month of completion.
- Supervise, coach and appraise the project team; enforce safeguarding, PSEA, data protection and the complaints mechanism and its five-working-day response time; keep the risk register current; and lead the final handover of tools, databases, equipment and employer contacts to MOSAL and DOSAL.
The Project Manager leads the Career Guidance project and is accountable to HAND and the ILO for delivering its results on time, within budget and in line with the agreement. The post holder translates the agreement’s payment milestones into a work plan, keeps PES/DOSAL and TVET partners engaged as co-deliverers, and ensures the employment services model is ready to hand over to MOSAL structures by the end of the project.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Submit the inception package with the first progress report on 20 November 2026 (detailed workplan, methodology, outreach plan, risk matrix, MEAL framework, staffing plan and mapping report), and secure the registration, profiling and enrollment of at least 200 job seekers by 31 October 2026.
- Plan and supervise about 80 two-day integrated employment services packages for 3,200 job seekers across Aleppo, Hama and Idleb, against cumulative milestones of 1,600 completions by 31 March 2027, 2,400 by 30 June 2027 and 3,200 by the end of the agreement, with at least 35 percent women and 5 percent persons with disabilities.
- Act as HAND’s day-to-day focal point with the ILO, MOSAL, PES/DOSAL directorates and TVET centers; run the coordination committee; and secure the nomination of at least three co-facilitators for every session (480 facilitator-days in total) and their orientation in the three governorate workshops.
- Set up nine referral desks and employment service points, three per governorate, within the first month, and agree with DOSAL who staffs them day-to-day and how they are handed over.
- Oversee employer engagement and job matching with the Employer Liaison and Referral Officer: 150 employers engaged, 12 roundtables, 16 job fairs and career days (at least 3 by 31 March and 8 by 30 June 2027), 2,000 beneficiaries referred and 1,000 verified employment or self-employment outcomes.
- Manage the USD 280,520.50 budget with HAND Finance: monthly expenditure tracking and forecasts, the 80 percent expenditure threshold that triggers each advance payment, and prior ILO approval for any deviation from the approved budget.
- Submit monthly beneficiary databases and implementation reports by the 10th of each month, the progress reports due on 20 November 2026, 15 January, 15 April and 15 July 2027, and the final technical and financial reports within one month of completion.
- Supervise, coach and appraise the project team; enforce safeguarding, PSEA, data protection and the complaints mechanism and its five-working-day response time; keep the risk register current; and lead the final handover of tools, databases, equipment and employer contacts to MOSAL and DOSAL.
Qualifications
- University degree in economics, business administration, social sciences, development studies or a related field.
- At least five years of experience managing livelihoods, employment services, TVET or economic recovery programs, including at least two years leading teams across more than one location.
- Experience managing UN or other international donor agreements with milestone-based payments, budget monitoring, and results reporting.
- Proven working relationships with Syrian government institutions, preferably MOSAL, DOSAL or TVET bodies, and with chambers or employers.
- Fluent in Arabic and very good written and spoken English; all official communication with the ILO is in English.
- At least five years of experience managing livelihoods, employment services, TVET or economic recovery programs, including at least two years leading teams across more than one location.
- Experience managing UN or other international donor agreements with milestone-based payments, budget monitoring, and results reporting.
- Proven working relationships with Syrian government institutions, preferably MOSAL, DOSAL or TVET bodies, and with chambers or employers.
- Fluent in Arabic and very good written and spoken English; all official communication with the ILO is in English.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
- Experience with ILO tools on career guidance, rights at work, occupational safety and health (OSH), job fairs or SIYB.
- Knowledge of the labor markets of Aleppo, Hama and Idleb.
- Experience with digital case management or beneficiary registration systems.
Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Knowledge of the labor markets of Aleppo, Hama and Idleb.
- Experience with digital case management or beneficiary registration systems.
Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Salary and Benefits
$1000
The salary is subject to taxation and Social Security deductions and is linked to the Syrian exchange rate set by the Central Bank.
The salary is subject to taxation and Social Security deductions and is linked to the Syrian exchange rate set by the Central Bank.
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