Within the framework of the Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression’s work to support transitional justice processes in Syria and to enhance their inclusivity and representation, the Center is implementing a project aimed at empowering youth (aged 18 to 29) and strengthening their capacity to actively engage in transitional justice processes and contribute to the work of relevant national bodies.
This project includes conducting specialized trainings on transitional justice and youth engagement, organizing dialogue tables that bring together youth and key stakeholders, and supporting the development of youth-led policy papers, thereby contributing to enriching public debates and shaping directions related to transitional justice.
Accordingly, the Center announces its intention to contract a service provider (Trainer in Transitional Justice) to conduct two in-person trainings in Damascus, each lasting four days. These trainings will target youth from legal backgrounds and those interested in legal matters, as well as youth affected by the conflict (aged 18 to 29), in accordance with the following:
1. Preparation of Work Plan and Training Materials
- Design an interactive training methodology and develop specialized training materials covering transitional justice in the Syrian context, including processes, comparative experiences, youth engagement, advocacy, and policy influence, with a focus on youth participation in transitional justice processes and bodies.
- Provide a detailed timeline outlining the training phases and implementation steps.
2. Training Implementation
- Conduct two interactive trainings (4 days each) in Damascus for approximately 20 participants per training.
- Use participatory training methods and provide practical examples and case studies, including relevant comparative experiences, to enhance practical understanding and develop participants’ skills.
3. Final Report Submission
- Prepare a comprehensive training report, including performance evaluation, analysis of results, and recommendations for future interventions.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in training on transitional justice and related topics.
- Proven experience in designing and delivering training sessions and preparing interactive training materials.
- Strong familiarity with the Syrian context, including patterns of violations, conflict actors, and dynamics relevant to transitional justice.
- Experience in training youth or other stakeholders in transitional contexts is an added advantage.
- Proficiency in Arabic (written and spoken) is essential, as the training will be delivered in Arabic.
- Residence in Syria or readiness and ability to travel to Syria during the training period.
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Financial proposal including validity (duration, date, and signature).
- Proof of experience from similar projects (certificates, reports, work samples).
- At least two professional references.
Work Location and Dates
- Location: Damascus
- Training Dates: Second half of May 2026 (tentative, subject to change), to conduct two trainings of 4 days each.
Evaluation Criteria
- Trainer’s experience and capacity to prepare and deliver the required training – 70%
- Financial proposal – 30%
Submission Instructions
Interested service providers must submit their proposals by email only (with attachments) to the email address indicated in the table below, with the subject line: “Trainer in Transitional Justice”. Proposals sent to any other email address or without attachments will be rejected.
We also encourage interested applicants to submit any questions for clarification prior to proposal submission.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified within one week of the submission deadline. Selected candidates may be requested to participate in an interview as part of the evaluation process.
As part of its work to support and promote inclusive and representative transitional justice processes in Syria, the Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression is implementing a project aimed at empowering young men and women (aged 18 to 29) and enhancing their ability to actively participate in transitional justice processes and contribute to the work of relevant national bodies. This project includes specialized training on transitional justice and youth participation, organizing dialogue sessions that bring together young people and stakeholders, and supporting the development of youth-led policy papers that enrich public discourse and shape perspectives on transitional justice.
Accordingly, the center announces its desire to contract with a service provider (transitional justice trainer) to conduct two in-person training sessions in Damascus, each lasting four days, targeting young lawyers and those interested in legal affairs, in addition to young people affected by the conflict (aged 18 to 29), according to the following:
1. Preparing a work plan and training materials.
- Designing an interactive training methodology and developing specialized training materials covering transitional justice in the Syrian context, including comparative processes and experiences, enhancing the role of youth, advocacy and influence on policies, with a focus on youth involvement in transitional justice processes and bodies.
- Provide a detailed timetable outlining the training phases and implementation steps.
2. Implementing the training
- Two interactive training sessions (4 days each) were conducted in Damascus for approximately 20 participants in each session.
- Using participatory training methods and providing practical examples and case studies, including drawing on relevant comparative experiences, to enhance applied understanding and develop participants’ skills.
3. Submitting a final report
- Prepare a detailed training report, including performance evaluation, results analysis, and future recommendations.
Required qualifications
- At least 5 years of experience in training in the field of transitional justice and related topics.
- Proven experience in designing and delivering training sessions and preparing interactive training materials.
- Strong knowledge of the Syrian context, including patterns of violations, parties to the conflict, and dynamics related to transitional justice.
- Experience in training young people or other stakeholders in transitional contexts is an added advantage.
- Proficiency in Arabic (both writing and speaking) is a prerequisite, given that the training will be delivered in Arabic.
- Residence in Syria or willingness and ability to travel to it during the training period.
Required documents:
- the biography.
- A financial offer that includes the validity of the offer (duration, date and signature).
- Proof of experience from similar projects (certificates, reports, work examples).
- At least two professional references.
Work location: Damascus
Work date: Second half of May 2026 (initial date subject to change), to carry out two 4-day training sessions.
Evaluation criteria:
- The trainer’s experience and ability to prepare and deliver the required training (70%)
- Financial offer: (30%)
Interested service providers should submit their proposals via email only (with attachments) to the email address in the table below, with the email subject line “Transitional Justice Trainer”. Proposals sent to any other email address or without attachments will be rejected.**** We also encourage interested parties to send us their questions regarding any clarifications before submitting their proposal.
Only shortlisted applicants will be notified within one week of the application deadline, and selected candidates may be required to attend an interview as part of the evaluation process.
How to apply
25.04.2026
Bids Submission Deadline
Email for Submission of Bids
raghda.sheikh@scm.ngo
Email for Inquiries / Questions
One month
Contract Duration
18.05.2026
Expected Start Date of Implementation
Supported with German Federal Foreign Office funds by ifa (Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen), zivik Funding Programme
The deadline for submitting bids
25.04.2026
Email address for submitting tenders/offers
jobs@scm.ngo
Email for questions
raghda.sheikh@scm.ngo
Contract duration
1 city
Expected start date for implementation (preliminary date)
18.05.2026
With support and funding from the German Federal Foreign Office, through ifa (Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen), within the zivik funding program.