Assignment period: 01.06.2026 – 31.01.2027
Location: Damascus
Type of contract: National contract based on Syrian labour law
Type of employment: Fulltime
GIZ has been operating in Syria since 1976. It has thus established valuable contacts in civil society and garnered experience that is now crucial for supporting the country. From 2013 onwards, it worked without government involvement with the assistance of local non-governmental organizations. Despite the difficult conditions, GIZ has consistently contributed to improving people’s living conditions.
In view of the developments since December 2024, which have led Syria into a decisive phase of transformation, GIZ plans to reopen its Country Office in Damascus in 2026. It is currently implementing ten projects on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the Federal Foreign Office (FFO), with co-financing from the European Union and other donors. From 2026, the portfolio is planned to be expanded by several new projects.
To support the transition, the “Strengthening the Capacities of the Syrian Civil Society” (BRIDGE) Project plays a vital role. BRIDGE aims to strengthen the role of Syrian civil society in the ongoing transition. The project supports a broad range of activities, from providing capacity building efforts, to empowering civil society to contribute meaningfully to the country’s future. A key focus of BRIDGE is on strengthening social cohesion, with particular emphasis on the inclusion of women and youth in the rebuilding process. By working closely with local communities and civil society representatives, BRIDGE seeks to facilitate cooperation between civil actors and public authorities, fostering a more inclusive and united approach to Syria’s recovery.
Your tasks
- Supporting in designing capacity building strategies and activities tailored to the unique needs and challenges of media organisations in Syria
- Supporting in overseeing organisational capacity development in media literacy and countering disinformation to local independent media and others, including developing and delivering training as needed
- Contributing to monitoring, evaluation, and learning, project communications and project reporting
- Developing documentations, manuals, reports and guidelines related to the implementation of activities within the media component
- Providing overall assistance in implementation of project activities, organisation of project events and preparation of project deliverables
- Assisting in the preparation of results and impact data for communication purposes and reporting
- Identifying and writing – in cooperation with the supported independent local media organisations – short success stories about local community engagement
- Where appropriate and reasonable, performing additional tasks upon request of the management
Your profile (required qualifications, competencies and experience)
- University degree (Bachelor or Master) in journalism, media-related field or other suitable areas
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a similar position with an international or national organisation or institution
- Highly organised and detail-oriented, with strong ability to multi-task and deliver quality work on time under pressure
- Ability to keep track of and reconcile multiple data sources with minimum error
- Highly collaborative, team player and experienced in working in multi-cultural organisations and in a fast-paced environment
- Reliable with confidential information and materials
- Ability to work in an international multicultural team with loyalty, reliability and tolerance
- High motivation and ability to work independently and meet deadlines without compromising the quality of outputs
- Professional fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic, knowledge of German is an asset
How to apply
The following minimum requirements for applications need to be fulfilled:
- Only application documents in English will be accepted. Documents in Arabic cannot be considered during the selection process.
- Mandatory documents are CV and application letter in English stating your qualifications and previous professional experiences.
The deadline for application is 30.04.2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
GIZ is committed to diversity and gender balance. It is encouraging persons with disabilities to apply for the position.
Please submit your application to hr.syria@giz.de indicating in the subject line the respective title of the position.