Sub-National Mine Action Coordinator – South Syria
Quick answer
The Danish Refugee Council is hiring a mid-level Sub-National Mine Action Coordinator for South Syria, based in Damascus with countrywide travel, paying Non Management – G 1 (In accordance to DRC's salary scale).
- Role
- Sub-National Mine Action Coordinator – South Syria
- Organization
- Danish Refugee Council
- Location
- Damascus, with countrywide travel
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- Non Management – G 1 (In accordance to DRC's salary scale)
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Sub-National Mine Action Coordinator supports effective, principled and coherent coordination of mine action partners on sub-national level in South Syria.
What you'll do
- Represent the Mine Action area of responsibility in sub-national ISCG, AHCT, Protection and inter-sector coordination meetings and forums.
- Ensure Mine Action priorities, risks and operational realities are reflected in area-level humanitarian discussions and planning.
- Support coherent and harmonised engagement between Mine Action actors operating in southern Syria.
- Convene and facilitate regular sub-national Mine Action coordination meetings.
- Maintain regular communication and two-way information flow with the national Mine Action coordination team.
- Support the integration of Mine Action considerations into area-based humanitarian planning and response discussions.
What it takes
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in humanitarian coordination, humanitarian mine action, protection or related humanitarian sectors.
- Good understanding of humanitarian coordination systems, including cluster/AoR structures.
- Knowledge of humanitarian mine action principles, terminology and operational approaches.
- Experience engaging with NGOs, UN agencies, authorities and local stakeholders.
- Strong facilitation, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience working in complex and conflict-affected environments.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Contract length: 6 months with possibility of extension (subject to funding)
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in Damascus, with countrywide travel.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is Non Management – G 1 (In accordance to DRC's salary scale).
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include 3-5 years of experience in humanitarian coordination, good understanding of humanitarian coordination systems, and strong facilitation, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
How do I apply?
Interested candidates should apply through the Talentech application form by clicking on the provided link.
When does the application close?
Applications close on 27 September 2026.
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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