The British Red Cross is seeking a Livelihoods Coordinator to provide strategic technical leadership for the Syrian Arab Red Crescent's (SARC) livelihoods programme. Based in Damascus, the role will help SARC transition from project-based implementation to a coherent, institutionally anchored livelihoods portfolio contributing to sustainable recovery and economic security.

Contract: 12-month fixed term, renewable | Salary: £39,894/year + £1,617/month allowance | Unaccompanied position

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-level technical leadership to strengthen SARC's programme quality, institutional capacity, and design of scalable market-based livelihoods interventions
Support SARC in developing a coherent livelihoods portfolio across agriculture, livestock, microenterprise, and Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA)
Work closely with SARC and Movement partners (IFRC, ICRC, Partner National Societies) to ensure alignment and effective resource mobilisation
Lead market assessments, feasibility studies, and response analysis to inform programme design
Deliver training, coaching, and capacity strengthening for SARC staff and volunteers
Develop high-quality donor reports and support resource mobilisation efforts

Requirements

Demonstrated expertise in livelihoods programming including market systems, economic recovery, and Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA)
Strong analytical skills and experience interpreting complex data to influence decision-making
Experience strengthening institutional capacity and supporting National Society development
Proven ability to develop high-quality donor reports and funding proposals
Fluency in English required; Arabic is desirable
Willingness to travel to field locations in demanding and complex environments
Note: Due to legal contracting constraints, Syrian nationals are unfortunately unable to be considered

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