46903

Aleppo

Full time

Responsibilities
Coordinate the planning and implementation of AVRR activities across pre-departure, return, and post-arrival reintegration phases.
Promote coherence and harmonization of AVRR approaches across the area of responsibility.
Serve as the focal point for AVRR-related activities and coordination with donors, and internal IOM units. Ensure all returns comply with the principles of voluntariness, informed consent, and non-refoulement.
Develop AVRR SOPs and guidelines for IOM Syria in collaboration with respective ROs.
Plan, manage and coordinate the work of the Protection Unit ensuring effective implementation of the Protection Program.
Directly supervise and provide guidance to the HPX and MPX staff within the designated area of responsibility
In coordination with relevant colleagues, participate in the development of new project proposals, liaise with donors on needs and gaps, lessons learned, good practices, etc..
Coordinate operational, administrative and financial aspect of all projects, including oversight responsibility of daily implementation and monitoring of project activities
Provide updates on program issues, including regular risk analysis and recommendations for operational improvements, to the Snr Emergency Coordinator
Participate in relevant meetings and coordination fora, and maintain strong relationships with UN agencies, International/national Non-governmental organizations, and other stakeholders.
Ensure that projects meet their intended scope, time frame and quality and budget, in alignment with IOM’s policies and procedures, global standards and best interest as well as donor requirements
Provide first-line technical guidance to implementing partners,
Ensure compliance with IOM and donor requirements, including those related to procurement, finance, and human resources, maintaining close contact with relevant IOM support units
Coordinate with IOM’s sectorial Units on protection activities, including the transition and recovery Units
Provide guidance and feedback regarding protection mainstreaming efforts in activities across projects implemented by other IOM Units, including support units, and provide technical inputs for proposals, concept notes, guidelines and SOPs.
Participate in the development of Protection program Strategy, identify new areas of intervention and develop ongoing initiatives
Support capacity building efforts among partner and IOM staff on, on protection mainstreaming standards and practices as well as international protection standards (Sphere, Child Protection Minimum Standards, ICRC Professional Protection Standards, etc.);
Identify needs and gaps within Protection team structure and propose remedial action
Perform other duties as may be assigned.

SKILLS

Proven ability to establish and maintain strong working relations with relevant Government counterparts, international organizations and private sector entities;

Good supervision, coordination, and information management skills;

Good knowledge of the UN System, NGOs and other international organizations/institutions;

Knowledge of migration data, labour migration patterns in [ Syria ] and ability to negotiate with government authorities;

Good knowledge of Protection area;

Good conceptualization, analytical and writing skills;

Good communication, organizational and interpersonal relationship skills;

Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure with minimum supervision; and,

Ability to maintain partnerships with development partners, government counterparts, UN agencies, local authorities and other relevant stakeholders.

IOM:
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

Feb 15, 2026

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