Job ID
48548
Job Title
Advocacy Manager
To work for
Oxfam Syria
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Full time
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Qualifications
Essential criteria
• At least 5 years of proven work experience, including advocacy, policy, networking and alliance building in humanitarian crisis context.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification, preferably, in social sciences but other major could be considered if accompanied by relevant work experience. Post-graduate and other training qualifications an advantage.
• Strong proficiency in both spoken and written English and Arabic
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills and ability to think/operate innovatively and strategically.
• Ability to influence and liaise effectively with key stakeholders and representation in high profile environments.
• Proven ability in developing, implementing, and monitoring of program-based campaign and advocacy strategies (including producing and managing advocacy products).
• Excellent representational and lobbying skills, and experience of advocacy with senior decision-makers.
• Proven evidence of leadership skills including the ability to challenge, motivate and develop direct reports and teams.
• Ability to work with significant levels of autonomy and make prompt and sound decisions.
• Flexibility, stamina and ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines, to work unsociable hours as necessary.
• Knowledge and experience of promoting gender equity, and an active commitment to promoting the interests of marginalized people in all aspects of program work.
• Experience of managing staff: challenging, motivating, developing, and inspiring team members.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences, and the ability to work collaboratively in a wide variety of cultural contexts.
• Very high-level of self-awareness, interpersonal and communications skills.
• Arabic is required.
Desirable criteria
• Advocacy, policy and communications/media experience in Syria or within a similar humanitarian context.
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of Syrian and broader regional context.
• Ability to travel internationally on short notice.
• At least 5 years of proven work experience, including advocacy, policy, networking and alliance building in humanitarian crisis context.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification, preferably, in social sciences but other major could be considered if accompanied by relevant work experience. Post-graduate and other training qualifications an advantage.
• Strong proficiency in both spoken and written English and Arabic
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills and ability to think/operate innovatively and strategically.
• Ability to influence and liaise effectively with key stakeholders and representation in high profile environments.
• Proven ability in developing, implementing, and monitoring of program-based campaign and advocacy strategies (including producing and managing advocacy products).
• Excellent representational and lobbying skills, and experience of advocacy with senior decision-makers.
• Proven evidence of leadership skills including the ability to challenge, motivate and develop direct reports and teams.
• Ability to work with significant levels of autonomy and make prompt and sound decisions.
• Flexibility, stamina and ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines, to work unsociable hours as necessary.
• Knowledge and experience of promoting gender equity, and an active commitment to promoting the interests of marginalized people in all aspects of program work.
• Experience of managing staff: challenging, motivating, developing, and inspiring team members.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences, and the ability to work collaboratively in a wide variety of cultural contexts.
• Very high-level of self-awareness, interpersonal and communications skills.
• Arabic is required.
Desirable criteria
• Advocacy, policy and communications/media experience in Syria or within a similar humanitarian context.
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of Syrian and broader regional context.
• Ability to travel internationally on short notice.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
this position is advertised for National and International.
Salary and Benefits
As per Oxfam Syria Salary Scale
Required employees number
1
Posted On
May 19, 2026
Expiry Date
Jun 03, 2026
CV Language
English