Manager, Programs – Resilience Building and Early Recovery – Syrian Arab Republic

JOB SUMMARY

The primary objective of the role is to promote resilient communities by working closely with internal and external stakeholders to design and implement effective resilience initiatives that directly benefit populations in areas affected by conflict and natural disasters. The goal is to enable communities to withstand and recover from shocks, ensuring long-term sustainability and improved quality of life.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without a reasonable accommodation.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with leaders and stakeholders in conflict- and earthquake-affected communities, and with operational partners, to identify community-level resilience needs and opportunities.
• Lead the design and implementation of community-based resilience projects and ensure they align with broader health and MHPSS program goals.
• Conduct targeted assessments in affected areas to understand community resilience gaps and vulnerabilities, then develop tailored strategies to address them.
• Provide expertise and guidance on health and MHPSS resilience best practices to internal teams and local partners.
• Work with external experts, specialists and potential donors to gather support and resources for projects that promote community resilience in conflict- and earthquake-affected areas.
• Represent International Medical Corps in the Syria Community Consortium and other relevant platforms and forums to effectively contribute to the implementation and promotion of our resilience initiatives, in accordance with the agreed roles and responsibilities for such forums.
• Monitor and assess the impact of resilience strategies and interventions on community well-being. Adapt the approach as needed to meet changing needs.
• Support and facilitate community empowerment through capacity building initiatives aimed at increasing the resilience of local people in challenging environments.
• Key results include:
  • Detailed reports on the resilience needs of communities in conflict- and earthquake-affected areas and the effectiveness of implemented strategies.
  • Strategic action plans for building resilience, tailored to the specific needs of affected communities.
  • Regular updates on the progress of community resilience projects and their outcomes in affected areas.
  • Documentation and dissemination of best practices and success stories on community resilience in conflict and earthquake affected areas.

Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities contained herein are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree in a relevant field, such as community development, public health, or international development.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in community engagement, resilience building or related areas, with a specific focus on health and MHPSS in conflict and earthquake affected areas.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing community-based health and MHPSS resilience initiatives in complex and challenging environments.
• Extensive knowledge of health system strengthening and its building blocks, with experience in applying these principles to improve health care in resource-limited settings.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to conduct thorough assessments in impacted communities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrable experience of working effectively with diverse community groups.
• Fluent English and Arabic (written and spoken).

Code of Conduct

As applicable to this role, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of and adhere to International Medical Corps and donor compliance and ethics standards. Employees are also responsible for preventing violations of our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may include conflicts of interest, fraud, corruption, or intimidation. If you see, hear about, or are made aware of violations of the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report them. If this is a supervisory role, you must set an example of ethical behavior through your own conduct and supervision of the work of others; ensure that those reporting to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards set forth in the Code of Conduct and Ethics; monitor the compliance of those you supervise; consistently and fairly enforce International Medical Corps’ Code of Conduct and Ethics and policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Policy against Harassment, Bullying, and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace; support employees who ask questions or raise concerns in good faith.

Protection

It is the shared responsibility and obligation of all employees to protect and safeguard the populations we work with, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes protecting against the following behaviours by our employees or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect or abuse of children, adults at risk or LGBTI individuals; and any form of human trafficking.

Equal opportunities

International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or veteran status.

Misconduct reporting scheme

All offers of employment with International Medical Corps are subject to satisfactory references and background checks. International Medical Corps participates in the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response (SCHR) Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In accordance with this, we will request information from an applicant’s previous employers regarding any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents that are being investigated after the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the applicant confirms that he/she understands these recruitment procedures.