Area Manager Raqqah - Syria

CONTRACT INFORMATION* Place: Raqqah, Syria * Starting date: April 1st, 2026 * Duration of contract: 12 months; * Closing date for applications: February 28th 2026HUMANITY & INCLUSION PRESENTATIONDue to the urgency of this recruitment, we encourage interested candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible. We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis. We need you to support our field teams in deploying this massive emergency response. Your help can make a difference. Join us!Humanity & Inclusion is an independent and impartial aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. The organisation works alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, taking action and bearing witness in order to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.Since its creation in 1982, HI has run development & humanitarian projects in more than 55 countries and responded to numerous emergencies. Today, we have a budget of approximately 200 million euros, with 4,000 employees worldwideAt Handicap International-Humanity & Inclusion, we truly believe in the importance of inclusion and diversity within our organisation. This is why we are engaged to a disability policy to encourage the inclusion and integration of people with disabilities.Please indicate if you require any special accommodation, even at the first interview. For more information about the organisation.JOB CONTEXT:After the fall of the previous regime, while remaining a protracted crisis, Syria is entering a new phase where pure humanitarian operations will side with early recovery and recovery interventions. According to the latest UN figures, about 15 million people remains still in need of humanitarian response, including about 6.5 million IDPs, while over 5 million Syrians refugees in neighboring countries or in Europe. Threats from explosive remnants of war, lack of recovery in both the health and education sectors make Syria still a fragile context.HI is managing a humanitarian program covering most of Syria’s governorates, particularly, in northeast Syria:* Support to health partners (mainly hospitals) for the provision of multi-disciplinary rehabilitation services (physiotherapy, assistive devices, prosthetics and orthotics and PSS). * Provision of P&O * Provision of early rehabilitation for malnourished children * Humanitarian Mine Action, including clearance, advocacy, NTS and TS, and Education to the risks and effects caused by conventional weapons (including mines, explosive remnants of war and small arms light weapons). * Community based protection for safe returns and support for the inclusion of persons with disabilities and other vulnerable people in the humanitarian assistance. * Preparedness activities against manmade and non-manmade related disasters.The actual intervention was so far managed based on a mix partnerships with local structures and organizations, and direct implementation programs.YOUR MISSION:Under the direct management of the Operations Manager, your main missions are:Mission 1: ManagementMission 2: Contribution to the Programme’s Operational strategy and HI frameworks & regulations2.1: Contribute to the development of the Programme’s Operational Strategy, and to its implementation and annual monitoring2.2 : Implement the project part of the Programme’s Operational Strategy:2.3: Ensure the deployment of and compliance with HI global frameworks, institutional policies and standards.2.4: Ensure sound management and monitoring of projects under his/her responsibility:2.5: With both operational opportunities and risks in mind, contribute to the monitoring and analysis made by HAS, Operations and DP, and propose mitigation measures when relevantMission 3: Influence3.1: Develop external influence of HI (forums, operational & strategic alliances, etc.) and the external representation of the organization (events, media) on his/her responsibilities areaYOUR PROFILE:* You have 5 years of experience as Area Manager or in management of field bases and programs; * You understand Middle Eastern countries and cultures; * You have a proven experience in capacity building and training/coaching of teams is desirable; * You demonstrate a high level of motivation and proactivity; Arabic skills are a strong asset !CONDITIONS:At HI, the conditions offered are up to your commitment and adapted to the context of your mission: Join the team* 12 months International contract starting from April 1st 2026; * The international contract provides social cover adapted to your situation: * Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals; * Pension scheme; * Medical coverage with 50% of employee contribution; * Repatriation insurance paid by HI; * Salary from 2870€ gross/month upon experience; * Perdiem: 525€ net/month - paid in the field * Hardship: 500 € net/month paid with your salary; * Paid leaves: 25 days per year; * R&R: 5 days every 8 weeks; * Position unaccompanied * Housing: Collective taken in charge by HI; * If you are resident in the country: local package.HOW TO APPLYOnly online by joining a CV and cover letter via the following link: https://apply.workable.com/j/C931ED7EE7Applications will be processed on an ongoing basis, don’t wait for applying!Only successful candidates will be contacted.