What We are looking for:

The Advocacy and Communication Manager is responsible for ensuring that NRC’s advocacy strategy is relevant to the needs of communities in Syria and is informed by evidence from NRC’s programmes. The post-holder, in line with the overall country strategy, supports Programme Specialists to develop and deliver on sector advocacy strategies and Area Managers and their teams to implement advocacy plans at field level as appropriate.

The Advocacy and Communication Manager also supports the development of communications-related visibility for programme activities.

What you will do:

• Monitor influential research produced by key donors and think tank institutions and as well as activities of relevant influential actors, organisations and institutions on governance, humanitarian assistance, protection; and ensure they are considered in advocacy work
• Ensure oversight of sign off for all influencing and media and communication products in Syria as per NRC guidelines
• Supervise and steer media and communications activities conducted by the media and communications staff, ensuring that these are aligned with the team’s priorities, and comply with NRC’s media guidelines for content gathering.
• Build relationships with advocacy, media/communications colleagues in other organizations (eg. NGOs, UN agencies, civil society) to coordinate and collaborate on projects.
• Provide advocacy, policy and communication input into programme proposals to ensure that they are in line with NRC positions, priorities and guidelines.
• Ensure streamlining of NRC communication and media content across all programs in Syria.
• Improve the internal communication in country through the development of newsletters, social media, posters, internal campaigns, information sharing…. etc
• As a member of the CMG – actively participate and contributes to the strategic direction of the country programme, provide analysis/reports to Senior Management Team and advise on programme & policy-based advocacy.

What you willl bring: 

These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.

• Bachelor degree in Political Sciences, Journalism, Law, or any other relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in advocacy in the humanitarian context.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
• Professional knowledge of humanitarian and protection principles.
• Communications management, including internal communications and communicating with communities.
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Knowledge of the context in the Middle East.
• Experience with humanitarian protection programmes and humanitarian policy and advocacy.
• Strong writing skills and analytical skills, preferably with a history of writing communications. materials, and ability to produce quality advocacy work within tight deadlines.
• Excellent teamwork skills and experience working closely with programme teams, technical experts, partners and management to provide sound communications advice.
• Strong organizational and personal management skills, with ability to prioritise work issues to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work creatively, effectively and in an innovative manner and to identify and develop new ways to use the advocacy and media to NRC’s advantage.
• Excellent networking and negotiation skills to develop good working relationships.

What We Offer

• Damascus, Syria duty station
• Fixed-term contract (renewable contract based on availability of funds and performance)
• Grade 9 in NRC’s Salary Scale. NRC offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

Key Information – Please Take Note When Applying

• We highly encourage you to learn more about the role: please review the full job description here.
• Learn more about NRC’s operation in Syria here.
• Apply by completing all the system-required fields of your employment history, experience, responsibilities, and education in your application.
• Ensure to attach your latest CV, academic and professional certifications.
• Submit your application and CV in English.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as per your passport.
• Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position. Unfortunately, we do not have the resources to give detailed feedback to applicants who have not been shortlisted.
• For any queries, please email us at [email protected] with “Advocacy and Communication Manager – Syria” as the subject line.