Advocacy Officer

LocationDamascus – Syria (with the ability to travel)

SetupOn-site

LevelMid

Posted1d ago

Communications & Marketing

Quick answer

The Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression is hiring a mid-level Advocacy Officer (Damascus, Syria) to contribute to advocacy plans, manage UN mechanisms, and coordinate with international partners, with a salary not specified.

Role: Advocacy Officer
Organization: Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression
Location: Damascus – Syria (with the ability to travel)
Work setup: On-site
Level: Mid
Category: Communications & Marketing

The role

The Advocacy Officer at the Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression will contribute to the development and implementation of advocacy plans, manage UN mechanisms, and coordinate with international partners to enhance the center's impact on human rights and freedom of expression issues.

What you'll do

Contributing to the development and implementation of the Center’s advocacy plans
Drafting policy papers, position papers, and briefing notes
Preparing messages and memoranda regarding advocacy issues
Tracking political and legal developments relevant to the Center’s areas of work and identifying advocacy opportunities
Managing the organization’s account on the UN platform
Preparing and submitting periodic consultative status reports

What it takes

University degree in Law, Political Science, International Relations, Human Rights, or a related field
4–6 years of experience with human rights organizations or civil society
Experience with UN mechanisms
Experience in drafting policy papers, memoranda, or human rights reports
Experience in coordinating with international partners

What you'll bring

Advanced knowledge of the UN system and human rights mechanismsExcellent researchanalyticaland document-drafting capabilitiesStrong skills in preparing policy papers and briefingsProficiency in written and spoken Arabic and English

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Damascus, Syria, with the ability to travel.

What is the compensation?

The compensation is not specified.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include a university degree in Law, Political Science, International Relations, Human Rights, or a related field, 4–6 years of experience with human rights organizations or civil society, experience with UN mechanisms, experience in drafting policy papers, memoranda, or human rights reports, and experience in coordinating with international partners.

How do I apply?

To apply, please fill out the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_F2TuEfLzgKirk5bE5TY2ocA2SJUZPS2mV3T5F2Soi9hATw/viewform?usp=publish-editor. Please upload a CV in PDF format with the full name of the applicant in the title. Any application received after the deadline will be rejected.

How to apply

Apply directly on Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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