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• Social Policy and Health Economics Adviser - WCARO, Dakar, Senegal, P5

  United Nations Population Fund · 🇸🇳 Dakar, Senegal

  The Social Policy and Health Economics Adviser serves as the senior technical authority on social policy, health economics, public financing, and investment strategy for UNFPA's West and Central Africa Regional Office (WCARO). Reporting to the Deputy Regional Director, the Adviser provides strategic leadership across a 23-country portfolio, guiding Country Offices and national governments in mobilizing domestic resources, strengthening health financing systems, and integrating sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) into national budgets and development plans. Key responsibilities include generating economic evidence, leading policy and advocacy efforts, supporting health financing reforms, and building capacity for sustainable SRHR financing. The role requires extensive experience in health economics, policy engagement with Ministries of Finance and Health, and a strong track record in translating economic analysis into actionable policy and financing strategies. The Adviser also engages with international financial institutions, UN agencies, and the private sector to mobilize sustainable financing for SRHR initiatives.

  Fund/Programme Closes Jun 26, 2026

• VN 060/2026 Finance Assistant

  International Organization for Migration · 🇵🇭 Manila, Philippines

  The Finance Assistant supports the Migration Health Programme Monitoring and Administrative-Finance (PAF) functions under the Global Migration Health Division (MHD) at the Global Shared Services Centre (GSSC). Key responsibilities include generating financial reports from ORACLE/WAVE for monitoring and assessment purposes, conducting financial reviews and performance evaluations, preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for global health projects, reviewing budget requests, and supporting project activation and closure procedures. The role also involves quality control of name lists, processing invoices, updating SOPs, managing document filing systems, assisting during audits, and providing training support. The position requires strong financial monitoring, budgeting, and administrative skills with proficiency in accounting systems like SAP/ORACLE and MS Office applications.

  Related Organization Closes Jun 19, 2026

• Head of Sub-Office and Humanitarian Coordinator, Sittwe, Myanmar, P3, FTA

  United Nations Population Fund · 🇲🇲 Sittway (Sittwe), Myanmar

  The Head of Sub-Office and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sittwe, Myanmar leads UNFPA's strategic operations in Rakhine State, overseeing program implementation, partnerships, and humanitarian coordination. The role involves managing multi-donor budgets, leading inter-agency coordination mechanisms, and ensuring alignment with UNFPA's strategic priorities in reproductive health, gender equality, and humanitarian response. Key responsibilities include program design, stakeholder engagement, monitoring and evaluation, resource mobilization, and team leadership. The position reports to the Deputy Representative and requires extensive experience in humanitarian coordination, reproductive health, and gender-based violence issues in complex environments.

  Fund/Programme Closes Jun 20, 2026

• Expedited SVN - Migration Health Officer (P)

  International Organization for Migration · 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

  The Migration Health Officer manages the Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC) in Pretoria, South Africa, under the supervision of the Chief of Mission and Chief Migration Health Officer. Responsibilities include overseeing health assessments for refugees and migrants, managing medical examinations, vaccinations, TB management, and laboratory testing, ensuring compliance with resettlement country requirements. The role involves supervising staff, maintaining quality standards, coordinating with external partners, managing data and reporting, and ensuring adherence to IOM's data protection principles and SOPs. The position requires strong leadership, clinical expertise, and experience in migration health assessments.

  Related Organization Closes Jun 08, 2026

• Project Officer, Protection Mainstreaming (P)

  International Organization for Migration · 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

  The Project Officer, Protection Mainstreaming supports the implementation of protection mainstreaming efforts for IOM's United States Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) Resettlement Support Centers (RSCs). Key responsibilities include ensuring adherence to protection standards, managing accountability mechanisms, supporting vulnerable individuals, and coordinating with various stakeholders including US resettlement agencies, UNHCR, and NGOs. The role involves monitoring program implementation, providing training, maintaining feedback mechanisms, and ensuring compliance with USRAP standards and IOM's protection guidelines. The position requires extensive experience in RSC processing, protection work with vulnerable populations, and monitoring program activities. The role is initially based in Washington DC with potential relocation as required.

  Related Organization Closes Jun 18, 2026

• INT 008-009/2026 Occupational Health EarthMed Intern

  International Organization for Migration · 🇵🇭 Manila, Philippines

  This is an internship opportunity with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Geneva, focusing on occupational health support through the EarthMed system. The intern will assist with daily operations of the Occupational Health Unit (OHU), including processing medical records, managing staff health documentation, and supporting sick leave requests. Responsibilities include using EarthMed and Wave systems for data entry and documentation, reviewing sick leave certificates, and managing vaccination records for staff. The role aims to provide hands-on experience in occupational health workflows, with emphasis on confidentiality, attention to detail, and administrative skills. The internship offers practical exposure to health information systems and inter-unit coordination in a humanitarian context.

  Related Organization Closes Jun 19, 2026

• Regional Medical Officer

  International Organization for Migration · 🇹🇭 Bangkok, Thailand

  The Regional Medical Officer supports IOM's Occupational Health Unit by providing medical oversight, clinical services, and health management across regional and country offices. Key responsibilities include reviewing medical examinations, managing health insurance claims, ensuring occupational health standards, and supporting emergency preparedness and health strategy implementation. The role requires close collaboration with UN medical services, insurance providers, and inter-agency networks. The incumbent advises on medical standards for recruitment and deployment, supervises medical staff, and contributes to health education and policy development. The position demands strong clinical expertise, managerial experience, and proficiency in occupational and travel medicine.

  Related Organization Closes Jun 18, 2026

• Senior PSEA Associate

  International Organization for Migration · 🇰🇭 Phnom Penh, Cambodia

  The Senior PSEA Associate supports IOM's efforts to prevent and respond to sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) in Cambodia. This role involves coordinating PSEA activities, developing and implementing PSEA work plans aligned with IOM strategy and UNCT frameworks, facilitating training and awareness-raising initiatives, conducting risk assessments, and supporting victim assistance mechanisms. The incumbent works closely with the Chief of Mission, interagency partners, and IOM units to embed PSEA practices into programming and operations. Key responsibilities include developing standard operating procedures, establishing community-based complaint mechanisms, coordinating with regional and headquarters teams, and ensuring compliance with IOM's zero-tolerance policy. The position requires strong coordination skills, experience in PSEA and protection domains, and the ability to work across diverse stakeholders in humanitarian settings.

  Related Organization Closes Jun 11, 2026

• Integration Facilitator (Integration Support)

  International Organization for Migration · 🇬🇷 Crete-Heraklion, Greece

  The Integration Facilitator supports the integration of third-country nationals into Greek society through employability support, Greek language courses, vocational training, and social inclusion activities. The role involves providing information and enrolment services, monitoring beneficiary progress, conducting presentations on European lifestyle, organizing psychosocial support sessions, and coordinating with authorities and partners. The position requires working closely with beneficiaries to assist with housing, administrative requirements, and referrals to specialized services. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the Project Team Lead and report to the Regional Coordinator in Crete, supporting the 'Helios+: Comprehensive actions for the integration of third-country nationals into the labour market' project.

  Related Organization Closes Jun 18, 2026

• Operations Assistant_ Field Support - Kano (Temporary)

  International Organization for Migration · 🇳🇬 Nigeria

  The Operations Assistant (Field Support) provides essential field support services to migrants hosted at transit centers and airport arrival assistance. Key responsibilities include assisting with airport formalities, verifying identities and documentation, coordinating transport activities, supporting migrants during their stay at transit centers, and ensuring data entry and reporting. The role requires working in high-pressure environments, often for extended periods including overnight shifts, and involves coordination with third-party facilities and service providers. The position demands strong communication skills, ability to work independently, and adherence to strict confidentiality and safety protocols. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least two years of progressive professional experience in movement operations, transportation, or related fields, preferably with UN agencies, INGOs, or NGOs. Experience in multi-cultural environments and emergency response is advantageous.

  Related Organization Closes Jun 18, 2026

• Consultant for biodiversity and health

  United Nations Environment Programme · 🇨🇦 Montreal, Canada

  The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) seeks a Consultant for Biodiversity and Health to provide technical and organizational support for the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. The consultant will compile and analyze information, prepare documents and training materials, coordinate webinars and meetings, and support the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity. Key responsibilities include supporting the Global Action Plan on Biodiversity and Health, developing communication materials, and updating the biodiversity and health website. The role requires expertise in the biodiversity and health nexus, One Health, and planetary health concepts. The consultant must work remotely and may be required to travel.

  CON Other UN Entity Closes Jun 11, 2026

• Mid-Term Reviewer for 7th Country Programme (PNG) - National IC

  United Nations Population Fund · 🇵🇬 Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

  The UNFPA Papua New Guinea Country Office is seeking a Mid-Term Reviewer to conduct an independent assessment of the 7th Country Programme (2024–2028) progress, relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability. The role involves supporting a comprehensive review of the program's three transformative results: ending unmet need for family planning, ending preventable maternal deaths, and ending gender-based violence. The reviewer will work under the technical direction of an International Consultant Team Leader and report to the UNFPA Deputy Representative. Key responsibilities include conducting stakeholder consultations, analyzing program data and documents, facilitating field missions, drafting evaluation reports, and contributing to a validation workshop. The position requires deep understanding of SRHR and GBV contexts in PNG, strong analytical and writing skills, and experience in program evaluation within UN agencies or international organizations.

  Fund/Programme Closes Jun 10, 2026

• Senior Programe Associate SSA7

  World Food Programme · 🇸🇳 Kaolack, Senegal

  The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a Senior Programme Associate to support the implementation of a project aimed at reducing post-harvest losses of millet and improving food quality in the regions of Kaolack, Fatick, and Tambacounda in Senegal. The role involves technical and organizational support for activities focused on training producers in innovative practices, promoting appropriate post-harvest management techniques, and supporting the development of improved technologies for cereal processing. The incumbent will work closely with local partners, beneficiaries, and WFP teams to ensure effective project execution and reporting. The position requires a university degree (Bac+4 or higher) in agronomy, food science, rural economics, or related fields, along with at least five years of professional experience in project monitoring and evaluation in agro-food programs, particularly in post-harvest loss reduction. The candidate must demonstrate strong technical knowledge in food technologies, quality standards, and communication skills to produce reports and engage stakeholders effectively.

  Fund/Programme Closes Jun 11, 2026

• Project Assistant- Camp Monitoring & Coordination (WASH)

  International Organization for Migration · 🇧🇩 Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh

  The Project Assistant - Camp Monitoring & Coordination (WASH) supports the implementation of field-level WASH services for implementing and operational partners in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. The role involves monitoring and evaluating WASH activities, supporting partners in developing work plans, promoting community participation, conducting field visits, preparing progress reports, and coordinating with stakeholders. The position requires extensive travel to project sites and is based in the camps where IOM is the Area Focal Agency (AFA). The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the Programme Manager WASH and National Programme Officer WASH.

  Related Organization Closes Jun 16, 2026

• Associate shelter officer

  UN High Commissioner for Refugees · 🇧🇮 Ruyigi, Burundi

  The Associate Shelter Officer supports UNHCR's shelter and infrastructure response in humanitarian contexts, working within an Area of Responsibility (AoR) to ensure effective project implementation. Key duties include conducting needs assessments, overseeing construction and infrastructure projects, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with UNHCR and national standards. The role requires technical expertise in civil engineering, architecture, or related fields, with experience in emergency response and shelter cluster coordination. The incumbent works closely with UN agencies, partners, and government authorities to deliver durable shelter solutions that prioritize vulnerable populations and sustainable practices.

  Fund/Programme Closes Jun 18, 2026

• Officier National Politiques et Programmes d’Alimentation Scolaire NOB

  World Food Programme · 🇭🇹 Port-au-Prince, Haiti

  The Officier National Politiques et Programmes d’Alimentation Scolaire (NOB) position is based in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, with a 12-month fixed-term contract potentially renewable. The role supports the World Food Programme (WFP) in advancing school feeding programs, aligning with national policies and international standards. Key responsibilities include developing and managing school feeding projects, coordinating with government and partners, ensuring data collection and monitoring, supporting policy development, and contributing to capacity-building efforts. The officer will work closely with the Head of School Feeding Unit and support program implementation in a challenging humanitarian context marked by food insecurity, violence, and economic instability. The position requires strong technical knowledge of school feeding systems, policy frameworks, and operational management in complex environments.

  Fund/Programme Closes Jun 19, 2026

• Officier National Politiques et Programmes d’Alimentation Scolaire NOA

  World Food Programme · 🇭🇹 Port-au-Prince, Haiti

  The Officier National Politiques et Programmes d'Alimentation Scolaire (NOA) is responsible for supporting the World Food Programme's (WFP) school feeding program in Haiti. This role focuses on strengthening national capacities and fostering South-South cooperation in school feeding initiatives. Key responsibilities include developing capacity-building projects aligned with national policies, supporting project management of small to medium-sized capacity-building initiatives, monitoring data collection systems, conducting policy and operational research, preparing reports for informed decision-making, coordinating with internal partners, identifying and managing potential partnerships, supporting staff capacity-building efforts, and technically supporting South-South cooperation initiatives. The position requires a deep understanding of Haiti's food security and nutrition context, particularly school feeding programs, and involves working closely with government entities, educational institutions, and other stakeholders.

  Fund/Programme Closes Jun 19, 2026

• Logistics Officer (Vehicle Repair Workshop) NOA, Port-au-Prince, Haiti

  World Food Programme · 🇭🇹 Port-au-Prince, Haiti

  The Logistics Officer (Vehicle Repair Workshop) manages and supervises vehicle repair workshops in Port-au-Prince and sub-offices in Haiti. Key responsibilities include overseeing maintenance of light vehicles, trucks, forklifts, and generators; ensuring adherence to WFP procedures and standards; coordinating spare parts procurement; maintaining vehicle communication systems; supervising workshop staff; managing tire maintenance; and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements. The role requires managing workshop operations, preparing reports, and implementing best practices for performance monitoring. The position is for 12 months with potential renewal and is open only to Haitian nationals.

  Fund/Programme Closes Jun 19, 2026

• Programme Assistant, GS-5, Putrajaya

  United Nations Population Fund · 🇲🇾 Putrajaya, Malaysia

  The Programme Assistant supports the Programmes Unit in UNFPA Malaysia, providing administrative, financial, and programme coordination assistance. Key responsibilities include supporting project implementation, monitoring and evaluation, budget management, and logistical support for meetings and missions. The role requires strong organizational skills, proficiency in financial and data management, and experience in social sector programme development. The position reports to the Programme Manager and works closely with internal and external stakeholders. The role is based in Putrajaya, Malaysia, and requires fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

  Fund/Programme Closes Jun 26, 2026

• Individual Contractor/National Focal Point for the Regional Youth Network for Central Asia

  United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime · 🇺🇿 Tashkent, Uzbekistan

  The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) seeks an Individual Contractor/National Focal Point for the Regional Youth Network for Central Asia (RYNCA) to support youth engagement in drug prevention initiatives. The role involves administrative and logistical support for national RYNCA activities, including outreach, membership management, event coordination, and social media support. The contractor will work remotely from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, or Uzbekistan, with potential travel required. Key responsibilities include distributing informational materials, maintaining administrative records, organizing youth consultations and awareness events, supporting social media platforms, and preparing progress reports. The position requires a high school diploma, at least 3 years of clerical or administrative experience, experience supporting local youth projects, and proficiency in Russian and English. The contractor will work under the supervision of the UNODC ROCA National Programme Officer.

  CON Other UN Entity Closes Jun 12, 2026

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