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SyriaPuplic Relation OfficerOrganizationThe Day AfterPosted 13 Oct 2025 Closing date 18 Oct 2025Overview Of The Day AfterThe Day After (TDA) is an independent, Syrian-led civil society organization that supports a democratic transition in Syria. In August 2012, TDA completed work on a comprehensive approach to managing the challenges of a post-Assad transition in Syria. The Day After project brought together a group of Syrians representing a large spectrum of the Syrian opposition—including senior representatives of the Syrian National Council (SNC), members of the Local Coordination Committees in Syria (LCC), and unaffiliated opposition figures from inside Syria and the Diaspora representing all major political trends and components of Syrian society—to participate in an independent transition planning process.The TDA report, “The Day After: Supporting a Democratic Transition in Syria”, provides a detailed framework of principles, goals, and recommendations from within the Syrian opposition for addressing challenges in six key fields: rule of law; transitional justice; security sector reform; constitutional design; electoral system design; and post-conflict social and economic reconstruction. TDA has since shifted its focus from transition planning to implementing the recommendations presented in the TDA report.Job PurposeThe Public Relations Officer will serve as TDA’s primary liaison with Syrian institutions, civil society organizations, and relevant stakeholders. The role centers on strengthening institutional relationships, enhancing TDA’s public image, and ensuring the organization’s active presence and effective representation at meetings, conferences, and events.The officer will represent TDA in various national and regional spaces, promoting its mission, programs, and values. By fostering constructive engagement and partnerships, the PR Officer will help expand TDA’s influence and credibility within the Syrian context and beyond. The position also supports coordination with program teams to align external engagements with TDA’s strategic priorities, ensuring that institutional relations contribute directly to the organization’s goals and impact.3- Duties And ResponsibilitiesDevelop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with Syrian institutions, civil society organizations, and networks.Act as TDA’s focal point for institutional communication and cooperation.Identify and pursue opportunities for collaboration, partnership, and advocacy consistent with TDA’s mission.Represent TDA in meetings and coordination platforms with external stakeholders.Provide detailed reports and recommendations after each external event or meeting.Maintain a database of key institutional contacts and regularly update relationship status.Work closely with program managers to ensure external engagements support program goals.Advise senior management on institutional opportunities, risks, and partnerships.Facilitate coordination across departments to maintain coherent external communication.Share insights and lessons learned with the Advocacy manager from external engagements to improve internal strategiesSupport the organization in hosting or co-hosting events, roundtables, and public dialogues.Prepare and present talking points, briefing notes, and representation materials in coordination with management.Prepare content for social media platformsDuration and Location: Contract Duration: 3 months ( end of 2025), renewable based on the funds for 2026. Location: Syria, Damascus, with readiness to travel to events and meetings as required around Syria only.Reporting LineThe Public Relations Officer reports directly to the Communications & Advocacy Manager, and coordinates closely with program teams and the communications unit.How to applyApplicants are requested to fill out the Form below : https://forms.gle/mC2jhRWNDntfXQJs9Job detailsCountrySyrian Arab RepublicCity Damascus SourceThe Day AfterTypeJobCareer categoryAdvocacy/CommunicationsYears of experience3-4 yearsThemePeacekeeping and PeacebuildingShare Share this on Facebook Share this on X Post this on LinkedIn

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