Health & Nutrition Coordinator – National (Damascus/Aleppo)

About the role

The Health & Nutrition Coordinator will lead the delivery of comprehensive primary health care and nutrition services for beneficiaries across Syria. Reporting to the Head of Office, the role ensures high‑quality implementation, coordination with partners, and compliance with donor requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical support and oversee the establishment of an integrated nutrition component within existing service delivery points.
• Develop, review, and monitor detailed implementation plans for health and nutrition projects, ensuring alignment with Save the Children strategies and donor guidelines.
• Review partner narrative and financial reports, prepare monthly BvA and award review meetings, and lead the preparation of timely donor reports.
• Supervise the quality and progress of health & nutrition activities, monitoring against log‑frames and work plans.
• Collaborate with emergency programme teams to ensure an integrated approach and share lessons learned.
• Manage grant budgets, authorise expenditures, and ensure compliance with donor and SCI financial regulations.

Required profile

• Proven experience managing health and nutrition programmes in humanitarian settings.
• Strong knowledge of reproductive health, child health, and nutrition interventions (MIYCN, IYCF‑E, CMAM, MAMI).
• Experience with donor reporting, budget management, and partnership coordination.

Required skills

• Project management
• Budget monitoring and financial compliance
• Donor reporting and documentation

What we offer

• 12‑month renewable contract with a leading international NGO.
• Opportunity to impact health outcomes for vulnerable populations in Syria.
• Professional development and collaboration with experienced technical advisors.