Are you aiming to work for an organization where it is worthwhile investing your personality, your skills and your time? Are you looking for a job that is exciting and has clear goals? Welcome to Welthungerhilfe! We are one of the largest and most respected private organizations for development cooperation and humanitarian aid in Germany. We are a politically independent and non-denominational organization, our value-oriented actions are always based on humanitarian principles. Our vision is a world in which everyone has the chance and the right to lead a self-determined life in dignity and justice, free from hunger and poverty.
Welthungerhilfe's Head Office is in Bonn, Germany whilst the Syria Response is managed from our Country Office in Gaziantep. Welthungerhilfe was established in Turkey in 2013 specifically to help people who are affected by the Syria Crisis. Since then, the organisation has expanded its program scope and scale to make the greatest possible contribution to meeting humanitarian needs in Turkey and North West Syria. Welthungerhilfe has field offices in Azaz, Afrin Idleb, as well as Ankara, Istanbul, Hatay and Mardin. The Syria Response program includes food security, WASH services, Shelter and NFI services, protection, early recovery and livelihood.
If you want to become part of this joint mission in Turkey, Syria and Lebanon, we look forward to receiving your application as:
The position is to be filled by October 2025, with a contract duration of one year. There are good prospects for an extension. The position can also be filled with an unlimited contract duration if the employee shows an appropriate period of employment. Employment/Service location will be Damascus/Syria. The position is paid according to SG7 (1850 USD )
Lead protection component across the Syria program: Provide strategic direction to ensure protection is a core part of programs including humanitarian, resilience, food systems, and governance, by shaping project design, proposal development, implementation and long-term planning in line with Welthungerhilfe country strategy. Work together with WHH head office in protection related discussion and strategy development. Support implementation and quality of protection activities: Work closely with Syria program teams to ensure protection strategies/activities are delivered effectively, meet minimum standards, and follow agreed procedures (SOPs, referral pathways). Ensure protection is mainstreamed across sectors and projects. Strengthen coordination and representation at national and field levels: Play a key role in coordinating with other NGOs, UN agencies, and local actors in Syria. Represent Welthungerhilfe in protection forums, clusters, and advocacy efforts to ensure the organization’s work aligns with broader protection priorities and standards. Build capacity and promote learning: Provide training, technical support, and regular guidance to field and program teams and partners. Monitor activities, support reporting, promote community feedback systems, and contribute to the development of tools, thematic papers, and knowledge-sharing across the Syria program.We offer you the opportunity to work in a responsible and interesting field as part of an extremely dedicated team. Welthungerhilfe attaches great importance to the personal and professional development of its employees/consultants and the balance of their work and private life. Remuneration is based on our gender-independent salary scale. In addition,
WHH receives funds from its donors for projects. If necessary funds are secured the duration of the announced post may be extended. If project funding is not secured the activities will stop completely and the employment/consultancy contract shall be terminated.
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Please send your application/CV in ENGLISH LANGUAGE via our online recruiting system by Oct 26, 2025. Arabic CVs will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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