Job ID
46150
Job Title
Access Senior Officer
To work for
GOAL
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
H&S/Work Protection - Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
•Contribute to planning and managing the Access strategic s and communications t with government, community leaders, and key stakeholders.
• Act as the focal point for access coordination and government liaison, ensuring all engagement is aligned with GOAL SOPs and policies.
• Establish nurture and manage a cordial relationship between GOAL and the Syrian government, including but not limited to MOFA, MOSAL, , HAC, International Cooperation Offices, Relief Offices, different Ministries, and Governors' offices.
• In cooperation with the Access Coordinator and other departments, representing GOAL at conferences, meetings, and workshops held by the government and stakeholders at various levels.
• Provide regular briefings and analytical updates to the Safety and Access Coordinator (SAC), including analysis of humanitarian access, stakeholder positioning, and the implications for program continuity.
• Develop and submit weekly analysis reports that highlight the strategic challenges and solutions related to humanitarian access.
• Supervise the development of the stakeholder mapping and maintain the associated database.
• As a line manager for the Access Officer, manage coaching and provide guidance and support to Access Officer in Idlib and Northeast Syria.
• Follow up and share the decisions and policies issued by the Syrian government. Analyze, archive, and assess their impact on GOAL activities. Ensure that all No Objection Letters (NOLs), approvals, work permits, and official communications are accurately documented and archived.
• E Document and track all communications and meetings related to the GOAL project with stakeholders to ensure that SAC and SMT are aligned and informed.
• Work closely with program to proactively anticipate any access challenges in coordinating with SAC.
• Engage in access risk analysis in coordination with the Safety and Access Coordinator.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on changes in the administrative and political context that may affect GOAL activities. Ensuring compliance with GOAL access strategies and policies.
• Engage in the design of acceptance, community engagement, and stakeholder communication strategies.
• Provide technical guidance and support to Safety and Access staff related to access and communications.
• Provide support on the Safety management whenever required.
• Any other responsibilities as required by the Safety and Access Coordinator. SAC.
• Act as the focal point for access coordination and government liaison, ensuring all engagement is aligned with GOAL SOPs and policies.
• Establish nurture and manage a cordial relationship between GOAL and the Syrian government, including but not limited to MOFA, MOSAL, , HAC, International Cooperation Offices, Relief Offices, different Ministries, and Governors' offices.
• In cooperation with the Access Coordinator and other departments, representing GOAL at conferences, meetings, and workshops held by the government and stakeholders at various levels.
• Provide regular briefings and analytical updates to the Safety and Access Coordinator (SAC), including analysis of humanitarian access, stakeholder positioning, and the implications for program continuity.
• Develop and submit weekly analysis reports that highlight the strategic challenges and solutions related to humanitarian access.
• Supervise the development of the stakeholder mapping and maintain the associated database.
• As a line manager for the Access Officer, manage coaching and provide guidance and support to Access Officer in Idlib and Northeast Syria.
• Follow up and share the decisions and policies issued by the Syrian government. Analyze, archive, and assess their impact on GOAL activities. Ensure that all No Objection Letters (NOLs), approvals, work permits, and official communications are accurately documented and archived.
• E Document and track all communications and meetings related to the GOAL project with stakeholders to ensure that SAC and SMT are aligned and informed.
• Work closely with program to proactively anticipate any access challenges in coordinating with SAC.
• Engage in access risk analysis in coordination with the Safety and Access Coordinator.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on changes in the administrative and political context that may affect GOAL activities. Ensuring compliance with GOAL access strategies and policies.
• Engage in the design of acceptance, community engagement, and stakeholder communication strategies.
• Provide technical guidance and support to Safety and Access staff related to access and communications.
• Provide support on the Safety management whenever required.
• Any other responsibilities as required by the Safety and Access Coordinator. SAC.
Qualifications
Requirements (essential)
• BA degree. Arabic – Law - business administration – NGOs management- or any related field.
• Work experience in NGOs for 3 years at least.
• Team leader role for a year at least.
• Proven experience in reports writing.
