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UN jobs in Damascus, Syria 🇸🇾
UN-system agencies post vacancies based in Damascus, Syria, Syria. UNlockit aggregates every currently-open role assigned to this duty station — across regional offices, country offices, peacekeeping and special-political missions, and headquartered programmes. Each posting links back to the official application page.
- Open roles
- 4
- Organisations
- 3
- Last refreshed
- Jun 04, 2026
Latest open roles
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Operations Officer (Humanitarian Response and Recovery) (P)
International Organization for Migration · 🇸🇾 Damascus, Syria
The Operations Officer (Humanitarian Response and Recovery) supports the coordination of IOM's emergency response and recovery operations under the supervision of the Chief of Mission and Senior Programme Coordinator. Key responsibilities include managing operational and administrative aspects of emergency projects, ensuring coherence between emergency response and recovery activities, enhancing preparedness capacity, monitoring humanitarian policies and standards, preparing project reports, supervising staff, coordinating training, identifying new response opportunities, liaising with donors and stakeholders, and participating in humanitarian fora. The role requires strong project management skills, experience in emergency contexts, and the ability to work in high-pressure environments.
Related Organization Closes Jun 09, 2026 -
Socio-Economic Data Analyst
UNRWA - Programme Infrastructure/Engineering - Syria · 🇸🇾 Damascus, Syria
The Socio-Economic Data Analyst will lead socio-economic analysis for camp improvement planning and projects in Syria. Key responsibilities include planning and managing surveys, compiling data, preparing reports, supervising consultants, coordinating with UNRWA departments, integrating findings with Camp Improvement Plan themes, supporting GIS data development, conducting assessments, ensuring protection principles compliance, and providing technical support for project monitoring and risk mitigation. The role requires strong analytical skills, experience in socio-economic data analysis, and familiarity with participatory approaches and statistical tools.
CON Secretariat Closes Jun 07, 2026 -
Communications and Advocacy Specialist (Open to all Applicants)
United Nations Development Programme · 🇸🇾 Damascus, Syria
The Communications and Advocacy Specialist supports the United Nations Joint Programme (UNJP) in Syria by developing and implementing communications and advocacy strategies to promote public and media outreach. The role involves planning communications strategies, managing publications, supporting campaigns and public information initiatives, and facilitating knowledge sharing among stakeholders. The specialist works closely with the Joint Programme Manager, UN Resident Coordinator Office, and participating UN organizations, as well as national stakeholders, media, donors, and civil society. Key responsibilities include conducting communications needs assessments, developing storylines for publications, coordinating publication activities, managing media relations, and maintaining public information campaigns. The position requires strong strategic communication skills, experience in designing visual content, and the ability to work in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
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Head of the Project Management Unit [Open to Internal & External candidates]
United Nations Development Programme · 🇸🇾 Damascus, Syria
The Head of Project Management Unit (PMU) leads strategic direction and oversight for UNDP Syria's early recovery and stabilization projects. The role involves providing technical advice to senior management, managing project teams, ensuring alignment with UNDP's strategic priorities and corporate standards, and supporting resource mobilization efforts. Key responsibilities include strategic planning, project implementation oversight, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and capacity building for project personnel. The position reports to the UNDP Deputy Resident Representative and requires extensive experience in project management within complex crisis environments.
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Top organisations
- United Nations Development Programme 2
- International Organization for Migration 1
- UNRWA - Programme Infrastructure/Engineering - Syria 1
Top countries
- Syria 4
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