Project Development and Reporting Officer

After 14 years of brutal war, the people of Syria are hoping to build a stable and peaceful future. The long years of the conflict have left more than 6.7 million people currently displaced inside Syria, 2.1 million in camp settings, according to IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM). Based on the latest OCHA figures, 16.5 million people remain in dire need of humanitarian assistance across Syria, with over 90 per cent of the population living below the poverty line. Since 15 December 2024, IOM has reestablished its presence in Damascus at the invitation of the UN and the interim authorities. IOM Syria has been one of the largest UN partners operating in northwest Syria (Aleppo and Idlib) since 2014, working with implementing partners and supporting several community centers, focusing on multi-sector assistance to IDPs and returnees. Today, IOM Syria works to address urgent humanitarian needs while laying the foundation for durable solutions, sustainable returns, 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, and protection. Looking ahead, IOM Syria’s portfolio is expected to expand across three key pillars: humanitarian assistance, recovery and stabilization, and migration management, all underpinned by robust data from IOM’s DTM. This integrated approach will enable IOM to respond to immediate needs, support early recovery and resilience, and strengthen migration governance, contributing to a more stable and sustainable future for Syria.

This assignment is part of a UNV-funded initiative designed to bring fresh, diverse talent into UN programmes from countries that are currently unrepresented among UN Volunteers. It offers a unique opportunity to help ensure that global volunteering truly reflects the world we serve, while giving participating UN Volunteers meaningful, hands-on experience with leading UN partners. As such, the initiative targets candidates from the following nationalities: Andorra, Croatia, Estonia, Liechtenstein, Malta, Monaco, San Marino, Slovenia. Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants. IOM is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and direct supervision of the Head of the Programme Support Unit, and in close collaboration with the relevant units at the Regional Office and Headquarters (HQ), the Project Development and Reporting Officer will be responsible and accountable for supporting the coordination and facilitation of project development, donor and institutional reporting in the fields of migration management, emergency response, as well as assisting with liaison activities with counterparts in the government, United Nations (UN) agencies and other relevant stakeholders in line with IOM’s regional and country strategies.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Head of the Programme Support Unit or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer will: 1.Contribute to the development of results-based programmes and projects, concept notes and project proposals, in close coordination with the CoM, Project Managers, United Nations Country Team (UNCT), relevant donors, government counterparts and project partners, by providing technical inputs and support that responds to emerging trends and priorities and that are in compliance with IOM 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 and donor reporting, including supporting and promoting use of Strategic Results Framework (SRF) global results and indicators. 3.Support the endorsement process for concept notes and project proposals. Support the Project Managers in drafting donor reports in close coordination with relevant units in the Country Office (CO) and Regional Office (RO) in line with IOM policies, standards and internal procedures. 4.Research potential and realistic funding opportunities among government and non-government donors, review calls for proposals and collect donor information. Draft donor profiles and guidance notes on donor priorities, and assist with developing approaches to expand the IOM donor base. 5.Support effective working relationships with donor counterparts and project/programme partners, such as government authorities, diplomatic missions, and other relevant agencies and working groups. 6.In coordination with relevant Units in the CO, draft visibility and other resource mobilization materials and organize donor briefings and visits. 7.Capacity building and training activities in the field of programme development, donor and institutional reporting and the roll-out of the SRF for CO’s staff through workshops and seminars. 8.In support of knowledge management, maintain accurate, updated and pertinent records of all correspondences, project development and donor and institutional reporting files, and related information in IOM’s relevant software application. 9.Perform such other duties as may be assigned.