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UN jobs in Syrian Arab Republic 🇸🇾
UN-system agencies post vacancies based in Syrian Arab Republic, 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
- 2
- Last refreshed
- 7/22/2026
Latest open roles
Senior Policy Specialist
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇸🇾 Syrian Arab Republic
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is seeking a Senior Policy Specialist (Consultant) based in Damascus, Syria, to provide strategic leadership and technical guidance for the implementation of the Syrian Agricultural Strategy (SAS) and agriculture sector recovery planning. Reporting to the Deputy FAO Representative, the role involves advising the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) on policy, institutional strengthening, and investment programming. Key responsibilities include facilitating policy dialogue with government, donors, and UN agencies; overseeing the development of agriculture investment pipelines; and ensuring the integration of climate resilience into planning. The specialist will lead the preparation of policy papers, support resource mobilization, and coordinate technical working groups. The ideal candidate possesses advanced expertise in agricultural or development economics, public policy, or rural development, with a proven track record in fragile, post-conflict contexts. This role requires strong skills in policy analysis, strategic planning, and multi-stakeholder coordination to support FAO’s mandate of achieving food security and transforming agrifood systems in Syria.
Closes 8/3/2026Data and Information Systems Specialist
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇸🇾 Syrian Arab Republic
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is seeking a Data and Information Systems Specialist based in Damascus, Syria, to strengthen agriculture-related data systems and information management. Reporting to the Senior Policy Officer, the consultant will map existing data systems, develop data management protocols, and establish reporting and tracking mechanisms. Key responsibilities include conducting data analysis and visualization, supporting the creation of agriculture databases and dashboards (e.g., crop yield, livestock census), and facilitating the development of the Syrian Agricultural Investment Map. The role requires providing technical support and capacity building to FAO national staff and the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA). The specialist must ensure data quality assurance, standardize reporting templates, and link with research institutions. The ideal candidate possesses advanced technical skills in statistical software, GIS, and data visualization, along with strong communication abilities for training and reporting. This position supports FAO’s strategic objective of transforming agrifood systems in Syria through evidence-based decision-making and improved data infrastructure.
Closes 8/6/2026Capacity Building Specialist
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇸🇾 Syrian Arab Republic
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is seeking a Capacity Building Specialist based in Damascus, Syria, to support the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) in transforming agrifood systems. Reporting to the Senior Policy Specialist, the incumbent will design and implement capacity-building programmes, institutional learning initiatives, and staff development activities for MoA policy-related units. Key responsibilities include conducting training needs assessments, developing training materials and manuals, facilitating workshops and peer-learning activities, and monitoring the effectiveness of these programmes. The role also involves preparing annual training plans, supporting mentoring and coaching, and facilitating knowledge exchange. The ideal candidate possesses a university degree in education, organizational development, or agricultural extension, along with at least five years of relevant experience in training and capacity development. Strong facilitation skills, expertise in adult learning methodologies, and working knowledge of English and Arabic are essential. The position is a National Project Personnel (NPP) contract, renewable for six months depending on funding, and is restricted to Syrian nationals.
Closes 8/4/2026Synthesis of available SMART+ dataset to inform the nutrition programming in Syria, Nutrition section, 3 months, Damascus, Syria, (Internationals only), Home based
UNICEF · 🇸🇾 Syrian Arab Republic
UNICEF Syria is seeking a qualified consultant for a three-month assignment based in Damascus to support the Country Office and the Ministry of Health in strengthening evidence-based programming for child malnutrition. The role focuses on analyzing nutrition trends and translating complex data into actionable insights. Key responsibilities include conducting a comprehensive comparative analysis of nutrition indicators from the SMART 2023 and SMART 2025 surveys. The consultant must present findings through innovative, visually compelling formats, such as infographics tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences. Additionally, the role requires developing strategic, evidence-based recommendations to support national efforts to reverse the rising trend of wasting in Syria. The position is open to international candidates only and requires home-based work within the Syrian Arab Republic.
Closes 8/3/2026
Top organisations
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations3
- UNICEF1
Top countries
- Syria4
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