Do you have experience managing projects across the full project cycle and a passion for the Women, Peace and Security agenda? Do you enjoy working closely with civil society partners, strengthening their capacities, and supporting impactful programmes? Do you have a strong understanding of the political and development context in Syria and the wider region, and a commitment to advancing women's rights in conflict-affected settings? If so, this Programme Officer opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

About the job

As Programme Officer, you will be part of Kvinna till Kvinna’s Syria programme team and report to the Beirut Country Director. You will work closely with the Programme Manager covering Syria, as well as colleagues across the wider programme team.

The role focuses on supporting and monitoring the implementation of Kvinna till Kvinna’s Women, Peace and Security (WPS) programme in Syria, in accordance with Kvinna till Kvinna’s mandate, strategies, policies, operational plans, budgets and working methods.

Your tasks will include, but not be limited to:

• Provide comprehensive support to partner organizations across the full project cycle, including applications, budgeting, planning, reporting, and continuous WPS‑related guidance.

• Lead and monitor WPS program implementation to ensure alignment with objectives, timelines, and Kvinna till Kvinna strategies, policies, and agreements.

• Conduct regular monitoring through visits and/or remote follow‑ups, identifying challenges and coordinating solutions with the Country Director or Program Manager.

• Facilitate partner capacity development through experience exchanges, networking, and training activities.

• Prepare regular program implementation reports and analyses of political developments for donors, the Country Director, and other stakeholders.

• Coordinate and collaborate with civil society, INGOs, UN agencies, and donors on WPS.

• Support logistical arrangements for project activities.

About you

To be successful in this role, we believe you are collaborative with strong coordination skills among colleagues and external stakeholders. You have excellent communication and relationship-building skills and are comfortable working in complex political and operational environments. You are committed to human rights and gender equality.

Furthermore, we believe you have a proactive and solution oriented approach as well as attention to details.

You need to at least have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Rights, Gender Studies, Social Sciences or another relevant field, or a minimum of seven years of relevant professional experience;

• Proven experience working with Women, Peace and Security (WPS) programming;

• Demonstrated experience leading advocacy campaigns and/or managing advocacy-focused projects;

• At least five years of professional experience designing, managing and delivering development or human rights projects. Previous experience in partnership-building roles is considered an asset;

• Solid experience in project cycle management, including planning, monitoring and evaluation;

• Strong understanding of the political and development context in Syria and the wider region;

• Experience working collaboratively with local civil society organisations, coalitions, UN agencies, international NGOs and donors;

• Excellent written and spoken Arabic and English; French is considered an asset;

• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills;

• The ability and willingness to travel as required for the role.

Terms & conditions and what we offer

At Kvinna till Kvinna, you will be part of an inspiring workplace with dedicated colleagues committed to advancing women’s rights and supporting women’s rights organisations in conflict-affected contexts.

• Employment form: Full-time local position, 1 year renewable

• Starting date: October or as agreed

• Location: Beirut

Further details regarding working conditions will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Application

Send your application no later than 9 September via Kvinna till Kvinna’s recruitment platform. Applications submitted outside the platform will not be considered.

The application must be in English and include a CV and answers to the questions in the application form.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Questions

For questions related to the recruitment process, please contact the HR unit at HR@kvinnatillkvinna.se.