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• Intern - Administration

  United Nations Development Programme · 🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea

  The UNDP Seoul Policy Centre (USPC) is offering an Intern position in Administration to support its operations and administrative functions. The role involves assisting with financial and accounting documentation, managing office communications and logistics, coordinating meetings and events, handling procurement and asset management, supporting digital tools, and contributing to Greening UNDP initiatives. The intern will also provide administrative support to the Director and other teams, organize workshops and conferences, and assist with international participants' travel arrangements. This is a full-time internship with a monthly stipend, requiring legal permission to reside and work in the Republic of Korea. The position is ideal for final-year undergraduate or graduate students in Public/Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or related fields with strong IT skills and proficiency in English and Korean.

  Fund/Programme Closes Jun 30, 2026

• Intern - Governance and Gender (2 positions)

  United Nations Development Programme · 🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea

  The UNDP Seoul Policy Centre (USPC) is seeking two interns for the Governance and Gender thematic area. The role involves supporting programme activities related to governance and gender, including research, document production, knowledge exchange, communications materials design, event support, and administrative tasks. Interns will work on topics such as anti-corruption, digital governance, sexual and gender-based violence, and access to justice. The position requires strong analytical, administrative, and communication skills, with proficiency in both English and Korean. The internship offers exposure to international development work and multilateral cooperation, with a focus on the Sustainable Development Goals. The role is based in Seoul, Republic of Korea, and requires legal permission to reside and work in the country.

  Fund/Programme Closes Jun 30, 2026

• Programme Coordinator (Joint Labour Migration Programme (JLMP) (African Union)) (P)

  International Organization for Migration · 🇪🇹 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

  The Programme Coordinator for the Joint Labour Migration Programme (JLMP) supports the implementation of a continental initiative led by the African Union in partnership with ILO, IOM, and GIZ. The role involves coordinating joint implementation processes, recruiting experts, organizing training programs, providing strategic and technical advice on labour migration policies, and representing the AUC in continental and interregional meetings. The position requires extensive experience in labour migration, employment, and social protection policies at the continental level, with strong skills in policy development, monitoring and evaluation, and stakeholder coordination. The role is based in Addis Ababa and requires fluency in English and French.

  Related Organization Closes Jun 18, 2026

• Technical Analyst for Strategic Management (NPSA-9) [Open to all applicants]

  United Nations Development Programme · 🇷🇸 Belgrade, Serbia

  The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) seeks a Technical Analyst for Strategic Management to support the Ministry of Finance of Serbia in the review and monitoring of the EXPO BELGRADE 2027 capital project. The role involves strategic assessment, advisory services, implementation monitoring, and cross-functional coordination. The incumbent will evaluate capital investment projects, provide strategic recommendations, monitor project lifecycles, and facilitate stakeholder engagement. The position requires expertise in legal affairs, public sector governance, and property management, with a focus on strategic management and risk mitigation in high-visibility national projects. The role reports to the Technical Analyst for Delivery Unit (Financial Sector Reforms) and requires strong analytical, communication, and coordination skills.

  Fund/Programme Closes Jun 14, 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

• Estudio sobre la informalidad laboral en Guatemala

  Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean · 🇲🇽 Mexico City, Mexico

  The United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (CEPAL) seeks a consultant to conduct a detailed study on labor informality in Guatemala. The consultant will analyze typologies of informality, examine causes and implications for labor rights, social protection, and tax compliance, and propose policy recommendations to reduce informality. The study will build on a previous 2025 CEPAL report and respond to a request from Guatemala's Ministry of Labor for deeper analysis. The consultant must work remotely from their place of residence and deliver a comprehensive report with policy recommendations, including visual presentations for a national forum. The role requires extensive experience in public policy analysis, particularly in labor, fiscal, or social policies, with a focus on informality. The study is expected to be completed between July 1 and September 30, 2026.

