Position Description

The Project Officer - PSS and Cultural Trainer will provide technical guidance and leadership for the implementation of psychosocial support (PSS) and cultural programming under Component 2. The officer will be responsible for designing and delivering Training of Trainers (ToT), supporting partner organizations, and ensuring the effective implementation of PSS and cultural activities across the five centres.

Note: Responsibilities for safe space management, mediation, and conflict-sensitive facilitation remain with the Project Manager. However, the officer will co-support the Project Manager in delivering relevant trainings. The officer will also provide operational support and participate in other project-related events or activities as availability allows.

Conditions of hiring

Status: 6 months, renewable based on performance and subject to budget availability
Location: Based in Damascus, Syria, with frequent travels around Syrian governorates.
Salary: Salary based on experience, according to BSF salary scale.
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Reporting Lines

Operational supervision: Project Manager in Syria
Technical supervision: Middle East Regional Pedagogical Coordinator
Collaborates with: NGO partners, library facilitators, and the Community of Practice
Tasks and Responsibilities

1. Training & Capacity Building (under the specific supervision of the ME Regional Pedagogical Coordinator)

Develop and deliver Training of Trainers (ToT) for NGO partners and facilitators on:
Psychosocial support principles
Art therapy and play therapy techniques
Expressive cultural facilitation methods
Social and emotional learning approaches
Adapt training materials to local contexts, vulnerabilities, and target groups
Develop manuals, toolkits, and guidance notes for facilitators; share them with the Regional Pedagogical Coordinator for review and validation
Conduct pre- and post-training assessments to evaluate training effectiveness
Provide ongoing mentoring and technical coaching to partners
2. Operational Support & Participation in Project Activities (under the specific supervision of the Project Manager)

Support operational or logistical activities as requested by the Project Manager
Attend other project-related meetings, events, and activities as availability allows.
Contribute to the development of effective tools that will enhance the quality and integration of program.
Contribute to the preparation of the events in collaboration with partners.
Follow-up on the field-level documentation and completed tools to ensure alignment with the requirements of the project.
3. Technical Support for PSS Activities (under the supervision of the ME-Regional Pedagogical Coordinator and the Project Manager)

Guide partners in implementing recreational, expressive, and resilience-building sessions
Ensure activities integrate psychosocial principles and are culturally sensitive
Coordinate with relevant sector actors (e.g., Protection Cluster) to ensure alignment with standards
Support monitoring and evaluation of session quality and participant engagement
4. Cultural Programming on Identity & Memory Support (under the supervision of the ME-Regional Pedagogical Coordinator and the Project Manager)

Support the design and delivery of activities focused on cultural identity and memory, including:
Mini-plays, storytelling, debates, and choir activities
Exhibitions and video productions documenting local culture
Encourage participation of women, youth, and vulnerable groups
Assist in documenting and disseminating cultural outputs for community engagement
5. Community of Practice Support (under the supervision of the ME-Regional Pedagogical Coordinator and the Project Manager)

Facilitate knowledge sharing between the five centers
Revise the documents exchanged between partners, made necessary modifications as needed, and archive them.
Contribute to technical discussions during Community of Practice meetings
Document lessons learned and best practices for replication
6. Monitoring & Reporting (under the supervision of the ME-Regional Pedagogical Coordinator and the Project Manager)

Track and report indicators related to PSS and cultural activities, including number of participants engaged, cultural content produced, capacity-building outcomes
Provide technical inputs for donor reporting and project documentation
Day-to-day monitoring will be conducted under the supervision of the Project Manager, with the ME- Regional Pedagogical Coordinator kept informed.
Required Education & Experience

University degree or equivalent in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Cultural Studies and / or a minimum 3 years of experience in psychosocial support (PSS) programming
Proven experience in delivering Training of Trainers (ToT), with at least 3 years of hands-on experience
Strong knowledge of art-based and culturally responsive methodologies
Experience working with vulnerable populations, including children and youth
Minimum 3 years of experience working with local or international NGOs
Required Qualities / Competencies

Excellent facilitation, mentoring, and coaching skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders
Ability to adapt training materials and activities to different cultural and contextual needs
Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills, especially in multi-partner projects
Fluency in Arabic and English
High level of professionalism, initiative, and problem-solving ability

Applicants should submit their CV and cover letter with the email subject “Application Project Officer SYR”.