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UN Jobs in Syria 2026

Explore active UN jobs and international vacancies in Syria, with hiring duty stations, organizations, market insights and application guidance.

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Showing 19 of 19 active roles.

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Administrative and Finance Officer

ILODamascus, Syria
Professional (NO-A)16 days leftEnglish, ArabicYesterday
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Operations - Senior Assistant

UNOPSMultiple
Professional (LICA-5) · CON8 days leftEnglish, Arabic2 days ago
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Senior Supply Associate (Health Programme)

UNICEFDamascus, Syria
General (G-7)4 days leftEnglish, Arabic3 days ago
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Data Specialist

UN RCSDamascus, Syria
Professional (NO-C)11 days leftEnglish, Arabic4 days ago
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Partnerships Officer

UN RCSDamascus, Syria
Professional (NO-C)11 days leftEnglish, Arabic4 days ago
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Programme Specialist

UN WomenDamascus, Syria
Professional (NO-C)10 days leftEnglish, Arabic5 days ago
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Health Specialist

UNICEFDamascus, Syria
Professional (NO-3)9 days leftEnglish, Arabic5 days ago
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Procurement Assistant

UNRWADamascus, Syria
General (10)16 days leftEnglish, Arabic6 days ago
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Programme Management Specialist

UN WomenDamascus, Syria
Professional (IPSA-11)6 days leftEnglish9 days ago
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Trauma, Maternal Reproductive Health & Disabilities Officer

WHODamascus, Syria
Professional (NO-C)13 days leftEnglish, Arabic9 days ago
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Programme Specialist

UNICEFQamishli, Syria
Professional (NO-3)4 days leftEnglish, Arabic10 days ago
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Enterprise Technical Officer

ILODamascus, Syria
Professional (P-3)3 days leftArabic, English11 days ago
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Programme Manager – Early Recovery and Livelihoods

UNRWASyria
Professional (P-3)1 day leftEnglish13 days ago
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Engineer

WFPDamascus, Syria
Professional (SSA-9) · CON2 days leftEnglish13 days ago
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National Project Coordinator

UNIDODamascus, Syria
Professional (ISA-NOC) · CON5 days leftEnglish, Arabic16 days ago
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Senior Project Assistant

UNIDODamascus, Syria
General (G-5)3 days leftEnglish, Arabic18 days ago
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Information and Evidence Officer

IIIM-SyriaDamascus, Syria
Professional (P-3)5 days leftEnglish, Arabic23 days ago
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Senior Livestock Expert

FAODamascus, Syria
Professional · CON3 days leftEnglish, Arabic25 days ago
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Support recovery in Syria by amplifying “No More Mines” campaign

UN RCOSyria
Volunteer (via UNV)32 days leftEnglish24 Mar 2026

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About Syria

Syria’s cities combine trade routes, dense urban neighbourhoods and agricultural hinterlands, but years of conflict have changed public services and mobility. Damascus is the main administrative and coordination centre, while Aleppo, Homs, Hama, Latakia and north-east cities have different recovery and security realities.

Relocation is an operational decision, not an ordinary move. Housing, medical access, power, cash, communications and inter-city movement need employer-led planning. Security can shift quickly, and many governments advise against travel, so personal travel follows organisational rules and clearances.

International work combines life-saving assistance, early recovery, protection, mine action and essential-services restoration. The UN country team works with national institutions across governorates, with Damascus as a central base and other locations for field delivery. Roles reward Arabic capability, conflict sensitivity, logistics and partnership skills.

CapitalDamascus
CurrencySyrian pound (SYP)
Safety Index31.9Low
Official LanguagesArabic
Calling Code+963
Bordering CountriesIsrael, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey

Syria Hiring Duty Stations

All duty stations recorded in the directory, including current vacancies, known headquarters and archived listings. Only locations with an active vacancy are clickable.

  1. Jobs in Damascus16
  2. Jobs in Qamishli2
  3. Jobs in Aleppo1
  4. Jobs in Deir-ez-Zor

Working in Syria

Syria’s international work market centres on Damascus, with UN country-team and humanitarian coordination; Aleppo, Homs and other locations support field delivery. The market combines emergency assistance with recovery, protection, health, food security, mine action and service restoration. Terms differ by legal employer and appointment: local posts may require Syrian eligibility, while international staff, consultants and deployees can have separate security, travel, insurance, immigration and relocation arrangements. Confirm the employer, duty station and clearance before accepting.

Why Syria

  • Humanitarian and recovery at scale

    Work combines life-saving response, early recovery, essential services, mine action and protection.

