The System Strengthening Manager will lead AFH's system strengthening and institutional capacity development interventions under the Syria Education Programme II (SEP II). The position is responsible for improving education governance, strengthening institutional systems, enhancing coordination between stakeholders, and supporting evidence-based education sector reforms across Syria.
The role provides strategic leadership on organizational development, governance, policy development, capacity building, partnership management, and education system strengthening to ensure sustainable improvements in education service delivery.
Job Title
Education System Strengthening Manager
To work for: Action For Humanity
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Education/Training - Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Full time
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
System Strengthening and Governance
Develop and implement strategies to strengthen education systems in conflict-affected contexts.
Support the development and revision of policies, procedures, operational guidelines, and implementation protocols.
Promote sustainable institutional strengthening approaches across education actors.
Provide technical leadership on governance systems and accountability mechanisms.
Identify institutional gaps and recommend practical system improvements.
Program/Technical Delivery
Provide technical guidance on education governance and system reform in full collaboration and engagement with ministry of Education.
Ensure programme implementation aligns with education international standards and best practices.
Promote evidence-based decision making.
Identify operational challenges and develop innovative solutions for education programming.
Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement
Serve as the primary liaison between AFH, Education Directorates, local NGOs, and programme partners.
Strengthen collaboration among education stakeholders.
Co-lead the SEP II Partnership Committee alongside the consortium lead.
Act as Secretariat for the Partnership Committee.
Coordinate quarterly partnership review and reflection meetings.
Promote effective information sharing and joint planning.
Capacity Building
Design and deliver institutional capacity strengthening initiatives.
Conduct training programmes for Education Directorate staff and partners.
Mentor government counterparts and local organizations.
Strengthen organizational development capacities within education institutions.
Support knowledge management and institutional learning.
Resource Management & Compliance
- Ensure financial accountability and compliance with donor/INGO standards.
- Manage budgets and support audits as required.
Team Leadership & Capacity Building
- Supervise and mentor staff, interns, and/or volunteers.
- Promote a culture of inclusivity, accountability, and innovation.
Essential:
Bachelor's degree in Education, Public Administration, Organizational Development, Social Sciences, International Development, or another relevant field.
Master's degree is desirable and added value.
Experience:
Minimum 5 Years experience in education systems strengthening, organizational development, governance, Humanitarian development Work, or institutional capacity building.
Experience working with Education Directorates or government institutions.
Experience supporting donor-funded education programmes.
Proven experience in partnership coordination and stakeholder engagement.
Technical Competencies
Education system strengthening.
Organizational development.
Governance and institutional reform.
Capacity development.
Policy development.
Programme management.
Partnership management.
Training and facilitation.
Strategic planning.
Monitoring and learning.
Skills:
Communication
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
Negotiation and relationship-building skills.
Management
Leadership and team management.
Decision-making.
Problem solving.
Analytical thinking.
Time management.
Planning and prioritization.
Computer Skills
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
PowerPoint
Languages
Fluency in Arabic (Required)
Good command of English (Required)
Working Relationships
The post holder will work closely with:
Ministry of Education/Education Directorate
Head of Programmes
Education & Protection Programme Teams
GESI & Safeguarding Focal Point
Program Partners
Donors and Technical Partners
How to Apply:
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Action for Humanity is committed to maintaining all necessary measures to protect and promote the
well-being of all individuals who have a direct and/or indirect relationship with the organization and
expects all staff, volunteers, consultants and suppliers to share this commitment.
Action for humanity doesn’t discriminate in its recruitment process against any race, religion or ethnicity and maintain a transparent recruitment process.
The humanitarian intervention of Action for Humanity has no political, or religious affiliation nor has any monetary purpose.
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