Senior Operations Assistant

About the role

The Operations Senior Assistant supports daily management of operational activities for the UNMAS Syria Response Programme. Working from the Damascus office, the incumbent assists in team deployment, documentation, data management and liaison with local authorities to advance humanitarian mine‑action efforts.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating team deployment and related operational activities according to established plans and procedures.
• Draft operational plans, reports and documentation for explosive‑ordnance assessment missions.
• Maintain accurate records in IMSMA forms, including incident and victim reports.
• Facilitate liaison with Syrian authorities, the Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management and other stakeholders.
• Monitor mission progress, prepare regular updates on successes and challenges, and support the preparation of strategic road‑maps for mine‑action capacity building.

Required profile

• Relevant experience in operational coordination within humanitarian or mine‑action contexts.
• Strong analytical and reporting abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to evolving field conditions.
• Excellent communication skills in English; knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.

Required skills

• Proficiency with IMSMA data‑management system.
• Report writing and documentation preparation.
• Stakeholder liaison and coordination.