Peace and Conflict Coordinator   

Job Vacancy Announcement

 

Peace and Conflict Coordinator	Position
Part-time	Work Schedule
from Sunday to Thursday	working Days
CEO	Line manager
6  months	Contract Duration
Al-Hasakah – North East Syria	Work Location
1	Number of Vacancies
PCC-SM006	Vacancy code

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

:About the Salam organization

Salam organization is a local, independent, non-profit, non-governmental organization founded in 2015.     We work according to humanitarian values ​​and principles and to support and empower communities through development and relief projects. Our main office is in Hasakah – and our branches are in Raqqa – Tabqa – Deir Ezzor countryside. We work within the protection sector – education – emergency response – wash – livelihoods – stabilization..

 

:About the   Peace and Conflict Coordinator

Peace and Conflict is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing initiatives that promote social cohesion, conflict resolution, and sustainable peace within the NES context. The role involves conducting conflict analysis, engaging with diverse stakeholders, and ensuring that peacebuilding activities align with community needs and donor requirements

:Job Description

:Establishing & Strengthening the Peacebuilding Department

Lead the development of a dedicated peacebuilding department within Salam, ensuring alignment with its mission and strategic goals.

Develop and institutionalize policies, procedures, and operational frameworks to guide the department’s structure and functions.

Define the department’s mandate, objectives, and key focus areas, ensuring its sustainability and integration within the Salam.

Establish internal coordination mechanisms to foster collaboration between the peacebuilding department and other Salam units, ensuring a holistic approach.

Design and implement comprehensive policies and guidelines to govern peacebuilding initiatives and ensure program quality.

Establish Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for conflict-sensitive programming, stakeholder engagement, and risk mitigation.

:Project management & Implementation

Design evidence-based peacebuilding interventions that address local conflict dynamics and promote social cohesion.

Develop annual work plans, budgets, and project timelines, ensuring efficient use of resources.

Implement community-driven reconciliation initiatives, mediation efforts, and social cohesion programs tailored to the Syrian context.

Monitor and adapt project activities to respond to evolving conflict dynamics and community needs.

Ensure all interventions are conflict-sensitive and apply the Do No Harm approach.

Promote cross-sectoral collaboration, ensuring peacebuilding efforts align with humanitarian, development, and governance initiatives.

:Conflicts Analysis & Sensitives

Conduct regular conflict assessments and risk analyses to inform programming.

Develop early warning and response mechanisms to mitigate emerging conflicts and tensions.

Facilitate community-based conflict resolution and mediation efforts, ensuring inclusivity and sustainability.

Advocate for sustainable, community-led solutions to conflict, displacement, and social fragmentation.

:Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination

Establish and maintain partnerships with local communities, civil society organizations, donors, government entities, and international partners.

Represent Salam in peacebuilding networks, working groups, and policy discussions.

Facilitate multi-stakeholder dialogues to enhance collaboration and address grievances.

Advocate for the Salam’s peacebuilding agenda through policy engagement and strategic alliances.

Facilitate and lead peacebuilding’s workshops in the local communities.

Strengthen the capacity of local youth, women, and grassroots organizations to lead peacebuilding initiatives.

Support community-led efforts to promote social cohesion, tolerance, and resilience in conflict-affected areas.

Ensure gender-sensitive and inclusive approaches in all peacebuilding interventions.

:Reporting

Prepare high-quality reports, case studies, and policy briefs for internal and external stakeholders.

Identify funding opportunities and support the development of grant proposals and fundraising strategies for peacebuilding initiatives.

Ensure transparency and compliance with donor requirements, financial regulations, and internal policies.

:Required Qualifications and Skills

University degree provided that he holds a certificate or graduation document.

Experience of at least 4 years of working with NGOs with experience in the programs department.

Knowledge of conflict analysis tools, mediation techniques, and community engagement strategies.

The ability to organize tasks and lead the work team in a distinctive way.

Proficiency in dealing with the various work principles within the organization.

Ability to write and speak English

Fluent in working on the Microsoft Office system on your computer.

Belief in human rights including gender equality.

The ability to always maintain confidentiality and respect.

Comply with Salam’s policies , vision, values and code of conduct.

Commitment to the principles of protection and humanitarian action.

Whoever finds in him /herself the possibility to apply for the required vacancy with the need to mention the job title and the vacancy code on the following link:

https://forms.gle/TYskumWkCu6u3AZ96

Deadline to receive applications at the 4.00 PM Sunday    23-02-2025

Important note: All required documents must be sent by the applicant’s full name

Salam organization believes in equal opportunities for all applicants on merit regardless of race, colour, nationality, religion, marital status or disability and always encourages females to apply.