Project Consultant with SNC Geneva Office
Description
SNCGO
Description
BACKGROUND
The SNC Geneva Office is furthering the cause of the Syrian Negotiation Commission (SNC) by representing and supporting the SNC and its mandate by expanding and facilitating outreach to Syrians and international actors, in full alignment with United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 2254.The SNC Geneva Office works to ensure that Syrian voices are represented in international forums, advocates for human rights, and supports efforts that contribute to sustainable peace and stability in Syria. Due to the recent development in the Syrian context, the SNC Geneva Office will be closing end of April 2025.
POSITION SUMMARY
The SNCGO is looking for a qualified and experienced Project Consultant to support our ongoing closure process. The consultant will assist in project management, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), donor reporting, preparation for external audits, and liaison with international donors and stakeholders.
SCOPE OF WORK
Coordinate project management activities ensuring timely delivery of project
- Prepare and oversee project reporting, ensuring compliance with donor
- Support preparation for external audits, including documentation, record-keeping, and communication with auditors.
- Conduct monitoring and evaluation activities to assess and report on project
- Liaise and maintain effective communication with international donors, partners, and
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated experience working with international donors and
- Strong background in preparing for external audits and project
- Proven skills in project management, including planning, budgeting, and
- Expertise in monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks and methodologies of political work
- Experience drafting comprehensive, clear, and timely project
- Excellent communication and interpersonal
- Fluency in English; Arabic language would be an
OTHER DUTIES
Support on other tasks as defined by SNC Geneva Office
REPORTING
The consultant will report to the Head/DH of the office.
DURATION
The initial consultancy agreement will be from the beginning of March until the end of April 2025.
DUTY STATION
Remotely (online) with the ability and willingness to travel to Geneva, as needed.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
| Experience | |
| At least 3-5 years of experience in project management, demonstrating progressively more responsible roles | Essential |
| Experience of working with conflict and peacebuilding issues | Desired |
| Proven experience in project management (planning, implementation, financial reporting, monitoring and evaluation and narrative report writing) preferably in the political work | Essential |
| Proven experience in meeting donor reporting standards | Essential |
| Experience building a strong and trusted relationship | Essential |
| Experience working in challenging environments where a high degree of flexibility and adaptability is needed | Essential |
| Experience in developing creative and agile solutions to challenges that arise | Essential |
| Experience working on the Syrian political process and familiarity with political entities | Essential |
| Skills and Attributes | |
| Excellent written and verbal English skills | Essential |
| Basic written and verbal Arabic skills | Desired |
| Interest in the field of peacebuilding and conflict management | Desired |
| Excellent attention to detail | Essential |
| Resilient and adaptable | Essential |
| Ability to travel from time to time | Essential |
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, a financial offer (contract price in EUR)and any relevant supporting documents to recruitment@sncgeneva.org, by Close of Business (COB) Thursday, 27 February 2025.
EXPECTED START DATE
Immediately, ideally beginning of March 2025