Senior National Project Coordinator - Financial Inclusion (Re-advertisement)

Overview

The Senior National Project Coordinator - Financial Inclusion will lead ILO's interventions in enterprise development and financial inclusion in targeted governorates. This role supports partnerships with line ministries, employer organizations, Banks/MFIs, and BDS providers to enhance financial service delivery.

Tasks Summary

• Lead the financial inclusion and entrepreneurship component timely implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
• Maintain close coordination with partner UN agencies, I/NGOs, Banks, chambers and MFIs, implementing partners and BDS providers.
• Identify problems, propose solutions and actions and follow-up with relevant departments.
• Monitor the progress of project activities by reviewing, verifying and analysing workplans, progress reports, final reports and other data.
• Organize seminars, workshops, training sessions, and consultative meetings.
• Undertake missions to project sites independently or accompanying others to monitor project implementation.
• Maintain close cooperation and coordination with government, employers' and workers' organizations.
• Provide technical support to national partners, chambers and line ministries on topics related to SME development and access to finance.
• Periodically report, monitor and facilitate the evaluation of related project’s components.
• Prepare and review required technical progress reports and ad hoc reports.
• Ensure high-level communications to increase project’s visibility at the national and international levels.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Experience Requirements

At least three years of professional experience in Syria in implementation of economic development related project particularly within the financial sector and entrepreneurship support. Proven experience in working effectively with government bodies, employers’ organizations and private financial sector players, UN and other international organizations would be an asset. Knowledge of ILO enterprise development work/social finance is an asset.

Qualification Requirements

First level university degree in economics, finance, business administration, development studies or a relevant field.

Other Details

Languages Required: Excellent command of Arabic and English (written and spoken) language is needed.

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: Until 31 December 2027

Work Modality:

Remuneration: The entry level salary for this position is 25511 (USD) yearly.