About us:
The Omran Center is a public policy think tank and development center, established in 2013 and currently headquartered in Damascus. It forms the knowledge-policy program of the Syrian Forum, an independent, non-governmental organization working on Syrian affairs. The Center’s work extends beyond producing knowledge and policy papers; it directly contributes to designing practical and applicable policy solutions that support decision-makers in addressing complex security, development, political, and social challenges. The Center fulfills its role by producing in-depth and cumulative analyses, fostering societal dialogue, and engaging technically with state institutions and stakeholders, thereby contributing to stability, state-building, institutional effectiveness, and community empowerment. The Center operates through a broad network of researchers and experts both within and outside Syria, engaging professionally and technically with state institutions and decision-makers, which strengthens its role in developing public policies and supporting the national transformation process.
First: Job objective
Leading, designing, and implementing strategic research and studies, and producing high-quality applied knowledge based on scientific methodologies, in order to support decision-makers and contribute to the development of public policies in accordance with the center’s research agenda, while contributing to the development of evidence-based initiatives and programs.
Second: Job Information
- Location: Damascus Governorate.
- Start date: Live.
- Probation period: 3 months.
- Commitment: Full-time employment.
Third: Tasks and Duties
- Leading, designing, and implementing research projects and developing their methodologies.
- Conducting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data and developing analytical frameworks.
- Preparing in-depth studies, policy papers, and strategic reports.
- Supervising and guiding the research team and ensuring the quality of the outputs.
- Managing and monitoring the implementation of research projects and internal and external coordination.
- Supporting the direction of the research agenda and enhancing influence on public policy.
- Preparing progress reports and contributing to research and media activities.
- Preparing and reviewing research content and formulating recommendations directed to decision-makers.
- Building and managing relationships with experts and stakeholders, and representing the center inside and outside Syria.
Fourth: Academic qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required, with preference given to Master’s and PhD degrees in one of the following related disciplines: ( Political Science / International Relations / Economics / International Trade / Humanities and Social Sciences) .
Fifth: Research and knowledge competencies
- Knowledge of the Syrian issue, its political, economic and social contexts, and its internal, regional and international transformations.
- High ability to design studies, formulate research questions, and build hypotheses, while developing analytical frameworks and conceptual models for interpreting complex phenomena.
- Advanced skills in analyzing public policies and providing evidence-based recommendations, conducting literature reviews and linking them to the applied context.
- Advanced knowledge of theories and approaches in the disciplines of politics, economics, international relations and governance, and familiarity with quantitative and qualitative scientific research methodologies and methods of combining them.
- Advanced academic and writing skills, with the ability to simplify concepts and transform them into usable outputs for decision-makers.
- Proven track record in research publications and fluency in both Arabic and English.
How to apply
The Syrian Forum does not impose any restrictions on the eligibility of men or women to participate, on an equal basis, in its main and subsidiary activities and institutions.
Those wishing to apply should click here and submit their applications via the link no later than April 30, 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications that are not accepted will not be confirmed or returned. Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
“We strongly encourage female candidates to apply for this position.”