Senior Project Officer (Assistant to the Chief of Party)
Quick answer
Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development is hiring a senior project officer (assistant to the chief of party) in Damascus, Syria, for a 6-month contract, providing coordination, drafting, and translation support.
- Role
- Senior Project Officer (Assistant to the Chief of Party)
- Organization
- Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development
- Location
- Damascus & Rural Damascus – Syria
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Senior Project Officer (Assistant to the Chief of Party) will provide coordination, drafting, translation, and organizational support to the Chief of Party, ensuring decisions and commitments are accurately documented and turned into clear, tracked actions.
What you'll do
- Manage the CoP’s project calendar, meetings, and deadlines
- Prepare agendas, briefing notes, and presentations
- Draft clear minutes in English and/or Arabic
- Support drafting and review of project documents
- Translate project documents between English and Arabic
- Coordinate and quality-review briefs and presentations
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree in climate change, environment, water resources, agriculture, international development, project management, communications, languages/translation, or a related field
- Minimum 4 years of professional experience in project coordination, programme development, grants, partnerships or communications with NGOs, UN agencies, donors or government
- Professional working proficiency in written and spoken English and fluent Arabic, including drafting and translation
- Strong organisation, communication and follow-up skills; able to manage multiple priorities under pressure
- Good command of Microsoft Office, Teams and SharePoint
- Sound judgement, discretion, attention to detail and commitment to ACTED’s values and safeguarding standards
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Damascus & Rural Damascus – Syria.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, 4 years of professional experience, and proficiency in English and Arabic.
How do I apply?
Interested and qualified applicants should apply by filling out the application form through the provided link.
Is the job remote?
The job is in-office.
How to apply
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