Head of Programme & Partnerships - Syria & Jordan Response

About the role

War Child Alliance is looking for a Head of Programme & Partnerships for its Syria and Jordan response, based in Damascus. The role covers programme development, institutional fundraising, quality assurance and MEAL, with oversight of grants management, and leadership of the Programme and Partnerships department. It is a full-time, unaccompanied position on a one-year contract, open to national, regional and international candidates.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate project proposals and funding applications, and develop a country fundraising strategy and donor relationships
• Develop new programme interventions and lead country and programme strategies, annual plans and reports
• Oversee thematic strategies, quality standards and tools, and provide technical assistance and capacity building in Education, Child Protection and MHPSS
• Manage donor relationships, including a donor liaison tracker, and represent War Child in coordination forums
• Integrate cross-cutting issues such as gender equality, disability inclusion and child safeguarding
• Lead the Programme and Partnerships department (up to 5 direct reports) and serve on the Country Management Team, deputising for the Country Director when needed

Required profile

• Relevant academic degree and at least five years of senior management experience in the humanitarian or development sector, preferably with international experience
• Experience writing project proposals for a wide range of donors and managing programmes in complex environments, including Education, Child Protection and MHPSS
• Proven track record of working with local response actors and securing institutional donor support
• Understanding of the Syria context is an asset; Arabic is a major asset

Required skills

• Sound knowledge of monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning methods and tools
• Excellent English, written and spoken
• Strong networking, persuasion and analytical skills, and ability to manage a demanding workload

What we offer

• Fair and competitive salary and comprehensive secondary benefits
• Opportunities for professional growth and learning
• Expat package for international candidates

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until 18 October 2026.