Solidarites International: SYR – Damascus – HR Supervisor – National – Damascus

Job number

SRH06729

Status

Employee

Area of expertise

Human Resources

Position

Missions

Country

Syria

Contract Type

Short term contract

About us

Desired start date: 15-08-2026
Contract End Date: 31-12-2026
Location: Damascus

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 350 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 and Nothern-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 it operational model as well 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. Assessments are being carried out in new areas including rural Damascus, South, Aleppo and Hama and new partnerships are being envisioned. 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. And this on-going transformation will be at the core of the new CD responsibilities.

About the job

General objective:

The HR Supervisor supports the HR Coordinator in implementing national HR policies and ensures compliance with HR and SI regulations across the mission. They manage national and international HR administration including but not limited to recruitment & selection, personnel & contracts management, compensation & benefits, learning & development, performance management and legal compliance.

Main Duties:

Under the supervision of the HR coordinator, the HR Supervisor, will be required to:

NATIONAL EMPLOYEES’ HR Management
• Support the implementation of national HR policies, ensuring alignment with SI regulations and local labor laws.
• Manage the recruitment process for national staff, ensuring proper job postings, application screening, technical test facilitation, interview coordination, and recruitment tracking.
• Handle national staff onboarding/offboarding.
• Ensure proper contract management, personnel file maintenance, and adherence to employment laws.
• Process payroll using the HR software (HOMERE), ensure tax and social security compliance, and liaise with authorities.
• Compile and submit HR reports on recruitment, payroll, social security, and tax updates to HQ.
• Maintain relationships with Syrian authorities and represent SI Syria in official HR-related matters when requested.
• Maintain digital and paper archives, conduct quarterly HR file audits, and ensure data protection compliance.

INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYEES’ ADMINISTRATIVE FOLLOW-UP
• Manage international employees’ per diems, break allowances, advance requests and other benefits (housing, school fees, reimbursements…etc.) while ensuring timely validation, tracking, and documentation.
• Prepare monthly cash forecast for all expenses of expatriate staff and their dependents at Damascus level and coordinate with the finance team and other INGOs in case of cost-sharing agreements.
• Organize the onboarding process for new employees, including induction schedules, HR briefings, and distribution of mission-specific policies and templates. Maintain and update the orientation matrix and induction files.
• Organize the onboarding process for new international employees, including preparing induction schedules with coordination teams, HQ, and line managers and conduct HR briefings on mission-specific benefits and policies.
• Maintain the international employees’ database, track contract deadlines, and follow up on signatures while submitting the related updates and reports to HQ in a timely manner.
• Organize the end of mission process for international employees (debriefing, end of mission ticket…etc.)
• Act as liaison between headquarters and expats for administrative follow up (arrivals, departures, HR Shuttle, contract conditions- breaks/benefits)
• Book departure and arrival flight tickets for employees in addition to field visits tickets in coordination with the logistics team.
• Ensure proper archiving and filing according to SI standards and local legislation of both hard copies and soft copies for the international employees’ related documents.

Your profil

DIPLOMAS AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in HR, Business Administration or other related field.

Experience in the humanitarian sector : 0-2 Years

Experience on a similar position : 3-4 Years

SKILLS

TECHNICAL SKILLS

1. Recruitment & Selection
2. Personnel Management
3. Compensation & Benefits

TRANSVERSAL SKILLS

1. Great communication, time management

2. Autonomous, organized, ability to prioritize and to work under pressure

3. Strong computer skills essential

LANGUAGES

1. English
2. Arabic

SI Will Offer you

A salaried position:

SI will offer a monthly basic salary of 1230 USD, in addition to other allowances.

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.

Solidarités International est un employeur équitable qui combat toute forme de discrimination. SI ne demandera jamais une rétribution quelconque en vue de participer à un processus de recrutement.

Solidarités International (SI) is determined to prevent and fight all type of abuse – all act of exploitation, abuse and/or sexual harassment (SEAH) against members of beneficiary communities or collaborators, fraud, corruption, violation of persons and/or property, funding of activities harmful to human rights – that could be perpetrated in the frame of its interventions. SI implements a zero-tolerance policy regarding acts of abuse, notably acts of SEAH.

Solidarités International is an equitable employer committed to find all forms of discrimination. SI will ever ask for any remuneration to take part in a recruitment process.

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