Economic Empowerment Manager

About the role

Violet Organization is seeking a part‑time Economic Empowerment Manager to lead livelihood initiatives for crisis‑affected communities in Aleppo. The role combines field‑based coordination with remote work, allowing the manager to design and oversee programs that increase income‑generating opportunities.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct needs assessments and market analyses to identify livelihood gaps.
• Develop project concepts, proposals, work plans and budgets aligned with Violet’s strategic objectives.
• Coordinate implementation with field teams, local partners and stakeholders.
• Monitor progress, collect data, and produce reports for learning and accountability.
• Integrate gender, protection and inclusion principles into all activities.
• Facilitate capacity‑building workshops for staff and community members.

Required profile

• Strong experience in designing and managing economic empowerment or livelihoods projects.
• Proven ability to conduct needs assessments, data collection and basic analysis.
• Experience working with local communities, civil society and partner organisations.
• Knowledge of market‑based interventions, vocational training, small‑business support or cash‑voucher assistance in humanitarian settings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a multicultural context.
• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Development Studies, Business Administration, Social Sciences or related field; higher degree is an asset.

Required skills

• Program design and management
• Needs assessment and data collection
• Budget development and monitoring
• Stakeholder coordination

What we offer

• Hybrid work arrangement (on‑site in Aleppo and remote).
• Opportunity to impact vulnerable communities in Syria.
• Professional development within a leading humanitarian organization.