Area Coordinator – Northeast Syria

The Gist:

Lead Acted’s humanitarian operations across a multi-sector program in Northeast Syria, managing staff, projects, and partnerships while ensuring quality delivery and strategic growth. Ideal for an experienced manager comfortable with complex contexts and senior-level responsibility.

What You’d Be Doing:

• Supervise Project Managers and oversee program implementation across WASH, shelter, livelihoods, and camp coordination sectors
• Represent Acted to local authorities, donors, UN agencies, and communities; identify new partnerships and funding opportunities
• Monitor project budgets, timelines, and quality through field visits and performance reviews; troubleshoot implementation blockers
• Manage area operations including finance, logistics, HR, security, and compliance; ensure SOPs and safeguarding standards are followed

What They’re Looking For:

• Experience: Extensive experience managing humanitarian programs in fragile/conflict settings, directly supervising teams, and working with donors and local stakeholders.
• Standout Qualifications: Background in Syria operations, water/WASH governance, climate-smart programming, or consortium/network coordination preferred.

Good Fit If:

You thrive in complex, shifting environments and excel at balancing strategic positioning with hands-on operational management. You’re comfortable navigating local politics, building local partnerships, and holding teams accountable while maintaining high ethical standards.

Deadline: August 16, 2026