Emergency Response Teams for Syria

Merlin is recruiting for a response team to support in our response programme to the emergency in Syria. The team will be based in Damascus and will consist of a Country Director, Country Health Director, Logistics Manager, Country Finance Director, Nutrition Advisor and Safety Advisor.

This team will be responsible to set up a programme in response to immediate health needs in Syria.
The salary range for these roles will be dependent on the role and relevant experience.

Benefits include: Emergency Medical Insurance cover, Annual Leave, Travel Costs and Accommodation.

Duration (immediate and longer term):  3 months (with possible extension of up to 12 months)

Location: Damascus, Syria

The recruitment for these positions is subject to funding.

Essential and Desirable Criteria

• Extensive role specific requirements i.e. in Programme Management, Health & Nutrition, Logistics & Safety and Finance
• Previous experience an emergency response and conflict context with an outlook on long-term recovery programming
• Experience operating with a humanitarian NGO in a highly insecure environment
• Fluency in written and verbal English and the ability to communicate confidently and effectively in these languages. Knowledge of Arabic desirable.
• Ability to work independently and as a collaborative team member in complex and often difficult operating environments

To apply for this job, please email your CV stating your availability to applications@merlin.org.uk. Please state in the email subject line “Syria Response Team” and the role you wish to apply for.

Recruitment of all positions is subject to funding

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