Programme Associate – WLO Platform (UN Volunteer)

About the role

The Programme Associate will support the Syrian National Women‑Led Organizations (WLO) Platform, providing day‑to‑day secretariat, coordination and communication services. The role contributes to strengthening the capacity, visibility and partnerships of women‑led civil society organisations across Syria.

Key responsibilities

• Provide daily secretariat and coordination support to the WLO Platform.
• Manage membership onboarding, engagement and record‑keeping.
• Organise meetings, workshops and inter‑agency engagements, including agenda preparation, follow‑up communication and documentation.
• Prepare minutes, action points, coordination notes and regular updates.
• Develop and implement communication and social‑media content for the platform.
• Draft advocacy messages, statements and visibility materials reflecting the priorities of women‑led organisations.
• Collect, compile and analyse gender‑sensitive and contextual data from WLO members.
• Contribute to reports, position papers, briefings and other advocacy products.
• Support initiatives that enhance localisation, leadership, sustainability and funding access for women‑led organisations.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with UN agencies, donors, INGOs, government counterparts and civil society.
• Assist advocacy and engagement efforts to promote participation of women‑led organisations in decision‑making spaces.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, international relations, literature, law or a related field.
• At least three years of professional experience working with civil society organisations and gender‑equality initiatives.
• Experience in coordination, programme support, policy analysis, advocacy or strategic planning is desirable.
• Proven experience on Syria‑related programming with civil society organisations.
• Strong communication, coordination, drafting and organisational abilities.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.