Liaison Senior Officer - Syria Damascus

**General Description of the Programme:**

Established in 1977, GOAL is an international humanitarian and development agency, committed to working with communities to achieve sustainable and innovative early response in crises, and lasting solutions to poverty and vulnerability. GOAL has worked in over 60 countries and has responded to almost every major humanitarian disaster. We are currently operational in 18 countries.

GOAL began operations in Syria in 2013 responding to the acute needs of conflict-affected communities. GOAL's areas of operations include but not limited to Aleppo, Idleb and Lattakia Governorates, and is expanding to new governorates in Syria. Programmes focus on Food and Nutrition Security, WASH, Shelter, Livelihoods/ERMS and Emergency Response with an emphasis on cash and voucher modalities. GOAL Syria implements its programmes directly, with over 500 staff based in Syria, and through Syrian NGO partners.

GOAL's programme works at the household and community levels to improve community resilience and household coping strategies.

**Job purpose:**

The Senior Liaison Officer is responsible for managing liaison-related issues in Damascus and southern Syria, including coordination and communication with relevant government parties and official institutions. The role includes attending, organizing, documenting, and systematically archiving related meetings. The Senior Liaison Officer also provides technical and coordination support to S&A team in other areas. In addition, works with the Safety and Access Coordinator to develop liaison strategies and design plans related to liaison operations, ensuring their effective implementation.

**Duties, objectives, and competencies:**

- **Lead government liaison**– You'll be GOAL's primary point of contact with Syrian ministries (MOFA, MOSAL, Relief Offices, Governor's offices), building and nurturing trusted relationships that make programs possible.
- **Drive humanitarian access** – In close coordination