Announcement Date: 06/11/2026

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

Vacancy code: 05/Vdc2026

Application deadline: 15/11/2026

Program/ Project / Department: VDC Project –Reports to the Field Coordinator

Job title: Field Documentation Officer

Number of positions available: 4

Workstation: Syria

Expected starting date: 01 December 2026

Type and duration of contract: Temporary contract 8 months, renewable With a renewable three-month probationary period

Roles and responsibilities

• Conduct field-based documentation of human rights violations within the assigned geographical area, including identifying and documenting incidents and collecting information from victims, witnesses and other credible sources in accordance with SCM’s methodologies and documentation standards.
• Conduct interviews with victims, survivors, witnesses,family members and other relevant sources, ensuring informed consent, confidentiality, sensitivity and adherence to SCM’s protection and do-no-harm principles.
• Collect, verify and document testimonies and other relevant information and materials, including documents, photographs, videos and other available evidence, and ensure their proper entry and archiving in SCM’s documentation system.
• Maintain regular field presence and follow developments within the assigned geographical area, identifying incidents and documentation needs and reporting relevant developments to the Field Documentation Coordinator.
• Build and maintain a reliable network of local contacts and sources, including victims and affected communities, local actors and other relevant stakeholders, to support access to information and effective documentation.
• Coordinate with the Field Documentation Coordinator and other members of the documentation team, including OSINT investigators, to support verification, corroboration and follow-up of documented incidents.
• Undertake field missions and travel within the assigned geographical area as required for interviews, documentation and follow-up activities, taking into account relevant security and protection procedures.
• Ensure the confidentiality, security and protection of victims, witnesses, sources and information throughout the documentation process.
• Undertake other documentation-related tasks assigned by the direct supervisor in line with the objectives and methodologies of the project.

Required skills and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in law, human rights, social sciences or another relevant field, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• Previous experience in documenting human rights violations, field research, or related work is strongly preferred.
• Experience conducting interviews with victims, survivors, witnesses or other sources, including the ability to conduct sensitive interviews professionally and ethically.
• Good understanding of human rights documentation principles and methodologies.
• Ability and willingness to conduct regular fieldwork and travel within the assigned geographical area, including to locations required for documentation and interviews.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build trust and engage respectfully with victims, witnesses and affected communities.
• Ability to assess information critically, identify inconsistencies and documentation gaps, and conduct appropriate follow-up with sources.
• Ability to use digital tools and documentation/database systems and to learn new technical tools required for the position.
• Ability to work independently in the field while maintaining effective coordination with the documentation team and coordinator.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple documentation tasks and priorities.
• Commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, impartiality and human rights principles.
• Knowledge of International Human Rights Law and International Humanitarian Law is an asset.
• Experience with open-source research and verification is an asset.
• Fluency in Arabic
• Good command of English is an asset.

How to apply

• To apply for this position, please complete the application form by clicking the button below.

• 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.