The Malteser International team provides technical guidance and oversees the management and administration of the partner-implemented projects in Syria. MI is responsible for the procurement of the main medical supplies, the reporting and application, as well as the quality assurance. In addition to implementing humanitarian and transitional aid projects, Malteser International´s strategic objective is to strengthen civil society structures in Syria. Malteser International focuses on Syria in the sectors of health, livelihoods, protection, and social cohesion.

For its work in Damascus, Syria, Malteser International is looking for a motivated HR Officer  – National Position.

The HR Officer is responsible for supporting the implementation of human resources functions within the Country Office, ensuring efficient HR administration, recruitment, employee relations, payroll support, and compliance with organizational policies and national labor regulations.

Your responsibilities:

  • Maintain employee personnel files, HR records, contracts, and related documentation
  • Support payroll administration, attendance tracking, leave management, and employee benefits
  • Coordinate recruitment processes, onboarding, and offboarding activities
  • Support performance management, staff development, and training initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with HR policies, safeguarding requirements, and organizational procedures
  • Follow up on employee registration, deregistration, and documentation with social security and labor authorities
  • Monitor compliance with Syrian labor legislation and maintain all statutory employee records and government-related HR documentation

Your profile:

  • University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Human Resources
  • Experience in HR administration, recruitment, personnel management, and payroll support
  • Good knowledge of Syrian labor legislation and social security procedures
  • Fluency in Arabic and English, both written and spoken
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications and other common office software
  • Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with attention to detail and a high level of cultural sensitivity

What we offer:

  • Start Date: 15-07-2026
  • Duty Station: Damascus - Syria, with frequent visits to other offices
  • Duration of contract: 10 Months 
  • Salary according to qualification and experience, insurance package

Working for Malteser International

Malteser is an equalopportunityemployer and welcomesapplicationsfrom all people, regardless ofgender, confessionororigin.

Malteser International is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives. Malteser International conducts reference and background checks for all staff (including criminal records check for specific roles). Any candidate offered a job with Malteser International will be expected to sign MI’s Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these document

Whether you work as a specialist on overseas service or in one of our regional offices - we offer you a challenging working environment in an experienced international team. More than 1,000 national and international staff are currently deployed in various crisis and disaster areas around the world as well as in our regional offices in Cologne and New York City. For more information please have a look here.

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