About la Chaîne de l'Espoir
La Chaîne de l’Espoir is an international NGO founded in 1994. Its mission is to strengthen healthcare systems to give everyone, especially children, the same chances of survival and development.
We work in 27 countries with a global approach, focusing on children, mothers and disadvantaged communities:
Prevention and screening from an early age, particularly through school health programs.
Care and surgery to meet the most urgent needs of children and their mothers.
Training and transfer of skills to local teams thanks to our international network of experts in all areas of surgery.
Construction and equipment of hospital facilities adapted to local needs.
Context
In Syria, access to quality pediatric healthcare, particularly specialized pediatric surgery, remains limited. Public hospitals are heavily overstretched, resulting in delays in care, late diagnoses, and unequal access, especially for populations living in rural or vulnerable settings. Many conditions requiring early identification and timely surgical intervention are detected late due to gaps in screening, referral, and limited availability of specialized pediatric services.
To address these challenges, La Chaîne de l’Espoir (CDE) is implementing, starting in 2026, a structured intervention within selected public referral hospitals in Damascus, Rural Damascus, and Aleppo, as well as in primary healthcare centers located within their catchment areas. This approach aims to strengthen the existing public health system by leveraging national infrastructure, improving the continuity of care, and expanding access to specialized services for pregnant and lactating women and children.
Through capacity strengthening of healthcare staff, the organization of specialized medical missions, the provision of equipment and medical supplies, and support for the management of malnutrition and complex pediatric cases, CDE contributes to building sustainable local expertise. The integration of early detection mechanisms for health and protection risks, alongside the development and dissemination of standardized clinical protocols, further enhances quality of care.
Developed in close coordination with health authorities and in complementarity with other health actors, this intervention seeks to promote more equitable access to maternal and child healthcare, support national health priorities, and sustainably improve health outcomes for women and children.
Position and mission
The Administrative, Finance and HR Coordinator oversees all administrative, financial, and human resources functions across the mission and its bases. In close collaboration with mission management and headquarters, they define and implement operational and financial strategies, ensuring efficient use of resources and full compliance with internal procedures and donor requirements.
They supervise Finance and HR teams, ensure the reliability of financial and HR data, and contribute to strategic decision-making at mission level.
Key responsibilities:
Lead financial planning, budgeting, and budget monitoring across all projects
Ensure compliance with donor requirements and internal procedures
Oversee accounting, financial reporting, audits, and cash management
Define and implement HR strategy, including recruitment, payroll, and staff administration
Supervise and develop Finance and HR teams
Ensure strong internal controls, administrative compliance, and proper archiving
Produce and analyze reports to support decision-making
Maintain effective communication with donors, partners, and stakeholders