Senior Programme Manager
Quick answer
UN-HABITAT is seeking a Senior Programme Manager for the Syria National Housing Support Programme in Damascus, Syria, with a focus on strategic, technical, and managerial leadership, and a compensation that is not specified.
- Role
- Senior Programme Manager
- Organization
- UN-HABITAT United Nations Human Settlements Programme
- Location
- Damascus
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Senior Programme Manager will lead UN-Habitat’s implementation of the Syria National Housing Support Programme, providing strategic, technical, and managerial leadership for the programme’s components and ensuring effective coordination with UNDP, KfW, government counterparts, municipalities, and other partners.
What you'll do
- Provide overall leadership and management of the National Housing Support Programme
- Manage programme resources, including budgets, staffing, procurement, contracts, monitoring, and risk management
- Lead and supervise the programme team, consultants, and technical partners
- Serve as the primary focal point for donors, government counterparts, UN partners, and other stakeholders
- Ensure effective programme coordination, quality assurance, compliance, reporting, and accountability
- Support strategic programme development, resource mobilization, and the design of future phases of the National Housing Programme
What it takes
- An advanced university degree in architecture, urban planning, housing, engineering, public policy, international development, project or programme management or a related field with at least 7 years of progressively responsible experience
- Experience managing large, complex, and multi-year donor-funded programmes
- Experience managing multidisciplinary teams, substantial budgets, procurement processes, consultants, and infrastructure contracts
- Experience working with government ministries, municipalities, development banks, and bilateral donors
- Experience in housing recovery, urban development, municipal systems, HLP, or area-based recovery
- Experience working with KfW, BMZ, the United Nations system, or coordinating joint programmes is highly desirable
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Damascus, Syria.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced university degree with 7 years of experience, experience managing large donor-funded programmes, and experience in housing recovery and urban development.
How do I apply?
Applications must be received before midnight CET on 10/30/2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the selection process.
How to apply
Apply directly on UN-HABITAT United Nations Human Settlements Programme's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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