Mahad Organization:
A non-profit humanitarian organization not affiliated with any political party, It was established in January 2012, with a vision to work within a unified strategic framework to provide services and medical support to affected people and communities, regardless of nationality, race, religion, or political affiliation.
Our values:
- Trust
- Ambition
- Accountability and accountability
- Neutrality
- Integrity—————————————————————
General information:
- Work Location: Damascus Office
- Hours: Administrative
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Public Health, International Relations, or any other related field – preferred.
- Five years of experience as a Program Officer or Project Officer *
- 2 to 3 years of experience as a Project Senior Manager or Program Manager*———————————————————
Skills:
- Advanced English proficiency *
- Advanced communication skills *
- PMP or PRINCE2 certification, or equivalent *
- Advanced proficiency in using office applications *
- Advanced level of Arabic – proof of training attendance required for non-Arabic speakers *
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Position Summary:
The Head Of Project is responsible for coordinating and managing the daily implementation of Mehad’s health and humanitarian projects.
Reporting to the Program Manager/Director, the officer oversees project planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting to ensure activities are delivered on time, within scope, and according to donor and organizational standards.
The role includes leading coordination with internal departments and external stakeholders, supervising field activities, tracking budgets and timelines, and ensuring quality and accountability.
In addition, the head of project contributes to proposal development and grant management, including collecting field inputs, drafting sections of project documents, ensuring donor compliance, and supporting timely submission of reports. By combining project management and grants support, the head of project plays a central role in advancing Mehad’s mission of providing effective and principled medical relief.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Project Management
Support project planning, implementation, and follow-up in line with work plans, budgets, and donor requirements.
Monitor project progress, identify challenges, and propose solutions.
Ensure timely completion of project activities with quality standards.
- Coordination and Supervision
Liaise with internal departments (finance, HR, logistics, MEAL, supply chain) to ensure smooth operations.
Coordinate with field teams, local authorities, partners, and other stakeholders.
Conduct regular follow-up visits and provide technical/administrative support to field staff.
- Grants and Proposal Development
Contribute to drafting project proposals and concept notes.
Collect field inputs, data, and needs assessments to support proposal writing.
Ensure compliance with donor guidelines and organizational standards in grant management.
- Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
Support the MEAL team in data collection, analysis, and documentation.
Prepare and review regular narrative and financial reports for internal and donor submission.
Document lessons learned, success stories, and best practices.
- Compliance and Accountability
Ensure adherence to humanitarian principles, donor requirements, and Mehad’s policies.
Promote accountability to affected populations and integrate feedback mechanisms.
How to apply
To apply for this position, please fill out your information at the following link:
https://forms.gle/E26p8X7BK9nnjjk17
Applicants who consider themselves to have the qualifications and experience required above can apply for the desired vacancy.
Only applicants nominated for interviews who meet the approved job requirements will be contacted.