THE ORGANIZATION:
Outraged by the injustice faced by people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, we aspire to a world of solidarity and inclusion, enriched by our differences, where everyone can live in dignity.
Handicap International is changing his name and becomes « Humanity & Inclusion ». HI - Humanity & Inclusion is an independent and impartial aid and development organisation with no religious or political affiliations operating in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable people to help meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.
For further information about the association: www.hi.org
Reporting to the Area Manager, the Project Manager contributes to the implementation of the mandate and the 3-year strategy of Humanity & Inclusion in Syria mission. S/he is responsible for implementing the 2026 SDC grant, focusing on Victim Assistance (Health and Inclusion, Economic inclusion), EORE and Mine Action coordination. S/he serves as the only Project Manager for the grant at the country level, overseeing all aspects of the project across all geographical areas. S/he ensures optimal quality and the impact of the projects implemented by means of a delegation system with appropriate oversight mechanisms. With all the other HI managers, the project manager shares responsibility for the sound management and effective functioning of the global organization. Depending on operational needs, the Project Manager may be assigned additional grants to manage.
General mission
Missions / Responsibilities
Mission 1 : Management Mission 1: Management
Manager as a role model: embody HI's values on a daily basis and be a role model.
· Direct management of one project supervisor. Indirect management for all project staff, across the different operational bases.
· Manager as a coach for meaning understand the strategy, make it explicit, translate it into operational objectives for his / her team, lead the necessary changes. Give meaning to each management action. Encourage inter and intra departmental exchanges of practice. Encourage innovation and risk-taking.
· Operational manager: organize the operational management of his or her team, structure the work around identified processes, steer performance and facilitate the resolution of problems.
· First HR & Coach: contribute to the development of his/her staff, creating conditions for their commitment, professionalism and attachment to HI. Ensure compliance with the code of conduct and institutional policies, the mindset and expected individual and collective behavior.
Mission 2: Strategy and steering
Contribute to the development of the programme’s operational strategy
· Contribute to programme or country operational strategy (StratOp).
· Draft new project proposals for the continuity or expansion of the project.
· Contribute to the drafting of new proposals for new opportunities, if necessary.
· Ensure that Health, Inclusion, Economic inclusion, EORE and Coordination frameworks are well integrated into the strategic planning process.
Mission 3: Operational implementation
Responsibility 1: Ensure the implementation of the project, in line with the logical framework and allocated budget
· Steer the project’s intervention strategy in all targeted locations and put forward adjustments if the objectives change or if it is likely that they will not be met.
· Ensure that activities and the associated resources are planned and implement the action plan.
· Ensure that activities are implemented in line with the project proposal and the allocated budget.
· Ensure project reporting, internally (within the programme, including the area managers and operations manager) and externally (reporting to funding bodies, authorities and/or partners
· Undertake expenditure and manage the project activity-specific budget lines according to the delegation he/she received based on the programme signature delegation table
· Prepare and manage partnerships with the project implementation partners
· Guarantee the proper archiving of information.
Responsibility 2: Ensure that project implementation complies with the existing frameworks
· Ensure the proper implementation and follow-up of institutional policies (specifically PME, PSEAH and Age-Gender-. Disability policies) and the other HI internal standards.
· Ensure compliance with the terms of the project proposal and the rules applied by the project funding body/bodies.
· Ensure compliance with global technical standards and norms by communicating and by involving the technical specialists and advisors with expertise in the project themes.
Responsibility 3: Ensure project monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning
· Ensure project monitoring, specifically activity progress indicators and the expected outcomes.
· Develop and implement the project evaluation plan.
· Ensure that the project is accountable to the local stakeholders
· Ensure project learning, taking into account lessons learned from similar previous projects, following the recommendations made throughout the project (from evaluations, support missions, audits, etc.), and capitalizing on the acquired knowledge.
Responsibility 4: Ensure project data management
· Ensure that the appropriate data collection and management tools are in place on the project, in line with global standards.
· Ensure that data related to the project is collected and compiled in the project database.
· Carry out regular checks and makes any necessary corrections to the activity database.
Responsibility 5: Coordinate the teams involved in the project
· Facilitate coordination meetings between his/her direct team and the support services across areas.
