PROJECT COORDINATOR
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.
Vacancy opening date: 15/10/2024
Vacancy closing date: 26/10/2024
Interested candidates are requested to send their updated CV in English and must be PDF file only, otherwise will be rejected
To career@sarc-sy.org E-mail,
Subject “Project Coordinator – Community Services & Protection”. Based In Damascus – Abou Remmaneh.
Any resume without Subject will be automatically rejected.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Incomplete file or application in a language other than English will be rejected
Purpose: the community services programme started in SARC since 2006 supporting SARC in their humanitarian activities, where the operation has been growing enormously since the outbreak of the Syrian crisis.
With multiple donors and increased funding there is a demand for improved and more detailed reporting, assessment and follow-up to ensure accountability and transparency to secure continues donor support in the future.
Tasks: The tasks should include but not necessarily be limited to:
Support to the Community services & protection Unit
- Prepare and manage contracts for staff and volunteers at HQ and in the Community Centres and Mobile Teams etc. including leave, holiday and warnings according to SARC procedures
- Provide logistical and administrative support in planning and conduction of trainings, meetings, regional visits, field trips etc., including correspondence by email or fax to branches, hotel bookings, travel arrangements, material procurement etc.
- Participate in trainings when required
- Manage database of registered beneficiaries. Collect data from community centres, and compile of statistics for reports, etc.
- Verify that data from the field is aligned with Concord reports. Validate correct data.
- Support the community services Project Coordinator and community services Finance Administrator in translation, preparation of memos, and communication to the Community centres, volunteers etc. as required
- Undertake regular field trips to the social centres to monitor and support Community Centre Coordinators in administrative procedures.
- Ensure office supplies are replenished and/or purchase as required. Maintain office equipment in Community Centre/Mobile Teams and ensure regular service checks and repairs
- Maintain filing system for the Community Services Unit
- Maintain fixed asset lists for Community centres/Mobile Teams
- Support the procurement process for CS when required
- Report promptly on any administrative irregularities encountered to the Community services manager
- Any other task relevant to the projects as assigned by the Community services manager
Terms of employment:
- Employment is full time according to SARC guidelines
- Salary scale, gratuities, leave, etc., are according to the SARC guidelines for the level.
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of the Red Cross and Red Crescent
- Bachelor or master degree in Administration or related field
- 1-2 years working experience in the field of administration
- Proven fluency and ability to translate verbally and written English-Arabic and Arabic-English
- Experience with working with Excel and Access
- Good communication and coordination skills
- Committed to working as part of a team
- Self-supporting in computers (Windows, Excel, Word)
PS: Syrian Arab Red Crescent Does Not Provide Any Transportations For Employees.
