General Information

Publication for
Partner
Partner Name
UN-HABITAT United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Position Title
Hub Coordinator
Job Category
Project
Duty Station(s)
Deir-ez-Zor
Seniority Level
Mid Level
ICS Level
ICS 10
Contract Type
ICA - LICA - Specialist - Regular
Contract Level
LICA 10
Posting Start Date
10-Feb-2026
Posting End Date
10-Mar-2026
Duration
12 months

Job Highlight

The role leads UN-Habitat’s presence in the Deir Ezzor Hub, covering Deir Ezzor Governorate and North-East Syria, and serves as the primary focal point for representation, coordination, and partnerships with local authorities, UN agencies, and other stakeholders. It oversees hub operations and staff management to ensure effective, timely delivery of programmes. The position provides strategic oversight of project implementation and supports data-driven identification and design of new interventions in coordination with technical teams. It also leads coordination of Housing, Land and Property (HLP) work, including engagement with UN partners, NGOs, and government counterparts.

About the Region

The UNOPS Middle East Region (MR) provides strategic leadership, performance oversight, and support to UNOPS operations across Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and the State of Palestine. MR is responsible for positioning UNOPS as a key development partner in the region through high-level engagement with regional bodies, UN coordination mechanisms, development banks, donors, and intergovernmental organisations. By fostering strategic partnerships and promoting operational excellence, the region supports country teams in delivering sustainable solutions to complex development, peace, and humanitarian challenges

About the Country/Multi-Country Office

Established in 2004, the UNOPS Amman Multi-Country Office (MCO) provides strategic and operational support to partners across Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen, and the Gulf countries. The MCO delivers solutions that address development, peace, and humanitarian challenges through infrastructure, procurement, project management, and human resources services. Working in close collaboration with national governments, UN agencies, and donors, the office supports efforts to advance the Sustainable Development Goals. Its portfolio includes large-scale operations focused on improving essential services, strengthening national systems, and enhancing resilience in complex and fragile settings.

Job Specific Context

The Hub Coordinator will be stationed in Deir Ezzor City and will be responsible to oversee represent UN-Habitat and coordinate project across Deir Ezzor and Northeast Syria (NES) as further outlined in Section III. Ad-hoc travel to Deir Ezzor Governorate and neighbourhood Governorates including Raqqa as well as Damascus is expected.

Role Purpose

Under the overall guidance of the Head of Country Programme and daily supervision of the Deputy Head of County Programme, the Hub Coordinator shall represent UN-Habitat at the subnational level support the implementation of country programme’s activities and build in Deir Ezzor and NES as per the functions listed below. 

Functions / Key Results Expected

  1. Representation: Engagement, Coordination, and Networking with Stakeholders

  • Represent UN-Habitat in Deir Ezzor Hub and covers Deir Ezzor Governorate and North-East Syria.

  • Establish and maintain strong working relationships with the Governors, Mayors, governorate and municipal officials, and local authorities.

  • Coordinate and collaborate with other UN agencies, local community, civil society, NGOs, academia, private sector actors, and other relevant partners.

  • Support and facilitate effective engagement and joint initiatives with government, UN agencies and other local and international partners.

  1. Hub Management

  • Manage the Hub staff including oversight of administrative, personnel, procurement, and financial matters to ensure timely, high-quality, and effective delivery of project activities.

  1. Project Implementation

  • Oversee the project activities implemented under the area of coverage in close coordination with Project Managers.

  • Support regular follow-up on activities progress, delays, and challenges, ensuring issues are identified early and addressed in coordination with management, and stakeholders.

  • Collaborate with the Urban Advisory Unit to collect relevant data and conduct field assessments, supporting the identification, design, and planning of new interventions based on local needs and priority.

  1. HLP Coordination

  • Lead to coordinate and integrate HLP works of UN-Habitat together with other UN agencies, NGOs and government partners, including supporting the coordination of HLP TWG with NRC and UNHCR, and other clusters and working groups as needed.

Skills

Project Coordination, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Urban Planning, Recovery and Resolution Planning

Competencies

Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organisation. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organisation.
Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organisational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.
Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.
Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Education Requirements

Required:

Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in engineering, architecture, urban planning, social science, project management, business administration or any other field relevant to the UN-Habitat programmes. 


A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.

Experience Requirements

Required:

  • A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in urban recovery-related  project/programme management. 

  • Experience in coordination with authorities and local communities for urban recovery.

Desired:

  • Experience working on projects related to housing, HLP, damage assessments, urban data, participatory planning and/or community engagement.  

  • Experience with UN and/or NGO system

Language Requirements

Language Proficiency Level Requirement
English Fluent Required
Arabic Fluent Required

Additional Information

  • Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes. 
  • Please note that UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.
  • Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. 
  • Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments. 
  • UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 
  • Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities. 
  • We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.
 
Terms and Conditions
  • For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 
  • For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here. 
  • For more details about the contract types, please click here.
  • All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda. 
  • It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.
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