Job description

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 reopened its Country Office in Damascus in 2026. It is currently implementing 15 projects on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the Federal Foreign Office (FFO), with co-financing from the European Union and other donors.

One of the primary challenges facing Syria during this transitional phase is the fragile social cohesion within communities. Years of conflict and displacement have left Syrian society severely divided, with communities often split along political, ethnic, and sectarian lines. Trust between groups has been eroded, making it difficult for communities to come together and plan for a shared future. Women and youth having been left without meaningful avenues for civic and economic engagement, further marginalizing them from the reconstruction process.

To support the transition and address these challenges, the GIZ BRIDGE project “Strengthening the capacities of the Syrian civil society” plays a vital role. BRIDGE aims to strengthen the role of Syrian civil society in the ongoing transition. The project supports a broad range of activities, from providing capacity-building efforts, to empowering civil society to contribute meaningfully to the country's future, to support independent media in Syria. A key focus of the BRIDGE project is on strengthening social cohesion, with particular emphasis on the inclusion of women and youth in the rebuilding process. By working closely with local communities and civil society representatives, BRIDGE seeks to facilitate cooperation between civil actors and independent media, fostering a more inclusive and united approach to Syria's recovery.

Your tasks

Designs capacity building strategies and activities tailored to the unique needs and challenges of media organizations in Syria
Overseas and conducts organizational capacity development activities in media literacy and countering disinformation to local independent media and others, including developing and delivering training as needed
Designs, develops, and manages activities related to promoting media literacy and addressing disinformation that are credible, accurate, and reliable for Syrian citizens
Develops and maintains relationships with key media stakeholders and government officials at the national and local level, other donors and implementers, program beneficiaries, and other stakeholders
Develops and maintains strong relationships with local partner organizations, overseeing technical activities and providing coaching to ensure a focus on relevant activities and achieving outcomes
Contributes to monitoring, evaluation, and learning; project communications; and project reporting
Develops documentations, manuals, reports, and guidelines related to the implementation of projects
Your profile (required qualifications, competencies and experience)

University degree (Bachelor or Master) in Journalism, Media related field or other
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a similar position with an international or national organization or institution
Highly-organised and detail-oriented, with strong ability to multi-task and deliver quality work on time under pressure
Ability to keep track of and reconcile multiple data sources with minimum error
Highly collaborative, team player and experienced in working in multi-cultural organizations and in a fast-paced environment
Reliable with confidential information and materials
Ability to work in an international multicultural team with loyalty, reliability and tolerance
High motivation and ability to work independently and meet deadlines without compromising the quality of outputs
Excellent written and spoken English and Arabic, knowledge of German is an asset.

Please send your resume/CV