Working Group Coordinator At Syria Development Centre

About SyriaDev

The Syria Development Centre is an enterprise founded and run by Syrians, for Syria. As
refugees, migrants, and dual nationals in world-leading academic centres and corporations we
founded this centre to take an active role in development, as it happens in Syria. Our dedication
to the country brought us together to provide our services as Syria transitions along the
humanitarian-development-peace nexus. Non-governmental actors, public decision makers, and
business leaders, continuously need to be well informed of the reality of the risks facing their
interventions, through the stages of planning, design, implementation, and assessment. In one
of the most challenging contexts in the world, limited access, quality, and availability of data
impedes development initiatives of all scales. We provide our services to change this reality.

About the role
The Working Group Coordinator will be responsible for effectively managing and facilitating the
activities of the working group. Key responsibilities likely include leading group meetings,
ensuring clear communication among members and monitoring progress towards goals. The
role also involves reporting to higher level management, coordinating with stakeholders,
resolving conflicts within the group, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Skilled
coordination, organisation, communication abilities, and a good understanding of the group’s
objectives are essential for the position.
Job type: part-time
Key responsibilities:
● Coordinate and facilitate regular meetings for working group members with internal and
external stakeholders
● Create agendas, take minutes and track action items from meetings expanding the
groups communication and reach
● Maintain records, documentation and communication channels for the group
● Conduct regular reviews of the working group role, aims and objectives
● Act as the main point of contact for working group members and external stakeholders
● Organise and distribute information, reports and materials related to the group’s work
● Coordinate logistics for in-person or virtual meetings or events inside Syria coordinating
with local and international members
● Monitor progress on the group’s initiatives and consultations
● Provide general administrative and coordination support as needed
● Facilitate the subgroup meetings and initiatives with regular check ups
● Assist the team in further activities under the same project
Position requirements
● Bachelor’s degree in management, communication, healthcare management or related
field
● Master’s degree is a plus

● At least 2-year experience working in the health system in northwest Syria with good
knowledge about its drawbacks
● Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders
and team members
● Arabic as a first language with excellent English skills to communicate with external
stakeholders
● Very good skills in using microsoft office programmes, google tools and video
conferencing platforms
● Location in northwest Syria is highly preferable
● Applications for applicants located in Turkiye are considered
● Ability to visit northwest Syria when needed