  • Multi-governorate service and recovery work

    UN-supported programmes link local institutions with recovery, health, livelihoods and municipal service delivery.

  • Operational discipline in volatile conditions

    Security, access and logistics shape daily work, requiring strict clearances and contingency planning.

How to apply for UN jobs in Syria

Compare Syria vacancies on IGOJobs.com, then complete the application only in the official system named in the notice. UN agencies, funds, programmes, international NGOs and other organisations recruit separately. Because duty-station and access conditions can change, treat eligibility, movement arrangements and security clearance as essential requirements, not administrative details.

1Find the legal employer’s official channel

Start with the employer named in the vacancy. UN Secretariat posts use UN Careers and Inspira, while agencies, funds, programmes and international NGOs use their own career sites. The UN in Syria lists participating agencies and contacts, but it is not a shared application account. Submit only through the channel identified in the notice.

2Build the employer’s required profile

Create the requested account, application form or personal-history profile before the deadline. For UN Secretariat roles, complete every required Inspira field. Record the stated education, experience, languages, technical skills and competencies, then provide direct evidence for each minimum requirement rather than relying on a general CV.

3Tailor language and evidence

Use the language requested by the employer. Arabic is critical for many national delivery and partner-facing roles, while English is common in international reporting, technical work and coordination. Map each criterion to a concise example showing your action, stakeholders, tools and result. Provide only the documents and personal information requested.

4Check appointment, eligibility and work status

Separate internationally recruited, National Officer, General Service, locally recruited, consultancy, internship and deployment roles. These affect eligibility, security support and relocation arrangements. Syria’s ordinary legal route requires a work permit for non-Syrian workers unless an authorised exemption applies. Do not assume that route covers an international appointment; obtain the exact employer-led entry, residence and clearance instructions from HR.

5Prepare for assessment and operational readiness

Expect written exercises, technical tests, interviews, references or scenario-based assessment, depending on the employer. Save the vacancy and prepare examples against its exact criteria. Before accepting, confirm the duty station, security process, accommodation, medical support, communications, movement restrictions, insurance and contingency arrangements, including any evacuation procedures relevant to the role.

Syrian work permits and organisation-led status

Syria’s Labour Law requires non-Syrians to have a work permit issued by the minister or authorised representative; the minister determines procedures, fees, renewal and possible exemptions. This ordinary rule can differ from employer-led arrangements for an eligible international appointment. Conditions change quickly, so candidates should not self-arrange entry or work status. HR must confirm the legal employer, clearance, work-permit, residence and dependent route before travel.

Syria Market Insights

Current vacancy activity and the career areas represented across active Syria listings.

Active jobs

19

Added this month

18

+18 vs last month

Organizations hiring

12

Most active month

August

Most active organization

UNICEF

Most active duty station

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Syria International Careers FAQs

Do I need Syrian nationality for an international organization job in Syria?

Not for every role. Internationally recruited positions may be open across nationalities, while National Officer, General Service, project and other locally recruited roles can require Syrian nationality or existing local eligibility. The vacancy’s eligibility wording, rather than an employer’s name, decides who can apply.

Which languages matter for international jobs in Syria?

Arabic is vital for national delivery, community engagement and liaison with institutions, while English is common in international reporting, technical and coordination work. Employers set their own requirements; some roles may need both languages. State professional proficiency honestly and follow required fields.

Will I need a Syrian work permit for an international role?

Usually. Syria’s Labour Law requires a non-Syrian worker to have a work permit, unless an authorised exemption applies. International appointments can use employer-led arrangements that differ from the ordinary route. Do not travel or begin work on assumptions: get the exact entry, residence and work-status instructions from HR.

What does a Damascus or field duty station mean in practice?

Damascus is the main coordination base, while Aleppo, Homs and other locations can have different access, accommodation, medical, communications and movement conditions. The practical duty station is the one stated in the offer, not the country label. Obtain current security and travel-clearance information directly from the employer.

Can I apply without previous UN experience in Syria?

Yes, when announcement standards allow it. Strong applications map education, technical experience, language and competencies to concrete evidence. Experience in humanitarian operations, recovery, protection, health, mine action or difficult-access settings may help, but cannot replace minimum criteria.

Can I relocate independently after accepting a Syria role?

No. Organisations manage travel, security, accommodation, medical and movement arrangements through their own systems, which can change quickly. A job offer is not a travel authorisation. Wait for the legal employer’s written entry, security and duty-station instructions before committing to travel.