Call for Experts - Syria

KEY INFORMATION
Job Title:  Experts Pool –  Cowater’s Programming in Syria
Duration/Level of Effort: Full Time & Part time / Short Term & Long Term
Position Location: Syria and remote
 
 
ABOUT COWATER
Cowater is a global international development consultancy firm that works with partners to deliver technical assistance to governments and the private sector in Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Our key technical areas of focus include: public financial management and accountability, revenue reform, customs, trade and investment facilitation, conflict, stability and security, inclusive economic growth, sustainable extractives industries, social service delivery, climate adaptation, monitoring and evaluation, as well as women’s economic empowerment.
 
Cowater works with a diversified set of development donors, including the UK’s Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) the European Union (EU), the World Bank, and others. Cowater further counts on a dynamic and diverse team of professionals committed to designing and implementing projects that deliver lasting results for the clients and countries with whom it works. 
 
 
SUMMARY OF THE OPPORTUNITY
Cowater is looking to build its pool of experts in anticipation of upcoming development opportunities in Syria.
 
 
SUMMARY OF THE POSITIONS
We are issuing this call to build a roster of short- and long-term experts with experience in Syria or similar context.
 
We are looking for experts who can provide specialist knowledge and expertise relating to each of the following areas:
 
Technical areas:

• transitional justice
• security sector reform
• gender equality and social inclusion
• peacebuilding and stabilisation
• countering disinformation and strategic communication
• safeguarding
• community cohesion
• human rights
• technology for development

Project management:

• research
• monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL)
• knowledge management
• communications
• financial management
• grant management
• operations management

 
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience:

• 5+ years of progressively responsible work experience in Syria or similar context.
• Experience with bilateral donor-funded projects preferred.

 
Language Proficiency:

• Fluency in Arabic and/or English, depending on the area of expertise.

 
 
APPLICATION PROCESS
Candidates are encouraged to apply ASAP, or by 8th June 2025.
 
For your application to be considered:

• please fill in the form (mandatory): https://forms.office.com/r/YPH8h3Rgb5
• submit CV (cover letter is NOT required)

 
Cowater International is an equal opportunity employer, basing employment on merit and qualifications as they relate to professional experience and position expectations. Cowater does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, age, or any other basis protected by law.
 
We thank all applicants, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.
 
 
ABOUT US
Founded in 1985, Cowater International is a leading global development consulting company. Headquartered in Ottawa and with corporate hubs in Auckland, Berlin, Brussels, Helsinki, London, Madrid, Manila, Nairobi, Singapore and Stockholm, Cowater International has successfully delivered a portfolio of over 2500 projects and assignments in more than 95 countries. We work with governments, private sector actors and communities implementing projects that support socio-economic development, institutional strengthening, environmental improvements and advance equal opportunities for all. We are a diverse and experienced team committed to building a better tomorrow for the people we serve. Our adaptive approach to management has led to our yearly award-winning work and recognition as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2017.
 
We thank you for your interest in building a better tomorrow.