Human Resources Manager - SYRIA

Syrian Arab RepublicHuman Resources Manager - SYRIAOrganizationHandicap International - Humanity & InclusionPosted 25 Nov 2025 Closing date 14 Dec 2025Place: Damascus, SYRIAStarting date: 01 february 2026Duration of contract: 12 monthsHumanity & Inclusion is an independent and impartial aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. The organisation works alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, taking action and bearing witness in order to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.Since its creation in 1982, HI has run development programmes in more than 60 countries and responded to numerous emergencies. Today, we have a budget of approximately 255 million euros, with 4794 employees worldwide.At Handicap International-Humanity & Inclusion, we truly believe in the importance of inclusion and diversity within our organisation. This is why we are engaged to a disability policy to encourage the inclusion and integration of people with disabilities.Please indicate if you require any special accommodation, even at the first interview. For more information about the organisation: www.hi.orgJob ContextAfter the fall of the previous regime, while remaining a protracted crises, Syria is entering a new phase where pure humanitarian operations will side with early recovery and recovery interventions. According to the latest UN figures, about 15 million people remains still in need of humanitarian response, including about 6.5 million IDPs, while over 5 million Syrians refugess in neighboring countries or in Europe. Threats from explosive remnants of war, lack of recovery in both the health and education sectors make Syria still a fragile context.HI is managing a humanitarian program covering most of Syria’s governorates, particularly, in north and center Syria: Support to health partners support to health partners (mainly hospitals) for the provision of multi-disciplinary rehabilitation services (physiotherapy, assistive devices, prosthetics and orthotics and PSS). Education to the risks and effects caused by conventional weapons (including mines, explosive remnants of war and small arms light weapons) and urgent marking of hazardous areas; and non-technical surveys of potential contaminated areas. Community-based protection for safe returns and support for the inclusion of persons with disabilities and other vulnerable people in the humanitarian assistance.The actual intervention was so far managed based on a mix of remote management of national teams, remote partnerships with local structures and organizations, and direct implementation programs, while today we are moving to a on-site management model.Your MissionReporting to the Country Director, you define and roll out the HR component of the Country/Region’s operational strategy (Stratop). You are the preferred contact for HR operations centres at Headquarters. You ensure that HR activities are consistent with your budgetary framework and with HI’s HR frameworks. You actively analyse changes in context so as to identify the risks and opportunities in your scope of responsibility.Your Main Missions Are As FollowsManagement of the HR teamHR design of the Stratop and associated action plan monitoring: draft, revise and implement the operational strategy (Stratop) within your area of responsibility area, in line with HI's financial policiesStandards roll out and HI's Expertise contribution in your scope of responsibility:Deploy and monitor the quality of all HI's HR policies, processes and toolsAssist and supervise your team with the adaptation and contextualisation of HR frameworksEnsure the quality of the auditing, internal control and archiving proceduresOperational implementation of HR:Oversee the dimensioning and quality of resourcesOversee the Career Management and Skills Development systemsCoordinate and guarantee the quality of the administrative management for all members of staffAssist managers with the implementation of HI's HR policiesLegal and social aspects: maintain the social environment and ensure the compliance with the legal HR frameworkSupport the Country Manager with the deployment of the HR part of the Code of Conduct and the PSEA, the Fraud and Corruption Policy and other institutional policiesEmergency preparedness and responseCharacteristics Of The PositionSecurity is stable in the capital, where amenities, hospitals and basic commodities are availableYour ProfileYou have at least 6 years of professional experience in humanitarian / early recovery contextsYou have a strong expertise in recruitment, personnel administration, organization design and skills developmentYou have a confirmed experience in team management (4 years at least)You can work in English, in a multicultural and multi-disciplinary team. Arabic skills are a strong assetYou are solutions-oriented, flexible and able to manage stressConditionsAt HI, the conditions offered are up to your commitment and adapted to the context of your mission. https://hi.org/en/join-the-team12 months International contract starting from February 2026;The international contract provides social cover adapted to your situation:Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals;Pension scheme;Medical coverage with 50% of employee contribution;Repatriation insurance paid by HI;Salary from 2869€ gross/month upon experience;Perdiem: 525 USD net/month - paid in the fieldHardship: 250€ net/month paid with your salary;Paid leaves: 25 days per year;R&R: according to the level of the mission 5 days every 3 monthsPositionUnaccompaniedHousingCollective taken in charge by HIIf you are resident in the country : local packageHow to applyApplications will be processed on an ongoing basis, don’t wait for applying!Only successful candidates will be contacted.https://apply.workable.com/j/2DC846771FJob detailsCountrySyrian Arab RepublicSourceHandicap International - Humanity & InclusionTypeJobCareer categoryHuman ResourcesYears of experience5-9 yearsShare Share this on Facebook Share this on X Post this on LinkedIn