Turkey: Program Officer

Work Context

The Syrian Civil Administration Center (SYCAC) was founded in September 2012 by a group of Syrian activists seeking to promote peaceful solutions to the conflict in their country. Headquartered in Gaziantep, Turkey, the organization specializes in building the capacities of Syrian local and provincial councils through training programs inside Syria. Currently, SYCAC has 33 staff both in Turkey and inside Syria and is partnered with the international governance specialists National Democratic Institute and Creative Associates International to promote effective governance in Idlib, Aleppo and the Damascus suburbs.

Scope of Work

• The Program Officer assists the Program Coordinator in supervising all SYCAC programs, with specific responsibility for timely and efficient implementation and project quality.
• Main Duties & Responsibilities
• Assist in setting up the program work plan.
• To support in implementing all SYCAC activities in conformity with donor regulations and internal policies.
• Follow up the team during the implementation of SYCAC work plans.
• Support the Program Coordinator in liaising the daily communication and weekly meetings among the team.
• Assist the Program Coordinator in collecting data for the weekly and monthly reports.
• Provide assistance in administration of program.
• Ensure that all programs properly retain learning for future projects, and that all information is properly documented.

• Any other duties assigned by his/her direct supervisor. Required qualifications

• A degree in social sciences, international development or equivalent degree qualifications.

• Solid experience (2 – 3 years) in working with NGOs.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

• Good written and oral communication skills in Arabic and English.

• Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to build good relations both internally and externally.

To apply, please send your CV with the cover letter to hr@sycac.org with SYCAC - PO/Gaziantep in the subject.