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Position:                                         .          Project Coordinator  

Supervised by:                                        Head of Operations

Location:                                                     North East Syria (NES)

Period of Assignment:                     01.12.2024 - 30.11.2025  

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Fight for Humanity:

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​Founded in March 2019, Fight for Humanity is a Swiss-based non-governmental organization that seeks to reinforce respect for the rights of people exposed to human rights abuses in situations of violence and conflict. ​It currently implements programs in the Middle East on child protection, the protection of cultural heritage, and peace and social cohesion. 

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​Role:

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​The Project Coordinator will coordinate Fight for Humanity’s ongoing projects in North East Syria..  

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Responsibilities:

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  • Ensure the coordination, monitoring, and implementation of all planned project activities. ​

  • Ensure all programmatic, administrative and logistical support is in place to facilitate the successful implementation of the projects.​

  • Ensure compliance of all Fight for Humanity project staff and partners with Fight for Humanity’s Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct, Anti-Corruption Policy, the Protection Against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Policy, and any other relevant policies procedures. This includes pro-active briefing, monitoring and reporting of all and any deviations under Fight for Humanity’s policies.​

  • Report on a regular basis to the Head of Operations and Head of Development on financial, operations, local partner and logistical matters.​

  • Facilitate effective coordination with local authorities in North East Syria (NES).​

  • Oversee and support training and capacity-building activities, while supervising Fight for Humanity’s trainers in their efforts.​

  • Assist with the project monitoring efforts led by the Monitoring Officer.​

  • Provide support for Fight for Humanity’s advocacy efforts, engaging relevant stakeholder in NES.​

  • Organize travel arrangements for Geneva-based staff and other resource personnel.​

  • Represent Fight for Humanity on various platforms in NES.​

  • Supervise the adequate use of all financial resources, keep up to date accounts and submit monthly financial and operational reports to HQ and contribute to financial reporting by the Finance Officer, in line with Fight for Humanity and its accounting partner’s policies and procedures.​

  • Supervise Fight for Humanity’s office and any staff assigned under your responsibility in NES.

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General:  

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  • Work within the framework of Fight for Humanity’s core values, promoting its mission. 

  • Commit to read and respect all Fight for Humanity’s current ethic and organizational policies  

  • Work towards achieving Fight for Humanity’s organization and program-level objectives.  

  • Participate in Fight for Humanity training activities as required.  

  • Undertake any other duties appropriate to the post as may be required. 

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Conditions: 

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  • Based in Qamishli, NES

  • 1400-1700 USD per month salary based on the experience

  • 100% work rate

  • Consultancy contract

  • Occasional travel to Erbil, Iraq and/or Amman, Jordan

  • Possible extension based on needs and resources

  • Direct reporting line to the Head of Operations of Fight for Humanity in Geneva, Switzerland

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Required experiences and skills: 

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  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in project coordination and humanitarian or human rights work.

  • Working experience from international projects and/or with international organizations or INGOs.

  • Good understanding of the Syrian armed conflict and the geopolitical dynamics of the Middle East.

  • Ability to develop good relationships with local actors in NES, including local authorities.

  • A proven commitment to improving the implementation of human rights in NES.

  • Solid knowledge of child protection international standards and practices.

  • Excellent level of English (written and spoken) required, fluency in Arabic and

  • Kurdish required.

  • Computer skills (proficiency in MS Office, notably Excel, Word)

  • Strong moral compass and proven experience from ensuring compliance.

  • Willingness and ability to adapt to a challenging work environment

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How to apply:

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Please send applications (CV, three references from different organizations, and a cover letter explaining how you fulfil the requirements) to info@fightforhumanity.org with the reference “Project Coordinator” no later than 31 October 2024. Only complete applications will be considered.

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Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and that interviews will be conducted exclusively in English.

Candidates will be required to self-declare relating to their track-record on past misconduct ,including sexual exploitation and abuse and safeguarding, especially child safeguarding. Candidates will also be requested to authorize background checks on these topics with former employers. The provision of false, misleading or incomplete information concerning any past misbehavior during the recruitment process will result in the immediate termination of the contract.

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