Project Development and Reporting Officer, Project Development and Reporting Officer, Damascus, Syria

General

Description of assignment title: Project Development andReporting Officer

Assignment country: Syrian Arab Republic

Duty stations: Damascus

Work location: On UN premises

Expected start date: 09/01/2026

Duration: 6 months(with possibility ofextension)Long-term benefits and allowances

Sustainable Development Goal: 17. Partnerships for thegoals

Host entity: IOM SYR

Modality: Onsite

Type: International

Volunteer category: Specialist UCoS from Apr2026

Work schedule: Full-time

Number of Assignments: 1

Details

Mission and objectives:

• After 14 years of brutal war, the people of Syria are hoping tobuild a stable and peaceful future. The long years of the conflicthave left more than 6.7 million people currently displaced insideSyria, 2.1 million in camp settings, according to IOM'sDisplacement Tracking Matrix (DTM). Based on the latest OCHAfigures, 16.5 million people remain in dire need of humanitarianassistance across Syria, with over 90 per cent of the populationliving below the poverty line.

Discover more

communicate

WHO Job Vacancies

Poverty & Hunger

• Since 15 December 2024, IOM has reestablished its presence inDamascus at the invitation of the UN and the interim authorities.IOM Syria has been one of the largest UN partners operating innorthwest Syria (Aleppo and Idlib) since 2014, working withimplementing partners and supporting several community centers,focusing on multi-sector assistance to IDPs and returnees.
• Today, IOM Syria works to address urgent humanitarian needswhile laying the foundation for durable solutions, sustainablereturns, and long-term stability across all fourteen governorates.IOM's operations in Syria currently include cash, non-food items(NFI), water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), shelter, andprotection.
• Looking ahead, IOM Syria's portfolio is expected to expandacross three key pillars: humanitarian assistance, recovery andstabilization, and migration management, all underpinned by robustdata from IOM's DTM. This integrated approach will enable IOM torespond to immediate needs, support early recovery and resilience,and strengthen migration governance, contributing to a more stableand sustainable future for Syria.

Context:

• This assignment is part of a UNV-funded initiative designed tobring fresh, diverse talent into UN programmes from countries thatare currently unrepresented among UN Volunteers. It offers a uniqueopportunity to help ensure that global volunteering truly reflectsthe world we serve, while giving participating UN Volunteersmeaningful, hands-on experience with leading UN partners. As such,the initiative targets candidates from the following nationalities:Andorra, Croatia, Estonia, Liechtenstein, Malta, Monaco, SanMarino, Slovenia.
• Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of theUnited Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field ofmigration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental andnon-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane andorderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providingservices and advice to governments and migrants.
• IOM is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employeescan thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing thefull potential of migration.
• Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) anddirect supervision of the Head of the Programme Support Unit, andin close collaboration with the relevant units at the RegionalOffice and Headquarters (HQ), the Project Development and ReportingOfficer will be responsible and accountable for supporting thecoordination and facilitation of project development, donor andinstitutional reporting in the fields of migration management,emergency response, as well as assisting with liaison activitieswith counterparts in the government, United Nations (UN) agenciesand other relevant stakeholders in line with IOM's regional andcountry strategies.

Task description:

• Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of theHead of the Programme Support Unit or his/her designated mandatedrepresentative(s), the UN Volunteer will:
• 1.Contribute to the development of results-based programmes andprojects, concept notes and project proposals, in closecoordination with the CoM, Project Managers, United Nations CountryTeam (UNCT), relevant donors, government counterparts and projectpartners, by providing technical inputs and support that respondsto emerging trends and priorities and that are in compliance withIOM and donor interests and requirements.
• 2.Review resource requirements, document programmatic needs,gaps and opportunities. Contribute to the alignment to IOM global,regional and country strategies during project development anddonor reporting, including supporting and promoting use ofStrategic Results Framework (SRF) global results andindicators.
• 3.Support the endorsement process for concept notes and projectproposals. Support the Project Managers in drafting donor reportsin close coordination with relevant units in the Country Office(CO) and Regional Office (RO) in line with IOM policies, standardsand internal procedures.
• 4.Research potential and realistic funding opportunities amonggovernment and non-government donors, review calls for proposalsand collect donor information. Draft donor profiles and guidancenotes on donor priorities, and assist with developing approaches toexpand the IOM donor base.
• 5.Support effective working relationships with donorcounterparts and project/programme partners, such as governmentauthorities, diplomatic missions, and other relevant agencies andworking groups.
• 6.In coordination with relevant Units in the CO, draftvisibility and other resource mobilization materials and organizedonor briefings and visits.
• 7.Capacity building and training activities in the field ofprogramme development, donor and institutional reporting and theroll-out of the SRF for CO's staff through workshops andseminars.
• 8.In support of knowledge management, maintain accurate,updated and pertinent records of all correspondences, projectdevelopment and donor and institutional reporting files, andrelated information in IOM's relevant software application.
• 9.Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Eligibility criteria

Age: 18 - 80

Required experience: 3 years

Nationality: Candidate must be a national of a countryother than the country of assignment.

Assignment requirements

Relevant experience:

• 3 years

Languages:

• English, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level:

• Bachelor's degree in International Relations, InternationalDevelopment, Political or Social Sciences, Migration Studies, Law,or a related field
• Bachelor's degree with 3 years of relevant professionalexperience, or
• Master's degree from an accredited academic institution with 2years of relevant professional experience is a plus

Competencies and values:

• -Accountability
• -Adaptability and flexibility
• -Creativity
• -Judgement and decision-making
• -Planning and organising
• -Professionalism
• -Self-management

Skills and experience:

• -Experience in supporting results-based project development andreporting, technical writing and editing, preferably in theinternational development/humanitarian sector;
• -Work experience in donor relations and grant management forspecific donors such as IOM's interest or others;
• -Confirmed experience in donor report writing in humanitarianand/or development settings; and,
• -Experience with Results Based Management approach and otherstrategic planning approaches.
• Skills
• -Good communication, writing and organizational skills; abilityto prepare clear and concise reports;
• -Basic knowledge of monitoring and evaluation concepts,approaches and methodologies;
• -Demonstrated analytical and planning skills; capacity toestablish working relationships with governmental authorities,national and international institutions and Non-
• Governmental Organizations;
• -Capacity to supervise and train support staff; ability to workeffectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied culturesand professional background;
• -Ability to work with accuracy under constraints and pressure;high sense of confidentiality, initiative and good judgment;
• -Personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility, drive forresults, creative thinking; and,
• -Good level of computer literacy, including databaseapplications.

*Note**

• "This Description of Assignment is part of a targeted UNVinitiative and is open exclusively to candidates with the followingnationalities: Andorra, Croatia, Estonia, Liechtenstein, Malta,Monaco, San Marino, Slovenia."
• "Applicants who do not fully meet the minimum professionalexperience requirements for a UN Volunteer 'Specialist' assignmentare still encouraged to apply; if selected, they may be recruitedunder the Conditions of Service applicable to UN Volunteer'Associate' assignments."

Area(s) of expertise:

• Emergency preparedness, crisis response, Project management,programme development, strategy

Driving license:

Other information