The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany is looking for a full-time Syria Engagement Officer (Development Cooperation) (m/f/x)

Key responsibilities:

• Supporting the Department of Development Cooperation (Entwicklungszusammenarbeit, EZ) at the Embassy, particularly in regard to the non-humanitarian support to Syria (development cooperation/early recovery/resilience), as well as its aspects pertaining to stabilization and humanitarian aid. This includes assistance with fundamental sectoral and institutional matters, in addition to performing project-related tasks (such as examining project proposals, writing reviews/opinions/reports, participating in meetings with UN and non-governmental organizations, communicating with implementing partners of German assistance programs among other tasks.)
• Monitoring the situation from a development policy standpoint and compiling background information pertinent to development policy
• Assuming administrative activities, as well as preparing meetings and delegation trips.
• Coordinating and attending meetings with Syrian authorities and performing translation duties for the benefit of the EZ team.

Key Qualifications:

• University degree in International Relations, Peace & Conflict Studies, Management or a related field

• Prior professional experience in the field of development cooperation

• Good geographical and political knowledge of Syria are a necessity

• Fluent knowledge of English and Arabic, in spoken and written forms - knowledge of the German language is desirable

• Good team spirit, and a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach to the tasks at hand

• Advanced communication skills, and an adequate representation of the concerns relevant to the field of responsibility in oral and written forms, in coordination with the team

• Readiness to attend particular events, even outside of regular working hours

• Clean criminal record (no prior convictions)

Soft Skills:

• Reliability and discretion

• Decency in daily business

• Resilience in complicated situations

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits

• A stimulating, multilingual work environment with possibilities of further training

• Flexibility in fulfillment of tasks and taking of leave days

Additional information:

• Costs for travelling to a job interview cannot be compensated

• European data protection laws are in effect

• Suitable candidates agree to a medical examination prior to a contract signature

• Non-Syrian citizens need a permanent residency in Syria to apply

• Contract conditions apply in order to Syrian labour laws

Required information from applicants:

• Detailed CV

• Proof of English language skills (at least C1)

• Police record

• Recommendations of former employers

• Records ofacquired school/university degrees

• Copy of passport

Please e-mail your application (a CV with a covering motivation letter in English, proof of your educational qualifications, employment references/letters of recommendation if applicable by 30 August 2026 to bewerbungen@dama.diplo.de
Reference: EZ-10

Only complete applications will be considered. Unfortunately, we will not be able to acknowledge receipt of applications. We will only be contacting candidates who will be invited to an interview.