Project Manager/Consortium Coordinator
| Published | October 27, 2026 |
| Location | Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic |
| Category | Management |
| Job Type | Full Time |
Description
Position Summary
AMAL is seeking a qualified Project Manager / Consortium Coordinator to lead AMAL’s implementation of the proposed Nabni project while coordinating the overall consortium partnership between AMAL and TDA.
The position has a dual function:
Project Manager for AMAL, responsible for the planning, implementation, monitoring, coordination and reporting of AMAL-led project components, particularly infrastructure, service-delivery and related activities; and
Consortium Coordinator, responsible for ensuring effective coordination, information sharing, joint planning and consolidated follow-up across AMAL and TDA.
The position will work closely with technical, engineering, MEAL, finance, procurement, environmental and social, field and programme teams, as well as with consortium partners, Nabni representatives, local authorities, service providers and community stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
1. Project Management and Implementation
Lead the day-to-day management and implementation of AMAL’s project responsibilities in accordance with the approved proposal, workplan, budget and donor requirements.
Develop and regularly update detailed implementation plans, activity schedules, procurement plans and expenditure forecasts.
Ensure timely implementation of infrastructure, service-delivery and other AMAL-led activities.
Coordinate closely with engineering, procurement, finance, MEAL and E&S teams to ensure that technical and programme activities remain aligned.
Track project progress, identify delays or implementation constraints and coordinate corrective actions.
Ensure that feasibility assessments, technical designs, Bills of Quantities, procurement processes and implementation schedules are completed and coordinated appropriately.
Ensure project activities follow approved technical, environmental, social, safeguarding and conflict-sensitivity requirements.
Maintain organized project documentation and ensure key decisions, approvals and changes are properly recorded.
2. Consortium Coordination
Serve as the principal coordination focal point between AMAL and TDA for overall project implementation.
Facilitate regular consortium coordination meetings and ensure agreed actions are documented and followed up.
Maintain a consolidated project workplan covering the activities and dependencies of both consortium partners.
Coordinate sequencing between the three project pathways: social cohesion, infrastructure/service delivery and inclusive local governance.
Ensure that activities implemented by the two partners complement one another and contribute to the agreed Theory of Change and results framework.
Coordinate preparation of joint progress updates, reports, presentations and other consortium-level deliverables.
Support resolution of operational or coordination issues between consortium members in a constructive and timely manner.
Ensure information relevant to project implementation, risks, changes and donor requirements is communicated consistently across the consortium.
3. Donor and External Coordination
Act as a key programme focal point for coordination with Nabni and other relevant project stakeholders, in coordination with AMAL management.
Support preparation and submission of narrative reports, workplans, progress updates and other donor-requested documentation.
Coordinate responses to donor comments and follow up on agreed actions.
Participate in coordination meetings, workshops, monitoring visits and project reviews.
Support coordination with relevant local authorities, service institutions, community representatives and humanitarian/development coordination structures.
Ensure proposed changes to activities, sites, budgets or implementation arrangements are identified early and processed through the appropriate approval mechanisms.
4. Programme Quality, MEAL and Accountability
Ensure implementation remains aligned with the project Theory of Change, logical framework and agreed indicators.
Work closely with MEAL colleagues to monitor progress toward outputs, outcomes and targets.
Promote meaningful community participation and ensure community feedback informs implementation where appropriate.
Support implementation of the project Complaints and Feedback Mechanism in coordination with the MEAL team.
Ensure lessons learned, implementation challenges and good practices are documented and used to improve delivery.
Promote conflict-sensitive, inclusive and do-no-harm approaches throughout project implementation.
5. Risk, Compliance and Safeguarding
Monitor key programme, operational, financial, security and contextual risks and ensure appropriate mitigation measures are followed.
Ensure environmental and social requirements are integrated into planning, procurement and implementation.
Coordinate with technical and E&S colleagues on contractor compliance, occupational health and safety, community safety and other relevant requirements.
Ensure serious incidents or significant project risks are escalated promptly in accordance with organizational and donor procedures.
Promote safeguarding, protection from sexual exploitation and abuse, non-discrimination and respectful conduct throughout project implementation.
6. Team Coordination
Coordinate the work of project staff and facilitate effective collaboration between technical and programme functions.
Provide clear priorities, guidance and follow-up to project team members.
Support problem solving and capacity development within the project team.
Promote a collaborative working environment between AMAL and TDA teams.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
Bachelor’s degree in project management, development studies, engineering, social sciences, public administration, international development or another relevant field.
At least 5 years of relevant professional experience, including substantial experience in project or programme management.
Demonstrated experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and managing complex project workplans.
Experience working with humanitarian, recovery, development or peacebuilding projects.
Strong experience in donor reporting, project planning and results-based management.
Ability to coordinate effectively with partners, authorities, communities and technical teams.
Strong organizational, communication, facilitation and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines simultaneously.
Strong Arabic and English communication skills, both written and spoken.
Good command of Microsoft Office and common project-management and reporting tools.
Desirable
Previous experience coordinating a consortium or partnership involving multiple organizations.
Experience with infrastructure rehabilitation, service-delivery or early-recovery programming.
Familiarity with social cohesion, conflict sensitivity, community engagement or local governance programming.
Familiarity with environmental and social safeguards and community accountability mechanisms.
Experience working in Hama Governorate or similar contexts.
Key Competencies
Leadership and coordination
Planning and organization
Partnership management
Clear communication
Problem solving and decision-making
Results orientation
Conflict sensitivity
Accountability and integrity
Ability to work collaboratively across technical and programme teams
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