Job ID
47318
Job Title
Community-Led Initiatives Officer
To work for
The Stabilization Support Unit (SSU)
Country
Syria
City
Aleppo
Field of Work
Social Services - Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
General Role
The Community Initiatives Officer is responsible for engaging with local communities to identify their needs and support the development and implementation of community-led initiatives. The role involves coordinating with community members, project teams, and internal departments to ensure effective planning, implementation, monitoring, and documentation of initiatives that respond to community priorities.
Work Locations: Azaz – Safira – Manbij – Aleppo
Duties and Responsibilities
- Communicate with local community leaders and conduct interviews with direct beneficiaries to identify community needs.
- Explain the concept, objectives, and conditions of community initiatives to community members.
- Visit proposed initiative sites to assess needs and prioritize interventions based on urgency and feasibility.
- Support the initiative coordination team in drafting the initial initiative proposal form.
- Review and discuss initiative proposals with the Center Coordinator and submit them to project management for approval.
- Coordinate and communicate with coordination members and the self-management group to implement the initiative.
- Coordinate with the Procurement Department to secure the necessary materials, define required specifications, and ensure delivery to the initiative site.
- Follow up and supervise the tasks of volunteers at the community center.
- Prepare final reports for completed initiatives.
- Archive all documents and records related to the Community Initiatives Program in both hard copy and electronic formats.
The Community Initiatives Officer is responsible for engaging with local communities to identify their needs and support the development and implementation of community-led initiatives. The role involves coordinating with community members, project teams, and internal departments to ensure effective planning, implementation, monitoring, and documentation of initiatives that respond to community priorities.
Work Locations: Azaz – Safira – Manbij – Aleppo
Duties and Responsibilities
- Communicate with local community leaders and conduct interviews with direct beneficiaries to identify community needs.
- Explain the concept, objectives, and conditions of community initiatives to community members.
- Visit proposed initiative sites to assess needs and prioritize interventions based on urgency and feasibility.
- Support the initiative coordination team in drafting the initial initiative proposal form.
- Review and discuss initiative proposals with the Center Coordinator and submit them to project management for approval.
- Coordinate and communicate with coordination members and the self-management group to implement the initiative.
- Coordinate with the Procurement Department to secure the necessary materials, define required specifications, and ensure delivery to the initiative site.
- Follow up and supervise the tasks of volunteers at the community center.
- Prepare final reports for completed initiatives.
- Archive all documents and records related to the Community Initiatives Program in both hard copy and electronic formats.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field.
- Proficiency in English is considered an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
- Strong computer literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
- Analytical and creative problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and propose innovative solutions.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field.
- Proficiency in English is considered an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
- Strong computer literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
- Analytical and creative problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and propose innovative solutions.
Salary and Benefits
TBA (to be announced later)
About us
The Stabilization Support Unit (SSU) is a Syrian non-governmental and non-profit organization established in 2016 with the aim of promoting stability and peacebuilding in Syria. The organization implements integrated programs in the areas of governance, economic empowerment, social cohesion, and civic engagement, with a particular focus on the inclusion of women, youth, and marginalized groups.
Operating through its offices in Gaziantep, Aleppo, Damascus, and Azaz, SSU adopts an institutional approach grounded in transparency and accountability, and has built strategic partnerships with international organizations and donors from Europe, the Gulf, and the United States.
SSU envisions a democratic Syria founded on peace, justice, and equal opportunity. Its mission is to empower Syrians to lead the stabilization and recovery process through impactful, community-responsive interventions that foster sustainable development.
Its areas of work include promoting good governance, supporting livelihoods, peacebuilding, women and youth empowerment, independent media support, and strengthening the capacities of civil society actors.
Operating through its offices in Gaziantep, Aleppo, Damascus, and Azaz, SSU adopts an institutional approach grounded in transparency and accountability, and has built strategic partnerships with international organizations and donors from Europe, the Gulf, and the United States.
SSU envisions a democratic Syria founded on peace, justice, and equal opportunity. Its mission is to empower Syrians to lead the stabilization and recovery process through impactful, community-responsive interventions that foster sustainable development.
Its areas of work include promoting good governance, supporting livelihoods, peacebuilding, women and youth empowerment, independent media support, and strengthening the capacities of civil society actors.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Mar 12, 2026
Expiry Date
Apr 11, 2026
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