Jennifer Barget is The Syria Campaign’s Director of Finance and Operations, leading the organization’s operational expansion into Syria while strengthening its financial, operational, and organizational capacity. A seasoned international development leader with more than 20 years of global experience, Jennifer has managed complex, multi-country portfolios and led organizational transformation across humanitarian and development settings.

With in-depth knowledge of Syria’s humanitarian and reconstruction landscape and foundational Arabic language skills, Jennifer has built a career advancing locally led solutions in fragile and conflict-affected environments. Recognized for her collaborative leadership and strategic, solutions-oriented approach, she has partnered with governments, international organizations, donors, and civil society to address complex global challenges while strengthening institutional effectiveness.

Throughout her career, Jennifer has secured more than $45 million in funding, directed teams of over 100 staff, and overseen large-scale education and development programs across multiple countries. Her expertise includes strategic planning, operational leadership, resource mobilization, talent development, and building cross-sector partnerships that drive sustainable impact.

Jennifer is committed to fostering innovation, strengthening organizational systems, and empowering local teams to deliver lasting results. She is a strong advocate for accountability, operational excellence, and locally led development, with a deep commitment to safeguarding vulnerable populations and ensuring compliance with international humanitarian principles and standards.

Passionate about humanitarian action and international development, Jennifer brings strategic vision, operational expertise, and collaborative leadership to advance The Syria Campaign’s mission and support meaningful, lasting change for communities affected by conflict and crisis