Syria - Deputy Supply Coordinator (M/F) - Damascus

• Job number: SRH06758
• Status: Employee
• Area of expertise: Logistics
• Position: Missions
• Country: Syria
• Contract Type: Short term contract

About us

Desired start date: 01 October 2026
Duration of the mission: 6 Months (Subject to extension)
Location: Damascus, Syria

SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian aid association which, since more than 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their basic needs for food, water and shelter. Particularly committed to the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the leading cause of death in the world, SI's interventions provide expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene promotion, but also in the essential area of food security and livelihoods. Present in 26 countries, the SI teams – 3200 people in total, made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at HQ, and a few volunteers - intervene with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultural norms.

About the mission

Solidarités International operates in Syria since 2013 with a very diversified programs portfolio in Hassake & Raqqa (NES), Aleppo and Idlieb (NWS) governorates. To achieve its humanitarian objectives the mission employs 250 staffs and developed meaningful partnerships with international and local NGOs.

In NES, SI is one of the leading agencies in the WASH sector, responding to emergencies, protracted situations and recovery needs. The strategy is complemented with a significant FSL component, addressing market rehabilitations, business development and agriculture.

In NWS, SI operates in Idleb, Hamah and Aleppo with large WASH programs, with a focus in camps settings for IDP populations, and rehabilitation programs, especially after the earthquake. SI also responds to new emergencies, including regular displacements, natural disasters and epidemics.

SI is also heavily involved in humanitarian coordination, both at strategic and technical level with relevant fora and stakeholders, including key donors.

Since regime's change, SI is redefining its operational model as well as its geographical scope and programmatic priorities. The organizational set up is being deeply reviewed with a Damascus-based coordination office, the reshaping of the base level structure. This is to ensure relevance and efficiency, maximize impact through secured access and more generally ensuring the mission remains fit for purpose in a quickly evolving environment.

About the job

General Objective:

The Deputy Supply Coordinator supports the Logistics Coordinator (Head of Department) in guiding the Mission procurement and supply activities. He/she is:

• Responsible for capitalizing all information related to procurement and supply processes.
• Responsible for supervising the Supply staff training on all related procurement and supply processes.
• Responsible for taking on the functions of the Supply Coordinator in case of absence.

Duties & Responsibilities:

S/he supervises order handling for the mission and the implementation of the procurement process.

• Participate in the analysis of the purchasing environment at the national and regional level in close collaboration with the Logistics coordinator.
• Participate in controlling SI purchasing procedures and compliance with donors' funding rules and regulations.
• Take part in drawing up call-for-tender documents when the purchase base is Damascus.
• Select suppliers and negotiate prices, deadlines, and delivery modes when the purchase base is Damascus
• Ensure monitoring of the suppliers' relationships.
• Review the valid customs procedures and documentation (import-export, tax exemptions) in the country of intervention.
• Receive and verify purchase files and framework dossiers prepared on LINK (internal ERP) sent by the supply managers before transmission to the Logistics Coordinator.
• Link with the Finance Department to ensure payments to the Suppliers are properly managed when the purchase base is Coordination.
• Support the Logistics Coordinator in setting up new framework agreements in Damascus to support the base's procurement.
• In close collaboration with the Logistics Coordinator, participates to the validation of procurement tables and purchase schedules
• Conduct the market assessment at the national and regional level together with the supply teams
• In close collaboration with the Logistics Coordinator, he participates in purchases of durable equipment according to Solidarites International standards and has them validated by the headquarters Desk logistician.
• Follow the delivery of Paris purchases (to bases through ERS, Damascus or AMM).

Monitoring shipments

• Give full support to the Logistics Coordinator in monitoring national and international shipments linked to base purchases.
• Oversee the customs clearance procedures and customs clearance of imported material with close cooperation with the SI Logisticians in NWS and NES.

Human resource management

• Appraise personnel under direct supervision.
• Upon request from the Logistics Coordinator, organize training workshops related to procurement and purchase procedures.
• Support the supply supervisor and officer/s with their tasks and objectives.

Reporting/capitalization

• Update validation FU weekly.
• Ensure that price and supplier files are compiled and regularly updated.
• Participate in base meetings related to supply.
• Represent Solidarites International when required and/or delegated to do so with suppliers and local authorities.
• Ensure that all supply documents and SOP are properly archived on SharePoint.
• Participate in the preparation of hard archives shipment to HQ.

Your profil

DIPLOMAS AND EXPERIENCE

Education: Bachelor's degree in a field related to supply and/or logistics.

Experience in the humanitarian sector : 5 Years

Experience on a similar position : 3 to 4 Years (Managerial)

SKILLS

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Technical knowledge on all the steps of the supply chain
• Customs clearance procedures knowledge (importation/exportation)
• Using link software will be an addition

TRANSVERSAL SKILLS

• Great communication, time management, team management.
• Autonomous, organized, ability to prioritize and to work under pressure.
• Strong computer skills are essential.

LANGUAGES

Arabic: Fluent

English: Fluent

SI Will Offer you

A salaried position:

SI will offer a monthly gross salary of 2070 USD, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Please note that the proposed salary is subject to taxation and social security deductions in compliance with Syrian local laws.

Application process

Do you recognize yourself in this description? If yes, please send us your CV and cover letter!

Please note that CV-only applications will not be considered, and that the vacancy may close before the deadline.

Thank you for your understanding.

To learn more about Sl: www.solidarites.org

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Solidarités International (SI) est déterminé à prévenir et à combattre tout type d’abus – tout acte d’exploitation, d’abus et/ou de harcèlement sexuels (SEAH) à l’encontre des membres des communautés bénéficiaires ou de ses collaborateurs et collaboratrices, atteinte aux personnes et/ou aux biens, fraude, corruption, conflit d’intérêt non déclaré, financement d’activités portant atteinte aux droits de l’homme - qui pourrait être perpétré dans le cadre de ses interventions. SI applique une tolérance zéro à l’égard de tout type d’abus, particulièrement des actes de SEAH.

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