The Global Survivors Fund (GSF) was founded in 2019 by Dr Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad. It works to enhance access to reparations for survivors of conflict-related sexual violence worldwide, combining interim reparative measures with advocacy and technical support to public institutions and civil society. In Syria, GSF works with the National Commission for Transitional Justice, survivor groups and civil society to support reparations policies and programmes, including support to Collective Recovery and Reparation Centres.
Contract: Consultancy, 12 months with possible extension, up to 120 payable working days. Reports to the Programme Manager – Reparation Policy and Programmes. Based in Homs, Syria, with regular centre presence and travel within the area. Start as soon as possible.
The Area Coordinator coordinates GSF's activities in Homs and its support to the Collective Recovery and Reparation Centre in Homs, working with Commission focal points, centre teams, survivor groups and local partners.
Responsibilities:
- Area planning and programme coordination: develop and follow up area workplans, track implementation progress and access constraints, and coordinate with Logistics and Administration.
- Commission cooperation and technical support: maintain regular coordination with Commission counterparts, support technical meetings, expert visits and learning exchanges, and bring survivor perspectives into discussions on reparations.
- Centre development and programme quality: support delivery of centre activities, coordinate information, dialogue and recovery activities, and identify gaps in participation and accessibility.
- Survivor participation and local partnerships: build relationships with survivor groups and civil society, coordinate referrals to health, MHPSS and livelihood support, and promote informed consent, confidentiality and safeguarding.
- Monitoring, reporting and shared learning: work with the MEL Coordinator on activity records and survivor feedback, prepare updates and contribute to programme reporting and learning.
Requirements:
- University degree in social sciences, law, social work, international development or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- At least three years of experience in programme coordination, community engagement, human rights or recovery programmes, preferably with survivors or conflict-affected groups.
- Experience with civil society, community groups or public institutions, and good knowledge of the context and stakeholders in Homs.
- Understanding of survivor-centred approaches, safe participation, confidentiality and safeguarding; familiarity with reparations or transitional justice is an asset.
- Strong coordination and facilitation skills; ability to prepare workplans, track activities and write clear reports.
- Fluent written and spoken Arabic and working knowledge of English.
Application deadline: 18 October 2026
HOW TO APPLY:
Click apply on the Recruitee page to submit your application, including two references, by 18 October 2026 (midnight CET). Only shortlisted contractors will be contacted; interviews will take place on a rolling basis. Candidates must be self-employed or able to justify equivalent status in the country where the position is based.
https://globalsurvivorsfund1.recruitee.com/o/area-coordinator-homs-consultant