• Work experience in Access negotiation position for 6 months at least.
• Attendance at training related to humanitarian negotiation is an advantage.
• Good spoken and written Arabic.
• Good Written and Spoken English.
• Computer skills – (Word and Excel…)
• Technical skills, including setup, and social media…
• Clear communication skills.
• The ability to record, keep, and pass accurate messages is essential.
• Ability to work under pressure and react to emergencies calmly and logically.
• Sensitivity to gender and diversity issues in work practices.
• Good knowledge for GOAL working areas context.
Requirements (desired)
• Living in Damascus.
• Fluent in English Language
• BA degree. Arabic – Law - business administration – NGOs management- or any related field.
• Work experience in NGOs for 3 years at least.
• Team leader role for a year at least.
• Proven experience in reports writing.
• Work experience in Access negotiation position for 6 months at least.
• Attendance at training related to humanitarian negotiation is an advantage.
• Good spoken and written Arabic.
• Good Written and Spoken English.
• Computer skills – (Word and Excel…)
• Technical skills, including setup, and social media…
• Clear communication skills.
• The ability to record, keep, and pass accurate messages is essential.
• Ability to work under pressure and react to emergencies calmly and logically.
• Sensitivity to gender and diversity issues in work practices.
• Good knowledge for GOAL working areas context.
Requirements (desired)
• Living in Damascus.
• Fluent in English Language
Specific Vacancy Requirements
Safeguarding
Children and vulnerable adults a must be safeguarded to the maximum possible extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury and any other harm. One of the ways that GOAL shows this on-going commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous background and reference checks in the selection process for all candidates.
Accountability within GOAL
Alongside our safeguarding policy, GOAL is an equal opportunities employer and has a set of integrity policies. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of accountability:
• Comply with GOAL’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, Code of Conduct, health and safety, data protection and confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behavior protocols.
• Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our programming area.
• Report any concerns about inappropriate behavior of a GOAL staff or partner.
Children and vulnerable adults a must be safeguarded to the maximum possible extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury and any other harm. One of the ways that GOAL shows this on-going commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous background and reference checks in the selection process for all candidates.
Accountability within GOAL
Alongside our safeguarding policy, GOAL is an equal opportunities employer and has a set of integrity policies. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of accountability:
• Comply with GOAL’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, Code of Conduct, health and safety, data protection and confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behavior protocols.
• Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our programming area.
• Report any concerns about inappropriate behavior of a GOAL staff or partner.
Salary and Benefits
Based on GOAL salary scale
About us
Established in 1977, GOAL is an international
humanitarian and development agency,
committed to working with communities
to achieve sustainable and innovative early
response in crises, and lasting solutions to
poverty and vulnerability. GOAL has worked in
over 60 countries and has responded to almost
every major humanitarian disaster. We are
currently operational in 18 countries.
GOAL has been working in Syria since 2013, responding to the acute needs of conflict-affected communities. GOAL is working in Idleb, Aleppo, Hama, Homs and Latakia Governate, and expanding to other governorates both through direct implementation and through partners, delivering food, non-food programming to highly vulnerable populations, Nutrition, ERMS, Shelter, and WASH through support to Water units and working closely with the General Water Directorate and the line ministry (Ministry of Energy).
humanitarian and development agency,
committed to working with communities
to achieve sustainable and innovative early
response in crises, and lasting solutions to
poverty and vulnerability. GOAL has worked in
over 60 countries and has responded to almost
every major humanitarian disaster. We are
currently operational in 18 countries.
GOAL has been working in Syria since 2013, responding to the acute needs of conflict-affected communities. GOAL is working in Idleb, Aleppo, Hama, Homs and Latakia Governate, and expanding to other governorates both through direct implementation and through partners, delivering food, non-food programming to highly vulnerable populations, Nutrition, ERMS, Shelter, and WASH through support to Water units and working closely with the General Water Directorate and the line ministry (Ministry of Energy).
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Dec 30, 2025
Expiry Date
Jan 29, 2026
CV Language
English
