Human Resources Assistant – UN Office of the Special Envoy for Syria

About the role

The Human Resources Assistant will work in the Human Resources Management Unit of the Office of the Special Envoy for Syria, based in Damascus. Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, the incumbent provides operational support across recruitment, staff entitlements, training logistics and general HR administration.

Key responsibilities

• Participate in selection, screening and preliminary interviewing for secretarial, clerical and related positions.
• Assist with post‑filling activities, including reference checks, salary calculations, offer preparation and coordination with the RSCE support centre.
• Organise competitive recruitment examinations and maintain vacancy announcement files.
• Advise staff on visa, travel arrangements and entitlement claims, updating related data in Umoja.
• Support staff development by handling training logistics and monitoring mandatory course completion.
• Assist with classification requests and provide guidance on related procedures.
• Conduct exit interviews, maintain HR databases, prepare periodic reports and undertake HR‑related research.

Required profile

Required skills

• Umoja ERP system
• FSS (claims and advances) platform
• RSCE support centre processes