Job ID
48751
Job Title
Field project coordinator
To work for
Expertise France
Country
Syria
City
Rakka
Field of Work
R&D | Projects - Procurement/Logistics/Delivery - Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Intermediate Institute
Responsibilities
CONTEXT
Fourteen years of conflict In Syria, Expertise France has maintained a continuous presence since 2013, expanding its operations from Northwest Syria to Northeast Syria in 2019. Its programs have mobilized over euro;74.8 million and reached more than 3.8 million direct beneficiaries across sectors including Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL), Health, Civil Society Support, Gender Empowerment, and Climate Change Response. Through partnerships with more than 90 local CSOs and over 150 grants, EF has supported economic recovery, agriculture, vocational training, and local resilience through a localized and participatory approach.
The MAZRA program aims to promote inclusive and integrated community recovery in prioritized rural areas across Syria through an Area-Based approach focused on food security, sustainable livelihoods, and rural revitalization. Building on the lessons learned from SABIR, the program places particular emphasis on restoring agricultural systems, strengthening local economies, and improving community resilience.
Through locally led and multi-sectoral interventions implemented in partnership with local Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), local authorities, and relevant technical institutions, MAZRA will support the rehabilitation of community infrastructure, strengthen agricultural value chains, improve market access, and create livelihood opportunities for vulnerable groups, including youth and returnees. The program will also promote inclusive governance, social cohesion, and capacity building for local agricultural and municipal institutions to improve coordination and long-term recovery planning.
To achieve these goals, MAZRA is structured around four specific objectives:
-SO1 strengthening access to essential community infrastructure and services through locally led rehabilitation efforts and sustainable management mechanisms.
-SO2 strengthening the resilience and sustainability of agricultural production systems and local farming actors.
-SO3 enhancing market access and livelihood opportunities for youth, returnees, and vulnerable community members.
-SO4 providing tailored technical assistance to community, municipal, and regional agricultural institutions to improve sectoral coordination and strategic planning.
Through this integrated approach, the program seeks to contribute to long-term resilience and inclusive economic recovery in post-conflict Syria.
JOB DESCRIPTION / ASSIGNMENT
The Field Project Coordinator will be under the direct supervision of the Project Manager in Erbil and in close coordination with relevant departments. He/She will be responsible to follow-up on the implementation of EF activities in Syria, particularly MAZRA project. The Field project coordinator will carry out the following activities:
-Ensure the proper implementation of activities through daily follow-up with the partners and regular field visits to project sites.
-Ensure the supported projects are being implemented according to the agreed work-plan.
-Ensure the follow-up with the financial forecast and expenditure plans of the partners.
-Liaise and coordinate closely with the implementation teams of the partners.
-Constantly review, validate and store the projects progress reports and other projects deliverables submitted by the partners.
-Draft a monthly report and provide updates about the context, projects activities and progress.
-Draft monthly workplans.
-Report on any incident information in Syria.
-Contribute to the identification and selection of local implementing partners and to the development of activities design during the development process of proposals.
-Serve as a focal point to establish and maintain a network of key local-level stakeholders and actors.
-Provide technical support and advice to implementing partners to ensure the supported projects are being implemented in in compliance with EF rules and regulation and according to the agreed standards.
-Participate in the annual and semi-annual project review meetings.
-In coordination with partners, update IPTTs on a regular basis, and perform follow-up corrections when needed with direct guidance from M&E Advisor.
-Collect qualitative data, provide quality data control across EF partners and ensure the data is accurate and reported correctly.
-Conduct site visits to different project location and activities every week.
-Ensure M&E tools are in place and in use for each activity of the project.
-Support the project manager in updating the overall risk management matrix, issue log, stakeholders register and other project management tools.
-Facilitate information sharing and learning between EF and relevant stakeholders.
-Hold regular monthly meetings with the Community- Based Committees to ensure that they are well informed about the project progress and being consulted at all stages of implementation.
-Any other duties assigned by supervisor.
