Project Manager – Northeast Syria

Job Posting Organization:
Relief International is an international non-profit organization dedicated to partnering with communities affected by conflict, climate change, and disasters. Established to save lives and promote long-term health and well-being, Relief International operates across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. The organization focuses on delivering essential services in Health and Nutrition, WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene), Education, and Livelihoods programming. By collaborating with local actors, Relief International aims to develop safe, inclusive, and evidence-based programming that is sensitive to the complexities of conflict and responsive to the needs of the communities it serves. The organization is committed to building a representative and inclusive workplace, encouraging applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences relevant to the contexts in which they work.

Job Overview:
The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing Relief International's program portfolio in the Deir ez Zor and Al-Hasakeh governorates. This role entails ensuring that projects are implemented effectively, safely, and in compliance with both donor and organizational requirements. The Project Manager will be tasked with the planning, delivery, monitoring, and adaptation of projects, ensuring high-quality implementation, strong stakeholder coordination, and effective resource management. Given the complex humanitarian environment in the region, the Project Manager will work closely with technical teams, support departments, partners, and local stakeholders to ensure that projects meet their objectives on time and within budget. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced humanitarian project manager to take ownership of a diverse program portfolio and contribute to impactful humanitarian action in Northeast Syria.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Project Manager will lead project planning, implementation, and monitoring to ensure that programs are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with donor and organizational requirements. Responsibilities include overseeing program and budget performance, ensuring effective resource use, and resolving operational or financial challenges in a timely manner. The Project Manager will conduct regular field visits to monitor progress, engage with staff and partners, identify risks, and support adaptive program management. Additionally, the role involves ensuring high-quality donor reporting, maintaining project documentation, and updating project management systems. Building and maintaining strong relationships with local authorities, partners, donors, and coordination bodies is crucial, as is representing Relief International in relevant forums. The Project Manager will also mentor and supervise program teams, enhancing their capacity in project management, compliance, reporting, and accountability. Furthermore, the role includes supporting proposal development, design" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">program design, and strategic planning processes for future programming opportunities, while ensuring that risk management, safeguarding, and safety considerations are integrated across all project activities.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in International Development, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or have equivalent professional experience. Proven experience in managing humanitarian or development projects is essential, including oversight of implementation, budget management, reporting, and stakeholder coordination. The ideal candidate will have experience managing and supporting teams in complex operational environments, along with strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and relationship-management skills are required, with the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams. Familiarity with donor-funded programs and understanding donor compliance requirements is necessary, and experience with SHF/OCHA, ECHO, and US Government-funded projects is highly desirable. Knowledge of sectors such as Health, Protection, or other areas relevant to Relief International's programming is also beneficial.

Educational Background:
A Bachelor's degree in International Development, Project Management, Business Administration, or another relevant field is required. Equivalent professional experience may also be considered in lieu of formal education.

Experience:
Candidates should have proven experience managing humanitarian or development projects, including implementation oversight, budget management, reporting, and stakeholder coordination. Experience in managing and supporting teams in complex operational environments is essential, as well as familiarity with donor-funded programs and compliance requirements. Experience working in Northeast Syria or a comparable humanitarian context would be a significant advantage.

Languages:
Professional fluency in English is essential for this position. Proficiency in Arabic is highly desirable, as it will facilitate communication with local stakeholders and partners.

Additional Notes:
This position is classified as requiring standard pre-employment checks and enhanced due diligence. The role may involve regular field visits across project locations in Deir ez Zor and Al-Hasakeh governorates, with approximately 25% travel to Al-Hasakeh. Relief International is committed to safeguarding all individuals encountered through its work and expects all staff and volunteers to uphold the values and behaviors outlined in the Code of Conduct. Recruitment for all roles includes a criminal records self-declaration, references, and other pre-employment checks, which may include police and qualifications checks. Due to the nature of this role, applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the position may be filled before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.