The Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression (SCM) is a non-governmental, non-profit independent organisation, registered in France in 2004, governed by a non-remunerated board. It has held a special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC) since 2011.
SCM’s vision is for a world based on freedom, justice, and equality that respects personal dignity, human rights, and fundamental freedoms.
Type of Announcement: External
Announcement Date: 31 July 2026
Employer: Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression (SCM)
Vacancy code: 01/PAC2026
Application deadline: 10 August 2026
Program/ Project / Department : Reports directly to the Executive Director.
Job title : Advocacy Officer
Number of positions available: 1 (One)
Workstation: Damascus – Syria (with the ability to travel)
Expected starting date: 01 September 2026
Type and duration of contract:
Temporary contract One-year renewable contract With a renewable three-month probationary period
Job Purpose:
Contribute to developing and implementing the Center’s national and international advocacy efforts by monitoring UN mechanisms, preparing policy and position papers, coordinating participation in advocacy activities, and fostering relationships with human rights organizations and international partners, thereby enhancing the Center’s impact on human rights and freedom of expression issues.
Roles and responsibilities
First: Advocacy
- Contributing to the development and implementation of the Center’s advocacy plans.
- Drafting policy papers, position papers, and briefing notes.
- Preparing messages and memoranda regarding advocacy issues.
- Monitoring the implementation of advocacy activities and plans in coordination with various programs.
Tracking political and legal developments relevant to the Center’s areas of work and identifying advocacy opportunities
Second: United Nations and International Mechanisms:
- Managing the organization’s account on the UN platform.
- Preparing and submitting periodic consultative status reports.
- Preparing for and coordinating participation in Human Rights Council sessions.
- Coordinating with various teams to prepare contributions, reports, and statements for UN mechanisms.
- Managing registration and participation in relevant sessions, meetings, and events.
Maintaining a periodic calendar of international deadlines and obligations relevant to the Center’s work.
Third: Relations and Institutional Support
- Supporting preparations for management meetings with international entities, human rights bodies, and diplomatic missions.
- Preparing briefing dossiers and meeting minutes.
- Helping maintain a database of international relations and strategic partners.
- Representing the Center at technical meetings, events, and in the media when assigned.
Fourth: Internal Coordination:
- Coordinating with the Center’s team and various programs.
Required skills and qualifications:
Qualifications
- University degree in Law, Political Science, International Relations, Human Rights, or a related field.
Experience
- 4–6 years of experience with human rights organizations or civil society.
- Experience with UN mechanisms.
- Experience in drafting policy papers, memoranda, or human rights reports.
- Experience in coordinating with international partners.
Skills
- Advanced knowledge of the UN system and human rights mechanisms.
- Excellent research, analytical, and document-drafting capabilities.
- Strong skills in preparing policy papers and briefings.
- Proficiency in written and spoken Arabic and English.
- Organizational, follow-up, and priority management skills.
- Ability to represent the organization in the media, with partners, and in technical meetings.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Adherence to deadlines for all relevant UN-related deliverables.
- Quality of policy papers and briefings produced.
- Number of submissions made by the Center to UN mechanisms.
- Quality of follow-up on meeting outcomes and advocacy plans.
- Management satisfaction with the quality of support provided on advocacy files.
The Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression (SCM) is an independent, non-governmental, non-profit organization, registered in France in 2004, and run by a volunteer board of directors. It has held special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC) since 2011.
The vision of the Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression is a democratic world based on freedom, justice, and equality, and that respects personal dignity, human rights, and fundamental freedoms.
Advertisement type : Outdoor
Announcement date : July 31, 2026
Employer : Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression (SCM)
Job code : 01/PAC2026
Application deadline: August 10, 2026
Department/Program/Project (Administrative Affiliation): Reports directly to the Executive Director
Job Title: Advocacy Officer
Work location : Damascus, Syria (with the ability to travel)
Number of vacancies advertised: 1 (one)
Expected start date: September 1, 2026
Contract type and contract period: Temporary contract for one year, renewable, with a 3-month probationary period, renewable.
Job Objective: To contribute to the development and implementation of the Center’s national and international advocacy efforts, through monitoring UN mechanisms, preparing policy and position papers, coordinating participation in advocacy processes, and supporting relations with human rights organizations and international partners, thereby enhancing the Center’s impact on human rights and freedom of expression issues.
Roles and responsibilities:
First: Advocacy
- Contributing to the preparation and implementation of the center’s advocacy plans.
- Preparing policy papers, position papers, and briefing notes.
- Preparing letters and memos related to advocacy issues.
- Monitoring the implementation of advocacy activities and plans in coordination with the various programs.
- Monitoring political and legal developments relevant to the center’s areas of work, and proposing advocacy opportunities.
Second: The United Nations and international mechanisms, including:
- Managing the organization’s account on the United Nations platform
- Preparing and submitting periodic consultancy reports.
- Preparing for participation and coordinating participation in the sessions of the Human Rights Council.
- Coordination with different teams to prepare contributions, reports and statements submitted to United Nations mechanisms
- Follow up on registration and participation in relevant sessions, meetings and events.
- Preparing a periodic calendar of international entitlements related to the work of the center.
Third: Institutional Relations and Support
- Supporting preparations for management meetings with international bodies, human rights organizations, and diplomatic missions.
- Preparing briefing files and meeting minutes.
- Contributing to the maintenance of a database of international relations and strategic partners.
- Representing the center at meetings, artistic events, and media outlets when assigned.
Fourth: Internal coordination:
- Coordination with the center’s team and various programs.
Required qualifications and skills
Qualifications
- A university degree in law, political science, international relations, human rights, or any related field.
Experience
- 4–6 years in human rights or civil society organizations.
- Experience in United Nations mechanisms.
- Experience in preparing policy papers, memoranda, or human rights reports.
- Experience in coordinating with international partners.
Skills
- Advanced knowledge of the United Nations system and human rights mechanisms.
- Excellent ability to research, analyze, and draft documents.
- High skills in preparing policy papers and briefings.
- Proficiency in Arabic and English, both written and spoken.
- Skills in organizing, monitoring, and managing priorities.
- The ability to represent the organization in the media, with partners, and in technical meetings.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Adherence to deadlines for all relevant UN entitlements.
- The quality of the policy papers and briefings prepared.
- The number of contributions made by the center to United Nations mechanisms.
- Quality of follow-up on meeting outcomes and advocacy plans.
- Management satisfaction with the quality of support provided in advocacy cases.
How to apply
- To apply, please fill out the following link:
- When applying through the application above, please upload a CV in PDF format with the full name of the applicant in the title.
- Any application received after the deadline will be rejected.
- CVs will be reviewed after the deadline of submission, and only shortlisted will be called for interviews. We apologize for not sending replies to all.
How to submit applications
- To apply for this vacancy, please fill out the form via the following link:
- When filling out the form, please upload a resume in PDF format and name the file with the applicant’s full name.
- Any application submitted after the deadline will be ignored.
- The review of resumes will begin after the application period ends, and only candidates who advance to the second stage of the recruitment process will be invited for interviews. We regret that we will not be able to respond to the remaining applicants.