Fourteen years of conflict In Syria, Expertise France has maintained a continuous presence since 2013, expanding its operations from Northwest Syria to Northeast Syria in 2019. Its programs have mobilized over euro;74.8 million and reached more than 3.8 million direct beneficiaries across sectors including Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL), Health, Civil Society Support, Gender Empowerment, and Climate Change Response. Through partnerships with more than 90 local CSOs and over 150 grants, EF has supported economic recovery, agriculture, vocational training, and local resilience through a localized and participatory approach.
The MAZRA program aims to promote inclusive and integrated community recovery in prioritized rural areas across Syria through an Area-Based approach focused on food security, sustainable livelihoods, and rural revitalization. Building on the lessons learned from SABIR, the program places particular emphasis on restoring agricultural systems, strengthening local economies, and improving community resilience.
Through locally led and multi-sectoral interventions implemented in partnership with local Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), local authorities, and relevant technical institutions, MAZRA will support the rehabilitation of community infrastructure, strengthen agricultural value chains, improve market access, and create livelihood opportunities for vulnerable groups, including youth and returnees. The program will also promote inclusive governance, social cohesion, and capacity building for local agricultural and municipal institutions to improve coordination and long-term recovery planning.
To achieve these goals, MAZRA is structured around four specific objectives:
-SO1 strengthening access to essential community infrastructure and services through locally led rehabilitation efforts and sustainable management mechanisms.
-SO2 strengthening the resilience and sustainability of agricultural production systems and local farming actors.
-SO3 enhancing market access and livelihood opportunities for youth, returnees, and vulnerable community members.
-SO4 providing tailored technical assistance to community, municipal, and regional agricultural institutions to improve sectoral coordination and strategic planning.
Through this integrated approach, the program seeks to contribute to long-term resilience and inclusive economic recovery in post-conflict Syria.
JOB DESCRIPTION / ASSIGNMENT
The Field Project Coordinator will be under the direct supervision of the Project Manager in Erbil and in close coordination with relevant departments. He/She will be responsible to follow-up on the implementation of EF activities in Syria, particularly MAZRA project. The Field project coordinator will carry out the following activities:
-Ensure the proper implementation of activities through daily follow-up with the partners and regular field visits to project sites.
-Ensure the supported projects are being implemented according to the agreed work-plan.
-Ensure the follow-up with the financial forecast and expenditure plans of the partners.
-Liaise and coordinate closely with the implementation teams of the partners.
-Constantly review, validate and store the projects progress reports and other projects deliverables submitted by the partners.
-Draft a monthly report and provide updates about the context, projects activities and progress.
-Draft monthly workplans.
-Report on any incident information in Syria.
-Contribute to the identification and selection of local implementing partners and to the development of activities design during the development process of proposals.
-Serve as a focal point to establish and maintain a network of key local-level stakeholders and actors.
-Provide technical support and advice to implementing partners to ensure the supported projects are being implemented in in compliance with EF rules and regulation and according to the agreed standards.
-Participate in the annual and semi-annual project review meetings.
-In coordination with partners, update IPTTs on a regular basis, and perform follow-up corrections when needed with direct guidance from M&E Advisor.
-Collect qualitative data, provide quality data control across EF partners and ensure the data is accurate and reported correctly.
-Conduct site visits to different project location and activities every week.
-Ensure M&E tools are in place and in use for each activity of the project.
-Support the project manager in updating the overall risk management matrix, issue log, stakeholders register and other project management tools.
-Facilitate information sharing and learning between EF and relevant stakeholders.
-Hold regular monthly meetings with the Community- Based Committees to ensure that they are well informed about the project progress and being consulted at all stages of implementation.
-Any other duties assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
Technical Skills, Experience & Knowledge
-Relevant university degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL), Rural Development, Development Studies, Economics, or other related fields.
-At least 3 years of experience in a similar capacity with well-developed skills in project management and capacity building in emergency and development contexts. INGOs experience is an added advantage.
-Experience in building staff capacity technically.
-Good analytical, writing and reporting skills.
-Fluency in written and spoken in Arabic, good command in English is an advantage.
-Willingness and ability to provide remote training to local partner organizations.
-Experience in remote management.
