Job ID
44500
Job Title
Early Recovery and Livelihoods Senior Manager
To work for
International Rescue Committee
Country
Syria
City
Homs
Field of Work
Analysis/Statistic - Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Baccalaureate
Responsibilities
Job overview:
The Early Recovery and Livelihoods Senior Manager will lead the design, implementation, and technical oversight of early recovery, livelihoods, economic inclusion, and economic recovery programs in Syria. This position will provide strategic guidance and technical leadership to ensure high-quality program delivery, coordination with partners, coordination with other sectors at the IRC, and capacity building of IRC teams and stakeholders. The role is critical in scaling up sustainable livelihood opportunities and early recovery interventions to improve resilience and socio-economic stability among vulnerable populations.
Responsibilities:
Program Design & Implementation
Lead the development, planning, and implementation of early recovery and livelihoods interventions aligned with IRC’s strategies and donor requirements.
Ensure integration of cash-based interventions, agriculture, and livelihood activities for holistic community support.
Ensure integration with other sectors in developing and implementing resilience programming
Provide technical guidance on market-based programming, value chain development, and economic empowerment.
Technical Leadership
Ensure the application of best practices and technical standards in all ERD program components.
Lead assessments, analysis, and market system mapping to inform program design.
Support the integration of cross-cutting issues such as gender equity, protection, and inclusion of marginalized groups into all programs.
Coordination & Representation
Represent IRC in coordination meetings with donors, local authorities, UN agencies, and NGOs.
Foster partnerships with relevant stakeholders to leverage resources and ensure program complementarity.
Ensure compliance with donor regulations and IRC policies in program implementation.
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL)
Oversee data collection and analysis for program monitoring and impact evaluation.
Use monitoring data to adapt programs and improve effectiveness.
Ensure accountability mechanisms are in place for community feedback and participation.
Staff Performance Management, Learning & Development
Adhere to and act in accordance with the IRC Global HR Policies and Procedures, and communicate through word and example a high standard of compliance with all applicable policies and regulations.
Conduct regular reflection or program review meetings with field-based staff to assess the level of achievement and draw on learning and data trends (including client feedback) to further inform program design and management decisions
Provide technical coaching, training, and mentorship to team members, ensuring clear communication of technical expectations and standards. Assess proficiencies and develop and lead a targeted learning and training strategy.
Develop and implement remote technical capacity-building approaches to strengthen the skills and competencies of teams in Syria.
Support the creation and delivery of measurable technical development plans, including on-the-job learning, knowledge exchange, and guidance on technical career growth.
Identify technical capacity gaps within the team and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to address them effectively.
Lead technical training and support to mainstream ERD standards across IRC and partner operations in Syria
The Early Recovery and Livelihoods Senior Manager will lead the design, implementation, and technical oversight of early recovery, livelihoods, economic inclusion, and economic recovery programs in Syria. This position will provide strategic guidance and technical leadership to ensure high-quality program delivery, coordination with partners, coordination with other sectors at the IRC, and capacity building of IRC teams and stakeholders. The role is critical in scaling up sustainable livelihood opportunities and early recovery interventions to improve resilience and socio-economic stability among vulnerable populations.
Responsibilities:
Program Design & Implementation
Lead the development, planning, and implementation of early recovery and livelihoods interventions aligned with IRC’s strategies and donor requirements.
Ensure integration of cash-based interventions, agriculture, and livelihood activities for holistic community support.
Ensure integration with other sectors in developing and implementing resilience programming
Provide technical guidance on market-based programming, value chain development, and economic empowerment.
Technical Leadership
Ensure the application of best practices and technical standards in all ERD program components.
Lead assessments, analysis, and market system mapping to inform program design.
Support the integration of cross-cutting issues such as gender equity, protection, and inclusion of marginalized groups into all programs.
Coordination & Representation
Represent IRC in coordination meetings with donors, local authorities, UN agencies, and NGOs.
