Associate Administrative Officer (Fixed-Term Limited)

About the role

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN‑Habitat) is seeking an Associate Administrative Officer for its Syria Country Programme office in Damascus. This Fixed‑Term position supports the Regional Programme Management Officer, Administration and the Head of the Syria Country Programme in delivering administrative, human‑resource and financial services.

Key responsibilities

• Human Resources Management: coordinate recruitment, placement, promotion, performance appraisal, staff classification, separation and training, ensuring compliance with UN staff rules and regulations.
• Budget and Finance: review cost estimates, prepare budget proposals for staff and non‑staff requirements, issue budget allocations, monitor expenditures and lead work‑programme preparation to align resources with the programme budget.
• Financial Reporting: supervise timely donor reporting, guide staff on grant proposals, cooperation agreements, purchases and sub‑contracts in line with UN‑Habitat and Secretariat standards.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: conduct regular and special reviews of the work programme and budget, assess progress versus plan, coordinate production of programme reports and improve budget reporting systems.

Required profile

• Experience in administrative functions within an international organization, preferably the United Nations system.
• Knowledge of UN staff rules, budgeting processes and financial management standards.
• Ability to coordinate HR activities and manage budgetary allocations effectively.

Required skills