Job ID
42350
Job Title
Economic Recovery Advisor- Damascus (National)
To work for
Save the Children
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Agriculture - Finances/Accountancy
Job Type
Full time
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Required
Postgraduate qualification in discipline related to economics, development economics, agriculture, food security or other relevant discipline or commensurate work experience in lieu of postgraduate qualification..
7 Years of experience working in FSL or economic recovery programmes including CvA in humanitarian and development contexts
Significant international experience in livelihood and economic recovery programming in developing countries with specific experience and/or advanced understanding of at least four of the following
social protection systems for vulnerable populations
designing and implementing market assessments and analysis of data collected livelihood interventions using cash and voucher approaches
Market driven technical/vocational skill development and employability Market driven and locally feasible income generation initiatives
Strong commitment to capacity building of national staff and partners with willingness to adopt a participatory and consultative management approach.
Experience in leading and developing thematic strategy and response plan
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate clearly and effectively at all levels, taking into account cultural and language difficulties. Tact and diplomacy are essential
Experience of working in insecure/conflict situations and security management. • Willingness to travel regularly and in difficult circumstances
Fluent in spoken and written Arabic and English (Kurdish language an asset)
Desirable
Knowledge and understanding of SPHERE Standard and other principles of humanitarian work.
Experience in promoting children’s participation in programme design, implementation and evaluation.
Experience deseigning and implementing Cash Plusprogrammes
Good understanding of poverty reduction strategy framework and related processes.
High knowledge of database management tools and data analysis tools (VBA programming, MySQL, Access, Advanced Excel functions)
Working experience in planning and response to large-scale food insecurity situations. Additional job responsibilities
Required
Postgraduate qualification in discipline related to economics, development economics, agriculture, food security or other relevant discipline or commensurate work experience in lieu of postgraduate qualification..
7 Years of experience working in FSL or economic recovery programmes including CvA in humanitarian and development contexts
Significant international experience in livelihood and economic recovery programming in developing countries with specific experience and/or advanced understanding of at least four of the following
social protection systems for vulnerable populations
designing and implementing market assessments and analysis of data collected livelihood interventions using cash and voucher approaches
Market driven technical/vocational skill development and employability Market driven and locally feasible income generation initiatives
Strong commitment to capacity building of national staff and partners with willingness to adopt a participatory and consultative management approach.
Experience in leading and developing thematic strategy and response plan
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate clearly and effectively at all levels, taking into account cultural and language difficulties. Tact and diplomacy are essential
Experience of working in insecure/conflict situations and security management. • Willingness to travel regularly and in difficult circumstances
Fluent in spoken and written Arabic and English (Kurdish language an asset)
Desirable
Knowledge and understanding of SPHERE Standard and other principles of humanitarian work.
Experience in promoting children’s participation in programme design, implementation and evaluation.
Experience deseigning and implementing Cash Plusprogrammes
Good understanding of poverty reduction strategy framework and related processes.
High knowledge of database management tools and data analysis tools (VBA programming, MySQL, Access, Advanced Excel functions)
Working experience in planning and response to large-scale food insecurity situations. Additional job responsibilities
Specific Vacancy Requirements
Additional job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.
Equal Opportunities
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.
Child Safeguarding:
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.
Equal Opportunities
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.
Child Safeguarding:
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Salary and Benefits
TITLE: Economic Recovery Advisor
TEAM/PROGRAMME:
Impact and Influencing
LOCATION: Damascus/ One of the Syria Country Offices within Syria (Jordan, Turkey or Syria) with expectation to travel to other locations 50% of the time
GRADE:
CONTRACT LENGTH:
Fixed term- 12 months
CHILD SAFEGUARDING:
Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people
the deadline is 13 March 2025
TEAM/PROGRAMME:
Impact and Influencing
LOCATION: Damascus/ One of the Syria Country Offices within Syria (Jordan, Turkey or Syria) with expectation to travel to other locations 50% of the time
GRADE:
CONTRACT LENGTH:
Fixed term- 12 months
CHILD SAFEGUARDING:
Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people
the deadline is 13 March 2025
About us
Save the Children was founded in London in 1919 by Eglantyne Jebb and her sister, Dorothy Buxton. In the century since then, Save the Children organizations have been established in 29 nations around the world. Each of these members is part of the Save the Children Association.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Mar 11, 2025
Expiry Date
Apr 10, 2025
CV Language
English