## **Background**

This role is designed as a core position within the team, bridging technical leadership and project delivery. It is intended for a professional who can independently manage work streams, contribute to high-quality analytical outputs, and represent the work externally.

The position will work closely with senior leadership while taking substantial ownership of both process and output across research and evaluation projects.

## **Purpose of the role**

The Project Manager will lead the delivery of projects end-to-end, while contributing to methodology design, analysis, reporting, and proposal development. The role also serves as a key interface with clients and partners, ensuring that work is not only delivered on time, but is also well-positioned, clearly communicated, and technically sound.

## **Scope of work**

### A.Project leadership & delivery

- Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of projects across all stages.
- Ensure timelines, deliverables, and quality standards are consistently met.
- Coordinate with team members, field staff, and partners to ensure smooth implementation.

### B.Client and partner engagement

- Serve as a key point of contact for clients and partners.
- Engage in day-to-day communication in a professional and responsive manner.
- Lead or contribute to meetings, presentations, and key discussions.

### C.Methodology, inception & research design

- Lead or co-lead the development of research methodologies and evaluation frameworks.
- Draft and finalise inception reports (methodology, sampling, tools, workplans).
- Ensure methodological clarity, rigour, and alignment with project objectives.
- Engage with relevant frameworks (e.g. OECD-DAC, CHS, Sphere) where applicable.

### D.Literature review & evidence synthesis

- Conduct structured literature reviews across academic and grey sources.
- Organise and maintain literature review matrices.
- Synthesise evidence into clear, relevant insights to inform research direction.

### E.Analysis & reporting

- Lead or contribute to qualitative and quantitative analysis.
- Oversee synthesis and triangulation of findings.
- Draft and refine high-quality reports, ensuring strong structure and argumentation.
- Ensure outputs are analytically sound, well-written, and actionable.

### F.Proposal & Strategic Development

- Lead or contribute to the development of technical proposals and concept notes.
- Support the articulation of methodologies and analytical approaches.

## Approach to work

**This role requires someone who:**

- Takes ownership and drives work forward independently.
- Engages deeply with both technical content and delivery processes.
- Communicates clearly and confidently with internal and external stakeholders.
- Balances speed with quality.
- Can step in to lead discussions, outputs, or decisions when needed.

## Profile required

- Strong experience in research, evaluation, or policy work within humanitarian/development contexts.
- Proven ability to design methodologies and lead analytical processes.
- Demonstrated experience in writing high-quality evaluation or research reports.
- Experience managing projects and coordinating teams.
- Strong communication skills and ability to engage with clients and partners.
- Fluency in English and Arabic (**both required**).
- High level of independence, reliability, and professional judgement.

## Duration & modality

- Syria-based - Damascus.
- Requires strong availability and responsiveness.