Field Project Officers

SYCAC is seeking five Field Officers to support the implementation of a community-based project that strengthens civil society partnerships and supports peaceful coexistence in Syria. Each officer will be based in one of five governorates (Aleppo, Idlib, Hama, Homs, or Tartous), serving as the main field-level point of contact with community-based organizations and stakeholders, to ensure activities are implemented with high quality and in a conflict-sensitive manner.

• Serve as the main point of contact with community-based organizations in the assigned governorate, supporting them from the selection stage through initiative completion, including guidance on planning, implementation, and documentation.
• Identify capacity gaps and escalate them to the Project Manager and the Partnership & Grants Coordinator.
• Support community-based organizations in applying conflict sensitivity, protection, and Do No Harm principles.
• Organize and facilitate trainings, workshops, and learning sessions, coordinating with Field Operations Officers to ensure logistics are in place.
• Conduct regular field visits and document participation, feedback, and outcomes.
• Support the Field M&E Assistant in data collection, beneficiary registration, and documentation.
• Submit periodic field reports to the Project Manager on progress, challenges, developments, and lessons learned.
• Maintain constructive working relationships with local authorities and community actors, coordinating with relevant stakeholders at the governorate level as needed.
• Ensure complaint and feedback mechanisms are accessible at all activities.
• Apply protection standards in all field interactions to ensure the inclusion of women, youth, and marginalized groups, and promptly report any protection concerns to the Project Manager.
• Adhere to SYCAC's Code of Conduct, Child Protection Policy, and PSEA (Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards.

Education

• University degree in social sciences, development studies, community development, or a related field; relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of a formal degree.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of field experience in project implementation with NGOs or civil society organizations, including direct work with community-based organizations or grassroots groups.
• Prior experience in peacebuilding, social cohesion, or community engagement programming is a strong advantage.
• Experience working in post-conflict or fragile settings in Syria.
• Familiarity with the social and community context of the assigned governorate is strongly preferred.

Technical Skills

• Good understanding of conflict sensitivity and Do No Harm principles, with the ability to facilitate community meetings and training sessions.
• Basic monitoring and documentation skills; familiarity with sub-grant management processes is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel); basic reporting skills.

Personal Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build trust with local organizations and community actors.
• Sensitivity to gender, diversity, and inclusion considerations.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to challenging field conditions.
• Commitment to SYCAC's values and safeguarding principles.

Language

• Arabic: required (native or fluent level).
• English: basic to intermediate level (for reporting and documentation purposes).

SYCAC is committed to the principle of equal opportunity and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, with particular encouragement to women, persons with disabilities, and candidates from underrepresented communities to apply. The selection process is based on merit, qualifications, and competencies. All new employees are required to review and acknowledge the Code of Conduct. Selected candidates will undergo reference and background checks, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. Given the urgency of this position, SYCAC reserves the right to recruit before the closing date. Interested candidates may apply through the form below.