Institutional Development and Community Committees Advisor

Join Assistance Coordination Unit as an Institutional Development Advisor to empower community committees in Syria through effective training and governance.

• Develop a suitable work plan to achieve the desired results according to the project timeline and budget.
• Prepare training materials, tools, posters, and publications to be used in the required activities.
• Continuously monitor the performance of the committees and their outputs through ongoing coaching, using appropriate tools to ensure the committees fulfill their tasks, correct errors, and address any challenges they may encounter.
• Design a system for receiving and tracking complaints and suggestions in a way that ensures security, privacy, and responsible handling of sensitive information.
• Participate in the process of identifying needs, prioritizing them, formulating service initiatives, and implementing them to ensure fair participation of the committees and community engagement through suggestions and feedback.
• Build the capacity of the committees in community reconciliation and conflict resolution.
• Maintain continuous coordination with the project manager.
• Issue a report summarizing the implemented activities, work mechanisms, and outputs for each of the targeted neighborhoods.
• Communication skills
• Planning and Organization
• Technical Awareness
• Analytical Skills
• Research Skills
• A sound understanding of humanitarian work standards and human rights.
• A thorough understanding of institutional work standards, rights, and obligations.

• Must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Must have at least 5 years of professional experience, including at least 3 years of experience working with civil society organizations.
• Proven and relevant professional experience in institutional and community development.
• A good understanding of the humanitarian context, particularly of grants related to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).
• A good understanding of the Syrian context and the conditions of the local community.
• Experience in training and preparing workshops and other required materials.
• Experience in developing and leading strategic plans and facilitating dialogue and discussions.
• Arabic: Native speaker
• English: Excellent