Call for Syrian Experts: Localization, Partnerships & Stakeholder Mapping (Syria)

**Contract Type:** Individual Consultancy; Project-Based
**Eligibility:** **Syrian nationals or non-Syrian consultants currently residing in Syria only**

Trust Consultancy & Development (TCD) is seeking experienced consultants to join its roster of experts in **localization, partnerships, stakeholder mapping and local institutional capacity** to support upcoming Third-Party Monitoring (TPM), evaluations, assessments, research and advisory assignments in Syria.

Selected consultants will be included in TCD's consultant roster and may be considered for future short-term consultancy opportunities based on their technical expertise, geographical experience, availability and the requirements of specific assignments.

**Primary geographic scope:** Syria

## About the Call

Trust is expanding its roster of experts with strong knowledge and practical experience related to **localization, equitable partnerships, local civil society, stakeholder engagement and institutional mapping in Syria**.

We are particularly interested in experts with **recent, first-hand knowledge of Syria's institutional and civil-society landscape** and the relationships between local and national actors, international organizations, NGOs, public institutions, communities and the private sector.

## Areas of Expertise

Applicants should have strong experience in one or more of the following:

1. **Localization analysis and strategies**, including locally led humanitarian and development action, localization frameworks, barriers, opportunities and measurement;
2. **Partnership assessments and strategies**, including partnership models, partner selection, due diligence, partnership reviews and equitable partnership approaches;
3. **Stakeholder mapping and analysis**, including identification, categorization, influence/interest analysis, relationship mapping and stakeholder-engagement strategies;
4. **Local civil-society mapping**, including CSOs, NGOs, CBOs, community initiatives, networks and other local actors;
5. **Institutional and organizational capacity assessments**, including governance, systems, programme capacity, MEAL, accountability, safeguarding and organizational development;
6. **Partnership capacity strengthening**, including capacity-development plans, mentoring, coaching and institutional strengthening;
7. **Government and institutional mapping**, including ministries, directorates, governorate/local authorities and other relevant public institutions;
8. **Community engagement and participation**, including community structures, local leadership, accountability and meaningful participation in programme design and decision-making;
9. **Localization research, monitoring and evaluation**, including development of indicators and approaches for assessing local leadership, participation, partnership quality and capacity strengthening;
10. **Humanitarian and development coordination**, including relationships among UN agencies, INGOs, national/local organizations, donors, public institutions, private-sector actors and communities.

## Qualifications & Experience

Applicants should have:

- **Syrian nationality and current residence in Syria, or be a non-Syrian consultant currently based in Syria**;
- A relevant university degree in development studies, international relations, public administration, sociology, organizational development, management, political science or another relevant field;
- At least **5 years of relevant professional experience**; senior/lead experts should preferably have **10+ years**;
- Recent professional experience related to **localization, partnerships, stakeholder mapping, civil society or institutional capacity in Syria**, preferably within the last three years;
- Strong knowledge of Syria's **local civil society, institutional structures, humanitarian/development actors and coordination environment**;
- Experience conducting **stakeholder mapping, partnership assessments, organizational capacity assessments, localization studies, evaluations or related research**;
- Experience engaging with **local NGOs/CSOs, UN agencies, INGOs, government institutions, donors, community structures and other relevant stakeholders**;
- Strong qualitative research, facilitation, analytical and report-writing skills;
- Arabic fluency; professional English is strongly preferred.

## International Organization & Donor Experience

Previous experience with **UN agencies, international NGOs, the EU, GIZ, World Bank, international financial institutions, donors or other organizations working on localization, partnerships and institutional strengthening** is a strong advantage.

Experience with recognized approaches or frameworks related to **localization, partnership quality, organizational capacity and accountability** should be clearly highlighted.

Applicants should indicate relevant assignments, including the **client, assignment, year, role and main responsibilities**.