The Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) is an independent humanitarian organization 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 Organization’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: Technical Coordinator
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
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- 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: 27-Apr-2026 / Vacancy Closing Date: 04-May-2026.
Position title: Technical Coordinator – SARC Community Services and Protection.
Reports to: SARC Community Services and Protection – Manager
Location: SARC HQ with frequent field visits.
Purpose: To coordinate, provide technical support for Community services and protection team and ensure quality of Community services.
Responsibilities:
1. Planning
· Document with clearly defined objectives a Plan of Action (PoA), training and implementation plan, reporting and monitoring and evaluation system
· Review and provide technical support in the development of project/program plans with community services and Protection.
· Provide technical support in the development of a SARC Community Services and Protection Programme plans with SARC management aligned with SARC strategic priorities (national level).
· Provide technical support in integration/mainstreaming PSS and Protection in SARC core sectors/departments (Health, CASH, Livelihood and others).
2. Capacity Building
· Review available resources.
· Assist in developing session plans and/or specific teaching tools according to the training needs assessment (as required).
· Participate in development of a yearly training plan.
· Ensure implementation of training plan.
· Work with Community Services and Protection team – MEAL team to develop tools.
· Follow-up on learning in the field.
3. Monitoring and Evaluation
· Monitor progress of Community Services and protection activities including regular field visits.
· In collaboration with SARC Community Services and Protection reporting team and MEAL teams, develop monitoring and evaluation plans and processes as well as data collection tools and key performance indicators.
· Work with SARC Community Services and Protection team – MEAL team to develop and update program/project monitoring plans in line with SARC overall M&E strategy.
4. Technical support
· Provide technical support, supervision and follow-up to Community Services and Protection teams.
· Review reports and provide feedback to Community Services and protection technical team and management.
· Support Branch in the region, to map services and develop referral SOPs with case mangers. Ratify these with SARC management.
· Support Self-care and Peer-support activities.
5. Standardization
· Promote standardization and implementation of best practices ensuring standards follow IFRC, RCRC, IASC and SPHERE guidelines
· Mainstream Protection, Gender and Inclusion (PGI) standards within SARC.
6. General Responsibilities
· Provide timely updates on all components of the Community Services and Protection Programme to HQ.
· Maintain strong working relationships with SARC partners e.g., PNS, UN agencies and I/NGOs in the region.
· Any other tasks assigned from SARC – HQ management, as required.
Qualifications:
· MA or MSc in Psychology, or related discipline.
· Fluent in Arabic and English (spoken and written).
· 3 years working experience in the field of psychology and psychosocial support.
· Understanding of psychological impact of conflicts/disasters on beneficiaries, staff and volunteers.
· Knowledge of protection principles, interventions with persons at risk, including GBV survivors.
· Experience in managing and supporting staff and volunteers.
· Good communication and coordination skills.
· Committed to working as part of a team.
· Experience working with Red Cross/Red Crescent or other humanitarian organisation as staff or volunteer is an asset.
· Project management experience is an asset.
· Self-supporting in computer skills (Windows, Word, PPT, Excel).
