Protection Lead

LocationSyria - Damascus - Head office

SetupOn-site

LevelSenior

Posted1w ago

Programs & Operations

Quick answer

Oxfam Syria is hiring a senior Protection Lead (Syria-based) to provide strategic leadership, technical oversight, and quality assurance for the organization’s Protection portfolio, paying as per Oxfam Syria Salary Scale.

Role: Protection Lead
Organization: Oxfam Syria
Location: Syria - Damascus - Head office
Work setup: On-site
Level: Senior
Compensation: As per Oxfam Syria Salary Scale
Category: Programs & Operations

The role

The Protection Lead is responsible for providing strategic leadership, technical oversight, and quality assurance for Oxfam Syria’s Protection portfolio, ensuring evidence-based, principled, and context-responsive approaches that address the evolving needs and priorities of affected populations.

What you'll do

Carry out ongoing Protection Analysis for the Syria programme
Lead Oxfam Syria’s protection strategy and approach
Develop and maintain strategic relationships with relevant government institutions
Build the capacity of Protection staff and partners
Support the implementation of high-quality effective protection activities and programmes
Support programme teams in developing work plans, technical tools, SOPs, referral pathways, and guidance documents

What it takes

Advanced level in international development or gender related degree or relevant work experience
Experience in working in the Syrian crisis
Minimum of 5 years involvement in humanitarian and development work, preferably in field-based protection work in conflict settings or environments in transition
Proven experience in carrying out protection analysis and providing strategic advice to protection staff and/or partner teams
Strong conceptual and practical understanding of protection standards, key sectoral issues and processes
Experience and understanding of community-based protection at the field level

What you'll bring

Advanced level in international development or gender related degree or relevant work experienceExperience in working in the Syrian crisisMinimum of 5 years involvement in humanitarian and development workpreferably in field-based protection work in conflict settings or environments in transitionProven experience in carrying out protection analysis and providing strategic advice to protection staff and/or partner teamsStrong conceptual and practical understanding of protection standards

How we treat you

A competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is based in Syria, specifically in Damascus at the head office.

What is the compensation?

The compensation is as per Oxfam Syria Salary Scale.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include advanced level in international development or gender related degree or relevant work experience, experience in working in the Syrian crisis, and minimum of 5 years involvement in humanitarian and development work.

How do I apply?

To apply, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.

Is the job remote?

The job is on-site.

How to apply

Apply directly on Oxfam Syria's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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