Field Operations Lead - International Development

Jobtailor; Damascus (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

IN2 seeks an experienced Project Lead to oversee ground-level implementation of international development activities in Syria and the wider MENA region. You will coordinate field teams, manage partners, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget.

You will engage with municipal authorities and community leaders, maintain risk registers, and provide transparent reporting to leadership, while embedding safeguarding, gender equality, and conflict-sensitivity in daily

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent with 7+ years in international development, NGO, stabilisation, or CVE programming.
• Experience navigating complex governance structures and stakeholder engagement in conflict-affected or post-conflict settings.
• Fluent Arabic and English, both written and spoken.
• Proven experience managing field teams and delivery partners in high-risk or non-permissive environments.
• Project Management Qualifications (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day project activities across field sites to ensure delivery on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Engage with municipal authorities and community leaders to secure access for project activities.
• Supervise delivery partners and field teams to ensure high-quality implementation.
• Prepare and deliver client reporting and site visit briefings.
• Set up new IN2 offices including site identification, security clearance, and readiness.
• Act as in-country point of contact for operational and security issues.
• Provide updates to IN2 leadership and Joint Steering Committee.
• Own risk management and maintain risk register.
• Ensure conflict sensitivity, GESI, and safeguarding in daily operations.
• Support recruitment and onboarding of local staff.
• Deputise for the Senior Project Manager when required.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

Cross-Cultural Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MREL Methods

EU Donor Compliance Tools

PRINCE2

PMP

Job description

IN2 seeks an experienced Project Lead to oversee ground-level implementation of international development activities in Syria and the wider MENA region. You will coordinate field teams, manage partners, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget.

You will engage with municipal authorities and community leaders, maintain risk registers, and provide transparent reporting to leadership, while embedding safeguarding, gender equality, and conflict-sensitivity in daily