The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Team Leader for the Syria Education Programme III (SEP III). This role involves providing strategic leadership for a significant technical assistance contract aimed at supporting the Syrian Ministry of Education (MoE) in implementing its national reform agenda.
The Team Leader will be responsible for the overall design, rapid mobilization, and delivery of SEP III, ensuring alignment with FCDO requirements and IRC principles. The program focuses on strengthening the education system to improve foundational learning outcomes for primary-school-aged children across Syria, operating with a flexible, demand-led approach.
Quick Facts
| Opportunity | Job |
|---|---|
| Institution | International Rescue Committee |
| Location | Not specified, Syrian Arab Republic |
| Region | Middle East |
| Open to | International applicants |
| Funding | Not specified |
| Duration | Not specified |
| Start date | July 1, 2027 |
| Application deadline | 31 December 2026 |
About the Position
The Team Leader will oversee the Core Delivery Team and a demand-led Technical Assistance (TA) Pool, ensuring the program's technical support aligns with the Ministry's evolving reform priorities. Key responsibilities include leading the six-month inception period, providing strategic oversight of technical leadership, and ensuring the program operates adaptively using a 'test, learn, adapt' approach. The role requires strong political judgment to navigate institutional constraints, champion evidence-based and inclusive approaches, and maintain robust relationships with FCDO, the MoE, and other stakeholders.
Eligibility
- Advanced degree (Master's or equivalent) in education, public administration, international development, or a related field; equivalent experience may be substituted.
- Minimum of 10 years' experience managing large-scale, complex, donor-funded technical assistance or education programmes, ideally with FCDO-funded contracts and performance-based or KPI-linked payment mechanisms.
- Significant prior experience working directly with government ministries or line departments on system-level policy and process reform, ideally within the education sector.
- Substantial experience working in conflict, crisis, or politically sensitive transition contexts; experience in Syria or the broader MENA region strongly preferred.
- Sound understanding of public finance and value-for-money principles, with the ability to support the Ministry in navigating fiscal choices shaping education sector reform.
- Proven ability to provide strategic leadership while harnessing the multi-disciplinary skills of technical personnel.
Benefits
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Documents Required
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How to Apply
- Refer to the 'How to apply' section on the original job posting for specific instructions.
Source: ReliefWeb Jobs.
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