Programme Management Specialist
Organizational Context
UN-Habitat's Syria Country Programme focuses on urban resilience and recovery, supporting local authorities and communities in data collection, priority setting, and project implementation for housing, infrastructure, and urban environment initiatives. The programme operates across Damascus, Homs, Aleppo, and Deir Ezzor, aiming to promote sustainable urbanization and adequate housing.
Job Purpose
The Programme Management Specialist will support UN-Habitat's Homs sub-office, specifically managing the implementation of the "Project for Integrated Urban Regeneration and Sustainable Waste Management in Homs City - Restoring the Heartbeat of Homs." This role is responsible for the comprehensive planning, coordination, execution, monitoring, and reporting of project activities. The objective is to ensure timely and high-quality delivery in strict adherence to the project document, budget, UN-Habitat regulations, and donor requirements. The project, funded by the Government of Japan, combines urban regeneration of public spaces with solid waste management system improvements, including vehicle provision and rehabilitation over 24 months.
Responsibilities
The Programme Management Specialist will lead the overall implementation and management of activities within the Homs sub-office, ensuring project outputs and outcomes are delivered within scope, timeframe, and budget. Key duties include managing project planning, staffing, procurement, contracts, budgets, monitoring, and risk management. The role involves supervising project personnel and consultants, coordinating between the Damascus Country Office and Homs Hub, and liaising with Governorates, Municipalities, Donors, UN agencies, and development partners. Responsibilities also encompass overseeing urban public-space revitalization, solid waste management improvements, and related capacity-building initiatives, ensuring quality assurance, community engagement, compliance, and accountability. The specialist will prepare donor reports, briefings, and project documentation, supporting project visibility, evaluations, and future programme development.
Work Experience
Required experience includes progressively responsible work in project or programme management, urban development, engineering, infrastructure, or municipal services. Experience managing complex, donor-funded projects, including budgets, procurement, contractors, and technical teams, is essential. Desired experience includes urban regeneration, municipal infrastructure, environmental services, and working with government institutions, donors, and communities in fragile or post-conflict contexts. Prior experience with the UN or Japan-funded projects is an asset.
Skills
Project Coordination, Project Implementation, Project Planning, Quality Assurance, Reporting, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management.