Job ID
48833
Job Title
Liaison Senior Officer - Syria Damascus
To work for
GOAL
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Legal/Political Science
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
Job purpose:
The Senior Liaison Officer is responsible for managing liaison-related issues in Damascus and southern Syria, including coordination and communication with relevant government parties and official institutions. The role includes attending, organizing, documenting, and systematically archiving related meetings. The Senior Liaison Officer also provides technical and coordination support to S&A team in other areas. In addition, works with the Safety and Access Coordinator to develop liaison strategies and design plans related to liaison operations, ensuring their effective implementation.
Duties, objectives, and competencies:
Lead government liaison– You'll be GOAL's primary point of contact with Syrian ministries (MOFA, MOSAL, Relief Offices, Governor's offices), building and nurturing trusted relationships that make programs possible.
Drive humanitarian access – In close coordination with the Safety & Access Coordinator, you won't just attend meetings – you'll actively shape stakeholder positioning and remove access barriers.
Turn insights into action – Provide regular analytical briefings and weekly reports on access challenges, political shifts, and strategic solutions. Your analysis will directly influence program continuity.
Master stakeholder intelligence – Engage in developing the stakeholder mapping and maintain a dynamic database that keeps GOAL ahead of the curve.
Ensure compliance & documentation – Track all official communications, No Objection Letters (NOLs), approvals, and work permits. You'll be the guardian of GOAL's official records with the government.
Lead Liaison Team – As line manager for liaison staff in Idlib, Aleppo, and Northeast Syria, you'll coach, guide, and empower your team to deliver results.
Anticipate risks before they happen – Work proactively with the Safety & Access Coordinator to foresee access challenges and engage in risk analysis.
Shape acceptance strategies – Contribute to designing community engagement and stakeholder communication strategies that build trust and long-term presence.
Be a versatile player – Support safety management when needed and take on dynamic responsibilities in a fast-paced humanitarian environment.
The Senior Liaison Officer is responsible for managing liaison-related issues in Damascus and southern Syria, including coordination and communication with relevant government parties and official institutions. The role includes attending, organizing, documenting, and systematically archiving related meetings. The Senior Liaison Officer also provides technical and coordination support to S&A team in other areas. In addition, works with the Safety and Access Coordinator to develop liaison strategies and design plans related to liaison operations, ensuring their effective implementation.
Duties, objectives, and competencies:
Lead government liaison– You'll be GOAL's primary point of contact with Syrian ministries (MOFA, MOSAL, Relief Offices, Governor's offices), building and nurturing trusted relationships that make programs possible.
Drive humanitarian access – In close coordination with the Safety & Access Coordinator, you won't just attend meetings – you'll actively shape stakeholder positioning and remove access barriers.
Turn insights into action – Provide regular analytical briefings and weekly reports on access challenges, political shifts, and strategic solutions. Your analysis will directly influence program continuity.
Master stakeholder intelligence – Engage in developing the stakeholder mapping and maintain a dynamic database that keeps GOAL ahead of the curve.
Ensure compliance & documentation – Track all official communications, No Objection Letters (NOLs), approvals, and work permits. You'll be the guardian of GOAL's official records with the government.
Lead Liaison Team – As line manager for liaison staff in Idlib, Aleppo, and Northeast Syria, you'll coach, guide, and empower your team to deliver results.
Anticipate risks before they happen – Work proactively with the Safety & Access Coordinator to foresee access challenges and engage in risk analysis.
Shape acceptance strategies – Contribute to designing community engagement and stakeholder communication strategies that build trust and long-term presence.
Be a versatile player – Support safety management when needed and take on dynamic responsibilities in a fast-paced humanitarian environment.
Qualifications
Requirements (essential)
BA degree. Arabic – Law - business administration – or any related field.
Work experience in INGOsNGOs for 2 years at least.
Proven experience in reports writing.
Work experience in Access negotiation, or security management or governmental liaison position. (team leader, field officer… and above)
Attendance at training related to humanitarian negotiation is an advantage.
Good spoken and written Arabic.
Good Written and Spoken English.
Computer skills – (Word and Excel…)
Technical skills, including setup, and social media…
Clear communication skills.
The ability to record, keep, and pass accurate messages is essential.
Ability to work under pressure and react to emergencies calmly and logically.
Sensitivity to gender and diversity issues in work practices.
Good knowledge for GOAL working areas context.
Requirements (desired)
Lives in Damascus.
Good in English Language
BA degree. Arabic – Law - business administration – or any related field.
Work experience in INGOsNGOs for 2 years at least.
Proven experience in reports writing.
Work experience in Access negotiation, or security management or governmental liaison position. (team leader, field officer… and above)
Attendance at training related to humanitarian negotiation is an advantage.
Good spoken and written Arabic.
Good Written and Spoken English.
Computer skills – (Word and Excel…)
Technical skills, including setup, and social media…
Clear communication skills.
The ability to record, keep, and pass accurate messages is essential.
Ability to work under pressure and react to emergencies calmly and logically.
Sensitivity to gender and diversity issues in work practices.
Good knowledge for GOAL working areas context.
Requirements (desired)
Lives in Damascus.
Good in English Language
Salary and Benefits
based on GOAL Salary scale
About us
Established in 1977, GOAL is an international
humanitarian and development agency,
committed to working with communities
to achieve sustainable and innovative early
response in crises, and lasting solutions to
poverty and vulnerability. GOAL has worked in
over 60 countries and has responded to almost
every major humanitarian disaster. We are
currently operational in 18 countries.
GOAL began operations in Syria in 2013 responding to the acute needs of conflict-affected communities. GOAL's areas of operations include but not limited to Aleppo, Idleb and Lattakia Governorates, and is expanding to new governorates in Syria. Programmes focus on Food and Nutrition Security, WASH, Shelter, Livelihoods/ERMS and Emergency Response with an emphasis on cash and voucher modalities. GOAL Syria implements its programmes directly, with over 500 staff based in Syria, and through Syrian NGO partners. GOAL's programme works at the household and community levels to improve community resilience and household coping strategies.
humanitarian and development agency,
committed to working with communities
to achieve sustainable and innovative early
response in crises, and lasting solutions to
poverty and vulnerability. GOAL has worked in
over 60 countries and has responded to almost
every major humanitarian disaster. We are
currently operational in 18 countries.
GOAL began operations in Syria in 2013 responding to the acute needs of conflict-affected communities. GOAL's areas of operations include but not limited to Aleppo, Idleb and Lattakia Governorates, and is expanding to new governorates in Syria. Programmes focus on Food and Nutrition Security, WASH, Shelter, Livelihoods/ERMS and Emergency Response with an emphasis on cash and voucher modalities. GOAL Syria implements its programmes directly, with over 500 staff based in Syria, and through Syrian NGO partners. GOAL's programme works at the household and community levels to improve community resilience and household coping strategies.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Jun 04, 2026
Expiry Date
Jul 04, 2026
CV Language
English