  CON Regional Commission Closes Jun 12, 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

• Consultant - Comprehensive Approach to Climate Mobility in South Asia

  International Organization for Migration · 🇱🇰 Colombo, Sri Lanka

  The International Organization for Migration (IOM) seeks a Consultant to conduct a comprehensive diaspora mapping exercise focusing on EU-based South Asian communities from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. The role involves identifying and analyzing diaspora associations, individuals, and organizations engaged in climate action, with a focus on strengthening diaspora-led climate adaptation, disaster preparedness, and community resilience initiatives. The Consultant will lead the recruitment and management of national consultants in South Asia, coordinate stakeholder engagement with IOM offices, embassies, government agencies, and EU-based diaspora groups, and produce a detailed mapping database and analytical report. The assignment requires extensive research, data collection, stakeholder consultations, and report writing, with deliverables including an inception report, diaspora mapping database, draft and final analytical reports, and a policy brief. The Consultant must demonstrate expertise in diaspora engagement, climate change, and migration research, with proven experience in managing teams and producing high-quality analytical outputs.

  Related Organization Closes Jun 14, 2026

• Consultant: Researcher, Multilateralism and Global Governance

  United Nations University · 🇺🇸 New York City, United States

  The United Nations University (UNU) seeks a Consultant Researcher for the Global Governance Innovation Platform (GGI) project at its New York office. The role involves conducting research and analysis on governance innovations across sectors, regions, and levels of governance, organizing strategic convenings, and leading policy briefings and media engagements. Responsibilities include developing case studies, authoring research reports and policy briefs, engaging with Member States and stakeholders, supporting team management, and contributing to project administration. The position requires extensive knowledge of the UN system, policy research experience, strong analytical and writing skills, and experience in convening high-level events. The role is a 16-month in-person position with a hybrid schedule.

  717 Research/Training

• Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) Intern - (6 months duration) - WCARO, Dakar, Senegal

  United Nations Population Fund · 🇸🇳 Dakar, Senegal

  The UNFPA Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) Intern will be based at the UNFPA West and Central Africa Regional Office in Dakar, Senegal, for a 6-month duration. Under the supervision of the YPS Specialist, the intern will support research and analysis on youth participation in peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and humanitarian action. Responsibilities include monitoring and compiling reports on national and regional YPS policies, developing briefing notes and policy documents, assisting in regional project coordination, supporting communication and advocacy efforts, and engaging with youth networks and stakeholders. The role requires strong research and analytical skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. The internship offers learning opportunities to understand UNFPA's mandate, YPS agenda, programme design, and operational mechanisms in a multicultural environment.

  Fund/Programme Closes Jun 18, 2026

• TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT: Space Planner & Contracts Analyst, Facilities and Administrative Services Branch (FASB), Division for Management Services (DMS), New York, P-2

  United Nations Population Fund · 🇺🇸 New York, United States

  The Space Planner & Contracts Analyst position is located in the Facilities and Administrative Services Branch (FASB) within the Division for Management Services (DMS) at UNFPA Headquarters in New York. The role provides leadership and supervision in specialized space planning at Headquarters and Field Offices, supporting facilities management contracts and policies. Key responsibilities include managing facilities contracts (lease, cleaning, furniture, equipment), planning and coordinating office space at HQ and Field Offices, contributing to capital investment improvements, and ensuring compliance with UNFPA's facilities policies and procedures. The incumbent also coordinates with interagency groups, manages contractor relationships, and supports budgetary considerations related to facilities initiatives. The position reports to the Chief of the Facilities Management Section and supervises two General Service staff. The role requires significant professional experience in facilities management with a focus on space planning and contract management.

  Fund/Programme Closes Jun 19, 2026

• Assistant Terrain en Gestion Information et Suivi-Evaluation G4 (3 Positions For Internal Applicants Only)

  International Organization for Migration · 🇬🇳 Nzerekore, Guinea

  The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Guinea is seeking three Assistant Terrain en Gestion Information et Suivi-Evaluation (G4) for internal applicants only. The role supports the MPRR-SSA program, focusing on data management and monitoring & evaluation activities. Responsibilities include assisting in data collection using standardized questionnaires, cleaning and preparing data for analysis, providing administrative support, maintaining liaison between Conakry and regional offices, and reporting on data-related activities. The position requires a bachelor's degree in information science, data science, computer science, or related field with two years of professional experience, or secondary education with four years of relevant experience. Candidates must be fluent in French and have experience with data tools like Power BI, Tableau, Excel, and Kobo.

