July 24, 2025

Project Manager (Syria-based)- Consultancy


The Syria Campaign is a small, fast moving and powerful human rights organisation that is building new ways for digital and creative communications to have impact. We work to support Syria’s heroes in the struggle for freedom and democracy, partnering with civil society partners inside and outside the country. We’ve moved beyond the limitations of an “online movement builder” or traditional NGO, fusing the best elements of think tanks, creative agencies and digital mobilization to create meaningful change for Syria.

We’ve raised the profile of Syrian groups like the White Helmets rescue workers, helping secure them millions of dollars to continue their life-saving work and making them famous around the world. We’ve supported the Families for Freedom,  a women-led movement of the families of the disappeared in Syria, to take the ‘Freedom Bus’ across Europe and ensure their demands are heard by policymakers. We work with dozens of partners across Syria who trust us deeply. Syria is full of visionary human rights defenders and we’re privileged enough to work with them. You can read more here.

The fall of the Assad regime was due in part to  the Syrian women and men who bravely called for change for nearly 14 years, despite facing immense challenges. Citizens have endured unimaginable human rights abuses — torture, detention, siege and chemical weapons attacks —yet a strong civil society is at the forefront of the fight for justice and accountability.

Now is a rare and critical moment for Syrians to shape a democratic and inclusive future. We have seen what is possible when civil society pushes forward. There is the potential for Syrians to set the precedent for an inclusive political process, learning from other contexts and finding new ways to unite a traumatised population behind a joint vision. It will not be easy but it will require The Syria Campaign to play a vital role in elevating the voices and demands of survivors, protecting civic space from disinformation, leading creative campaigns that strengthen the global justice movement and monitoring and exposing  human rights abuses by de facto authorities. The Syria Project Manager will play a key role as The Syria Campaign engages in Syria in this new area.

We are looking for a Project Manager who will help us and our partners run impactful projects in Syria. This individual will be instrumental in building networks on the ground, implementing meaningful campaigns and ensuring our efforts align with and respond to the evolving realities for communities across Syria. We want someone who is passionate about playing their part in our overall mission. You’ll be joining our 11-person Syrian and international team, engaging with trusted partners, working for an organisation with a track record of high-impact campaigns. 

What you’ll be responsible for

    • Lead the implementation of Syria-based projects, including:
      • Overall project management, developing and maintaining project plans, and coordinating timelines and resource allocation.
      • Ensuring timely delivery of activities and supporting partners to adapt plans to respond to external factors. 
      • Leading reporting, monitoring, and evaluation of projects’ activities to ensure effectiveness and impact.
      • Managing relationships with programme partners, ensuring strong collaboration and alignment on objectives. Mentor partners with project design and implementation as needed.
      • Ensure compliance with donor grant terms and conditions for both The Syria Campaign and programme partners.
    • Support the cultivation and management of relationships with potential and existing partners, including donors, collaborators, and policymakers advocating for human rights and democracy in Syria.
    • Organise and coordinate events and activities in Syria, including advocacy opportunities aimed at influencing decision-makers and supporting the goals of programme partners.
    • Support the amplification of inspiring Syrian stories by working with the communications team to identify media opportunities, gather testimonies, and engage with journalists and media outlets.
  • Manage operational needs of The Syria Campaign’s work in Syria.
  • Support the monitoring and analysis of the political, social, and economic context in Syria to strengthen the organization’s impact and adaptability.  Spot opportunities and challenges for the organisation based on local trends and developments.
  • Support the implementation of partner-led campaigns to elevate Syrian voices internationally—advocating for justice, accountability, inclusive political processes, civic space protection, and youth-led global advocacy.
  • Foster a collaborative, creative, and supportive team culture.

Qualifications

The core competencies which any successful candidate will display are:

  • Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. Experience designing and implementing projects or campaigns at a community or national level. 
  • Strong background in monitoring, evaluation, and reporting, particularly for donor-funded projects. Strong understanding of donor compliance requirements, especially from institutional donors.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience working in human rights, international development, advocacy, or related fields.
  • Experience working on Syria-related issues, or in-depth knowledge of Syria.
  • Demonstrated success in partnership-building with NGOs, civil society actors, donors, and policymakers.
  • Fluency in Arabic and English (spoken and written) 
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-management skills, with the ability to navigate complex partnerships and collaborations.
  • Adaptability and resilience, particularly in rapidly shifting political and operational contexts.
  • Commitment to a free and democratic future for Syria and human rights
  • Ability to work on a remote and global team [desirable]

The deal 

The Syria Campaign is committed to making sure everyone on the team is happy, productive and motivated. Here’s how we do that: 

  • Salary is competitive and in line with Syrian Non-Governmental Organisations 
  • This is a one-year position, with the possibility of renewal. The selected candidate is expected to start in September. 
  • The position is remote; however, you must be based in Syria or spend a minimum of 70% of your time there. You will have access to a co-working office space. 
  • We have team members in Berlin, Rabat, and London. We have full staff retreats every year to keep us connected. 
  • We give 25 days of leave a year, public holidays and discretionary break over the end of year holidays

We are an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. We do not and will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, nationality or citizenship, gender expression or identity, religion, economic background, disability, or sexual orientation.

To apply for this role, please send a CV to [email protected] with a cover letter describing why you’re the ideal candidate. Please put ‘Syria-based Project Manager’ in the email subject line. 

We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and encourage all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. The final deadline for submissions is August 17, 2025. 

Due to the high number of applications we receive, only pre-selected applicants will be contacted.