Project Coordinator | Based in Damascus, Syria

12 months | Full - Time

By 2030, 150 million people are able to prevent or resolve their most pressing justice problems. Do you want to join us on our mission?

The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL) is a social enterprise that works internationally to enhance access to justice through innovation. We are committed to closing the justice gap. We do this by helping to develop and implement people-centred justice. That means justice that is affordable, accessible and easy to understand.

To make that transformation we must put people and the outcomes they need at the centre, not institutions and existing procedures. We focus on concrete improvements in the lives of people. Data and evidence are central in all that we do. We work to stimulate innovation and to scale what works best. We bring stakeholders together to make it happen.

Our MENA programme is looking for a Project Coordinator.

How will you contribute to HiiL’s mission?

• Conduct background research and contextual analysis to support programme design, implementation, and stakeholder engagement, including mapping of local justice actors and institutions.
• Support the Team Lead in stakeholder engagement, including coordination with local authorities, community actors, and partner organisations, preparation of briefings, and follow-up.
• Lead and coordinate local operations for programme activities and events, including planning, finance, logistics, timelines, procurement coordination, and on-the-ground execution, while acting as a key liaison between the local context and the programme team to ensure operational realities, risks, and opportunities inform planning and decision-making.
• Ensure timely and accurate local-level reporting on all programme activities, including events, meetings, and stakeholder engagements, to feed into donor reporting requirements and internal project reporting processes.
• Document and synthesise operational insights, stakeholder dynamics, and lessons learned from programme implementation.
• Contribute in drafting the communication strategy for Syria and implement it in coordination with the project team and relevant stakeholders.

What we look for in our new colleague: 

• You have a Bachelor degree in social sciences, business administration, project management or similar field. A Master’s degree is a plus;
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in programme operations, coordination, or implementation roles within international development, humanitarian, or governance programmes;
• Demonstrated experience managing complex operations and events in challenging or fragile environments, including coordination with multiple stakeholders;
• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement and coordination, including interaction with local authorities, civil society organisations, or community-based actors;
• Strong research and analytical skills, with experience conducting background research, stakeholder mapping, or contextual analysis to inform programme activities;
• Excellent organisational, communication, and relationship-management skills, with the ability to operate autonomously and support senior leadership;
• You are  fluent in Arabic and English, both oral and written; French would be an asset;
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and team-working skills, with the ability to build trust and collaborate across diverse stakeholders;
• High levels of ethics and integrity, particularly in handling sensitive information and stakeholder relationships;
• Willingness to travel locally and internationally  if needed;
• Syrian nationality.

We offer:

• An organisation with a culture in which motivation prevails; the work that we do is meaningful and contributes to changing people’s lives.
• An environment that will strengthen and widen your professional skills.
• An opportunity of being at the forefront of making people centred justice happen.

For applicants: 

• Starting date: 1 May 2026
• We offer a full-time position for an initial period of 12 months with the possibility to extend.
• A monthly fee between €2.200 and €2.800 for a full-time working week based on relevant work experience. 

Are you the Project Coordinator that we need? Please apply and send us your CV and a short motivation letter latest 27 February, 2026. 

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization. Therefore, people of all gender identities, sexes, sexual orientations, races, colours, religions, cultures, abilities, etc. are encouraged to apply for this position. 

Note: All offers of hiring will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks. By submitting your application you accept that HiiL will conduct such pre-employment screening for successful candidates.

Will you join us?
Please apply using the button below and send us your CV and a short motivation letter. All communication regarding your application will go through this portal.