Job Description

 

🔹 Position Overview:

The Project Assistant will play a key role in supporting the successful implementation and monitoring of GRI’s multi-sectoral programming in Northwest Syria. This includes assisting with activity coordination, community engagement, documentation, reporting, and administrative support. The role requires a detail-oriented, proactive, and highly organized individual capable of working in a dynamic humanitarian environment.

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🔹 Key Responsibilities:

Project Implementation Support

• Assist in coordinating day-to-day project activities under the supervision of the Project Manager

• Facilitate field-level planning, beneficiary selection, and community engagement sessions

• Ensure timely delivery of project inputs and support field logistics when needed

• Maintain close communication with local partners, authorities, and community stakeholders

Reporting & Documentation

• Collect field-level data and beneficiary feedback in coordination with MEAL staff

• Support the preparation of internal reports, donor updates, and success stories

• Organize and archive project documentation including attendance sheets, distribution lists, and photos

• Contribute to monitoring missions and ensure proper use of data collection tools

Administrative & Logistical Tasks

• Coordinate training sessions, awareness campaigns, and community meetings

• Support procurement and supply chain processes (e.g., preparing PRs, checking deliveries)

• Assist with travel planning, accommodation booking, and logistics coordination for field teams

• Ensure compliance with GRI’s procurement and finance procedures

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🔹 Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Development, Management, Social Sciences, or a related field

• Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years working with an NGO or international organization in a project or admin support role

• Languages: Fluency in Arabic; professional working knowledge of English is essential

• Skills:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

  • Familiarity with digital data collection tools is an asset (e.g., Kobo, ODK)

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🔹 Contract Details:

• Type: Full-time (40 hours/week)

• Duration: 6 months, renewable based on performance and funding

• Reports to: Project Manager – Syria Program

• Salary: Commensurate with GRI’s salary scale and candidate experience

• Work Environment: Collaborative, fast-paced, humanitarian-focused

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📧 How to Apply:

Interested candidates should send their CV and a cover letter (in PDF format) to: careers.syria@globalrelief.org, using the subject line: "Project Assistant – Idlib – PRJ025".

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. GRI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.