National Engagement Advisor / Programme Officer
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Global Survivors Fund
- Career category: Advocacy/ Policy, Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Job
- Experience level: 5-10 years
- Organisation type: Funds
- Remote option: No
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Remuneration: Not Disclosed
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
- Deadline: 24/08/2025
- Location: Syria
Background
The Global Survivors Fund (GSF) was founded in October 2019 by Dr Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad, Nobel Peace Prize laureates (2018). Its mission is to enhance access to reparations for survivors of conflict-related sexual violence worldwide, addressing a longstanding gap identified by survivors. GSF provides interim reparative measures in situations where states or other parties are unable or unwilling to meet their responsibilities. It also advocates for duty bearers and the international community to develop reparations programmes, while guiding states and civil society by offering expertise and technical support in designing such initiatives. GSF’s survivor-centric approach is the cornerstone of its work.
Role Summary
GSF, in partnership with the Association of Detainees and Missing in Sednaya Prison (ADMSP), and in close relationship with the government, is delivering a project to advance reparations for survivors of detention and torture in Syria. The project seeks to support the development of survivor-informed reparations pathways by working with local actors, engaging Syrian institutions, and contributing to national dialogue on justice and redress. It builds on long standing work with Syrian survivors and ADMSP, though a Global Reparation Study, a project for interim reparative measures in Türkiye, and an emergency grant to survivors in Syria. The National Engagement Advisor will guide efforts to advance reparations for survivors of detention and torture in Syria. The role combines technical assistance, institutional engagement, and advocacy for survivors’ rights and survivor-centred approaches. Working in close coordination with Syrian stakeholders, survivors, and the broader project team, the advisor will ensure that survivors' perspectives inform project recommendations and advocacy efforts, while supporting engagement with public institutions to open space for policy dialogue and future cooperation
Position Requirements
Education and Experience
• Master's Degree in social sciences;
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in human rights, legal reform, justice, or governance-related work and project management;
• Prior experience engaging on issues related to conflict related sexual violence, detention, torture, transitional justice, or survivor-led processes is essential.
• Solid experience working with survivors - A well-established network with relevant Syrian institutions and civil society organisations working on detention-related issues is required to effectively carry out this role.
Other requirements:
• Demonstrated ability to engage with public institutions in a sensitive and strategic manner;
• Strong analytical, coordination, and communication skills;
• Proven ability to draft clear, concise, and well-structured recommendation papers and policy briefs tailored to a range of stakeholders, including government, civil society, and international partners;
• Ability to work independently while maintaining close coordination with team members and partners;
• Fluency in Arabic is required. Proficiency in English, particularly in written English, is strongly desired.
• Willingness and ability to travel within Syria, as needed and when security conditions allow;
• The selected candidate must comply with GSF’s code of conduct, safeguarding policies, confidentiality requirements, and conflict of interest regulations.
The Global Survivors Fund (GSF) was founded in October 2019 by Dr Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad, Nobel Peace Prize laureates (2018). Its mission is to enhance access to reparations for survivors of conflict-related sexual violence worldwide, addressing a longstanding gap identified by survivors. GSF provides interim reparative measures in situations where states or other parties are unable or unwilling to meet their responsibilities. It also advocates for duty bearers and the international community to develop reparations programmes, while guiding states and civil society by offering expertise and technical support in designing such initiatives. GSF’s survivor-centric approach is the cornerstone of its work.
Role Summary
GSF, in partnership with the Association of Detainees and Missing in Sednaya Prison (ADMSP), and in close relationship with the government, is delivering a project to advance reparations for survivors of detention and torture in Syria. The project seeks to support the development of survivor-informed reparations pathways by working with local actors, engaging Syrian institutions, and contributing to national dialogue on justice and redress. It builds on long standing work with Syrian survivors and ADMSP, though a Global Reparation Study, a project for interim reparative measures in Türkiye, and an emergency grant to survivors in Syria. The National Engagement Advisor will guide efforts to advance reparations for survivors of detention and torture in Syria. The role combines technical assistance, institutional engagement, and advocacy for survivors’ rights and survivor-centred approaches. Working in close coordination with Syrian stakeholders, survivors, and the broader project team, the advisor will ensure that survivors' perspectives inform project recommendations and advocacy efforts, while supporting engagement with public institutions to open space for policy dialogue and future cooperation
Position Requirements
Education and Experience
• Master's Degree in social sciences;
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in human rights, legal reform, justice, or governance-related work and project management;
• Prior experience engaging on issues related to conflict related sexual violence, detention, torture, transitional justice, or survivor-led processes is essential.
• Solid experience working with survivors - A well-established network with relevant Syrian institutions and civil society organisations working on detention-related issues is required to effectively carry out this role.
Other requirements:
• Demonstrated ability to engage with public institutions in a sensitive and strategic manner;
• Strong analytical, coordination, and communication skills;
• Proven ability to draft clear, concise, and well-structured recommendation papers and policy briefs tailored to a range of stakeholders, including government, civil society, and international partners;
• Ability to work independently while maintaining close coordination with team members and partners;
• Fluency in Arabic is required. Proficiency in English, particularly in written English, is strongly desired.
• Willingness and ability to travel within Syria, as needed and when security conditions allow;
• The selected candidate must comply with GSF’s code of conduct, safeguarding policies, confidentiality requirements, and conflict of interest regulations.
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