Description
The Syrian Negotiation Commission – Geneva Office (SNCGO) is representing and supporting the SNC and its mandate by expanding and facilitating outreach to Syrians and international actors. The SNC works towards a negotiated end to the conflict benefitting the Syrian people through dialogue, peaceful means and democracy in line with UN Security Council Resolution 2254.
The SNCGO seeks to hire a Project and Administrative Support Consultant to support both activities and administrative work of the office.
The consultant will
Schedule and coordinate meetings and appointments for the SNCGO and SNC delegations.
Undertake political analysis and provide support to policy development.
Provide all-round support as needed to the SNCGO’s administrative and project work including, planning, implementation, reporting, monitoring and evaluation.
Support the SNCGO and SNC President maintaining correspondence with diplomatic missions, interlocutors, and International Organizations.
Provide interpretation and translation support, to the SNC Geneva Office and SNC delegations in Geneva and other countries as needed.
Provide support in drafting policies, concept notes, proposals, and other working and official papers of the SNC and the SNC Geneva Office, as required.
Provide general administrative and clerical support to management, including minute-taking.
Assist in resolving any administrative problems, and other tasks, as required.
Support the SNCGO on other tasks when needs emerge, and upon mutual agreement.
Required Qualifications
Advanced University degree in international law, international relations and/or political sciences.
Proven experience in a similar position with governments, NGOs, and/or international organizations.
Proven experience in correspondence with diplomatic missions, interlocutors, and International Organizations.
Demonstrated knowledge of the Syrian file.
Excellent research and analytical skills.
Experience with outreach and awareness raising activities.
Excellent command of written and spoken English and Arabic and proven experience in interpretation and translation.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively, listen to and influence others.
Ability to work in a high-pace environment and manage multiple deadlines at once.
The work station will be in the SNC Office in GENEVA, Switzerland. However, the consultant may be required to travel with SNC delegations to other capitals. Such needs will be agreed on an ad hoc basis and travel flights, accommodation and allowance will be covered by the SNCGO. The consultant engagement will be for a fixed period commencing in 1 August 2024 and ending on 31 December 2024 for a total of 45 days. The consultancy is open to bids from both individual consultants and companies.
TO APPLY
Please send your CV and list of references and the financial offer on daily rate to email address: recruitment@sncgeneva.org by 22 July 2024. Please include “Project and Administrative Support Consultant” in the subject line. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