-Ethics and values: demonstrate and safeguard ethics and integrity.
-Development and innovation: take charge of self-development and take initiativeWork in teams: demonstrate the ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds
-Relevant university degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL), Rural Development, Development Studies, Economics, or other related fields.
-At least 3 years of experience in a similar capacity with well-developed skills in project management and capacity building in emergency and development contexts. INGOs experience is an added advantage.
-Experience in building staff capacity technically.
-Good analytical, writing and reporting skills.
-Fluency in written and spoken in Arabic, good command in English is an advantage.
-Willingness and ability to provide remote training to local partner organizations.
-Experience in remote management.
-Ethics and values: demonstrate and safeguard ethics and integrity.
-Development and innovation: take charge of self-development and take initiativeWork in teams: demonstrate the ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds
Specific Vacancy Requirements
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
-Interested candidates may submit their CV along with a motivation letter setting out how they meet the requirements and the contact details of 3 persons who may be contacted to provide references
-Expertise France reserves the right to close the announcement prior to the stated deadline. Applications are screened on a rolling basis.
-Incomplete applications will not be considered.
-CV should be maximum 3 pages
-Deadline of submission: 15th June 2025 23:59
-Interested candidates may submit their CV along with a motivation letter setting out how they meet the requirements and the contact details of 3 persons who may be contacted to provide references
-Expertise France reserves the right to close the announcement prior to the stated deadline. Applications are screened on a rolling basis.
-Incomplete applications will not be considered.
-CV should be maximum 3 pages
-Deadline of submission: 15th June 2025 23:59
Salary and Benefits
Duty station: Based in Raqqa with regular field visits to project locations across Syria and possible travel to Erbil for coordination and project-related meetings.
Duration of assignment: 6 months, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and project needs.
Contract type: Service contract
Duration of assignment: 6 months, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and project needs.
Contract type: Service contract
About us
Expertise France is the French public international cooperation agency. It designs and implements projects which aim to contribute to the development of partner countries, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda and the priorities of France's external action.
CONTEXT
Syrian conflict
Fourteen years of conflict in Syria have severely disrupted livelihoods, weakened food systems, and increased economic vulnerability, leaving millions unable to meet their basic food and income needs. Widespread displacement, damaged infrastructure, economic collapse, sanctions, and climate-related pressures have significantly affected agricultural production, local markets, and employment opportunities across the country. While the establishment of a transitional government in December 2024 marked the beginning of a recovery phase, communities continue to face major challenges in accessing sustainable livelihoods and affordable food.
Women, youth, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and vulnerable households remain among the most affected groups, with limited access to income-generating opportunities and productive resources. Rural communities continue to struggle with damaged agricultural infrastructure, water scarcity, and limited market access, while MSMEs face financial and operational constraints that hinder local economic recovery.
Despite ongoing humanitarian assistance, significant gaps remain in food security and economic recovery efforts. Weak institutional capacity, fragmented governance, and continued dependence on external aid limit the sustainability of recovery initiatives and economic growth.
CONTEXT
Syrian conflict
Fourteen years of conflict in Syria have severely disrupted livelihoods, weakened food systems, and increased economic vulnerability, leaving millions unable to meet their basic food and income needs. Widespread displacement, damaged infrastructure, economic collapse, sanctions, and climate-related pressures have significantly affected agricultural production, local markets, and employment opportunities across the country. While the establishment of a transitional government in December 2024 marked the beginning of a recovery phase, communities continue to face major challenges in accessing sustainable livelihoods and affordable food.
Women, youth, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and vulnerable households remain among the most affected groups, with limited access to income-generating opportunities and productive resources. Rural communities continue to struggle with damaged agricultural infrastructure, water scarcity, and limited market access, while MSMEs face financial and operational constraints that hinder local economic recovery.
Despite ongoing humanitarian assistance, significant gaps remain in food security and economic recovery efforts. Weak institutional capacity, fragmented governance, and continued dependence on external aid limit the sustainability of recovery initiatives and economic growth.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Jun 01, 2026
Expiry Date
Jul 01, 2026
CV Language
English
