The Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) is an independent humanitarian organisation of public utility, is permanent and continuous, and has a legal entity and enjoys financial and administrative independence. SARC was founded in 1942 according to the decrees No/540/ 1942 and No/117/ 1966 which regulate the Organisation’s work. It was recognized by the International Committee of the Red Cross in Geneva (ICRC) in 1946, and is committed to upholding the Geneva Conventions and the seven Fundamental Principles of the International Movement of Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies.
“The Syrian Arab Red Crescent is seeking to recruit a “Database Administrator (DBA) Officer”
Interested candidates are requested to send their updated CV in English and must be PDF file only, otherwise will be rejected To: hrrecruitment@sarc-sy.org
- Should write the position you apply for in the Subject.
- Based In Damascus – Abou Remmaneh. Any resume without Subject will be automatically rejected.
- Any resume without Subject will be automatically rejected.
- Vacancy Open Date: 30-Aug-2026 / Vacancy Closing Date: 05-Sep-2026.
Job Title Database Administrator (DBA) Officer Classification (Grade and Level)
Officer Duty Station / Location (HQ, Branch)
SARC HQ Department / Unit / Section Office (Branch)
IT Unit Immediate Supervisor’s Title IT Unit Manager Technical Manager’s Title (if applicable)
IT Unit Manager Number of Direct Reports (if applicable)
N/A Number of Indirect Reports (if applicable)
N/A Organizational context (where the job is located in the Organization)
Damascus – HQ Job purpose
The Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for ensuring the performance, integrity, availability, and security of SARC databases. The DBA provides technical expertise in the design, implementation, configuration, maintenance, and optimization of Database Management Systems (DBMS) supporting SARC applications, including Health, Community Services, Protection, and other business applications, as well as the ERP system. Additional responsibilities include optimization, backup and recovery, troubleshooting, reporting, data import and export, and ensuring the availability and reliability of database services. The DBA also provides technical support, guidance, and training to end users and relevant technical teams on database-related systems and processes. Job duties and responsibilities
· Designs, develops, and documents database architecture and related technical specifications. · Diagnoses and assesses software malfunctions and determines appropriate actions to maintain the availability and continuity of computer, network, and database operations.
· Designs and develops database schemas, tables, stored procedures, functions, views, roles, and access permissions.
· Develops, tests, and executes SQL scripts and other database management commands. Implements and maintains database security, access controls, and encryption mechanisms.
· Develops and maintains database utilities and automated reporting solutions. Analyzes and manages database capacity and performance requirements to ensure optimal system performance.
· Monitors database systems and related platforms to ensure availability, reliability, and optimal performance.
· Oversees and manages database backup, clustering, mirroring, replication, and failover mechanisms, where applicable.
· Performs daily, weekly, and monthly database maintenance and administration activities for Microsoft SQL Server databases supporting SARC information systems, ensuring efficient and reliable system operations.
· Performs database backup and restoration operations and recovers databases in the event of data corruption or system failure.
· Develops, manages, maintains, and regularly tests database and information system backup and disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity and data availability.
· Develops and maintains standards, procedures, and policies for data entry and data management, and ensures compliance with established requirements and organizational policies.
Duties applicable to all staff
1. Actively work towards the achievement of the SARC goals 2. Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles 3. Perform any other related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager Position Requirements
Education and Training Required Preferred · University Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology Engineering or any related field. X · Microsoft SQL Server Database Administration certification is preferred X Experience Required Preferred · Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server 2016 or later, including database implementation, backup and restore, replication, performance monitoring, and user/account management. X · Minimum 2 years of experience administering advanced Microsoft SQL Server features, including High Availability and Disaster Recovery solutions such as Always On Availability Groups and Failover Clustering, as well as, replication, and related security features. X Knowledge and Skills Required Preferred Languages and IT Skills Required Preferred · Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications with an emphasis on database and spreadsheet applications. X · Ability to perform a variety of professional tasks including, but not limited to, technology services representative on various committees or task forces. X · Demonstrated ability to excel both independently and as a team member in a lively, collaborative environment. X
