Human Rights Analysis and Reporting Officer

Type of Announcement: External

Vacancy code: 03/Vdc2026

Announcement Date: 19/10/2026

Application deadline: 28/10/2026

Employer: Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression (SCM)

Program/ Project / Department: Reports to the Vdc Project Manager

Job title: Human Rights Analysis and Reporting Officer

Number of positions available: 1 (One)

Workstation: Damascus – Syria

Expected starting date: 10 November 2026

Type and duration of contract

Temporary contract

9 months, renewable With a renewable three-month probationary period

Roles and responsibilities

Preparing periodic reports on the human rights situation in Syria based on the Center’s documentation.
Preparing thematic and specialized reports, as well as other analytical outputs.
Preparing policy briefs, position papers, statements, articles, and other analytical publications.
Preparing reports, submissions, referrals, and correspondence to United Nations human rights mechanisms.
Conducting legal and substantive research to support reports and analytical outputs.
Analyzing documented information and data to identify patterns, trends, developments, and gaps related to the human rights situation.
Contributing to the development of reporting methodologies, analytical frameworks, and working tools.
Contributing to the design and delivery of training and capacity-building programs in areas related to human rights, documentation, and reporting.
Representing SCM in relevant meetings, workshops, and events, as assigned.
Carrying out any other relevant tasks assigned by the Project Manager.

Required skills and qualifications

A university degree in law, international law, human rights, political science, or any other relevant field.
Preferably, a master’s degree in a relevant field.
At least three years of professional experience in the field of human rights, international law, and/or transitional justice.
Very good knowledge of International Humanitarian Law (IHL), International Criminal Law (ICL), and methodologies for documenting human rights violations.
Proven experience in preparing human rights reports, policy briefs, position papers, and other analytical and evidence-based outputs.
Experience in preparing submissions or reports for United Nations human rights mechanisms is an added advantage.
Ability to analyze qualitative information and relevant quantitative data, identify patterns and trends, and draw evidence-based findings and recommendations.
Familiarity with documentation and data management systems is an added advantage.
Fluency in Arabic, spoken and written
Excellent Command of English, spoken and written

How to apply

When applying through the application above, please upload a CV in PDF format with the full name of the applicant in the title.
Any application received after the deadline will be rejected.
CVs will be reviewed after the deadline of submission, and only shortlisted will be called for interviews. We apologize for not sending replies to all.