GIZ has been operating in Syria since 1976. It has thus established valuable contacts in civil society and garnered experience that is now crucial for supporting the country. From 2013 onwards, it worked without government involvement with the assistance of local non-governmental organisations. Despite the difficult conditions, GIZ has consistently contributed to improving people’s living conditions.

In view of the developments since December 2024, which have led Syria into a decisive phase of transformation, GIZ plans to reopen its Country Office in Damascus in 2026. It is currently implementing several projects on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the Federal Foreign Office, with co-financing from the European Union and other donors. Throughout this year, the portfolio is planned to be expanded by additional new projects.

The “Housing, Land and Property (HLP) Rights” project strengthens HLP rights, in particular of vulnerable groups in Syria. Together with civil society representatives and upon request and permission of state actors, the project supports communities by documenting and reviewing individual HLP related questions and it supports the local urban participatory planning processes when requested. In complementation, academic and policy-related discourse on HLP topics is strengthened to improve the knowledge base, further conversations, and support due-diligence considerations for investments.

Your tasks

Supervising local partner organisations with regard to effective management of HLP support units with a special focus on participatory urban planning activities
Supporting, supervising and ensuring quality of service delivery of local implementation partners with regard to GIS/QGIS mapping and documentation of GIS/QGIS
Monitoring and analysing HLP developments and providing HLP briefs to project management
Providing HLP due diligence sessions for civil society and private sector on the local level
Contributing to monitoring, evaluation and learning, project communications and reporting
Developing documentations, manuals, reports and guidelines related to the implementation of projects
Where appropriate and reasonable, performing additional tasks upon request of the management
Your profile (required qualifications, competencies and experience)

University degree in civil engineering, urban planning or a related field
Minimum 5 years working experience with the monitoring and analysis of HLP developments
Deep understanding of HLP rights and developments in Syria
Practical knowledge of GIS/QGIS techniques and gender
Experience in managing and supervising grant agreements and other contractual agreements
Excellent and proven experience in dealing with contractors and local partners
Background and familiarity with transitional and development cooperation
Reliable with confidential information and materials
Highly organised and detail-oriented, with strong ability to multitask and deliver quality work under pressure and on time
Ability to keep track of and reconcile multiple data sources with minimum error
Highly collaborative, team player and experienced in working in multi-cultural organisations and in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work in an international, multi-cultural team with loyalty, reliability and tolerance
High motivation and ability to work independently and meet deadlines without compromising the quality of output
Professional fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic, knowledge of German is an asset

The following minimum requirements for applications need to be fulfilled:

Only application documents in English will be accepted. Documents in Arabic cannot be considered during the selection process.
Mandatory documents are CV and application letter in English stating your qualifications and previous professional experiences.

Please submit your application indicating in the subject line the respective title of the position.