The World Council of Churches (WCC) is seeking a dynamic and experienced General Coordinator to oversee the field-level implementation of its Syria project, focused on safety, inclusive dialogue, and trust-building in conflict-affected communities. The coordinator will play a central role in linking national and local coordinators with the Geneva-based team, ensuring activities remain coherent, responsive, and aligned with project goals.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate all field-level activities across selected locations in Syria, ensuring timely implementation and consistency with the project’s objectives and operational plan.
Supervise national and local coordinators, offering regular guidance, performance monitoring, and logistical support as needed.
Serve as the main liaison between field teams and the Geneva office, maintaining clear communication, updating on progress, and flagging challenges or opportunities.
Facilitate coordination with local partners, including civil society actors, religious leaders, and field consultants, ensuring inclusive and safe implementation.
Participate in periodic strategy meetings, monitoring and evaluation processes, and conflict-sensitive planning.
Qualifications
Proven experience in project coordination or field management within peacebuilding, humanitarian, or civil society initiatives in Syria.
Strong knowledge of the Syrian socio-political and security environment, including the religious landscape and sensitivities around interfaith and community dynamics.
Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to guide and motivate decentralized teams across diverse locations.
Well-established networks with religious leaders, civil society actors, and influential community figures in multiple regions of Syria.
Ability to engage constructively with governmental actors, including ministers and local authorities, while maintaining the neutrality and independence of the project.
Familiarity with dialogue facilitation and negotiation processes and prior experience with Syrian peace initiatives is an asset.
Capacity and willingness to travel within Syria and internationally as required for in-person coordination and stakeholder engagement.
Excellent communication, reporting, and organizational skills; ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.
Fluency in Arabic is required; working knowledge of English and French is strongly preferred.
Experience working with faith-based or interreligious networks is a strong advantage.
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