Syria National Coordinator Consultant

About the role

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) and Moving Minds Alliance (MMA) are seeking a part‑time Syria National Coordinator Consultant to lead coordination, facilitation, and strategic guidance for early childhood development (ECD) initiatives across Syria. The role will be based primarily in Damascus, with flexibility for other locations as needed.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate inter‑ministerial and multi‑stakeholder efforts to strengthen ECD systems.
• Facilitate strategic planning, advocacy, and resource allocation for ECD programs.
• Provide technical inputs on monitoring, evaluation, learning (MEL), communications, research, and fundraising.
• Support Moving Minds Alliance Senior Engagement Manager and IRC teams in delivering deliverables.
• Prepare reports, briefs, and recommendations for grant‑funded activities.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience in humanitarian coordination or program management.
• Strong understanding of early childhood development challenges in conflict settings.
• Ability to work collaboratively with NGOs, government ministries, and donors.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.

Required skills

• Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) methodology.
• Strategic planning and advocacy.
• Research and data analysis.
• Fundraising support.

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence national ECD policy and practice.
• Collaboration with leading international humanitarian organizations.
• Flexible part‑time schedule based on deliverables.