Country Director
Quick answer
Independent Doctors Association is hiring a senior Country Director for Syria, responsible for leading operations, securing funding, and managing staff. The role is based in Syria with a deadline of 09/30/2026.
- Role
- Country Director
- Organization
- Independent Doctors Association
- Location
- Syria - Damascus City 40% and Aleppo City 60%
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Country Director will lead and direct IDA’s operations in Syria, ensuring the delivery, quality, integrity, and safety of the country programme. The role involves strategic leadership, programme quality, resource mobilization, financial management, and people management.
What you'll do
- Provide visionary leadership for IDA’s operations in Syria
- Lead the development and implementation of the Syria country strategy
- Oversee the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of all projects
- Lead the development and implementation of a country funding strategy
- Ensure the control of expenditure and the disbursement of resources
- Ensure effective and appropriate recruitment, induction, performance management, remuneration, and staff development practices
What it takes
- Master’s degree in medicine, public health, health management, business administration, international development or a related field
- A minimum of 10 years’ progressively senior experience in the humanitarian, health or development sector
- Proven track record in resource mobilization
- Strong financial, grant, and operational management skills
- Experience managing safety and security in insecure and rapidly changing environments
- Proven ability to represent an organization credibly with government authorities, donors, UN agencies, and coordination bodies
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in Syria, with 40% of the role in Damascus City and 60% in Aleppo City.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Master’s degree, 10+ years of senior experience, and proven track records in resource mobilization and financial management.
How do I apply?
Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae and a cover letter to the provided email address or application link, quoting “Country Director – Syria” in the subject line, by 30-09-2026.
Is the job remote?
The job is based in Syria and is not specified as remote.
How to apply
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