Global Partnership Education Programme Coordinator – Damascus

About the role

The International Rescue Committee is seeking a Programme Coordinator to support the Global Partnership for Education System Capacity Grant in Syria. Based in Damascus, the role is embedded within the Ministry of Education and contributes to strengthening education sector leadership, planning and coordination.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Ministry of Education to strengthen sector leadership, planning, coordination, monitoring and institutional performance.
• Develop systems, evidence and partnerships needed to lead education reform.
• Oversee the production of the Education Sector Analysis, Enabling Factors Analysis, Partnership Compact and Emergency and Strategic Education Plan (ESEP).
• Coordinate activities through the Local Education Group (LEG) and ensure alignment with the GPE Management Model.

Required profile

• Experience in programme coordination within the education sector.
• Ability to work closely with Ministry of Education officials.
• Familiarity with education reform processes and grant management.

Required skills