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

JOB DESCRIPTION

The main objective of the position is to promote resilient communities. To do this, we work closely with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement effective resilience-building initiatives that directly benefit populations in conflict and natural disaster-affected areas. The aim is to empower 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 all essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with leaders and stakeholders in conflict and earthquake communities, as well as operational partners, to identify needs and opportunities to improve resilience at the community level.
• Lead the design and implementation of community-focused resilience projects, ensuring alignment with broader health and MHPSS program objectives.
• Conduct targeted assessments in affected areas to understand community resilience gaps and vulnerabilities and 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 funders to gather support and resources for community resilience projects in conflict and earthquake areas.
• Represent the International Medical Corps in the Syria Community Consortium and other relevant platforms and forums to effectively contribute to the implementation and advancement of our resilience initiatives, in accordance with the agreed roles and responsibilities of these forums.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of resilience strategies and interventions on community well-being and adapt approaches as needed to meet evolving needs.
• Support and facilitate community empowerment through capacity building initiatives aimed at improving local resilience in challenging environments.
• Key findings include:
  • Detailed reports on community resilience needs in conflict and earthquake areas and the effectiveness of strategies implemented.
  • Strategic action plans to build resilience, tailored to the specific needs of affected communities.
  • Regular updates on the progress of community resilience projects and their outcomes in the affected areas.
  • Documenting and disseminating best practices and success stories on community resilience in conflict and earthquake regions.

Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the type and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Minimum requirements

• Advanced degree in a relevant field such as community development, public health or international development.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in community engagement, resilience building or related fields, with a particular focus on health and MHPSS in conflict and earthquake affected settings.
• Proven 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 services in resource-poor settings.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to conduct thorough assessments in affected communities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven track record of working effectively with diverse community groups.
• Fluent in English and Arabic (written and oral).

Code of Conduct

As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and support a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization, have a clear understanding of International Medical Corps and donor compliance and ethics standards, and adhere to those standards. Employees are also responsible for preventing violations of our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may include conflicts of interest, fraud, corruption, or harassment. If you see, hear, or are made aware of violations of the Code of Conduct and Ethics or the Safeguarding Policy, you have a responsibility to report it. If this is a supervisory position, you must set an example of ethical behavior through your own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that your subordinates have sufficient knowledge and resources to meet the standards set out in the Code of Conduct and Ethics; monitor the compliance of those reporting to you; consistently and fairly enforce International Medical Corps’ Code of Conduct and Ethics and policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Policy on Protecting Against Harassment, Bullying, and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace; Support employees who raise questions or concerns in good faith.

Backup

It is the shared responsibility and obligation of all employees to protect the people we work with, including particularly vulnerable adults and children. This includes protecting against the following behaviour by our employees or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect or abuse of children, vulnerable adults or LGBTI people; 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 Disclosure Scheme

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