Syria Response Director
Quick answer
World Vision is hiring an in-office Syria Response Director based in Damascus to oversee humanitarian and recovery operations across Syria, Jordan, and Türkiye.
- Role
- Syria Response Director
- Organization
- World Vision
- Location
- Damascus, Syria (with travel to Jordan and Syria field sites)
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Leadership & Executive
The role
World Vision is seeking a Syria Response Director to lead and shape its humanitarian and recovery operations across Syria, Jordan, and Türkiye. This senior role involves driving high-impact strategies, managing diverse multi-country teams, and fostering collaborative partnerships with key stakeholders including donors and UN agencies. The position requires a leader capable of ensuring operational integrity, financial compliance, and security in complex, high-pressure environments. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in aligning organizational capacities to fulfill the FY27–28 response strategy.
What you'll do
- Lead the development and implementation of the Syria/Jordan response strategy.
- Manage Senior Leadership Team to foster high performance and accountability.
- Engage with donors, UN agencies, and government stakeholders to secure funding.
- Oversee financial stewardship and compliance with disaster management standards.
- Ensure the safety, security, and well-being of staff in high-pressure environments.
What it takes
- 5+ years of leadership experience in INGOs within emergency and transition programming.
- Proven track record of managing multi-million-dollar budgets.
- Demonstrated expertise in humanitarian principles and complex matrixed organizations.
- Strong diplomatic skills for dealing with host governments and diverse stakeholders.
- Willingness to travel 35-40% of the time and undergo Hostile Environment Awareness Training.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
International Assignment (WVI) contract with the ability to lead multi-national teams in a humanitarian context.
Frequently asked questions
Where is this position located?
This position is based in Damascus, Syria, with 35-40% travel required to program areas in Syria and Jordan.
What is the duration of this contract?
The position is a 2-year contract, which is potentially extendable.
What are the primary qualifications for this role?
Candidates must have at least 5 years of leadership experience in humanitarian emergency relief, expertise in budget management, and strong diplomatic skills for navigating complex, high-pressure environments.
How to apply
Apply directly on World Vision's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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