NGO Forum Partnerships & Localization Adviser Syria
Overview
Provide strategic leadership on localisation and partnership strengthening within the Syria NGO Forum, supporting collective efforts to advance locally led humanitarian action and improve access to quality funding and decision-making opportunities for Syrian civil society organisations.
Key Responsibilities
- Localisation Leadership
- Partnership Strengthening
- Advocacy and Representation
- Research and Knowledge Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
Required Experience
Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian action, NGO coordination, localisation, partnerships, policy, advocacy, or organisational development. Demonstrated experience working with national and international NGOs. Experience facilitating multi-stakeholder coordination processes and working groups. Proven experience producing analytical papers, reports, policy briefs, and advocacy products. Experience engaging with donors, UN agencies, and humanitarian coordination mechanisms. Strong understanding of localisation debates, partnership practices, and humanitarian reform processes. Experience managing strategic relationships and influencing diverse stakeholders. Experience analysing donor policies, humanitarian financing trends, localisation financing flows, and barriers to direct funding for local actors. Demonstrated understanding of equitable financing and resource allocation discussions within the localisation agenda. Excellent facilitation, networking, and consensus-building skills. Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to represent organisations confidently at senior levels. Ability to manage multiple priorities independently. Experience conducting research, surveys, and evidence-generation initiatives. Experience working in Syria or on Syria-related humanitarian responses.
Qualifications
Master's degree in humanitarian affairs, international development, public policy, political science, social sciences, or a related field. A first-level university degree combined with significant relevant experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree.