JPO Programme Officer — Voluntary Returns

IOM Syria seeks a Junior Professional Officer (JPO) to support planning and coordination of voluntary return movements for Syrian nationals under the Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR) programme. The role is a 1-year fixed-term appointment with renewal possibility, providing an excellent opportunity for early-career humanitarian professionals to work at a senior UN agency in Syria.

• Support planning and coordination of voluntary return movements for Syrian nationals
• Organise safe and dignified transportation for returnees
• Implement protection-sensitive approaches throughout the return process
• Liaise with government authorities, UN agencies, and other humanitarian stakeholders
• Draft project reports, workplans, and donor updates
• Ensure compliance with IOM and donor requirements
• Support monitoring and documentation of reintegration outcomes

• Master's degree in humanitarian affairs, international relations, development, or related field
• Minimum 2 years relevant experience in migration, returns, or humanitarian programmes
• Knowledge of IOM's AVRR framework and voluntary return principles
• Experience working with Syrian or Middle East context preferred
• Fluent English required; Arabic highly desirable
• Strong report writing and analytical skills