CareerPlan

Team Leader, Syria Education Programme III (SEP III)

Damascus, SyriaFull-time2026-10-22 → 2026-11-11
Based in Syria

Core

Lead the design, mobilization, and delivery of the Syria Education Programme III (SEP III) to support the Syrian Ministry of Education in implementing nationally-led reform agendas and strengthening the education system.

Role type

Senior Team Leader, Humanitarian Education Technical Assistance

Builds

Policy reforms, capacity building, and system strengthening for the Syrian Ministry of Education

Domain

Humanitarian aid, Education, Public Policy, Conflict Zones

Required skills

Strategic leadership, political analysis, stakeholder management, program management, risk management, budget oversight, contract management, capacity building, policy development, data-driven planning

Preferred skills

Experience in Syria or similar conflict contexts, knowledge of the Syrian education system, understanding of FCDO/INGO operations, gender equality and social inclusion (GEDSI) expertise, conflict sensitivity

Technologies

EMIS/SIMIS, monitoring and accountability systems

Responsibilities

Provide overall strategic leadership for SEP III, manage the Core Delivery Team and TA Pool, oversee budget and performance against KPIs, maintain relationships with FCDO, MoE, and other stakeholders, ensure adaptive delivery in a fluid political context, manage staffing and procurement.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight