Syria Civil Defense (White Helmets)
Job Title Women Empowerment Projetcs Senior Officer
Line Manager Projects Coordinator
Department Programs
Job Purpose
The White Helmets (WH) seeks a passionate Women Empowerment Projects Senior Officer to lead the establishment and the operations of women community centers in northwest Syria. These centers provide a safe space for women to engage in self-development and empowerment activities, fostering resilience and rebuilding lives. As the Senior Officer, you’ll design tailored programs, conduct advocacy work to amplify women’s voices, and contribute to their empowerment.
Join us in creating a supportive environment where women can thrive and shape their own futures. Apply now!
Responsibilities
- Develop objectives and implement plans of women empowerment and women engagement.
- Coordinate the establishment and operationalization of the WH women community centers, ensuring they are equipped with essential resources and facilities.
- Collaborate with women-led and local organizations to assess needs and design appropriate programs and activities for the centers.
- Lead focus group discussions to identify key activities and ensure the programs align with the actual needs of women in the region.
- Regularly design tailored trainings, workshops, and awareness activities to address the specific needs and challenges of women in northwest Syria, promoting self-development and empowerment.
- Facilitate and deliver these trainings, workshops, and awareness activities, ensuring they are engaging, relevant, and impactful.
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
- Supervise and provide guidance to project staff, ensuring effective implementation of activities.
- Foster partnerships and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including community members, NGOs, and international organizations and associations.
- Prepare regular reports, capturing project achievements, challenges, and recommendations for improvement.
- Stay updated on relevant women empowerment initiatives, best practices, and innovative approaches to enhance project effectiveness.
- Help amplify the voices of women in northwest Syria by engaging in advocacy work and raising awareness about their challenges and achievements on local and international platforms.
- Coordinate with the communications team to gather and document compelling stories and testimonies from women beneficiaries, highlighting their resilience and achievements.
- Represent the White Helmets in all events related to women empowerment.
- Provide technical assistance and capacity development to project staff and partners.
- Develop and share timely and effective delivery of the project.
- Provide inputs related to women empowerment advocacy campaigns and activities.
- Participate in the different relevant meetings.
Note: the above-mentioned responsibilities are illustrative ones. Another future responsibilities/accountabilities may be assigned to the job depending on the department’s organizational chart or title.
Qualification (Education/Work Experience)
A. Essential:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Women’s Studies, Social Sciences, International Development, or a related discipline. A master’s degree is preferred.
- Fluency in English and Native Arabic.
- At least three years’ experience in project design, implementation, management, monitoring especially in the areas of women’s empowerment and intersections of violence against women, gender equality.
- BBR (Building Better Response) training certificate.
- At least 5 years in humanitarian sector in projects Managing.
B. Desirable:
- A master’s degree is preferred.
- It is preferred to be certified in PMD PRo1.
Core & Managerial Competencies & Technical
Core Competencies:
- Communication
- Creativity
- Teamwork
- Planning and Organizing
- Accountability
- Commitment to Continuous Learning
- Technological Awareness.
Managerial Competencies:
- Strong skills related to team management, problem solving, and stakeholders’ management.
Technical Competencies:
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
How to apply
If you are interested in applying for this position, please fill out the application form on this and attach your CV and a covering letter explaining your background, suitability for the role, and interest in what we do.
Closing date for application: 02 July 2023.
The Syrian Civil Defense believes in achieving diversity in its workforce, by encouraging all qualified applicants, male and female, to apply for the vacancies announced.
The Civil defense’s employees and volunteers are obligated not to practice sexual exploitation and abuse, in exchange for the services they provide, in addition to assuming their responsibilities to protect children from harm and abuse and to ensure a safe environment for them, and to work to create a safe work environment for everyone free from any form of harassment, abuse, exploitation or misconduct during work that diminishes the dignity and safety of the volunteer or employee.
Only shortlisted applicants who meet the required job qualifications will be contacted.
Source: ReliefWeb
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