Sub-National Mine Action Coordinator – South Syria

About the role

The Sub-National Mine Action Coordinator supports effective, principled, and coherent coordination of mine action partners at sub‑national level in South Syria. The role ensures that mine action activities are harmonised, aligned with national coordination priorities and humanitarian planning, while maintaining neutrality, impartiality, independence, and transparency.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate collaboration among mine action partners operating in the sub‑national area.
• Represent the mine action sector in coordination meetings, ensuring a neutral and impartial stance.
• Align sub‑national mine action activities with national coordination mechanisms and humanitarian response plans.
• Gather and share operational and community information to inform planning and implementation.
• Monitor progress of mine action programmes, identify gaps, and report on outcomes to relevant stakeholders.
• Support community engagement and ensure that mine action interventions are responsive to local realities.

Required profile

• Proven experience in humanitarian coordination, mine action, or related fields within conflict‑affected contexts.
• Strong facilitation, stakeholder‑engagement, and representation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work neutrally, impartially, and independently.
• Solid understanding of humanitarian principles, mine action standards, and coordination processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Required skills