Roster position for: Syria
Availability: Starting from September/October 2026

EMERGENCY is currently engaged in the rehabilitation and reactivation of Al-Rastan Public Hospital in the Homs Governorate, Syria, in collaboration with the Syrian Ministry of Health. The intervention aims to restore access to essential healthcare, emergency, and surgical services for a population severely affected by years of conflict, while contributing to the strengthening of the local healthcare system and referral network across the central region of the country.

In line with the Organization’s vision, the Country Director (CD) represents EMERGENCY before national authorities, donors, media, and other stakeholders, and is responsible for the overall security management of EMERGENCY’s operations in Syria. This role requires maintaining constant engagement with relevant security authorities, government ministries, and institutional counterparts.

The Country Director is responsible for coordinating and overseeing EMERGENCY’s project activities in the country,



as well as identifying potential programmatic developments and funding opportunities, in coordination with the Field Operations Department (FOD) Direction and the Medical Coordination Unit (MCU).

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Country Programme Coordination
Coordinate the implementation of EMERGENCY’s projects in the country, ensuring effective collaboration between clinical and non-clinical functions, in line with the guidance of FOD Management, the Medical Coordination Unit (MCU), and relevant FOD desks;
Oversee the implementation of processes aimed at achieving the objectives set out in the Action Plan, monitoring progress in coordination with FOD Direction;
Directly manage the project team, ensuring alignment with project objectives, clarity of roles and responsibilities, and availability of the resources required to perform assigned duties;
Contribute to the preparation of forecast budgets and the development and updating

📌 Country Director (Milano)
🏢 Emergency Ong Ets
📍 Milano