Project Assistant - Media Program (Syria, Damascus) Terms of Reference
نبذة عن الوظيفة
Search for Common Ground (Search) is an international non-governmental organisation working to transform the way societies deal with conflict. Search works with communities, civil
الوصف والتفاصيل
Search for Common Ground (Search) is an international non-governmental organisation working to transform the way societies deal with conflict. Search works with communities, civil society, media, institutions and other stakeholders to support collaborative approaches to conflict prevention and peacebuilding. In Syria, Search implements programmes focused on peacebuilding, media, information integrity, conflict- sensitive communication and community resilience. The Trusted Networks project works with Syrian media actors, civil society organisations, Digital Community Stewards and technical partners to strengthen coordination, improve understanding of harmful online narratives, and support responsible and locally grounded responses. For more information, visit www.sfcg.org Position Summary Search is seeking a Project Assistant to support the implementation of the Media project activities across Syria. The Project Assistant will provide day-to-day administrative, logistical and programme support to the Project Manager and Senior Project Officer. The role will help ensure that project activities are well organised, required documentation is complete and accessible, participants and stakeholders receive timely information, and routine administrative follow-up is completed in coordination with the relevant Search teams. The position will support activities involving , media and civil society actors, training, workshops, coordination meetings and other project events. The Project Assistant will also support the maintenance of project records, participant and stakeholder databases, activity evidence and internal tracking tools. Project Activity and Logistics Support ● Support the preparation and organisation of project activities, including training, workshops, meetings, and project activities approvals. ● Assist with participant invitations, confirmations, follow ups and logistical information. ● Maintain participant registration and attendance records. ● Support practical arrangements for venues, transportation, catering, equipment, and other activity requirements in coordination with the Senior Project Officer and relevant Operations colleagues. ● Prepare and organise agendas, participant lists, attendance sheets, feedback forms and other standard activity documentation. ● Support registration and participant coordination during in-person and online activities. ● Take concise meeting notes and record agreed action points when requested. ● Organise activity doc
المتطلبات
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Media, Communications, Social Sciences or another relevant field - advanced degree is a plus. ● Minimum 2 years of experience in project support, programme administration, coordination or a related role, preferably within an INGO, civil society organisation or development programme. ● Good organisational skills and attention to detail. ● Ability to maintain accurate records and manage several routine tasks and deadlines simultaneously. ● Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work professionally with different participants and stakeholders. ● Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. ● Experience using spreadsheets, online forms, shared drives or simple project-tracking tools is an advantage. ● Fluency in Arabic and a working level of English sufficient for routine project communication and documentation. ● Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow guidance from senior project staff. ● Commitment to Search’s peacebuilding principles, safeguarding standards, confidentiality and Do No Harm approach. Working Conditions / other details: ● The position is based in Damascus, Syria. ● The role may require attendance at project activities and occasional local travel, depending on operational needs and security conditions. ● The Project Assistant is expected to follow all Search safety and security procedures. ● Consultancy contract (until organization registration is finalized) ● Additional benefits: laptop, phone, travel expenses covered outside of the duty station, training opportunity ● Contract period: Till 31 March 2027 (renewed based on budget availability) SFCG Competencies - Assistant Level: ● Engages effectively with collaborators and team members. ● Builds relationships. May participate in external meetings. ● Relates well to colleagues and to all levels of managers; works cooperatively and effectively across teams. ● Participates in active listening and is receptive to learning. ● With close supervision and direction from the supervisor, researches and compiles materials for team documents, briefing materials, and presentations. ● Appreciates multicultural teamwork ● Has knowledge of and respect for the organization’s values and norms. ● Obtains essential information for a task or project. ● Organizes information or materials for others ● Is resourceful and uses Search’s technology to support effici
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