Project Manager - Media program - Syria, Damascus

Search for Common Ground

Damascus, MD

Full Time

Director

about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

Search is seeking a Media Manager to play a critical role in harnessing media as a tool for peacebuilding and social cohesion across Syria. The role involves leading strategic engagement with stakeholders, developing and implementing media projects, coordinating with traditional and social media actors, managing capacity strengthening programs, and addressing issues of misinformation and hate speech in a conflict-sensitive and inclusive manner. The position is based in Damascus and aims to contribute to the development of the media sector in Syria while promoting peace and resilience.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate various activities under the media project, including quality monitoring, implementation and reporting.
Ensure that assigned project activities are properly implemented and Search methodologies are effectively employed across activities.
Ensure timely grant reporting and compliance with contract and donor guidelines in coordination with relevant departments.
Lead the hiring process for consultants and staff (temporary and full-time) as needed.
Build a roster of media consultants to facilitate short-term support.
Supervise, guide, and evaluate team members, ensuring a high team spirit and excellent atmosphere.
Provide technical leadership and oversight.
Build and maintain partnerships with local media outlets, freelancers, community influencers, and education institutions.
Engage with local authorities and institutional partners to support joint media programs and capacity development.
Develop capacity building plans to strengthen technical expertise of media personnel and future media actors.
Enhance the capacities of institutions and media actors to monitor, document, and address hate speech and misinformation online and offline.
Introduce new formats, tools, and support existing platforms to counter hate speech and misinformation.
Document lessons learned and best practices in media interventions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Media Production, Journalism, Communications, or a related field; a master's degree is an asset.
Minimum of 9 years of professional experience in media management or production, with at least 5 years in a leadership role in programs countering hate speech and misinformation.
Demonstrated experience in designing media capacity programs and delivering training.
Proven ability to manage media networks.
Strong understanding of the Syrian media landscape and conflict dynamics.
Experience working with local authorities, ministries, and universities.
Excellent communication skills in Arabic; English proficiency strongly preferred.

Nice to Have

Master's degree in a related field.

Qualifications

Educational background in media, journalism, or communications as specified.
Extensive experience in media management and leadership roles.

Benefits & Perks

Full-time contract for 6 months with the possibility of extension.
Expected starting date: 1st September 2025.
Remuneration details are not specified in the description.

Working at Search for Common Ground

The role emphasizes collaboration, innovation, conflict sensitivity, gender responsiveness, and inclusive approaches. The organization values ethical behavior, adaptive leadership, and building strong relationships with partners and stakeholders to promote peacebuilding through media.

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