Liaison Coordinator

General View of the Position:  
The Liaison Coordinator supports Bahar Organization’s operations in Syria through coordination with relevant Syrian authorities, ministries, and external stakeholders. The role focuses on facilitation, follow-up, and compliance rather than senior-level representation or strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities:Key Duties and Responsibilities:      -  Coordination with Authorities and MoUs.

• Coordinate the preparation, review, approval, and follow-up of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with relevant authorities and official bodies.
• Support the drafting, submission, and signature processes of official agreements in coordination with management and relevant departments.

Liaison and External Coordination

• Facilitate communication and coordination with authorities, directorates, and committees in Syria, including but not limited to Health, Education, Youth and Sports, Family and Social Affairs, and other relevant institutions.
• Act as a focal point for communication between Bahar Organization and local authorities, communities, and coordination bodies.
• Strengthen and maintain Bahar’s relationships with Directorates of Education, Youth and Sports, Family, and Social Services in Syria.

Meetings, Representation, and Follow-Up

• Attend internal and external meetings, coordination forums, and conferences with relevant authorities and public institutions on behalf of Bahar Organization, as assigned.
• Prepare and share regular and ad hoc reports summarizing meetings, discussions, outcomes, and follow-up actions.

Support to Internal Departments

• Support all departments in communicating and coordinating with official entities as required for program implementation.
• Follow up on final crossing lists and coordinate with relevant departments regarding staff and operational crossing requests.

Compliance, Policy Analysis, and Risk Mitigation

• Monitor political, economic, social, and regulatory developments relevant to humanitarian operations and share key updates internally to support informed decision-making.
• Analyze government policies, regulations, and legislation relevant to Bahar’s activities and provide practical guidance on compliance and required procedures.
• Proactively work to mitigate legal, administrative, and rights-related risks affecting Bahar Organization.

Crisis and Emergency Response

• Respond promptly and effectively to crises or emergency situations that may impact Bahar’s operations or reputation, in coordination with relevant stakeholders, to ensure continuity of activities.

Documentation, Translation, and Reporting

• Translate documents as required for coordination, liaison, and external relations purposes.
• Ensure proper documentation, filing, and archiving of all liaison-related correspondence and records.

Organizational Values and Work Environment

• Promote a positive, professional, and respectful office culture in all interactions with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and awareness when communicating and engaging with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.

Other Duties

• Be willing to work in locations other than the duty station stated in the contract, as required by operational needs.
• Perform any other related tasks assigned by the direct supervisor, including tasks related to general protection activities, supervision, and reporting.

•    Perform other duties as needed and assigned by the ED.

 Qualification/s and Professional Experience:Academic Education and experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

- Minimum 2 years of experience in coordination or liaison roles.

- Experience with Syrian authorities is an asset.

Skills and Capabilities
•    Full alignment with Bahar’s Mission, Vision and Values.
•    English language (both written and spoken) fluency
•    Leadership and Supervision ability.
•    MS-Office Suite proficiency.
•    Negotiation skills.
•    Communication skills.
•    Coordination and tasks assigning skills.
•    Good understanding of the Syrian administrative context.

-    Ability to work under supervision and follow procedures.
Work environment and conditions
•    Willingness to work in a location different from that stated in the contract.
•    Willingness to work for extra hours as necessary.
•    Willingness to travel inside and outside the country.
•    Demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working relations with host country government personnel, stakeholders, partners, international donor agencies and colleagues;
•    Must be capable of working both individually and as part of a team;
•    Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, stressful environment.
•    Demonstrated ability to work and manage across multi-functional units
•    Cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
•    Must be flexible, willing to perform other duties and work irregular hours.

Safeguarding & Ethics:


Bahar is committed to ensuring that all individuals
we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community
members, program participants, or others, are treated with respect and dignity.
We are committed to the core principles regarding the prevention of sexual
exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary-General and IASC. We will
not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of
our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment,
team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner,
respect local laws and customs, and adhere to the Bahar Code of Conduct
Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete
mandatory Code of Conduct e-learning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.