About Syria Civil Defence / The White Helmets

The Syria Civil Defence (SCD), also known as The White Helmets, is a grassroots, community-driven initiative established in response to the Syrian crisis. We are from the people and for the people, committed to doing whatever we can, wherever we can, for as long as we can, to protect and alleviate the suffering of civilians, regardless of their identity or background.

Our organization currently comprises more than 3,000 volunteers and staff operating through community-based centers and specialized teams, including 39 women’s centers, supported by management and coordination offices across Syria and overseas.

We provide critical services in comprehensive programs under three business lines:

Emergency response: pillar includes women’s centers, emergency medical services, search and rescue operations, firefighting, and more.

Community resilience: encompassing early recovery and mine action programs, climate change adaptation, and localization and community empowerment.

Human Rights and Peace Building: Includes evidence collection and archiving, investigation support and case building, and advocacy and research

All services are delivered in adherence to international humanitarian standards, ensuring neutrality, independence, equality, and impartiality.

Further information about us can be found at www.whitehelmets.org

SCOPE OF WORK

Reporting to the Programs Development Manager, the Program Development Senior Officer (PDSO) ensures effective and high-quality reporting and activity design. Although the PDSO is not directly responsible for implementation, they play a crucial role in the preparation, development, and reporting phases.

Working closely with the WH Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and program delivery teams, the PDSO understands needs in target communities and designs effective interventions. Additionally, the PDSO collaborates with stakeholders to develop concept notes and project proposals that align with beneficiaries' needs, implementer capabilities, and donor priorities. The PDSO also reviews and produces final project reports.

TERMS OF REFERENCE:

Duty station: Damasucus , Syria
Line manager: Program Development Manager
Line management Responsibility: N/A
Full-time/Part-time: Full-time
TASKS & ACTIVITIES:

Under the supervision of the Program Development Manager (PDM), the Program Development Senior Officer (PDSO) will perform the following duties:

Prepare high-quality narrative reports and presentations on project activities and expenditures.
Provide proofreading support to program teams to ensure the highest possible quality of reports.
Prepare ad hoc/spot reports in collaboration with relevant departments, as required.
Participate in project reviews, meetings, workshops, and trainings, actively engaging in project events.
Research funding opportunities and calls for proposals, providing briefings to the Board Funding and Grants Committee when necessary.
Develop high-quality concept notes and contribute to project proposals that align with beneficiary needs, implementer capabilities, and donor priorities.
Support communication of program impacts for fundraising and advocacy purposes.
Undertake other program administration duties as required.
Implied tasks:

Internal engagement: Tactical programme development, working closely with M&E and programme delivery teams, as well as fundraising and advocacy staff,
External engagement: Donor and partner engagement.
Required qualifications: Education, Experience and Competencies:

Fluency in English with excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills.
Bachelor's degree (BA, BS, etc.) in Business Administration, Political Science and International Affairs, or a relevant field in social science is desirable.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role in the humanitarian, development, or stabilization sectors.
Flexible approach, capable of producing high-quality concept reports and reports at short notice.
Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in creating and managing databases, spreadsheets, presentations, and effectively navigating the Internet.
Proven understanding of government donor programming and experience in managing grant funding.
Exceptional communication skills, able to engage with stakeholders remotely in a multicultural, multilingual environment.
Proficient in M&E fundamentals, capable of developing theories of change and aligning objectives with donor priorities.
Conscientious, self-motivated, and deeply committed to the mission of the White Helmets to protect civilians affected by conflicts and natural disasters.
Desirable:

Master's degree or above in a relevant subject area.
Minimum of 5 years of Experience.
How to apply
If you are interested in applying for this position, please fill out the application form by clicking on this Link and attach your CV and a covering letter explaining your background, suitability for the role and interest in what we do.

The Syria Civil Defense believes in achieving diversity in its workforce by encouraging all qualified applicants, both male and female, to apply for announced vacancies.

The Syria Civil Defense is committed to its employees and volunteers, ensuring they are not subject to sexual exploitation or abuse in exchange for the services they provide. Additionally, they are responsible for safeguarding children from harm and abuse, ensuring a safe environment for them. The organization strives to create a secure work environment for everyone, free from any form of harassment, harm, exploitation, or misconduct during work that may undermine the dignity and safety of volunteers and employees.

Only shortlisted applicants who meet the required job qualifications will be contacted.