Global Partnership Education Programme Officer – Damascus

About the role

The International Rescue Committee is seeking a Programme Officer to support the Global Partnership for Education System Capacity Grant in Damascus. Working closely with the Ministry of Education, the officer will help strengthen sector leadership, planning, coordination and institutional capacity for education reform.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in developing and updating the Education Sector Analysis and Enabling Factors Analysis.
• Support the preparation of the Partnership Compact and the Emergency and Strategic Education Plan (ESEP).
• Coordinate activities of the Local Education Group (LEG) and facilitate joint work between the IRC Programme Management Unit and the Ministry.
• Contribute to grant management functions including finance, procurement, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
• Provide technical input to strengthen evidence‑based decision‑making in the education sector.

Required profile

• Experience working on education programmes or reforms, preferably in partnership with government ministries.
• Familiarity with the Global Partnership for Education framework and its systemic capacity building approach.
• Ability to work on‑site in Damascus and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

Required skills