Advocacy and Communications Coordinator
Quick answer
The Danish Refugee Council is hiring a mid-level Advocacy and Communications Coordinator in Damascus, Syria, with a salary of Non Management – G 1 (Based on DRC's salary scale), to lead advocacy and communications strategies.
- Role
- Advocacy and Communications Coordinator
- Organization
- Danish Refugee Council
- Location
- Syria, Damascus
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- Non Management – G 1 (Based on DRC's salary scale)
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Advocacy and Communications Coordinator role at the Danish Refugee Council in Syria involves leading the development and implementation of advocacy and communications strategies, ensuring coherence between advocacy and field-level evidence, and representing DRC in relevant advocacy and coordination spaces.
What you'll do
- Lead the development and implementation of DRC’s country-level advocacy strategy
- Ensure advocacy coherence and reinforce effective synergies between programmes and advocacy
- Provide timely and high-quality analysis of key humanitarian, displacement, and durable solutions trends
- Prepare evidence-based advocacy products to support DRC’s strategic engagement with national authorities, UN agencies, donors, and other key stakeholders
- Represent DRC in relevant advocacy and coordination spaces
- Support the learning process of DRC and its partners in advocacy and communications
What it takes
- Minimum 5 years of experience in crafting and delivering policy and advocacy work
- Strong understanding of the political and humanitarian context in Syria and the region
- Professional knowledge about protection principles, durable solutions, and advocacy
- Ability to analyze quantitative and qualitative data
- Understanding of the UN and international stakeholders' landscape
- Solid understanding of policy processes related to forced displacement/refugee rights, migration, humanitarian response framework, and international humanitarian law
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Contract Length: Up to 31 December 2026 (Renewable, based on performance and fund availability)
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Damascus, Syria.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is Non Management – G 1 (Based on DRC's salary scale).
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include at least 5 years of experience in crafting and delivering policy and advocacy work, strong understanding of the political and humanitarian context in Syria, and solid understanding of policy processes related to forced displacement/refugee rights.
How do I apply?
Interested candidates should apply by clicking on the direct application link and submitting a cover letter and an updated CV in English or Arabic.
Is the job remote?
The job location is specified as Syria, Damascus, but the work schedule is not specified.
How to apply
Apply directly on Danish Refugee Council's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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