Project Officer - Media program – Syria, Damascus at Search for Common Ground

Damascus, Damascus Governorate, Syria

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

NoVisa

Non-Profit, Media, PeacebuildingIndustries

Requirements

Ability to deputize the Project Manager in project-related events and meetings
Skills in supporting design, planning, and implementation of project activities with good quality and credible outcomes
Experience leading planning and implementation of project activities in a participatory approach with teams, partners, and stakeholders
Proficiency in ongoing communication, collaboration, and coordination with in-country focal points, national, and global teams
Capability in partnership management and maintaining proactive, positive, professional relationships with stakeholders, partners, civil society, media professionals, and external actors
Ability to coordinate with operations team for safe, accessible logistical arrangements
Knowledge of financial arrangements, documentation, and administrative compliance
Understanding of Search’s policies, procedures, contract, and donor guidelines for compliance and reporting
Alertness to safeguarding risks and ability to promote strong safeguarding practices
Ability to adapt activity design to digital and virtual methods

Responsibilities

Deputize the Project Manager as necessary in project-related events and meetings
Support the program team in designing, planning, and implementing project activities timely with good quality
Lead planning and implementation of project activities in a participatory approach with project team, partners, and stakeholders
Lead ongoing communication, collaboration, and coordination with in-country focal points and Search teams nationally and globally
Support overall partnership management and develop/maintain relationships with stakeholders, partners, civil society, media professionals, and external actors
Coordinate with operations team for safe, accessible, adequate logistical arrangements for partners and stakeholders
Ensure financial arrangements and documentation for activities and assist with financial/administrative compliance
Support Project Manager in project compliance with Search’s policies and procedures
Support Project Manager in management, reporting on activities, timely grant reporting, and donor compliance with local partners
Support Project Manager in ensuring quality, effectiveness, and impact of project activities
Support analysis of conflict, stabilization, peacebuilding, and social cohesion dynamics to inform activity design
Support designing new activities aligned with project purpose and Search’s strategy
Support ensuring project activities are inclusive, conflict-sensitive, and gender-sensitive
Remain alert to safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge/skills to promote safeguarding practices
Support adapting activity design to digital/virtual methods for project continuity

Skills

media engagement

peacebuilding

social cohesion

stakeholder coordination

project management

capacity building

misinformation mitigation

hate speech prevention

traditional media

social media

conflict-sensitive programming

event management

activity planning

participatory approaches

Search for Common Ground

Non-profit focused on peacebuilding efforts

About Search for Common Ground

Search for Common Ground (SFCG) focuses on ending violent conflict and promoting sustainable peace in fragile regions like West Africa and Yemen. The organization works with all parties involved in a conflict to provide tools and strategies that encourage dialogue and cooperation. SFCG's approach is unique because it emphasizes understanding differences while acting on commonalities, engaging all stakeholders to find solutions that benefit everyone. Their services include mediation, community dialogue, and training in conflict resolution, which they offer to local communities, governments, and international organizations. SFCG is funded through donations, grants, and partnerships, and they leverage the Global Fragility Act to enhance their impact. Their goal is to transform conflict resolution by fostering inclusive and collaborative methods, ultimately contributing to a more peaceful world.

Washington, District of ColumbiaHeadquarters

1982Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Government & Public Sector, Social ImpactIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

International Employee Assistance Plan (TCNs/Expats only)

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Public Holidays

Home Leave

R&R Leave

Volunteer Leave

Parental Leave

Risks

Partnership with Meta may expose SFCG to data privacy risks.

Post-project sustainability challenges for 'Dumisha Amani Zanzibar' after funding ended.

Strategic shifts under new leadership may not align with stakeholder expectations.

Differentiation

SFCG operates in fragile regions where traditional conflict resolution has failed.

They engage all conflict stakeholders to find mutually beneficial solutions.

Their approach focuses on understanding differences and acting on commonalities.

Upsides

Increased focus on digital peacebuilding tools enhances reach in conflict zones.

New leadership under Marjorie Newman-Williams may increase impact and efficiency.

Launch of Common Ground USA diversifies project portfolio and funding sources.

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