  Related Organization Closes Jun 13, 2026

• Supply Chain Assistant

  International Organization for Migration · 🇬🇭 Accra, Ghana

  The Supply Chain Assistant supports the Supply Chain and Procurement and Logistics needs of IOM Accra, Ghana under the supervision of the Supply Chain Officer. Key responsibilities include processing procurement requisitions, preparing tender documents, coordinating with suppliers, monitoring deliveries, managing vendor invoices, maintaining procurement records, conducting market surveys, and supporting property and asset management. The role also involves coordinating transportation, maintaining vehicle records, monitoring contractors, and supporting organizational events. The position requires a university degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or related field with two years of relevant professional experience, or a high school diploma with four years of relevant experience. Fluency in English is required.

  Related Organization Closes Jun 17, 2026

• INVESTIGATOR - Temporary Job Opening, P4

  Office of Internal Oversight Services · 🇺🇸 New York, United States

  The Investigator position is a temporary role within the Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) in New York, reporting to the Chief of OSSS. The incumbent will plan, organize, conduct, and manage investigations into alleged misconduct, malfeasance, mismanagement, fraud, corruption, waste of resources, sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment, and violations of UN regulations. Responsibilities include supporting operational activities, advising on UN jurisprudence, developing policies and procedures, managing intake services and referral processes, reviewing investigation reports, and preparing analytical reports. The role requires strong investigative, analytical, and communication skills, with a focus on professionalism, teamwork, leadership, and performance management. The position is temporary until 31 December 2026 and is subject to funding availability.

  P-4 Secretariat Closes Jun 18, 2026

• Development of National framework of AI Ethics in Mauritania

  Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia · 🇱🇧 Beirut, Lebanon

  The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) seeks a consultant to develop a national AI ethics framework for Mauritania. The consultant will conduct a diagnostic review of existing digital frameworks, map international best practices, engage stakeholders including MTNMA staff and national committees, and draft a comprehensive AI ethics framework aligned with international standards and Mauritania's development priorities. The role involves four phases: review and diagnostics, framework development and drafting, stakeholder consultation and finalization, and implementation advisory recommendations. The final deliverables include a 30+ page Arabic report with executive summary, presentation slides, and implementation advisory report. The consultant must ensure gender-sensitive language and youth inclusion throughout the research process.

  CON Regional Commission Closes Jun 19, 2026

• Senior PSEAH and AAP Associate-Expedited recruitment

  International Organization for Migration · 🇲🇩 Chisinau, Moldova

  The Senior PSEAH and AAP Associate supports IOM's efforts to prevent and respond to sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) and sexual harassment, as well as implement the Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) framework. The role involves coordinating PSEAH and AAP activities at the country level, supporting the development of work plans, integrating PSEAH and AAP into programming and proposals, facilitating training and awareness-raising activities, and maintaining SEA reporting channels. The incumbent works under the supervision of the Chief of Mission and in coordination with global and regional PSEAH units, inter-agency networks, and various stakeholders. The position requires strong coordination, communication, and technical skills in protection, gender-based violence, and humanitarian affairs.

  Related Organization Closes Jun 07, 2026

• Consultant-MECR

  International Organization for Migration · 🇱🇰 Colombo, Sri Lanka

  The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking a Consultant-MECR to support policy analysis and integration of human mobility considerations into Sri Lanka's climate change and disaster risk reduction frameworks. The role involves assessing existing national policies including the National Adaptation Plan (NAP), Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), and National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP) to identify entry points for integrating climate mobility. The consultant will conduct stakeholder consultations, map existing initiatives, and develop policy recommendations and an action pipeline for climate mobility governance. This includes facilitating workshops, validating findings, and contributing to a National Dialogue on Climate Mobility. The assignment is part of a sub-regional project focused on strengthening climate mobility governance in South Asia.

  Related Organization Closes Jun 10, 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

• Programme Officer (Legal and Transitional Justice) (P)

  International Organization for Migration · 🇮🇶 Erbil, Iraq

  The Programme Officer (Legal and Transitional Justice) leads IOM Iraq's Legal Empowerment and Transitional Justice (LETJ) Unit within the Peace, Recovery and Solutions Division. The role involves strategic leadership and portfolio management across three pillars: Access to Civic Rights and Justice, Reparations and Justice (System Strengthening), and Participation and Peacebuilding. Responsibilities include managing multi-donor programs, providing technical oversight on legal empowerment and transitional justice, engaging with government institutions, coordinating inter-agency mechanisms, and leading team management in a complex post-conflict environment. The position requires extensive experience in justice programming, donor engagement, and working with government counterparts in conflict-affected settings.

  Related Organization Closes Jun 17, 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

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