Note: "The position is open to all applicants, internal/external; however, Qualified internal candidates will be prioritized."

"This position is open to candidates who have the legal right to work in the Syrian Arab Republic. Please note that we are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position."

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference and become part of a dedicated team of humanitarians?
NRC Syria is now seeking an Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) Team Leader to join the South/Central Area (Damascus).

The primary purpose of this position is to support the Project Manager in leading the day-to-day implementation of ICLA activities in South Syria. The role will oversee and manage delegated ICLA legal officers, ensuring the effective delivery of legal services, particularly in complex cases that require both legal and protection interventions.

Please read below for more details and send us your application today!

Generic Responsibilities:

- Ensure compliance with NRC policies, guidelines, and donor regulations.
- In close coordination with the ICLA Project Manager, take technical responsibility for implementing ICLA legal activities in line with project targets, donor requirements, and ICLA technical quality standards.
- Line-manage, mentor, and evaluate team members, ensuring effective performance management and professional development.
- Ensure project activities prioritize the most vulnerable project participants as well as gender, age, and disability mainstreaming in all activities, with a focus on empowerment and social cohesion.
- Coordinate with internal teams (PfV, other CCs) and external stakeholders (INGOs, local NGOs, authorities) for integrated programming and referrals.
- Promote and share ideas for technical improvement
- Prepare periodic progress reports and other documents
- Ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills
- Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy

 Click on this link to download the full Job Description: ICLA Team Leader SCS Job Description

Professional Competencies:

Generic Professional Competencies:  
- Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in law.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in humanitarian legal assistance activities, emergency response or protection programming in Humanitarian and recovery context. Preferably, with knowledge of the Syrian legal framework and Judicial system in regard to Legal Identity and Civil Documentation, Employment Law and Procedures, as well as HLP procedures, and practices.
- Fluency in Arabic and English (written/spoken).
- Strong organizational, reporting, and leadership skills.
- The ability to maintain confidentiality, respect, non-discrimination, and safety of project participants.
- Strong ability to organize work, meet deadlines, maintain composure, work independently with limited direct supervision, excel at work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks, and maintain attention to details.

Context-Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

- Proven technical expertise in ICLA/ protection and Emergency Response.
- Familiarity with Protection principles and standards, preferably with knowledge and experience in child protection, GBV and minority rights.
- Proven knowledge of coordination structures and relevant stakeholders in protection and legal humanitarian sectors.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Behavioral Competencies:
These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioral competencies, and the following are essential for this position:

- Planning and delivering results
- Empowering and building trust
- Solution-oriented and a team player
- Ability to work under pressure, excellent stress management skills
- Managing performance and development
- Handling insecure environments
- Strong communication and negotiation skills

NRC line managers must have the following Leadership profile: 
- Build meaningful relations 
- Act with integrity 
- Empower people 
- Deliver results 

- Duty station: SCS Damascus - Syria
- Contract: Till the end of June 2026. Renewable, based on funding and performance.
- Salary/benefits: Grade 6 of NRC's salary scale (NRC Grade profile)
- NRC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, or physical ability.
- We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

Important information about the application process
- This position is open to internal and External candidates; however, Qualified internal candidates will be prioritized."
- All interested candidates matching the profile are welcome to apply.
- When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your national identification card. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history, and education.
- Candidates who do not provide complete and detailed information in the online application form may not be considered.
- The application deadline is 28 January 2026.
- Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
- We receive many applications for each vacant position, and so only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 
- Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered.
- Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered. 


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