Programme Management Office (PRMO) - Advisor

UN Atlas; Damascus (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

UNMAS Syria Programme in Damascus seeks a Programme Management Office Advisor to provide strategic and operational leadership for the country programme.

The role includes planning, work planning, resource mobilization, and performance management, acting as Officer-in-Charge of the Programme Section, coordinating with UN, government, donor and mine action stakeholders, and ensuring effective reporting and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree with 7+ years of relevant international development experience.
• Experience partnering with UN agencies, governments, donors, or private sector entities.
• Proficiency in G-Suite and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development and review of the Country Programme Strategy and Workplan.
• Draft project documents and liaise with in-country and HQ stakeholders.
• Monitor trends to identify intervention areas and align with UN policies.
• Support resource mobilization by preparing proposals and assisting with funding agreements.
• Establish monitoring mechanisms for programme delivery and track results.
• Foster strategic relationships with stakeholders and participate in coordination meetings.

Skills

Partnerships

Planning

Business Proposal Development

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Thinking

Resource Mobilization

Reporting

Risk Management

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in any discipline

Master's degree in any discipline

Tools

G Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Organizational context: The UNMAS Syria Programme, based in Damascus, is central to coordinating humanitarian mine action and enabling safe access for UN operations. It collaborates with the Syrian Government and leads the Mine Action Area of Responsibility. The programme operates under UN Security Council resolutions to address the significant impact of explosive hazards in Syria, aiming to reduce harm and support survivors.

Job purpose: The Programme Management Office (PRMO) - Advisor provides strategic and operational leadership for the UNMAS Country Programme in Syria. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering all aspects of the programme, including strategy development, work planning, resource mobilization, and performance management. As Officer-in-Charge of the Programme Section, the incumbent will coordinate with UN, government, donor, and mine action stakeholders, ensuring effective reporting, risk management, and knowledge management. The position also involves leading and supporting the programme team to achieve defined results and contribute to the overall mission of reducing harm from explosive hazards.

Responsibilities: The Programme Management Advisor, as Officer-in-Charge of the Programme Section, will coordinate the development and review of the Country Programme Strategy and Workplan, ensuring alignment with UN and government strategies. This includes drafting project documents and collaborating with in-country and HQ stakeholders for coherent planning. The role will monitor trends to identify intervention areas, stay updated on mine action and UN policies (including GESI and PSEA), and support resource mobilization efforts by preparing proposals and assisting with funding agreements. Key responsibilities also include establishing monitoring mechanisms for programme delivery and performance, tracking results, managing information flow, and preparing high-quality reports. Furthermore, the advisor will foster strategic relationships with stakeholders, participate in coordination meetings, contribute to UN common planning processes, and manage programme files and documentation. The role also involves leading the programme team, promoting teamwork, and ensuring a safe and inclusive work environment.

Education: A Bachelor's degree in any discipline with nine years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree in any discipline with seven years of relevant experience, is required.

Work experience: Required experience includes international development, partnership execution, programme development, project proposal writing, and establishing partnerships with UN agencies, international organizations, governments, or private sector entities. Proficiency in G-suite and/or MS Office is also required. Experience in multicultural environments, UN system organizations, developing countries, or humanitarian contexts is desired.

Skills: Partnerships, Planning, Business Proposal Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Thinking, Resource Mobilization, Reporting, Risk Management, Team Leadership.

Required languages: English, Arabic

Desired languages: