Senior Administration & Government Liaison

UNOPS; Damascus (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UNOPS is seeking an Administration Senior Associate to support the Syria Programme in Damascus. The role ensures compliant delivery of administrative and protocol services, managing government liaison, immigration processing, and daily office coordination.

Required is a Secondary or Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience; English and Arabic are expected. Strong MS Office/G‑Suite skills and document management能力 are essential for smooth cross‑agency operations.

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma or Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience in administrative services.
• Experience with liaison/protocol services and government relations is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in MS Office or G‑Suite and strong document management skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate administrative and protocol services in UNMAS Syria Programme.
• Maintain relationships with government ministries and local authorities for official correspondence and meetings.
• Process residency permits and VAT exemptions; assist with interpretation and translation as needed.
• Brief international staff on administrative matters and coordinate travel arrangements.
• Support events and knowledge sharing through meetings and briefings.

Skills

Communication

Document Management

General Administration

Government Relations

Visas

Education

Secondary school diploma

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office / G-Suite

Job description

UNOPS is seeking an Administration Senior Associate to support the Syria Programme in Damascus. The role ensures compliant delivery of administrative and protocol services, managing government liaison, immigration processing, and daily office coordination.

Required is a Secondary or Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience; English and Arabic are expected. Strong MS Office/G‑Suite skills and document management能力 are essential for smooth cross‑agency operations.