Media Literacy and Countering Disinformation Advisor

Job description

GIZ has been operating in Syria since 1976. It has thus established valuable contacts in civil society and garnered experience that is now crucial for supporting the country. From 2013 onwards, it worked without government involvement with the assistance of local non-governmental organisations. Despite the difficult conditions, GIZ has consistently contributed to improving people’s living conditions.

In view of the developments since December 2024, which have led Syria into a decisive phase of transformation, GIZ reopened its Country Office in Damascus in 2026. It is currently implementing 15 projects on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the Federal Foreign Office (FFO), with co-financing from the European Union and other donors.

One of the primary challenges facing Syria during this transitional phase is the fragile social cohesion within communities. Years of conflict and displacement have left Syrian society severely divided, with communities often split along political, ethnic, and sectarian lines. Trust between groups has been eroded, making it difficult for communities to come together and plan for a shared future. Women and youth having been left without meaningful avenues for civic and economic engagement, further marginalizing them from the reconstruction process.

To support the transition and address these challenges, the GIZ BRIDGE project “Strengthening the capacities of the Syrian civil society” plays a vital role. BRIDGE aims to strengthen the role of Syrian civil society in the ongoing transition. The project supports a broad range of activities, from providing capacity-building efforts, to empowering civil society to contribute meaningfully to the country's future, to support independent media in Syria. A key focus of the BRIDGE project is on strengthening social cohesion, with particular emphasis on the inclusion of women and youth in the rebuilding process. By working closely with local communities and civil society representatives, BRIDGE seeks to facilitate cooperation between civil actors and independent media, fostering a more inclusive and united approach to Syria's recovery.

Your tasks

• Designs capacity building strategies and activities tailored to the unique needs and challenges of media organizations in Syria
• Overseas and conducts organizational capacity development activities in media literacy and countering disinformation to local independent media and others, including developing and delivering training as needed
• Designs, develops, and manages activities related to promoting media literacy and addressing disinformation that are credible, accurate, and reliable for Syrian citizens
• Develops and maintains relationships with key media stakeholders and government officials at the national and local level, other donors and implementers, program beneficiaries, and other stakeholders
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with local partner organizations, overseeing technical activities and providing coaching to ensure a focus on relevant activities and achieving outcomes
• Contributes to monitoring, evaluation, and learning; project communications; and project reporting
• Develops documentations, manuals, reports, and guidelines related to the implementation of projects

Your profile (required qualifications, competencies and experience)

• University degree (Bachelor or Master) in Journalism, Media related field or other
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a similar position with an international or national organization or institution
• Highly-organised and detail-oriented, with strong ability to multi-task and deliver quality work on time under pressure
• Ability to keep track of and reconcile multiple data sources with minimum error
• Highly collaborative, team player and experienced in working in multi-cultural organizations and in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable with confidential information and materials
• Ability to work in an international multicultural team with loyalty, reliability and tolerance
• High motivation and ability to work independently and meet deadlines without compromising the quality of outputs
• Excellent written and spoken English and Arabic, knowledge of German is an asset.

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Additional information

The following minimum requirements for applications need to be fulfilled:

1. Only application documents in English will be accepted. Documents in Arabic cannot be considered during the selection process.
2. Mandatory documents are CV and application letter in English stating your qualifications and previous professional experiences.

The deadline for application is 25.11.2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

GIZ is committed to diversity and gender balance. It is encouraging persons with disabilities to apply for the position.

This is a national position governed by GIZ Syria’s national terms and conditions of employment. The salary is paid in Syrian pounds (SYP) and is benchmarked against comparable roles to ensure it is competitive in the Syrian labour market.

Please submit your application to [email protected] indicating in the subject line only the respective title of the position.