About SCM:
The Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression (SCM) is an independent, non-governmental, and non-profit organisation registered in France in 2004, governed by a non-remunerated board. It has held a special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC) since 2011.
SCM’s vision is for a world based on freedom, justice, and equality that respects personal dignity, human rights, and fundamental freedoms.
Vacancy details:
Job title: Refoulement Documentation Officer
Program/ Project/ Department: Refoulement Department
Positions available: 3 vacancies.
Duration of the contract: 12 months (including a 3-month probation period).
Application deadline: 29 July 2023.
Work Station: Remote
Roles and Responsibilities:
–Building a network of relationships with individuals and stakeholders.
–Representing the center during the networking process in coordination with the line manager and other SCM’s departments in accordance with the center’s internal policies and procedures.
–Monitoring and following up the news related to Syrian refugees in surrounding host countries, through Arab and foreign open sources and private sources.
–Reviewing and following-up the past events and violations against refugees in surrounding host countries through open and private sources , and archive the latest developments within the documentation’s database system.
–Communicating with witnesses and victims to document and archive their testimonies within the center’s forms.
–Following up with witnesses and victims in order to provide them with their testimony’s status updates
–Documenting and archiving information, documents and data into the center’s documentation database system attached with the associated proofs and evidence.
–Ensure that all policies adopted at the center are adherence, including the digital security policy.
–Maintaining the confidentiality and privacy of information and the people with whom it is dealt with in any case
–Completing the assigned tasks within the specified time.
-Any other tasks assigned by the project manager or the line manager.
Requirement, Skills, and Experience:
-Relevant university degree or equivalent experience (preferably with a degree in law or social sciences)
-Experience in the context of Lebanon and Jordan, and having a wide network of relations in the same countries.
-At least one year of relevant experience .
-Proficiency in using computer and internet programs related to the work (Google Drive , Microsoft Office).
-Significant and detailed knowledge of the Syrian context especially regarding the involved actors in the conflict.
-Good knowledge of legal terminology and violations against refugees in neighboring countries.
-High teamwork/communication skills.
-Good organizational skills, multitasking work skills, time management.
-Flexibility to adapt to meet the changing requirements.
-Adhere the beneficiaries ‘policy and humanitarian / human rights principles and ethics.
-Fluency in Arabic and knowledge of English are needed. Kurdish or Turkish is a plus
How to apply:
-The CV must include contact information (telephone number, mail address), previous experiences with professional references, academic qualifications
-The CV must be in PDF format with the full name of the applicant in the title.
-Applications should be sent via email to: [email protected] with the name of the vacancy in the email subject.
-Any applications received after the deadline will be rejected.
-CVs will be reviewed after the deadline for submission, and only shortlisted will be called for interviews. We apologize for not sending replies to all.
