Emergency Coordinator – SYRIA – based in Damascus

Country: Syrian Arab Republic Organization: Première Urgence Internationale Closing date: 20 Nov 2026 Fixed term contract : 8 months from 01/12/2026 Deadline for application: 20/11/2026 PUI all around the world With its 40 years of experience, Première Urgence Internationale : • Supports close to 6 millions beneficiaries • With more than 100 millions € yearly budget • Present in 22 countries, on 5 continents Thanks to the work and commitment of : • More than 2000 national staffs • Around 200 expatriates from 45 different nationalities • And 90 employees at HQ PUI works in 10 areas of intervention and distinguishes itself by the implementation of an integrated approach in its response. This method aims to identify and understand the needs of all those affected by a crisis. Our teams come together to bring a rapid global response to the basic needs of populations affected by humanitarian crises to help them regain independence and dignity. Learn more on our history, our values, our areas of intervention. What about the Emergency Coordinator? As Emergency Coordinator, under the responsibility of the Head of Mission, you will responsible for the implementation of PUI’S emergency response programmes in the country. For this purpose, you will be responsible for: • Programme implementation and coordination: You will coordinate and develop the emergency response in the country, in direct link with the technical, support and field coordination. • Strategy: You will be involved in strategy development and propose new interventions or new modalities for emergency responses. • Human Resources: You will organize, supervise and support teams for exploratory missions, assessments and emergency response. • Evaluation and context monitoring: You will ensure a continuous analysis of needs and response. • You will represent the organization and coordinate with other NGO’s and external actors in emergency response. • Security: You will ensure the security of the teams supervised and contribute to the security management of the mission. The challenges that await you • The implementation period is short (8 months) • There is no possibility of obtaining a No-Cost Extension (NCE) • A significant budget must be spent within the eight-month timeframe • The project may face operational and implementation challenges in the field What you will need to succeed • Training: You hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in humanitarian project management. Training in Health, livelihoods, agriculture or WASH and training in Personal security training (HEAT training) would be appreciated. • Experience: You are strengthened by minimum 2 years in emergency response or a similar position in an international context. You have experience in project/humanitarian coordination. An experience in assessing needs will be an added value, as well as an experience in humanitarian access strategies and negotiation. Knowledge of health programs, public health programs, public health systems and/or multisector assistance would also be appreciated. You already worked with Première Urgence Internationale? It would be a definite asset! • Skills: You master the project cycle management, and have a good and proven capacity to build skills as well as coordination and organizational skills. You have excellent writing skills and know the main humanitarian donors. You also have strong communication and negotiation skills, and an ability to work in unstable contexts. You master the use of Excel and Office Pack. • Qualities: You are able to work independently and to take the initiative and the responsibility in a proactive approach. You are self-motivated, flexible and adaptable to the needs of the team and organization in addition to having strong commitments in humanitarian principles. You show diplomacy and open-mindedness, resilience to stress and have good analytical skills. You are organized and able to manage priorities and varied workload. You have problem-solving and leadership skills, and are able to work and manage professionally and maturely. You are able to integrate into the local environment, taking account its political, economic and historical characteristics. You have also a strong resilience to stress. • Languages: English has no secrets for you! All the better, it is mandatory for this position. If you speak Arabic and/or French, it would be a definite asset. A word from the manager « We are looking to recruit a candidate with strong experience in leading emergency projects. The ideal candidate should be able to take decisions independently and have solid knowledge of project cycle management. Strong communication and reporting (written) skills are also required. Previous experience in the Middle East, as well as prior experience with PUI, would be considered strong assets. Arabic language skills would also be an added value. » PUI will offer you • Status: Employé(e) with a Fixed-Term Contract • Monthly Gross Income : 2 930,00 – 3 070,00 EUR depending on your experience in International Solidarity + 50€ per semester of seniority with PUI • Insurance including medical coverage and complementary healthcare, 24/24 assistance and repatriation • Housing in collective accommodation • Daily Living Expenses (« Per Diem ») • Break Policy: 5 working days every 2 months + break allowance • Paid Leaves Policy: 5 weeks of paid leaves per year + return ticket every 6 months Our commitments PUI is committed to preventing all forms of inappropriate behavior in the workplace, including harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct, while promoting the well-being of children and adults with whom PUI interacts. PUI expects all employees to fulfill their professional duties and responsibilities in accordance with PUI’s Ethical Framework. All employees will receive appropriate training and commit to promoting, disseminating, and upholding the principles set forth in its Ethical Charter. The holder of this position may potentially have access to personal data concerning children and vulnerable adults as part of their work (Category 2 in the safe recruitment risk classification). Consequently, all recruitments will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks, which include criminal record and counter-terrorism financing checks. Première Urgence Internationale considers the diversity of nationalities, genders, beliefs, backgrounds, and statuses within its Human Resources as a major asset for its humanitarian work. The organization is therefore committed to strictly upholding the principle of non-discrimination throughout its recruitment process. We are dedicated to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. Please note that Première Urgence Internationale shall not in any case request a financial contribution for administrative costs related to recruitment. Any such information would be fraudulent, please disregard it. Early applications are encouraged, as we may close the process earlier than the deadline mentioned above if a suitable candidate is identified. You recognize yourself in this profile and you adhere to our commitments? You feel ready to take up the challenge and to join PUI great family? You recognize yourself in this profile and you adhere to our commitments ? You feel ready to take up the challenge and to join PUI great family ? How to apply If you wish to apply, follow this link: Emergency Coordinator | Détails du poste and fill in the form on our career site.