Foster partnerships with relevant stakeholders to leverage resources and ensure program complementarity.
Ensure compliance with donor regulations and IRC policies in program implementation.
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL)
Oversee data collection and analysis for program monitoring and impact evaluation.
Use monitoring data to adapt programs and improve effectiveness.
Ensure accountability mechanisms are in place for community feedback and participation.
Staff Performance Management, Learning & Development
Adhere to and act in accordance with the IRC Global HR Policies and Procedures, and communicate through word and example a high standard of compliance with all applicable policies and regulations.
Conduct regular reflection or program review meetings with field-based staff to assess the level of achievement and draw on learning and data trends (including client feedback) to further inform program design and management decisions
Provide technical coaching, training, and mentorship to team members, ensuring clear communication of technical expectations and standards. Assess proficiencies and develop and lead a targeted learning and training strategy.
Develop and implement remote technical capacity-building approaches to strengthen the skills and competencies of teams in Syria.
Support the creation and delivery of measurable technical development plans, including on-the-job learning, knowledge exchange, and guidance on technical career growth.
Identify technical capacity gaps within the team and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to address them effectively.
Lead technical training and support to mainstream ERD standards across IRC and partner operations in Syria
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
Education
Master’s degree in development studies, Economics, Social Sciences is preferred, or related field/ A Bachelor’s degree/ or equivalent technical years of experience.
Work Experience
8 years of experience in livelihoods, early recovery, or economic recovery programming in humanitarian or development settings, preferably in Syria or similar contexts, of which 2 in similar managerial role.
Proven track record managing multi-sectoral teams and complex programs involving cash, early recovery, and livelihood components.
Experience working with international NGOs and liaising with donors and government counterparts.
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:
Strong technical expertise in livelihoods, market systems, cash programming, and early recovery interventions.
Excellent leadership and team management skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
Proficiency in program monitoring and evaluation tools.
Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing environments.
Language/Travel:
Fluency in English and Arabic required.
Willingness to travel frequently to program sites within Syria and possibly to neighboring countries, up to 30% of the time.
Key Working Relationships:
Position Reports to: ERD Coordinator
Position directly supervises:
Indirect Reporting: NA
Key Internal Contacts: MEAL, Finance, compliance, partnership, Supply chain, HAS, and Field management teams,
Key External Contacts: Local authorities and government bodies, Donors, UN agencies and other NGOs, Community leaders and beneficiary groups, Clusters and working groups ...
Education
Master’s degree in development studies, Economics, Social Sciences is preferred, or related field/ A Bachelor’s degree/ or equivalent technical years of experience.
Work Experience
8 years of experience in livelihoods, early recovery, or economic recovery programming in humanitarian or development settings, preferably in Syria or similar contexts, of which 2 in similar managerial role.
Proven track record managing multi-sectoral teams and complex programs involving cash, early recovery, and livelihood components.
Experience working with international NGOs and liaising with donors and government counterparts.
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:
Strong technical expertise in livelihoods, market systems, cash programming, and early recovery interventions.
Excellent leadership and team management skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
Proficiency in program monitoring and evaluation tools.
Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing environments.
Language/Travel:
Fluency in English and Arabic required.
Willingness to travel frequently to program sites within Syria and possibly to neighboring countries, up to 30% of the time.
Key Working Relationships:
Position Reports to: ERD Coordinator
Position directly supervises:
Indirect Reporting: NA
Key Internal Contacts: MEAL, Finance, compliance, partnership, Supply chain, HAS, and Field management teams,
Key External Contacts: Local authorities and government bodies, Donors, UN agencies and other NGOs, Community leaders and beneficiary groups, Clusters and working groups ...
Salary and Benefits
As per the IRC Salary Scale
About us
The IRC has operated in Syria since 2012, providing protection, health, economic recovery, and early childhood development programs in Idleb, Aleppo, Ar-Raqqa, Hassakeh, and Deir ez-Zor, with new programs expanding into Hama, rural Damascus, and Homs. With a team of over 700 members, the IRC has established trust and strong community relationships, ensuring access and effective service delivery. It plays a significant role in Syria’s NGO, donor, and coordination forums, holding key positions and adapting to the evolving context.
With the new realities under the new government, as of December 2024, the IRC has deployed a team to Damascus to set up operations and engage in coordination structures for newly accessible areas across Syria—including parts of NES, NWS, and other previously unreachable locations in South and Central Syria, adjusting operations to maximize coverage and efficiency.
Healthcare
Since 2012, the IRC has provided comprehensive primary and secondary healthcare through hospitals, clinics, and mobile medical units (MMUs). Ensuring access to vital services like sexual and reproductive health, clinical psychosocial support, and other specialized care. Working alongside our partners, we’ve helped secure a steady supply of medicines and medical equipment into the country, trained healthcare providers, and deployed health personnel to maintain services in even the most challenging conditions.
Protection
The IRC has been delivering protection programs in the northwest since 2013 and in the northeast of Syria since 2014, focusing on Protection/Rule of Law (PRoL), Women’s Protection and Empowerment (WPE), and Child Protection (CP). These efforts include specialized case management, PSS, protection monitoring, service mapping, and advocacy. Collaborating with partners, IRC improves access to protection services, raises community awareness, and strengthens referral pathways. Protection capacity building, community outreach, and rapid response through mobile protection teams have also been provided since 2017.
Economic Recovery and Development (ERD)
IRC has over 10 years of experience in Syria implementing cash, agriculture, and livelihoods programming, and was one of the first organizations to use cash transfers, supporting vulnerable communities with MPCT since 2014 in the northwest, and 2015 in the northeast.
Early Childhood Development (ECD)
The IRC, in partnership with Sesame Workshop, is implementing the 'Ahlan Simsim' program to provide early learning and nurturing care to children and caregivers affected by conflict and displacement across the Middle East. Our goal is to create inclusive environments where all children, regardless of their background, can reach their full potential, especially in communities that have experienced the brunt of the conflict.
With the new realities under the new government, as of December 2024, the IRC has deployed a team to Damascus to set up operations and engage in coordination structures for newly accessible areas across Syria—including parts of NES, NWS, and other previously unreachable locations in South and Central Syria, adjusting operations to maximize coverage and efficiency.
Healthcare
Since 2012, the IRC has provided comprehensive primary and secondary healthcare through hospitals, clinics, and mobile medical units (MMUs). Ensuring access to vital services like sexual and reproductive health, clinical psychosocial support, and other specialized care. Working alongside our partners, we’ve helped secure a steady supply of medicines and medical equipment into the country, trained healthcare providers, and deployed health personnel to maintain services in even the most challenging conditions.
Protection
The IRC has been delivering protection programs in the northwest since 2013 and in the northeast of Syria since 2014, focusing on Protection/Rule of Law (PRoL), Women’s Protection and Empowerment (WPE), and Child Protection (CP). These efforts include specialized case management, PSS, protection monitoring, service mapping, and advocacy. Collaborating with partners, IRC improves access to protection services, raises community awareness, and strengthens referral pathways. Protection capacity building, community outreach, and rapid response through mobile protection teams have also been provided since 2017.
Economic Recovery and Development (ERD)
IRC has over 10 years of experience in Syria implementing cash, agriculture, and livelihoods programming, and was one of the first organizations to use cash transfers, supporting vulnerable communities with MPCT since 2014 in the northwest, and 2015 in the northeast.
Early Childhood Development (ECD)
The IRC, in partnership with Sesame Workshop, is implementing the 'Ahlan Simsim' program to provide early learning and nurturing care to children and caregivers affected by conflict and displacement across the Middle East. Our goal is to create inclusive environments where all children, regardless of their background, can reach their full potential, especially in communities that have experienced the brunt of the conflict.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Sep 17, 2025
Expiry Date
Oct 03, 2025
CV Language
English
