Programme Manager – Survivor Recovery
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Global Survivors Fund
- Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Consultancy
- Organisation type: Funds
- Remote option: No
- Right to work requirements: Not specified
- Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
- Deadline: 18/10/2026
- Location: Syria
Background
The Global Survivors Fund (GSF) was founded in 2019 by Dr Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad. GSF works to enhance access to reparations for survivors of conflict-related sexual violence worldwide. Its approach combines interim reparative measures with advocacy and technical support to public institutions and civil society. Survivor participation guides this work, so that reparations reflect the harm experienced, survivors’ priorities and their understanding of recovery and justice.
In Syria, GSF supports civil society and survivor groups to respond to recovery priorities through grants, partner support and links to public services. The portfolio includes livelihoods, mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), and work with the Ministry of Health to improve survivors’ access to health services. It also supports survivor accompaniment in pilot primary healthcare centres and the Technical Health Working Group for Survivors of Detention and Torture. Experience from this work contributes to wider discussions on reparations and appropriate responses to survivors’ needs.
Consultancy summary
The Programme Manager leads the Survivor Recovery portfolio under the Country Representative’s direction. The role oversees grants and partner relationships, coordinates the health programme and supervises livelihood and MHPSS technical experts. It works with the Reparation Policy and Programmes portfolio to connect services, centre activities and institutional learning.
Consultancy requirements
Education and experience
- University degree in public health, social sciences, psychology, social work, international development or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience;
At least five years of relevant programme management experience, including responsibility for civil society partnerships, grants or survivor recovery programmes;
Experience coordinating health or MHPSS programmes with public institutions or service providers, and supervising staff, consultants or technical specialists.
Technical and professional competencies
- Strong understanding of partner assessment, grant management, programme quality and accountability, including review of workplans, budgets and reports;
Understanding of survivor-centred approaches, referral coordination and the complementary roles of health, MHPSS and livelihood support;
Ability to manage sensitive partnerships, facilitate technical discussions and use evidence to resolve implementation challenges. Knowledge of the Syrian service context is important.
Languages and working approach
- Strong written and spoken Arabic and English, with clear analytical, reporting and communication skills;
Collaborative leadership, sound judgement and commitment to survivor choice, confidentiality and safeguarding;
Ability to manage competing priorities and travel to partner and programme locations. Clinical expertise may support the role, but clinical care remains the responsibility of qualified providers.
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