Director of Syria NGO Forum

Mercy Corps is powered by the belief that a better world is possible. To do this, we know our teams do their best work when they are diverse and every team member feels that they belong. We welcome diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be stronger and have long term impact. About the Syria NGO Forum The Syria NGO Forum is a unified coordination platform for international and national NGOs delivering humanitarian and development assistance inside Syria. It was established in response to the evolving political and operational landscape, aiming to bring coherence and collective voice to a historically fragmented response. The Forum facilitates coordination, advocacy, and joint positioning, grounded in principled, inclusive, and locally led action. With an innovative dual-chamber governance model—comprising equal representation from INGOs and NNGOs—the Forum serves as a neutral, non-operational platform, championing needs-based assistance and long-term resilience for communities across Syria. General Position Summary The Director of the Syria NGO Forum leads the Secretariat and is the primary external representative of the Forum’s collective positions. The Director will ensure the Forum delivers on its core mandate—coordination, representation, advocacy, knowledge exchange, and localization—by working under the supervision of elected Chamber Steering Committees, the Forum Board, member organizations, and in close collaboration with key stakeholders including UN agencies, donors, and authorities. The Director ensures strategic alignment, operational efficiency, and inclusive engagement across all governance and workstream platforms. Essential Job Responsibilities Representation & Coordination