SYR - Damascus - HR Coordinator (M/F) - National

About us

Desired start date: 1-7-2026
Duration of the mission: 6 Months
Location: Damascus

SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian aid association which, since more than 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their basic needs for food, water and shelter. Particularly committed to the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the leading cause of death in the world, SI's interventions provide expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene promotion, but also in the essential area of food security and livelihoods. Present in 26 countries, the SI teams – 3200 people in total, made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at HQ, and a few volunteers - intervene with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultural norms.

About the mission

Solidarités International operates in Syria since 2013 with a very diversified programs portfolio in Hassake & Raqqa (NES), Aleppo and Idlieb (NWS) governorates. To achieve its humanitarian objectives the mission employs 350 staffs and developed meaningful partnerships with international and local NGOs.

In NES, SI is one of the leading agencies in the WASH sector, responding to emergencies, protracted situations and recovery needs. The strategy is complemented with a significant FSL component, addressing market rehabilitations, business development and agriculture.

In NWS, SI operates in Idleb and Nothern-Aleppo with large WASH programs, with a focus in camps settings for IDP populations, and rehabilitation programs, especially after the earthquake. SI also responds to new emergencies, including regular displacements, natural disasters and epidemics.

SI is also heavily involved in humanitarian coordination, both at strategic and technical level with relevant fora and stakeholders, including key donors.

Since regime's change, SI is redefining it operational model as well as well as its geographical scope and programmatic priorities. The organizational set up is being deeply reviewed with a Damascus-based coordination office, the reshaping of the base level structure. Assessments are being carried out in new areas including rural Damascus, South, Aleppo and Hama and new partnerships are being envisioned. This is to ensure relevance and efficiency, maximize impact through secured access and more generally ensuring the mission remains fit for purpose in a quickly evolving environment. And this on-going transformation will be at the core of the new CD responsibilities.

About the job

General Objective

The HR Coordinator leads the mission’s HR function, ensuring effective workforce planning, recruitment, performance management, staff development, employee relations, and HR compliance. The role supports organizational objectives by providing strategic HR leadership, directly managing the coordination HR team and providing technical support to field HR teams.

Main Challenges

The Syria Mission is one of SI’s largest and most complex operations, spanning NES and NWS. Key challenges include supporting organizational restructuring, coordinating HR teams across multiple locations, managing a large workforce remotely, and adapting HR structures and processes to evolving operational needs.

Priorities for the First 2–3 Months

Familiarize with the mission, HR systems, and teams.
Support organizational changes and restructuring.
Follow up on staff development and performance management initiatives.
Contribute to the 2027–2032 HR strategy.

List of main tasks:

Analysis of the Socio-Economic Context

• Identify administrative partners relevant to HR
• Track the change in the cost of living and the work market
• Study the social, cultural and ethnic organization and the values and customs of the country in which Solidarités International is intervening
• Study demographic elements, socio-professional make-up and HDI of the intervention country

HR Management of Expatriates and Nationals

• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance management, staff development, and employee relations.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies, labor regulations, payroll, benefits, and personnel administration.
• Maintain HR documentation, organizational structures, and safeguarding measures.

Team Management

• Lead, supervise, and develop the HR team.
• Coordinate HR activities and support workforce planning.

Reporting & Communication

• Ensure timely HR reporting and compliance monitoring.
• Maintain relations with relevant authorities and stakeholders.
• Contribute to mission planning, donor reporting, and coordination between headquarters and field teams.

Your profil

DIPLOMAS AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field (Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, Organizational Psychology,...)

• Experience in the humanitarian sector : 5 Years Minimum
• Experience on a similar position : 5 Years Minimum

SKILLS

TECHNICAL SKILLS

1. Proven technical experience in: Recruitment and performance management
2. Human resources information management skills
3. Learning and development management skills

TRANSVERSAL SKILLS

1. Communication skills, Interpersonal skills
2. Problem solving skills, analytical skills
3. Organizational skills, adaptability, leadership skills

LANGUAGES

1. English
2. Arabic

SI Will Offer you

A salaried position: SI Will offer a monthly gross salary of 2590 USD

How to Apply

Do you recognize yourself in this description? If yes, please send us your CV and cover letter!

Please note that CV-only applications will not be considered, and that the vacancy may close before the deadline.

Thank you for your understanding.

To learn more about Sl: www.solidarites.org

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