Project Officer

Syria

R&D | Projects

Not Specified

Project Implementation and Technical Oversight
Oversee the daily operations of health facilities,
Develop and maintain detailed implementation plans, procurement schedules, and recruitment timelines to ensure project milestones are met on schedule.
Provide ongoing technical support and mentorship to health workers, nurses, and nutrition assistants, identifying capacity gaps and organizing relevant training sessions.
Coordinate with the logistics and procurement departments to ensure the timely delivery of essential medicines and medical equipment.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
Review and validate weekly and monthly health and nutrition data collected from the field, ensuring accuracy before submission to the M&E department.
Monitor project indicators against targets, identifying challenges or deviations in real-time and proposing corrective actions to the Program Manager.
Lead the drafting of high-quality narrative reports for donors, highlighting achievements, case studies, and lessons learned during the implementation period.
Conduct regular monitoring visits to project sites to assess the quality of care and ensure compliance with SAMS’ internal standards and safety protocols.

Quality Improvement and Protection
Ensure that all health and nutrition services align with the Sphere Standards and the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS).
Ensure that protection principles, including Gender-Based Violence (GBV) risk mitigation and Child Protection, are mainstreamed across all health and nutrition activities.
Support the implementation of Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) mechanisms, ensuring that beneficiary feedback is collected and addressed.

Job Specifications
This Position involves regular field travel to project sites. The candidate must be comfortable working in a dynamic environment and have a strong commitment to SAMS’ humanitarian mission.

Mandatory Qualifications required

A university degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences, Public Health, or a related field.
Experience in project management and working in field locations and interacting with local communities.
At least 3 to 5 years of experience in project support or coordination, preferably in a humanitarian or non-profit setting.
Good organizational and time-management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve project objectives.
Reliability: Commitment to meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality work.
Adaptability: Flexibility to work in a fast-paced and changing environment.
Communication: Clear and respectful communication with colleagues and beneficiaries.
Relevant training in project management fundamentals or humanitarian principles is a plus.
Fluency in Arabic and good working proficiency in English.

Technical Skills & Personal Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proactive, adaptable, and solution-oriented mindset.
Strong organizational and team coordination skills.
Ability to mentor and support capacity building of staff and partner

Additional Information:

Due to the nature of SAMS’ work, working hours may vary during peak periods such as proposal development, project closure, or emergencies. Staff are expected to be flexible and available beyond regular working hours when required.
Languages

Fluent English in writing and speaking

Competencies:

High computer skills, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
High communication skills.
Remote-management skills
Partnership management skills
Time-Management skills.
Creativity and problem solving approach to challenges.

SAMS is a global medical relief organization that is working on the frontlines of crisis relief in Syria and beyond to save lives and alleviate suffering. SAMS proudly provides dignified medical care to every patient in need.

Mar 02, 2026

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