· Ensure that his/her team and the support teams (shared and technical services, in particular) work well together in order to facilitate the implementation of the project in the country.
· Coordinate with Area Managers across different areas regarding communication with local authorities.
· Facilitate the project steering committees
Responsibility 6: Contribute to external project communication
· Contribute to HI’s external influence by taking part in networks, when required.
· Communicate about the project to partners, authorities and stakeholders when relevant.
· Contribute to the communication plan of the project by collecting testimonies and photo.
Responsibility 7: Partnership management
· Lead the identification, assessment, selection, and onboarding of partners.
· Manage Partnership Agreements and ensure effective programmatic and financial follow-up, in coordination with relevant departments.
· Monitor partner performance, compliance, risks, and reporting, ensuring timely corrective actions.
· Identify and coordinate capacity-strengthening needs and maintain constructive relationships with partners
Educational background required · University degree in Humanitarian Project Management, International Relations, Development Studies, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Business Administration, or a related field. · Minimum of 3-5 years’ practical experience in managing projects. · Minimum of 3-5 years practical experience in managing staff. · Minimum of 3-5 years’ practical experience in emergency response. · Minimum of 4 years’ practical experience in working with vulnerable groups. · Experience in the health sector, livelihood and inclusion · Proven experience in coordinating multi-stakeholder partnerships, leading capacity-building initiatives, and supporting the creation of task forces in the health sector is a strong asset. · Excellent skills in report writing and proven experience in proposal writing. · English language: Mandatory |
Skills:
Management skills
· Proven ability to support, empower, and grow team members’ autonomy and performance.
· Skilled in simplifying complex challenges, setting priorities, and driving strategic progress.
· Strong interpersonal skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.
· Experience building collaborative partnerships and transferring knowledge.
· Competent in managing project cycles and budgets, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
· Proven experience managing projects remotely and coordinating teams and activities across multiple operational bases.
“Project management” professional path skills
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Intervention strategy |
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Planning, monitoring & coordination |
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Operation partnerships |
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Emergency Preparedness and Response skills
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Other professional skills
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MEAL/IM | Results and indicators monitoring |
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MEAL/IM | Planning and coordination of qualitative and quantitative surveys, dissemination of results |
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MEAL/IM | Project evaluation |
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MEAL/IM | Accountability to affected populations: participatory, non-discriminatory and responsible approaches. |
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MEAL/IM | Capitalization and continuous learning |
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MEAL/IM | Information management strategy, data structuring and quality |
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MEAL/IM | Quantitative and qualitative data collection, qualitative analysis |
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MEAL/IM | Responsible data management |
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MEAL/IM | Statistical analysis and data visualization |
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Log/supply | Planning (supply) |
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Finance | Cash management |
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Finance | Financial/budget management |
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Finance | Donor financial management |
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Institutional fundings | Proposal and narrative report writing |
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Security | Personal security management |
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Security | Security context analysis |
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Security | Security risk analysis |
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Security | Develop mitigation measures linked to humanitarian security approaches |
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Advocacy | Networking & promotion of HI advocacy messages to external stakeholders |
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Global programme management | Management of major risks (safeguarding, fraud & corruption, security and major financial risks) |
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Cross-sector skills | Knows | Practices | Proficient | Expert |
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Office and collaborative tools |
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Stress management |
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Application process:
Click the following link, submit the required information and upload your CV/resume:
https://forms.gle/2bimhW5nVs6qhGY3A
Deadline for application: 7 – October-2026 , 4.30 PM Syria time
§ Humanity & Inclusion is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from women and persons with disabilities.
§ All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Our organization also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By applying for the job, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
§ We value diversity and aim to create an inclusive workplace. Female professionals are strongly encouraged to apply.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. HI also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Recruitment Integrity Statement:
Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is committed to a transparent, ethical, and inclusive recruitment process:
§ HI does not use external agencies that charge fees. Recruitment is conducted directly by HI and is always free.
§ HI will never request payment at any stage of the recruitment process.
§ HI is an equal opportunity employer. Selection is based solely on merit and qualifications.
§ HI is not responsible for communications from unofficial sources. All official messages come from verified HI email addresses; others should be disregarded as scams.
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